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[superboyac]

I like the software version too.

But if I had a grand to blow I'd rather spend it on the 60 volume Great Books of the Western World collection put out out by Encyclopedia Britannica. I've read a little over half of them. I intend to read them all before I'm in my dotage. 

That or save up the additional $400-$500 and get the encyclopedia itself. 

-40hz (June 01, 2011, 08:46 PM)

Well, of course!  He had that entire set long before he got the dictionary!  Cmon now...

[40hz]

I like the software version too.

But if I had a grand to blow I'd rather spend it on the 60 volume Great Books of the Western World collection put out out by Encyclopedia Britannica. I've read a little over half of them. I intend to read them all before I'm in my dotage. 

That or save up the additional $400-$500 and get the encyclopedia itself. 

-40hz (June 01, 2011, 08:46 PM)

Well, of course!  He had that entire set long before he got the dictionary!  Cmon now...

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 08:56 AM)

He had the entire set?  (40hz surpresses a rare twinge of envy. )

[Stoic Joker]

I like the software version too.

But if I had a grand to blow I'd rather spend it on the 60 volume Great Books of the Western World collection put out out by Encyclopedia Britannica. I've read a little over half of them. I intend to read them all before I'm in my dotage. 

That or save up the additional $400-$500 and get the encyclopedia itself. 

-40hz (June 01, 2011, 08:46 PM)

Well, of course!  He had that entire set long before he got the dictionary!  Cmon now...

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 08:56 AM)

He had the entire set?  (40hz surpresses a rare twinge of envy. )

-40hz (June 02, 2011, 09:44 AM)

$1,000? Any interest in the full set my parents had in their last yard-sale? It was printed back in the early 70's ... But I'd wager at least half of it's still right...
 

[superboyac]

I like the software version too.

But if I had a grand to blow I'd rather spend it on the 60 volume Great Books of the Western World collection put out out by Encyclopedia Britannica. I've read a little over half of them. I intend to read them all before I'm in my dotage. 

That or save up the additional $400-$500 and get the encyclopedia itself. 

-40hz (June 01, 2011, 08:46 PM)

Well, of course!  He had that entire set long before he got the dictionary!  Cmon now...

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 08:56 AM)

He had the entire set?  (40hz surpresses a rare twinge of envy. )

-40hz (June 02, 2011, 09:44 AM)

It's great!  I remember while writing our books, that I noticed Faraday's journal was considered a Great Book.  And reading it, it is!  It was fascinating to hear how he went about his experiments.  I was expecting it to be more technical and boring, but it was actually philosophical and real juicy.

[tomos]

For the uninitiated - what are ye on about with "writing books" ??

...while writing our books...

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 12:15 PM)

...our entire Freshman year was spent reading and writing about 40 great books from that program...

-zridling (June 01, 2011, 09:37 PM)

and (with apologies) are these "Great Books" simply a bunch of books that they republished?

[superboyac]

For the uninitiated - what are ye on about with "writing books" ??

...while writing our books...

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 12:15 PM)

...our entire Freshman year was spent reading and writing about 40 great books from that program...

-zridling (June 01, 2011, 09:37 PM)

and (with apologies) are these "Great Books" simply a bunch of books that they republished?

-tomos (June 02, 2011, 03:37 PM)

The books are republished.  So if you already have them individually, they would be redundant (except for forewards, introductions, etc.).  Or, in the case of Homer's stuff, you may have a particular favorite translation.  The benefit of the collection is that the books are all the same size, shape, colors, etc., so it makes for a nice library display item, if that's something you like.

As for my books, my friend and I started a small business last year writing some books, practice tests, etc. for engineers seeking a license:
http://www.compleximaginary.com/

We plan on writing more things as we hone our skills.  Hopefully, more entertaining things in the future, and not so practical.

[tomos]

As for my books, my friend and I started a small business last year writing some books, practice tests, etc. for engineers seeking a license:
http://www.compleximaginary.com/

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 03:46 PM)

ah, okay - I thought you and Zaine were talking about the same 'writing' thing -
Your site & books look really good

[superboyac]

As for my books, my friend and I started a small business last year writing some books, practice tests, etc. for engineers seeking a license:
http://www.compleximaginary.com/

-superboyac (June 02, 2011, 03:46 PM)

ah, okay - I thought you and Zaine were talking about the same 'writing' thing -
Your site & books look really good

-tomos (June 03, 2011, 03:34 AM)

Thanks!  I appreciate it.