Absolutely Indispensible
581946
If you ever doubted that Noel Coward was a great writer, then buy this collection and be persuaded. Glittering productions of most of his masterpieces, with splendid casts. I missed BLITHE SPIRIT, but I guess you can't have everything (it is represented, however, in a radio production).

The collection as a whole is a rave, but I do want to single out a few of my personal favorites: Penelope Keith, who stars in both HAY FEVER and PRIVATE LIVES, is a particular standout; she has the Coward style absolutely to a "T." Rula Lenska (who achieved fame here in the 1970s when she did a series of commercials for Alberto VO5 hairspray) is lusciously luminous in DESIGN FOR LIVING. Joan Collins's anthology series TONIGHT AT 8:30 presents eight of Coward's famous (and not-so-famous but still worthy) one-acts, in perfect productions -- including fine, vanity-free performances from Collins herself that will give you a new respect for her. I could go on an on; suffice to say every item in this 7-disc collection is worth seeing, and many of them are unforgettable.

The package isn't flawless; some of the (audio only) radio productions are difficult to access, and the radio PRIVATE LIVES doesn't play in the proper order -- if you don't know the play you'll be awfully confused listening to it (better watch the superb production with Ms. Keith and Alec McCowen first, just to familiarize yourself).

All of these productions are British TV productions from the 1970s and '80s that, as far as I know, were never broadcast in the U.S., so every disc is a revelation. If you are a fan of Noel Coward, or theater, or great sophisticated comedy, you absolutely cannot be without this superb collection. It's an embarrassment of riches.

And best of all, as great as this set is, enough of Coward's career is left untouched to supply an equally lavish Volume Two. So how about it, BBC...?
3258849
Not just truly inspiring, but an indispensable resource for parents of challenging children. Worth many more times the cover price.
1140700
This pocket manual is an envaluable reference tool. All experimental physiologists, biochemists and pharmacologists should own a copy of this color atlas. It is extremely well illustrated, clear and simple, but at the  same way complete and deep in summarizing every aspect of human physiology.  I can not recall any other full size book that is comparable to is one for  the huge amount of information, written and illustrated. More precisely,  there is no equivalent to this book in any other branches of biomedical  sciences. We hope that the booklet will be periodically updated, also to  honor the memory of its main author and revisor, Professor A. Despopoulos.
1669741
Read a direct translation of the BIBLE.  Indispensable.
831450
A completely necessary and mind-saving tool for cutting 1/2 Hardibacker. Seriously, I would never have been able to cut that stuff without this. Invaluable and, dare I say? REQUIRED.
209622
I was awed by the author's encyclopedic knowledge of his subject. I wanted to quote extensively from it for this review -- does Amazon allow that? -- but after long reflection, I'll simply say that it's an indispensable guide for the American voter. A must-read, from cover to cover.
3422747
Unbelievably essential for anyone remotely interested in the topic.  Opens up a world of Pre-Columbian thought and outdoes Michael Coe's "Reading the Mayan Glyphs" in a great many ways, among which is the word count.  Companion to his dictionary, which I would hope has made Mr. Montgomery comfortably wealth, though you never know.
773895
No one knows the AVID MEDIA COMPOSER better than Steve Cohen.
His book is written in the easiest of terms to digest and backed up with super visuals taken directly from the software itself.
It's an indispensable addition to any editing room.
I wouln't be caught without it.
Bravo Steve!!!!
1762422
I would recommend this book as a reference for anyone studying or researching SLA. It has an incredibly comprehensive list of references and despite its magnitude is surprisingly easy to read. Professor Rod Ellis is widely regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on the subject and with nearly four pages of the (110-page!) bibliography filled with his own publications alone it is easy to see why. The book is logically organised and easy to navigate. It is not the type of book most people would read for fun, but as a reference for anyone planning a literature review, I couldn't rate it highly enough; truly an indispensable resource!
587671
Despite it being somewhat damp when it arrived, this is a vitally indispensable volume. Cpt. John Trimmer pulls no punches in tackling some of life's most persistent and vexing problems, such as:

Does my mother remember when/if I was born?

Where are the good scissors?

What is that crud?

If you haven't yet thumbed through at least a few of these outlook-altering pages, you owe it to yourself and those you sort of love to at least consider it.
2190257
This is an absolutely indispensable book for anyone more than superficially interested in Chinese thought.  It's incomprehensible that Stanford U Press has allowed it to go out of print.  I seem to have bought the last new copy of vol 1 at the standard price, from Amazon.  Volumes 2 and 3 have recently been available only at scandalously inflated prices, affordable only by collectors who buy them as investments.  Amazon should try to do a service to readers by finding more copies of all three volumes available at under $100 each.
2199172
Excellent investment! A great "tool" for every Electronics Engineer, novice or expert or even hobbist.

I owned the first edition and read it as a student many times, finding something new every time.

With this updated 3rd edition, party is still going on. You won't stop reading it again and again.
3226823
As an aspiring chef, this is an absolutely indispensible resource in my kitchen. Upon first inspection, the book is rather overwhelming given the incredible selection of subjects, techniques, recipes and more.
But once you start using it, you see the logic in the way it is organized. Every subject is presented in the same manner: A brief introduction, hands-on instructions on preparation followed by suggested variations on the concept. This is really what makes this book shine. It essentially gives you a solid base to build and explore from. It's exactly what I hoped it would be!
1989601
Stephen Chapman has managed to create a book that is indispensable to any engineer who is using the FORTRAN language.  "Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers" is an extremely useful guide and teaching tool, no matter what level you are currently at.  Whether you are a first time user or a die-hard FORTRAN expert, you will find this book quite valuable.
Chapman has gone to great pains to teach first time users the best techniques and habits.  He has also done a stellar job in discussing what changes have been implemented since FORTRAN 77.  The discussions on obsolete procedures and techniques are quite useful for anyone who must work with old legacy codes.
Many of the most powerful tools in FORTRAN are quite cumbersome and confusing, Chapman has done an excellent job in explaining and demonstrating these tools through his extensive use of examples.
This book is superb, and is my one and only resource for FORTRAN programming.
3879639
I thought Dr. Zeuschner's paperback was an extensive bibliography, but the new expanded editions are absolutely works of art.  The bibliography information is greatly expanded, the addition of several color image sections are great.  The book is worth every penny of the purchase price.  I use mine constantly and am always amazed at the amount of information the book contains.
3310066
This book has become an indispensable reference guide when I write. It is written in a manual/workbook format with tabs for quick reference.  It is clearly organized and endlessly useful; each chapter has:
 - a brief overview of the topic/writing project
 - strategies for execution (including rhetorical context and device)
 - steps and process tips
 - checklists and conceptually illustrative charts
 - excellent examples
 - classroom exercises

The book is organized into two sections, Basic Tools (featuring format, style, and editing issues) and Professional Applications (featuring specific kinds of technical writing like reports, proposals, executive summaries, etc).  The book includes a useful glossary and additional online resources.

The formatting is excellent: attractive, "scannable", with clear visual hierarchies.  The pages look more like a website than a reference guide.

My copy is battered from over-use, highlighted, tagged, and cross-referenced.  Use it, you will love it.  I'm buying another copy so that I can have one at home and one at work.
4640678
This book is absolute necessity for any astrologer to own.  It contains major time changes as well as the details of location so vital to calculating horoscopes. One of the vital astrological necessities, whether you use a computer or not.  Buy it today!