Richardson Books

As a ritual abuse survivor, I found this book very helpful. The reading is painful at times but left me feeling far less alone and "different." This book was an important step in my healing and in helping my friends understand my experience. I am very grateful for its existence and the author's bravery and honesty.

I'm a ritual abuse survivor, and I felt very uncomfortable as I read this book. I felt that there truly was a great deal of 'leading' from the woman's minister, and that her memories were often the result of other people's experiences. I'm in a difficult position as a survivor myself; wondering if I've turned into a traitor -- or worse a part of the "backlash" everybody else is talking about.

I think what got me the most about this book was the lack of information. She simply didn't know enough of the reasons for her abuse -- a strange and unbelievable fact for any sra survivor. I know that the cult was determined to instruct me in their ways. Out of everything I know, I know with exquisite detail and by rote precisely why they did what they did. I know their beliefs, I know their motivations, I know the specifics. It has never been otherwise. I have never sat and wondered "why" they did what they did -- but rather "how could they" and "why did they do this to me"?

I know I'm going to get a lot of flack for this -- partially because I'm battling disbelief, and partially because I'm a fellow survivor who should "know better" than to doubt another.

And I suppose that's okay, too. Because in the end, I know my story, I know what happened to me, and I know that I don't have to believe other people's story simply because I'm a nice person.

This is a compassionate and brave book about a woman's journey to heal from the incest and ritual abuse she experienced as a child and young adult. Stylistically, the writing is beautiful in a way that illuminates yet does not mask the brutality of her past experiences. This is important because the eloquence of her language captures that which is most critical to a survivor's work: the dignity and heart of the spirit and a refusal to surrender to monsters under the bed and shadows in the night. Instead, the author dances with her demons and her dreams in a way that I find touching and haunting. My praise is unapologetically lauditory, because I can honestly say that this book has touched me more deeply than probably any other I have read about healing from sexual abuse and trauma, and one that all of us on a journey to heal can benefit from. The author puts responsiblity where it belongs (on those who abused her) yet takes self-responsibilty for her own healing quest. If you are a survivor of severe sexual or ritual abuse, or someone who wants to understand a survivor, as well as understand the complexity of the "dual" worlds of order and chaos in a family where abuse occurs, you will surely find something in this book which can feed and fuel heart, mind, and self.

A brave and true account of SRA that gives insight to victims' feelings, as well as a special understanding of perpetrators. Anna takes readers by the hand and brings them along through her journey.

Anna Richardson's Double Vision is an important, timely, and well-written work. I began the book because the subject is one of interest to me, and was prepared to like it simply because it told an important truth. The book greatly exceeded my expectations, in being so intelligent, thoughtful, and even charming in its treatment of very difficult material. Author and publisher are owed a debt of gratitude for bringing us this work. I think it will have a tremendous positive impact on other abuse survivors as well as the general public. It is a book that needed to be written.

The Great Tea Rooms of Britain is a beautiful coffee (or tea) table edition compiling scrumptious descriptions and color photographs of twenty-two of Britain's finest tea rooms. Along with some detailed history, each chapter suggests several walking tours or short drives nearby that will round out the tea itinerary quite nicely. Locations include London, Scotland, Bath, the Lake district, and more. A handy list of tea room addresses, web sites and phone numbers will help the visitor to plan ahead and make reservations where necessary. Last but not least, a lovely collection of recipes completes the book, with measurements adapted to American standard usage. Whether the reader is a determined, experienced traveler or an armchair dreamer, The Great Tea Rooms of Britain is sure to enchant and enrich. You can almost smell the tea brewing and the scones baking!

Nancy Lorraine
Reviewer

I am new to the love of the history of tea. I ordered this book not only because I wanted to learn more about tea but because we are planning a trip to Ireland this spring. I know Ireland is famous for its pubs but I wanted to see if they also have some great tea houses. this book is a beautiful coffee table style book with gorgeous pictures and interesting facts. The Great Tea Rooms of Britain I have Great Tea Rooms of America on my wishlist. Great Tea Rooms of America
I also found a great website for sampling a large variety of teas. [...]

The perfect book for this anglophile tea-lover who has traveled to Britain five times. I love the photography, layout and additional information in this updated version.

The author does a nice job of introducing us to some of the pretty places in Britain. The descriptions are good and the pictures pretty. I would like to see the complete menu in order to plan my visits. The complete address and phone number would be helpful. The book is a lovely one to inspire you.

We are getting ready to open the tea room in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and I assumed this book would be helpfull but its was not. Lots of recipes were not accurate, missing steps and ingridients, the photos are nice, but they do not match the recipes. Very disappointing!
Olga Cannon.

I purchased this book in hopes of finding many of the toys that I collected when I was a child. Many of the toys I have are from the early 1980's. A cursory glance did not show many toys before 1988. Astrosniks weren't even included, and they were quite popular! I'll be searching for a book that focuses on toys from the 1980's. If you're looking for a book that has toys from the early days, this is not the book for you.

Good book, although they could devote a whole volume to Grimace

This is one of the best McDonald's collectibles books I've seen! This book includes detailed color pictures, very accurate descriptions, release dates, and an estimated value for a wide variety of McDonald's figures including premuims released in the United States and Internationally. A very thorough and informative guide to McDonald's fast food toys!

I love this book. I looked at this book in a bookstore. This books has all the toys from 1970 to 1997. I aslo love eating at McDonalds.

This book is for all, not just those who collect McDonald's memorabilia. My son loves to look at all the pictures and it is excellent to see all the different sets of toys, cause you can never usually get all the happy meal toys of a series. I highly recommend it!!!

This is my 22-month-old daughter's favorite book - out of literally hundreds in her infant library. But we don't let her handle it or she will ruin the gorgeous illustrations. Unlike the beloved classic THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE (CARTWHEEL BOOKS) where only half the nursery rhymes are illustrated, and some of those illustrations are trivial line drawings, this book gives us one beautiful full-page (6.5"x8.5") impressionist watercolor painting for each rhyme. Every parent knows there is a big difference in enjoyment of the rhymes that have their own illustrations; so much so that when reading from the Cartwheel Mother Goose, I usually just skip the non-illustrated ones. Even the typeface is lovely; I wish they identified it. As one who must read out loud every day, I really appreciate having something pleasant to admire while rattling off the the now-memorized verses. This edition is like a combination of Mother Goose and a coffee-table Art Book. It's such a treasure I am tempted to buy a cheap used copy just so our master can be preserved. Derrydale is to be commended for keeping this gem in print. Parents bored with the Cartwheel Mother Goose should look to this edition for a superior alternative. My daughter likes both, but she likes this one best. The only downside to the comparison is that this edition contains 112 rhymes, whereas the Cartwheel has 300.

I was so thrilled to find this version of Mother Goose still in print. I had this book as a child, and I can close my eyes and still see the gorgeous illustrations. I am 33 years old now, and expecting my first baby, and when I saw this book on Amazon.com ... I had to buy it immediately. My copy is dog-eared and covered in crayon and the binding is shot. Not only is owning this book again nostalgic for me, but I look forward to reading it to my baby as my parents read it to me. It's not watered down Mother Goose. These rhymes reflect a different era and there is a bit of violence in a few of them. But I read them from a very young age without incident and I plan on letting my child enjoy this book as I did.

My daughters are 17 and 14 years old. I started reading from this book when they were one and younger. We all loved the beautiful illustrations. Unfortunately our book is well worn. I have been looking for this book that I might give each of my daughters a copy when they have children. I also would like to give this book as a baby gift. This is my favorite Mother Goose book. I have not found any other that even compares.

This is one of those classics that I want my children to grow up with. These beautiful illustrations are enchanting and are beautifully presented with the original rhymes in lovely, old-style typeset. Delightful!

This is the definitive collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. If you love words and language, this is for you. This book has all the old favorites and many that you've never heard. Compare them with the modern versions of the same rhymes and you'll see how society has changed--as well as our attitudes about children.

To be culturally literate, English speakers should know their Mother Goose. Beware, however: These are not bowdlerized. Sometimes violent, always reflective of a rougher time, this book is perhaps not best for the casual reader just looking for a few rhymes. With my daughter (22 months), I pick and choose which ones I read. She loves them.

"Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye..."

I do have to say this book is an outstanding, simple, and positive way to lead life in managing feelings! Children, adults, people of all walks of life will all identify with Taryn Toad and her experience in "tossing pebbles". What a powerful and important concept! Bravo Gabrielle, for a book so simple yet so profound in truth. Thank you so much for helping me not only personally but also for my own children, and for children everywhere! We look forward to more from the "On the Way to Woodyland" series!

