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The first full-length biographical study of Barry remains fundamental not only to the study of his career but also the foundation of the American navy. The work presents unmatched, detailed accounts of his career spanning the era from the American Revolution to the first diplomatic and military challenges posed by France to the Adams administration, tracing in detail his rise to high rank, his and George Washington's cooperation and military thought, the construction of early naval ships, including the Constitution, and his legacy for American naval history. Reprint of the 1933 edition. 2005: 318 pages, softcover. (Scholar's Bookshelf) ... Read more

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Before its decline in the first century B.C., the Celtic world stretched from the British Isles to the Carpathian Mountains and Asia Minor, and the Celts possessed their own vital and highly original civilization, revealed in the rich profusion of ornamental motifs that decorate Celtic weapons and artefacts. Their traditions live on in customs, names, and crafts, and they contributed greatly to the formation of Europe.

Archaeological excavations have recovered some of the beautiful treasures of the Celts, as well as much evidence of their social and economic life. This revised paperback edition of the landmark volume that accompanied an exhibition at the Palazzo Grassi takes the reader on a voyage through many eras, places, and themes to rediscover the story of a people still in some ways shrouded in mystery. It reveals the aggressive voyages of the Celts to the shores of foreign civilizations, and evidence of their great sophistication-- the Gallic calendar, their advanced agricultural techniques, their craftsmanship and metalwork. Written by scholars in the field, this is the ideal handbook on the Celtic culture.
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Encyclopedic
If you have one book about the Celts, it better be this one.It is an encyclopedia....and gives resources to do even further research if you wish.I have four or five books about Celts, and this one has by far more information...it's comprehensive.

confusion: 240-pp. coffee-table book or 800-pp. collection of essays?
Amazon has unfortunately confused two books here.The picture, authors and publication information belong to a beautiful, large 240-p book showcasing images of Celtic works of art shot by three superb object photographers.The single author is Venceslas Kruta, who sprinkles in a bit of text. Specs:Published by Hachette Illustrated UK (March 7, 2005). ISBN-10: 1844300986 ISBN-13: 978-1844300983

Unfortunately, most of the reviews, the "Look inside" and other links belong to a completely different book, "The Celts" by Sabatino Moscati and three other editors, one of whom is also Kruta, published to accompany an exhibition in Venice in 1991 and ca. 800 pages long! The specs on the condensed paperback: 720 pages, Rizzoli International Publications (March 15, 1998), ISBN-10: 0847821935, ISBN-13: 978-0847821938 --
http://www.amazon.com/Celts-Sabatino-Moscati/dp/0847821935/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1

The problem is that with this confusion, the vendors are likely to send you any book other than the one you want, so it's best to contact them directly.

Coffee Table Book
A plethora of information adorned with absolutely gorgeous pictures. The only real downside is the massive size of this tome--it's a bit ungainly to sit & read unless you have a lot of table space. Otherwise, a solid piece of work.

A must for the Celtophile.
Although I would not recommend this book for the beginner it is an excellent and comprehensive work. As it is a compilation of articles by many authors I found some of the chapters uneven in their quality but this is a slight quibble.
The book is lavishly illustrated with quality illustrations and photographs. A good read as well as a good reference book.
Recommended.

Useful compendium
This is a very nicely illustrated book, useful for quick reference and short introductory chapters on a wide variety of topics. The book was written to accompany the 'I Celti' exhibit held in Italy in 1990, and presents the work of many European scholars (all in English).

However, this is not really an introductory text. It would be a wonderful companion to a number of syntheses (The Ancient Celts, The European Iron Age, Exploring the World of the Celts, etc.) but the quality and depth of each entry is variable. It is not a book that is conducive to sitting down and reading all the way through, but can be dipped into whenever the need arises.

