On 06/25/2012 08:42 AM, Nemo wrote: No, you really don't want to go there. The "international versions" of books are of the absolute shittiest quality. No color illustrations or images (if there were supposed to be any in the first place), but that's not a big deal. What IS a big deal is that the paper is so thin, you can read what's on the page, what's on the other side of the page, and often what's on the top surface of the NEXT page as well. I'm not kidding! This is not only Just Plain Cheap, it's very difficult to read. Cover material and binding is similarly cheap. That book is already tattered and worn, and I've only had it for a couple of years. It was brand new when I bought it! I have far more heavily used books that I've had for 25 years that are in better condition! I made the mistake of purchasing the "international version" of a very expensive book using the standard American credo: "Because it's CHEAPER!". It was Power Electronics, by Rashid. It's an excellent book, content-wise. I thought I was being a "smart shopper" by paying $31.00 for what is normally a $100-120 book. Boy was that a mistake. I've since become wise to this, talked with a publisher (that one), have discussed it with other consumers, and have found quite a few of these crappy tomes in used bookstores. I won't touch them with a ten foot pole, I don't care HOW inexpensive they are. Buy quality books. Being cheap just doesn't pay when it comes to tools, test equipment, food...or books. Some savings come at too high a price. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA