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Posted by badhaircut on June 9, 2005, at 7:34:18
I pointed out earlier that you can use the ISBN number in double-double quotes if you're having trouble locating the exact edition of a book. (And every so often the title doesn't work.)
''''Hamlet'''' brings up 2,000 results;
''''Hamlet (Shakespeare)'''' brings up 400. But
"Hamlet" ("074347712X") brings up only one.•also•
You can put just the author's name in double-double quotes and then pick a specific book by them from the list. As in,See the work of "Frederick Crews" for more...
Posted by AuntieMel on June 9, 2005, at 13:30:57
In reply to Amazon tips, posted by badhaircut on June 9, 2005, at 7:34:18
A while back I tried to refer to "Hair" and gave up.
Now I know it isn't in print - and I found it out faster.
Posted by Phillipa on June 9, 2005, at 18:35:38
In reply to Re: Thanks » badhaircut, posted by AuntieMel on June 9, 2005, at 13:30:57
So now I know what is meant by double quotes. Thanks, Phillipa
Posted by badhaircut on June 9, 2005, at 20:18:36
In reply to Re: Thanks, posted by Phillipa on June 9, 2005, at 18:35:38
Dr Bob's spiel on double-double quotes & linking to Amazon is here:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazonBut it doesn't include *my* brilliant tips... :-P
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 10, 2005, at 5:04:14
In reply to double-double Amazon FAQ » Phillipa, posted by badhaircut on June 9, 2005, at 20:18:36
> But it doesn't include *my* brilliant tips... :-P
But the next edition will. :-)
Bob
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