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Chapters: Gene Rayburn, Otto Harbach, Robert Hanssen, Hiram Rhodes Revels, Barry Bearak, Jack Finney, John Podesta, Hobart R. Gay, Edgar Lee Masters, Ralph Connor, George W. Lilley, Eugene Field, Don Marquis, Ellen Browning Scripps, Joseph J. Sisco, Robert F. Spetzler, Amy Carlson, Job Adams Cooper, Ander Monson, David A. Kolb, Margaret A. Ryan, Ezekiel S. Sampson, Ethyl Eichelberger, Russell Freeburg, Thomas Eugene Kurtz, Alexander Kuo, John Huston Finley, Rose Polenzani, George Helgesen Fitch, S. S. Mcclure, Stephen V. White, Robert B. Chiperfield, Bob Jamieson, Bill Senn, Barnabas Root, Roger Taylor, James M. Kilts, Frank J. Jirka, Jr., Ismat T. Kittani, Robert Seibert, John Sanborn Phillips, David P. Fridovich. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 153. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Robert Philip Hanssen (born 18 April 1944) is a former American FBI agent who spied for Soviet and Russian intelligence services against the United States for 22 years from 1979 to 2001. He is currently serving a life sentence at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Administrative Maximum facility in Florence, Colorado, a "Supermax" federal penitentiary in which Hanssen spends twenty-three hours a day in solitary confinement. Hanssen was arrested on 18 February 2001 at Foxstone Park near his home in Vienna, Virginia and was charged with selling American secrets to Russia for more than US$1.4 million in cash and diamonds over a 22-year period. On 6 July 2001, he pleaded guilty to fifteen counts of espionage in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He was then sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His activities have been described as "possibly the worst intelligence disaster in US history." Hanssen was born in Chicago, Illinois, to a family of mixed Da...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=186073 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Knox College Alumni, Gene Rayburn, Otto Harbach, Robert Hanssen, Knox College, Hiram Rhodes Revels, Barry Bearak, Jack Finney, John Podesta, Hobart R. Gay, Edgar Lee Masters, Ralph Connor, George W. Lilley, Eugene Field, Don Marquis, Ellen Browning Scripps, Joseph J. Sisco, Robert F. Spetzler, Amy Carlson, Job Adams Cooper, Ander Monson, David A. Kolb, Margaret A. Ryan, Ezekiel S. Sampson, Ethyl Eichelberger, Russell Freeburg, Thomas Eugene Kurtz, Alexander Kuo, Old Main, Knox College, John Huston Finley, Rose Polenzani, George Helgesen Fitch, S. S. Mcclure, Stephen V. White, Robert B. Chiperfield, Bob Jamieson, Bill Senn, Barnabas Root, Roger Taylor, James M. Kilts, Frank J. Jirka, Jr., Ismat T. Kittani, Robert Seibert, John Sanborn Phillips, David P. Fridovich, List of Knox College Alumni. Excerpt:Knox College Knox College is a four-year coeducational private liberal arts college located in Galesburg, Illinois . Knox is classified as a more selective institution by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is ranked 80th among liberal arts colleges by the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges in U.S. News ... Read more

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Barry Webb calls Isaiah the "Romans" of the Old Testament, where all the threads come together and the big picture of God's purposes for his people and for his world are most clearly set forth. His commentary helps us see its great themes. ... Read more

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A great evangelical perspective
With this book, Barry Webb, Senior Research Fellow in Old Testament at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, intends to expound the book of Isaiah with accuracy, to relate it to contemporary life, and to be readable (p. 9). These three elements shape the book that Webb hopes will be "of benefit to God's people and help give fresh impetus to the study and exposition of what is arguably the most theologically significant book in the Old Testament (p. 13)." Webb calls Isaiah the `Romans' of the Old Testament and says, "It is here that the threads come together and the big picture of God's purposes for his people and his world are most clearly set forth (p. 38)." The following review consists of five sections, including: summary, evaluation, highlights, usefulness, and audience specificity.

The content of the book progresses through what Webb determines to be seven distinct sections of Isaiah, those being: the Lord is king (1-12), Lord of the nations (13-27), Human schemes and God's plan (28-35), In whom shall we trust? (36-39), Comfort my people (40:1-51:11), Grace triumphant (51:12-55:13), and Waiting for a new world (56-66). There are three perspectives that arise from the book's content that are worth highlighting.

One, the content of the book reflects Webb's notion of complete literary unity in Isaiah. This, in turn, effects what Webb believes to be the various theological messages of Isaiah. Webb says that despite the diversity of material in Isaiah, "The opening verse points the reader in a fundamentally different direction. It tells us that what we are about to read is fundamentally one thing, an integrated whole (p. 27)." Webb, while agreeing that there are several valid exegetical interpretations within Isaiah, holds the position that Isaiah is a narrative unit held together by its own theological impetus. While Webb does separate various corpuses within Isaiah itself, he uses these divisions, not to create divisions within the Isaiah text, but to highlight theological turning points and climaxes.

The result is that the unity of Isaiah allows theology to take precedent over other critical issues that surround Isaiah. For Webb, theology sets the stage for contemporary exegesis and hermeneutics of Isaiah, not the historical or redactional methodologies, which are often applied to Isaiah. For example, Webb brings the story of Isaiah's vision to a climax near the final section of the book when he says, in reference to chapters 56-66, "These two parts of the book, and the second in particular, have brought us to the fulcrum [emphasis added] on which the whole of Isaiah's vision turns. Only one part remains to bring us to its final outworking in the new heavens and new earth of chapters 65 and 66 (p. 218)." For Webb, the change in structure of Isaiah does not divide the book but rather unites the book more completely.

Two, Webb's narrative methodology has not only impacted the subsequent theological interpretation and application in his book, but also allows the content matter to be permeated with marcostructural themes, something not often found by the majority of critical scholars concerning Isaiah. Specifically, Webb finds judgment and comfort as juxtaposed and occurring throughout Isaiah. This theme of judgment and comfort often influence the twists and turns of the narrative, giving the story of the book its present shape.

For example, in regards to 34:1-17, Webb says, "The judgment on Edom is pictured as a terrible slaughter, but also a sacrifice, which alerts us to something very significant about judgment as the Bible understands it. Sacrifice is about recognizing who God himself is and giving him his due (p. 143)." Isaiah 35:1-10 is juxtaposed with the previous passage when Webb says, "In chapter 35 it is as though a brilliant shaft of light breaks through the clouds and all is bathed in splendor again. Arid wastes burst into bloom as the glory of the Lord comes down like refreshing showers, and the whole earth shouts for joy (1-2) (p. 144)." Additional examples of judgment and comfort influencing the narrative flow of the book's content can be found in 3:1-4:1 and 4:2-6 as well as 6 and 40. Because Webb views Isaiah as a literary unit, he is also able to trace theological themes that run throughout Isaiah.

Third, while the content of the book is reflects a narrative framework complete with macro-themes, Webb also finds Isaiah encapsulating one grand theological directive: it is a book about Jesus Christ. Webb says, "By far the greatest importance of this book, however, lies in the witness it bears to Jesus Christ (p. 38)." Webb, in citing the reading of the Isaiah scroll by Jesus, says, "If we want to understand fully who he (Jesus) is and what he came to do, we must read this (Isaiah) book (p. 38)." In addition, Webb also views the use of Isaiah within the gospel of John as well as the citation of Isaiah 53 in Acts 8 as prime examples of the importance of Jesus' mission as seen through the vision of Isaiah. Webb says, "This exposition of the book of Isaiah is sent forth with the prayer that it may help all who read it to see and speak the glory of Christ with the same clarity and power (p. 39)."

Interestingly, the reader does not find a high level of Christology where they normally would in Isaiah, in the so called "Servant Songs". Instead, Webb has opted to apply New Testament Christological themes and ethics in more unlikely places. For example, Webb applies 4:2-6 to the New Testament church concerning the return of Christ. Webb says, "That salvation, which will be fully realized when Christ [emphasis added] returns to draw history to its triumphant conclusion, is represented here under four images: the branch of the Lord (4:2a), a fruitful land (4:2b), a holy city (4:3-4), and a canopy of glory (4:5-6) (p. 52)." Webb's Christological perspective is focused less on the person and work of Jesus Christ and more on New Testament theology in general. In all, the book is structured as a narrative which emphasizes theology overall. In addition, the macro-theme of judgment and comfort impact the book's New Testament exegesis, thus attempting to bridge the gap from the ancient text to contemporary relevance.