I do have to say this book is an outstanding, simple, and positive way to lead life in managing feelings! Children, adults, people of all walks of life will all identify with Taryn Toad and her experience in "tossing pebbles". What a powerful and important concept! Bravo Gabrielle, for a book so simple yet so profound in truth. Thank you so much for helping me not only personally but also for my own children, and for children everywhere! We look forward to more from the "On the Way to Woodyland" series!

My daughter and I love reading this book. The illustrations are colorful and bring a smile to your face. The writing is descriptive, yet at an age appropriate level. I think we all need to have a Moon Lake to visit, as well as the positive attitude of Taryn. I know my Daughter and I will enjoy this book for years to come. We look forward to more books like Taryn Toad Tosses Pebbles!

What a fun and thoughtful children's book. The illustrations are just terrific. Some of the little black and white side bar drawings are as cute as the big four color ones. Taryn couln't be cuter. The simple truth is, we all could use a visit to Woodyland and a day on Moon Lake. Lets all lighten up & toss a few pebbles! Thanks Taryn! Barry Young Little Booklets

Evergreen,Colorado

I am writing this review as a mother of three young children. This book has helped so much with them. It's not only a tool I can use everyday, but also a lifetime tool that teaches my children to value themselves. What an attitude adjustment! Every parent should have this book in their home library, and every school/preschool should utilize the importance of this message. Both of my boys and my daughter love the characters and Taryn Toad is such a positive model for children. Thank you, Gabrielle for enriching our lives and letting children be children again.

I'm vacationing in a rustic cottage on a lake in Maine with my family. One quiet evening, the moon rising, and loons calling, I find this old book, its spotted and yellowed pages almost falling out and begin to read it. Well! I couldn't put it down. Maybe the setting and circumstance is why I've given this book a 5, but it is truly is a great story. Along the Kentucky/Virginia border 'civilization' is arriving. The mountain people have their own culture and rules of clan justice and they are about to discover the culture of the so-called civilized world. This is an absolutely fascinating view of tribal tradition clashing with the rule of law and proper living as the civilized world sees it. A young girl who has only known rude mountain life and morays meets and falls in love with an engineer from 'away' who is cultured, educated, well dressed, well spoken. Meanwhile, coal has been discovered in the Cove. Speculators from as far away as England come to cash in. Schools and stores and jails are built in the Gap. However, the once pure streams run black. All the while reading this, I thought of the parallel of today thinking that our culture, come hell or high water, is best for all. I wonder: to what end?

Bob feels that this book was very good. Bob liked this book very much. This gripping tale of love and survival is deeply etched into the soul of every reader that reads this heart-wrenching novel. Fox tells a story of a facinating undying love for others and the Big Pine that always seems to know the answers to life's most difficult questions. Bob encourages anyone that likes a wonderful well wrote book to pick this one up, hold it close to your heart, and never let go.

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine proves to be an enchanting tale about love. A tall pine tree stood in solitary splendor on the top of a mountain in Kentucky and through its fame lured a young engineer to find it and leaad Hale on a trail of love which I felt was an overall wonderful plot for this book. Since the plot of the book was set in Kentucky June and her family along with the many nountaineers had our good ole country accent which also portrayed that they had not received very much education. In a waaay I feel that it was an insult to Kentuckians knoweledge even though it did portray June's remarkable learning rate when Hale helped her to attend school. I think the beauty of the state could have been captured morewhile telling of how beautiful the land was while looking at the view of the lonsome pine. Many flowers in Kentucky are mentioned throughout the novel and June also had a flower garden built for her of Kentucky's wildflowers. Although I didn't like the waay the law stepped in during the Falins and Tollivers family feuds which continued throughout June's childhoodBecause I think their battles could have been a book by itself rather than to combine them with the love and romance of Hale and June even though they greatly affected their lives. I felt that the novel was deeply expressive in many ways and throughout all encounters portrayed by John Fox Jr. you were sure to experience the poetic side of life in the Kentucky mountains.

