Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Dave Washburn" <dwashbur AT nyx.net>]

> >===== Original Message From Dave Washburn <dwashbur AT nyx.net> =====
> >Actually, in addition to what Trevor suggested, a lot of publishers will
> >offer examination copies of their books to profs who are considering
> >possible textbooks.  In most cases you can request one either by
> >snail mail or by the publisher's web site.  All you have to do is
> >request an examination copy and give them the course number that
> >you're considering using the book for.  At this late date there's
> >probably not time to do that for this semester (or whatever term your
> >school uses), but it might be something to look into for future course
> >offerings.  And if you're anything like the rest of us, you'll never pass
> >up a free book ;-)
> 
> Yes, I meant but forgot to mention that. What you do need to watch for is 
> that 
> most publishers want you to actually use their book! So they often do 
> something like give you the book on a 90-day trial, at which point you 
> return 
> it, buy it at a discount, or get your bookstore to place an order for a 
> minimum number of copies and keep your copy for free. The policies vary a 
> little bit from publisher to publisher, so you just need to make sure you 
> find 
> out how it works. 

Yes I forgot to mention that part of it.  Hey, this is real teamwork!

Dave Washburn
http://www.nyx.net/~dwashbur
"Don't let your mind wander.  
It's too little to be left alone."