Webb's thesis for the book is the same as that of the commentary series: to expound the biblical text with accuracy, to relate it to contemporary life, and to be readable (p. 9). Webb has placed the book of Isaiah within its crucial yet tentative time frame in history, thus remaining accurate to the text itself. Webb also seeks to relate Isaiah's message to today's contemporary context. Webb takes the words of Isaiah--in poetry, prose, narrative, lament, dirge, and hymn--and gives them new life for the faith community today. In order to remain readable, Webb has largely set aside critical issues that often engulf the study of Isaiah. The book is readable because Webb does not become overly concerned with any sort of critical analysis of Isaiah. Because Webb can be seen as showing competence within the three pronged thesis of the book, I believe this book should be counted as a success.

One strength of the book worth noting is Webb's ability to decipher what Isaiah's eighth century message means for today's twenty-first-century audience. The question that continually arises throughout a study of the book of Isaiah is: how does the text have meaning today? Webb not only has a keen sense for the timelessness of Isaiah's vision, but also does not overdue the contemporary application. Although contemporary issues are peppered throughout the book, they are never forced or presented with any sense of obligation. Instead of using a formalized method to bridge the gap of space and time between text and reader, Webb has opted to instead use his own intuition, inserting contemporary issues where he feels appropriate. In doing so, Webb provides the reader with only the best insights. The reader will find the contemporary applications insightful and generally spot on, although many of these applications need more exegetical support to move toward their given conclusions.

One weakness worth noting is the abrupt ending to the book. When the book of Isaiah is finished, Webb is finished writing also. For a book such as this, a summary statement regarding the previous exposition of the 66 chapters of Isaiah is certainly in order. As recourse of action, Webb might, in a future edition, "bring it all together" for the reader in the form of a few paragraphs restating each of his main theological insights, shaping them into a coherent whole. This would the give the book more completeness and allow the reader to grasp Isaiah in its entirety.

As with any book concerning a biblical text, it is necessary to note how the book can be useful for ministry. This book can benefit three areas of ministry, those being: the Bible class teacher, preacher, and also the layperson, who studies their bible independently.

The teacher who desires to grasp the overall literary techniques and writing style of Isaiah would do well with this book. As previously mentioned, the book is neither rigorously structured nor overly technical. The concepts in this book are then relatively easy to grasp and should therefore be adaptable and transferable to the classroom setting. The minister who desires to preach from Isaiah will find Webb's material convenient and easy to access. The book is littered with several sermon generating ideas as well as helpful methods for understanding Isaiah's message overall, which should remain central for anyone preaching from Isaiah. For Isaiah to be correctly proclaimed today, the text must be grasped in its entirety.

The person of faith who seeks to engage in intelligent dialogue regarding Isaiah, but is not yet sure how to communicate that message, would also benefit from this book. Webb will assist those readers attempting to grasp Isaiah's message as he attends to the problem of deciphering what Isaiah's somewhat complex language system means for English speaking Americans today. The book will give these types of readers helpful guidelines for understanding the message, intent, and application of Isaiah's message. As a whole, this book can help ministers or ministry students relate, proclaim, and understand one of the more complex and misunderstood books of the Bible.
Audience Specificity. The person who would profit most from reading this book is the individual who desires to teach and/or preach from Isaiah. The central strength of the book is its relevance. Communicating a message that permeates today's audience is the primary challenge facing those who attempt to teach and reach others with God's word. Communicating a message that has relevance is no easy task even with the New Testament, and even more challenging utilizing the Old Testament! Webb does not let his readers off the hook: the theology of Isaiah still applies within the context of current society, maybe more so now more than ever. Those who proclaim the message of Isaiah in any sort of public manner will do well to add this book to their library shelf.

Accessible, inspirational
In preparation for a short preaching survey series on Isaiah, I purchased this book and Motyer's heavier-duty The Prophecy of Isaiah to go with Geoffrey Grogan's treatment in The Expositor's Bible Commentary. Webb's book was by far the most helpful. His introduction was clear and to the point and led me pretty close to the four messages that ended up being used. The exegetical treatments were plenty thorough enough for my use. It's not an exhaustive commentary, for those of you who'd rather not be exhausted. Your pleasure in studying will be increased, not decreased. It will open doors for your study of Isaiah, and give most people plenty of help with the perplexities.