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine takes place in the Kentucky mountains, bordering Big Stone Gap, Virginia. It is a story of love, as well as change. At the heart of this novel are the Tolliver & Falin families, who have been in a feud with one another for as far back as anyone can remember. The story begins as life in the mountains is beginning to change..coal mining is starting to boom, and the oustide world is creeping into the simple ways of mountain life. A town is blossoming in Big Stone Gap Virginia..and the Trail of the Lonesome Pine connects the town with Lonesome Cove, home of the Tolliver family, and a pretty little mountain girl named June. When John Hale enters the Tolliver/Falin territory, June is immediately drawn to him. The entrance of this "furriner" will change June's life forever.

Not being from the region that the Trail of the Lonesome Pine is written about, I was definitely reading it from a "furriner" point of view. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is really two stories in one. Part of this novel is a love story, centering on a young girl, June Tolliver & her love interest John Hale, the "furriner." The other side of this novel focuses on what life is like for the "mountain people" and the effects of the coal mining boom, and the influx of foreigners into their way of life. Both stories are very interesting and blend well together. At times though, I felt the writing was hard to get through and difficult to follow. The last 1/4 of the book really picked up, and by the time the story concluded, I was glad that I read this and look forward to reading more by John Fox, Jr.

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is set in the Kentucky mountains of the 19th century. June Tolliver is a very poor young mountain girl who meets an engineer from the outside world. He takes June out of the mountains so she can go to school and get an education. He is also interested in mining coal in the Kentucky hills. The story of how their love for each other grows and of the Tolliver family's feud with the Falin's is a classic American tale. I read this story out loud to my teen-age children and they just loved it! This is the first of a trilogy by Fox.

Just an outstanding book. Anyone who is engaged or thinking of becoming engaged should get a copy. And for married men-what wonderful ideas to make your marriage more meaningful, more binding and more romantic. And there are even great ideas for single guys who would like to impress the opposite sex.

If you are romantically impaired. . . this book will get your creative juices going. Twenty Ways to Pop the Question is more than popping the question. It features a gourmet selection of amorous adventures in gift giving from "creative romantics" that will enrich your relationship! Highly recommended.

I read this book with a smile on my face and laughter in my heart. The stories reminded me so much of my dad. He was always doing something creative to make anniversaries and birthdays very special occaisions. The story in the book, "Treasure Hunt" on page 92, brought back some fond memories of his crazy treasure hunts in our home. I strongly recommned this book to anyone who wants to celebrate a special day with fun, romantic moments that will last a lifetime.

The premise of this book is excellent, however it falls short of five stars simply because it is so short. 20 ideas aren't simply enough to get a good idea on the best way for YOU to propose. I liked the ideas but none worked for me. I had much better luck with the over 100 super creative ideas at ...-- I also found out there how to get my proposal on TV which netted me ... .

Some good ideas but I found much more at howtopropose. com

In this compact, easy to read tome, the late Mr. Richardson (an experienced director besides teacher)attacks, debunks and demystifies the insipid acting cult known as "the method". Breaking down acting into simple (albeit far too simple-hence the 4 star rating)and applicable steps, Richardson approaches acting as a joyful and natural form of human expression.

While the book doesn't really provide as many usefull lessons (a few more would have earned the book a slightly higher rating)as attending a class would, it does communicate a clear philosophy that makes acting accessible to a wider variety of students.

Richardson attacks the psuedo-pyschiatric approaches made popular by too many 20th Century acting teachers and sticks to the very basics. A successful director himself (unlike the most of the pantheon of American Acting teachers- Adler, Meisner, Strassberg- Lewis being the exception)Richardson takes great pains to approach acting from both sides of the camera and stage. His teaching method is to make acting as painless as possible.

Too bad this is relatively hard to get ahold of. A valuable addition to any actor's library.

Ultimately, yes, this is an interesing book. What makes it interesting is that it points out a lot of the flaws and pitfalls in 'Method' acting. That was something that I wrestled with for years. All the agony. I'd lost the joy in the process. That part makes this book interesting. However, these techniques, although they sound promising are a bit shallow and overly simplistic at times. I still think this is a worthwhile book. There are bits of it that are very good. I would just say to watch out for when it gets too gimmicky. Now, this is just my own experience, I want to be fair here, maybe others were able to make this work, but I tried his system for supposedly creating emotions and to me that is just a gimmicky way to work. I can't imagine how that could work for anyone. It sounds interesting but after trying it, the techniques given for emotions just fall flat (for me anyway).
The overall problem with this book is that it tries to create too many little 'tricks' at times. I don't think it quite works that way. My personal feeling is that you need to be thorough in your character choices, know the right questions to ask, and eventually trust your talent. BE. Be in the moment, with all the work you've done you then jump in and surrender to your talent. I don't think any little system can do that. I think it's a god given-surrendered kind of thing, not something you try to manipulate. That was at times the problem I had with this book.
Nevertheless, it does have some gems in it. Aside from the system for creating emotions, the rest of the book is very good. It points out the importance of a well chosen objective, he gives you good character questions and explains how to work on different styles. Also, he does find a nice way to simplify things. I did feel I learned some good things from this book.

