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Re: Finding tech comm books on the shelves (was Final Note: Wiley. . .)
Subject:Re: Finding tech comm books on the shelves (was Final Note: Wiley. . .) From:John Sarra <mail34171 -at- POP -dot- NET> Date:Thu, 15 Apr 1999 10:36:25 -0400
Jill Burgchardt posted:
The upshot is that I usually buy books sight unseen based on recommendations
from this list. What other solutions have people found for the lack of browsing
access for books in our field?
I've found www.amazon.com reviews helpful. If something looks promising, and it's not at my local Barnes & Noble, I have them order it and then when it comes in, decide if I want to buy it.
John Sarra
User Technology Services
sarra -at- usertech -dot- com