Very good overview of Isaiah;sadly lacking in some areas
I bought this commentary based in part on the glowing reviews that I've read in [...].Barry Webb offers an excellent overview of the message of Isaiah -- he does a great job of getting the reader to know the forest.However, the sad part is that he does not help us to know the trees (or certain very important ones at least).

Case in point:In his treatment of Isaiah 9: 6-7, the famous Messianic passage, Webb completely leaves out any explanation or exposition of the meaning behind the names "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Everlasting Father," and "Prince of Peace." In fact, Webb does not even discuss those verses at all!By contrast, J. Alec Motyer's recent commentary on Isaiah (in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series), offers a very brief explanation of each of those names.However, in the Servant passages such as Isaiah 42: 1-4 and Isaiah 53 chapter, Webb does give a brief exposition of the respective passages. I don't understand why he chooses to totally ignore Isaiah 9: 1-7 and then explain the other Messianic/Servant passages.

Other reviewers have done an excellent job of evaluating the strengths of Webb's commentary.I would give a better evaluation of Webb's commentary if he did a more consistent job of explaining key Messianic passages.Hence 4 stars.I felt that J. Alec Motyer did a more consistent and better explanation of the key Messianic passages.

Well Done!
Compared to the Barkley Commentary on Isaiah, this one give a well-rounded account of the history going on behind the scenes of Isaiah's time. Well balanced writing with insightful input from the author.

A Certified Must
The introduction alone grants credence to the necessity of this manual.A must have for all pursuing a scholarly and applicable approach to the book of Isaiah. ... Read more

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Messenger, messenger,
keepin' the groove,
Always, always, on the move.

Morning's come around again, and Calvin Curbhopper, the messenger man, is on the go, zipping around from spot to spot, taking shortcuts through parking lots, steering through the midday blare of honking horns, his breath like a smokestack in the frosty air. Wind, snow, rain, sun, can't keep Calvin from making his run. And Robert Burleigh's rhythmic language keeps the groove right alongside him, further enlivened by Barry Root's energetic illustrations. ... Read more

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On the Job
I've read all of Robert Burleigh's many fine children's books, and this could be my favorite. Like the bike ridden by messenger man, the text is spare and poetic. Children will love the energy and warmth of the story. They will feel what it's like to be "messenger man," confident in his worth and the importance of his work. The art is perfect, creating and capturing the confidence of Calvin Curbhopper from early morning through late evening.

Children will ask you to read this book again and again -- and you'll love doing so.

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Robert Burleigh's _Messenger, Messenger_ is an exciting portrait of a bicycle messenger in a big city.

In rhyming poetry, we meet Calvin Curbhopper, a young African-American bicycle messenger, as he moves around a big city making deliveries.He's constantly on the move.It's an exciting look at the bicycle messenger's life!

In our glimpse of Calvin's apartment, I was pleasantly surprised to see that his mattress is on the floor, and his place looks sparsely furnished and more than a little sloppy.He's got a bookshelf full of books, an alarm clock, some music, and not a lot more.

Calvin works hard and enjoys himself, yet he doesn't have a lot of stuff!So few children's books even present a glimpse inside the homes of single adults.It's a minor point, but it's nice to get a look into Calvin's pad, especially because it isn't the 3 bedroom family suburban spread I'm accustomed to seeing in picture books.

The lines in _Messenger, Messenger_ are poetic, and move along with a nice rhythm.It's easy to feel the rhythm of the cyclist as he moves through traffic.

My two year old son loves this book.He likes the rhythm of the story, and now I think, (gasp) that he might want to be a bike messenger when he grows up.So much for engineering and medicine, I guess.

There aren't many picture books which portray the life and lifestyle of the bicycle messenger.My son and I both like this one.

You should take a look at _Messenger, Messenger_.