After translating this book into spanish,I have had a very close relationship with don richardson's text. I trust that this book will be as valuable to spanish speaking theater students as it has been to english speaking actors and actresses. I would like to publish the work, and would like to contact mr. richardson.

The best book I ever read about the art of acting. It's simple and direct. I require it in my classes. Wonderful for directors as well

I had the good fortune to study with Don Richardson when I was living in California. What a treat to find this book recently while I was searching for theatre books on Amazon.com. Don's book is probably one of the top two books that I have ever read on Acting. It is clear, concise, and incredibly helpful for either the beginner or professional actor. I'm an actor, director, and am currently teaching a course on acting and I use Don's book at the top of my list of reference books. Thank you Don, for putting your ideas down on paper for us all

Bela Karolyi is such a inspirational man to take what little he had and make winners. I had the advantage of meeting this man this summer. He seems like a father figure with strong discipline and a positive effort. I always loved it when he 'You can Do it! " Which is all so true when you use your body in a positive way in the sport of gymnastics or any other sport.

I thought the book was great, if you love Bela
if you don't or are a true gymnastic stat follower
you might not, because Bela includes many of his
personal beliefs on many competitions, some of which
are trully exagerated and completly from the point
of view of a coach. Which is what i believe the point
of the book was. Overall it was a cool book to read.

This book was written by Bela Karolyi, the Romanian coach who has coached such gymnastics legends as Nadia Cominici, Mary Lou Retton, Kim Zmeskal, Dominique Moceanu and Kerri Strug.

This book tells you about his life in Romania, training Nadia, defecting to America, and all the way to the 1992 Olympics.

Before I didn't know much about Bela or about the girls he had trained. But after reading this book, I now know much more about him and his wife, Marta.

If you want to know more about this memorable coach, be sure to read this book!

It tells the entire story of Bela Karolyi's life and it tells the stories of the many famous gymnasts he has coached. The book makes you appreciate this man more than anything else could! I read it before I met him at Karolyi's camp and it made it THAT MUCH better!!

I have read this book a while back. However, I often refer to it for the inspiration, and sometimes quote it to my students (I am a figure skating coach). Bela is a legendary coach, and it was interesting to find out about his coaching, and life philosophies. I hope I could be like him one day. The part of the book that especially moved me is when Bela found out that more than half of his students became p.e. teachers.

This review is for 4 Hebrew lexicons in common use: Brown-Driver-Briggs, Koehler-Baumgartner, Holladay, and Langenscheidt.

The sizeable Brown-Driver-Briggs lexicon is a development of Gesenius' historic work, and a long-time standard in English speaking countries. However, it has become dated, and now is used mostly because Hendrickson put out a cheaply constructed version keyed to Strong's concordance. Oxford's Clarendon Press edition is superior if you are required to get BDB. In addition, organizing entries by verbal root rather than alphabetically makes it difficult to use "BDB" for those without intimate knowledge of Hebrew. Fortunately, there is an alternative.

The Koehler-Baumgartner lexicon is superb and thorough, and based on the latest Hebrew and Aramaic scholarship. The authors also took into account cognates from Ugaritic and Akkadian, so users of this massive work have a goldmine of information to draw from. By massive, I mean it is over 2000 pages in 2 large volumes. This plus its $190 asking price means it might be better to let the university or seminary library bear the brunt of purchasing and housing it unless you are an Old Testament specialist.

Most readers will be best served by the work of William Holladay, a reasonably sized 426 pp lexicon based on the latest scholarship. Holladay abridged K-B by removing bibliographic references and other information most needed by specialists. It is well organized (alphabetically), and the font is clear. Entries also have references (not exhaustive) to use within the Old Testament, meaning it can be used as a poor man's OT concordance. While Holladay is manageably sized enough (9.75" x 6.875" x 1.25") to be pleasant to read and easily portable in a bookbag, it is not the smallest resource available.

