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The Basic Works of Aristotle (Modern Library Classics) 11 reviews
Aristotle
Modern Library, 2001
Good collection of Aristotle
+ Excellent
+ "Basic" and enough for a solid reference and good overview
After Plato, Aristotle is by far the greatest Athenian Greek Philosopher. A polymathic genius whose interests ranged from poetry to theology to astronomy, physics and biology, Aristotle systematized Western thought and laid down many of the basic rules for argument and rationality which still ...
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Compton's Encyclopedia & Fact Index, 2002 (Compton's Encyclopedia, 2002) 2 reviews
Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated, 2002
VERY FINE, BUT AN INCH BELOW "BRITANNICA"
With a total of eleven thousand pages, this set "Compton's Encyclopedia" has reached maturity. It is a versatile well-organized reference tool, which is getting better with each new edition. It is highly dependable, as well. However, the presence of "Encyclopaedia Britannica" set continues to dwarf ...
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The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 1: The Middle Ages through the Restoration and the ...12 reviews
W. W. Norton, 2005
Ahh! Get a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and settle in...
+ 4 Stars
+ Thanks!
+ Required Textbook
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The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Package 1: Volumes A and B 2 reviews
W. W. Norton, 2007
Cheaper than the University Bookstore
+ Jolly Good
I havent even taken this book from it's packaging, but all I know for sure is that I paid far less on Amazon than I would have at the University Bookstore and that's all that needs to be said. I give this book 5 stars for that reason alone.
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The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 2: The Romantic Period through the Twentieth Century ... 10 reviews
W. W. Norton, 2005
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Volume 2
+ Wonderful...
+ Thanks
This book was a purchase for an English class; however, it contains some awesome poetry.
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A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion: The Essential Scientific Works of Albert Einstein2 reviews
Stephen Hawking
Running Press, 2007
Einstein's seminal works commented on by Stephen Hawking
+ Stephen Hawking on Einstein-
The most highly celebrated and recognized scientist alive today, Stephen Hawking has assembled, in this volume, highlights of Einstein's groundbreaking scientific works, such as his Special Theory of Relativity (1905) and his General Theory of Relativity (1915).
Also included are Einstein's ...
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The Riverside Shakespeare, 2nd Edition31 reviews
William Shakespeare
Heinle, 1996
great as a textbook, wonderful for personal use
+ Complete collection
+ The Riverside Shakespeare
+ Pleasantly Pleased
+ Great purchase!
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The Norton Anthology of World Literature, Package 1 (Volumes A, B, C): Beginnings to 16503 reviews
W W Norton & Company, 2003
The Norton Anthology of World Literature
+ Norton Anthoogy World Lit
+ norton anthology
The books arrived promptly and as stated. I highly recommend this seller to others.
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The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Package 2: Volumes C, D, and E6 reviews
W. W. Norton, 2007
Completely Satisfied!
+ Great Product
+ Quick
+ One of a kind!
+ Norton Rocks
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The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism17 reviews
W. W. Norton, 2001
An essential textbook for literary theorists
+ Typically Norton--Mostly Good
+ Just some technical issues...
+ Incredulous Omissions
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American Sermons: The Pilgrims to Martin Luther King Jr. (Library of America)4 reviews
Various
Library of America, 1999
A review of American religious writing.
+ American Sermons: The Pilgrims to Martin Luther King Jr.
+ A useful and thought-provoking reference work.
I bought this book with an interest in the literary form of the sermon and I was also interested in religion, although I may not call myself particularly religious. I was impressed with the degree of thought that the writers of these sermons gave to their subjects. If you are even slightly ...
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The Marx-Engels Reader, Second Edition17 reviews
Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
W. W. Norton, 1978
Marx-Engels Anthology
+ A timely read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ Caveat:
+ Great ebook: Works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
+ If you can only have one book on Marx
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The Norton Anthology of African American Literature15 reviews
W. W. Norton, 2003
great
+ Excellent!!
+ Good Price and No Delays
+ Excellent Canon
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The Illustrated World's Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions26 reviews
Huston Smith
HarperOne, 1995
A Beautiful Book!
+ Original edition text cut in half
+ The Illus. World's Religions Guide to Our Wisdom Tradition
This is an excellent overview of the world's major religions, well researched and clearly written so that even a novice can understand. Lush photographs, color and black & white, appear on almost every page, illustrating interesting and unique specifics of each religion - i.e., gods, body ...
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Great Thinkers of the Western World: The Major Ideas and Classic Works of More Than 100 Outstanding Western ...5 reviews
Collins, 1992
Great Thinkers...Great Minds...Great Book
+ a 400 lb. bench press for the mind....
+ awesome!
+++++
This book, edited by philosophy professor Dr. Ian McGreal, has articles on almost 120 outstanding thinkers in Western history. These thinkers, arranged chronologically from past to present, include those who were involved in one of the following six fields: (1) philosophy (2) physical ...
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God Created the Integers: The Mathematical Breakthroughs that Changed History25 reviews
Stephen Hawking
Running Press, 2007
My son liked his Christmas gift
+ Great compendium
+ God Created the Integers
+ Forget the flaws. Enjoy it.
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Selected Dialogues of Plato: The Benjamin Jowett Translation (Modern Library Classics)3 reviews
Plato
Modern Library, 2001
Very Enlightening
+ Very well done translation
Great piece of philosophical literature. Well annotated and translated. Excellent, 5 stars
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The Oxford English Dictionary (20 Volume Set)34 reviews
Oxford University Press, USA, 1989
An Essential Addition to every Bibliophile's Personal Library!
+ Unbeatable Dictionary
+ The Oxford ENCYCLOPEDIA of the English Language
+ Pricey, but with high cost performance
+ Wait for a Killer price like I did
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Great Thinkers of the Eastern World: The Major Thinkers and the Philosophical and Religious Classics of ...1 review
HarperResource, 1995
A must for any bookshelf
This book in collaboration with Great Thinkers of the Western World creates a concise reference source for any intellectual. Consisting of rougly 100 religious and philosophical thinkers and works this book is worth owning, not renting. The book is well organized according to chronology and ...
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From So Simple a Beginning: Darwin's Four Great Books (Voyage of the Beagle, The Origin of Species, The ...20 reviews
Charles Darwin
W. W. Norton, 2005
Fabolous
+ Great collection, giant volume.
+ great book
+ Can't Beat It
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