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Courses at two-year and four-year schools in English, Applied English, or Business English. * Instructs students in current English grammar, capitalization, and punctuation in everyday contexts. Sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, spelling and the use of reference materials are taught as a part of everyday tasks such as editing, proofreading and correcting documents, planning and writing documents, managing and processing information. ... Read more

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Comedy / 9m, 6f / Int./Ext. This Broadway hit starred Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord of the Philadelphia Lords, an inhibited and spoiled daughter of the privileged. Divorced from C.J. Dexter Haven, she is engaged to a successful young snob. A gossip weekly sends a reporter and a camera woman to report the wedding arrangements and they are injected into the house by Tracy's brother who hopes to divert their attention from father's romance with a Broadway dancer. Tracy finds herself growing interested in Connor, the fascinating reporter. At the end of a pre wedding party, Tracy and Connor take a moonlight dip in the pool and meet her ex husband and finance on their way back to the house. The following morning her intended agrees to forgive her, but his smug attitude enrages Tracy and she breaks off the engagement. Connor offers to marry her, but she turns him down and remarries Dexter, to the satisfaction of everyone. ... Read more

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Witty Urbane Intelligence
Philip Barry's "The Philadelphia Story" opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in March 1939 and ran an entire year for 417 performances.Katharine Hepburn played the lead Tracy Lord and Shirley Booth (TV's Hazel) played photographer Liz Imbrie.It was one of Barry's biggest successes.It was revived again on Broadway in 1980 for 60 performances with Blythe Danner as Tracy Lord, Edward Hermann as Mike Connor and a young Cynthia Nixon (TV's "Sex & the City") as younger sister Dinah.

The play has a climactic plot structure and is telescoped within a day period at the rural estate of the Lord family outside Philadelphia.Father Seth is separated from his wife Margaret; and an unflattering article is about to be published by "Destiny," a sensational tabloid.Brother Sandy brings this news home just as preparations are being made for Tracy's second marriage.Her ex-husband Dexter Haven, originally played by Joseph Cotton, has returned to the neighborhood for the event.Tracy's new beau is the very sensible George Kittredge.To ward off the story on their father, Sandy has made a deal that his father's article won't be published if he provides the magazine with another scoop.He invites two reporters to the house "undercover" to write about high society and get "The Philadelphia Story" regarding his sister's wedding.Precocious sibling Dinah meanwhile keeps trying to stick her nose into everything and enjoys saying the just the perfectly wrong thing whenever possible.Tracy Lord is a glib character, written by Barry for Hepburn.Her witty urbane intelligence, word play and flare make her an interesting lead character.As the story develops, Tracy has a bit too much to drink the night before and goes (offstage) for a nude midnight romp in the pool with Mike Connor, the reporter sent to cover the story.All parties mistakenly assume that Tracy has been unfaithful; so George calls off the wedding in the third act.This leaves Tracy with a decision, as the wedding orchestra tunes nearby.Meanwhile photographer Liz Imbrie has secretly had a crush on Mike the reporter.This leaves Tracy to make a last minute choice to run down the aisle with first husband Dexter.

The show is a bubbly comedy and plays well.Issues about the wealthy class vs. working people, inner desires vs. external expectations, and reliable security vs. sparkling romance all come into play.This show will still work 67 years after its original opening is well worth revival.Enjoy!
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Sylvia Bursztyn and Barry Tunick's delightfully punny Sunday crosswords are an institution. Los Angeles Times readers have relished them for more than 20 years; Random House Puzzles & Games solvers have snapped them up through more than 20 volumes. Thanks to Sylvia's freewheeling themes and grids and Barry's contemporary clues, this terrific team turns out the best-selling puzzle book series around, after The New York Times. ... Read more

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Crossworks fom the LA Times
I have always enjoyed this series of crosswords.They are entertaining, educational and full of fun puns that can add to better language skills and humor in everyday conversations.I keep a copy in several locations in my house.

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzles Vol 23
The puzzles are excellent, good puns, inventive themes, etc. as usual.This one is spiral bound (much easier to work with when you're not sitting at a table) and the paper erases easily.The only down side is that this volume only has 50 puzzles as opposed to 200 in most of the other volumes.The 200 puzzle volumes are a much better buy.

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword puzzles Vol 21
This puzzle book is very challenging, but definitely workable.You would enjoy the way the authors make you explore every part of your brain.I ended up buying 4 of their books. ... Read more