Some may be tempted to go a step further for the ultimate in compactness with the Langenscheidt pocket dictionary. This item is 6" x 4" x 1" and quite lightweight - in its 1959 iteration anyway. Its definitions are limited in scope and scholarly foundation, but still, what else fits in your coat pocket?

My overall recommendation: Holladay for everyone, supplemented by Koehler-Baumgartner for those who need and can afford it.

BDB: 3 stars
K-B: 5 stars
Holladay: 5 stars
Langenscheidt: 4 stars

The best English lexicon of biblical Hebrew & Aramaic, KBL is also easier to use than the classic BDB. Words are listed alphabetically, rather than grouped by root, with cross-references to other words from the same root (no more trying to figure out a noun's putative "verbal root"). Akkadian tends to dominate the etymological information, rather than Arabic), along with Ugaritic. Glosses tend to be traditional, although references within the articles and the extensive supplementary bibliography (84 pages; alphabetically by author) allow you to find narrative lexical discussions. The Aramaic section is outstanding, with citations ranging far beyond biblical Aramaic. Although some might be tempted to begin with an "intermediate" lexicon such as Holladay, KBL's layout, clarity, and wealth of information makes this appropriate for both beginning students, pastors, teachers, and other scholars.

This lexicon should be in the library of anyone seeking to understand the deeper meanings of Hebrew words in Tanach. No one text stands alone in that regard; however, it is felt that Koehler - Baumgartner is indispensable for any serious student of Biblical Hebrew, and everyone is a student of this wonderful language. The 2-volume unabridged study edition is affordable and is more space efficient on the shelf. Buy this one with confidence.

This series of Lexicons give a never before seen view into ancient Aram and the language of Jesus Christ and his followers. For anyone interested in further study of the passages of the Bible, this is a collection that should be a requirement to add to your library. You will appreciate it more as you study it. The Bible and the Talmud no longer need be cryptic in their original forms.

The printed 5 volume set provides a fine supplementary lexicon for all students of the Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. The volumes are finely bound, printed on acid-free paper (though not ANSI certified). Each volume is smyth sewn.

Much more asthetic than using a computer screen, the printed version allows you to view all 5 volumes at the same time, even without electricity! Though it cannot compare with the search power of the CD version. The main text is in a two column format and all of the fonts are easy to read.

These volumes will become the standard Hebrew Bible lexicon. Unfortunately! However they should be supplemented with other works because:

(1) They do not show all of the needed etymologies, many entries display no etymological data. (Ernest Klein's work is recommended here). The data from North/West Semitics could be expanded, it is lacking in many entries. Hittite data seems deficient as well as some Sumerian data -- let's face it, they are early influences on the Semitic languages. The Koehler-Baum. work only skims the surface when it comes to etymologies.

(2) Many important works by evangelical scholars (such as S. P. Tregelles, Gleason, Archer, Kyle Yates, E. Young, Robert Dick Wilson, et al) were not even utilized. Too much emphasis was given to the popular works done by secular scholars.

(3) Ugaritic, Phoenician, Arabic and other fonts (scripts) are simply transliterated. They should have been printed out in their original script. Transliteration tables could have also been included for the scholars who are not familiar with these languages, but accuracy can be jeopardized when the original scripts are just transliterated, and it takes time and effort to "recompose" them. Perhaps they were transliterated so that the digital search engines could be simplified. Poor trade off!

(4) Some important definitions are missing for some entries! Thus other lexicons are needed. For example: sh-r-Ha (shin, resh, he) in volume 4, pages 1652f does not show the meaning as "to shine" (from a possible Arabic root) nor as "chains" or "bracelets" as in Isaiah 3:19.

(5) Textual variations are often not listed, and the Qumran literature and data could have been better utilized.

(6) Foreign word indexes could have been supplied, and an index of Biblical passages could have been added. Several hands worked on the 5 volumes, and a variety of abbreviations are used for the Biblical books, making Biblical book cross references difficult even on the CD version.

All in all, a very useful addition. The price is quite high and the folks at Brill often ask too much for their publications. The work NEEDS to be supplemented, and some entries are woefully deficient -- giving only a partial definition. Coupled with the poor etymological data -- this is not acceptable. Gary S. Dykes