The Global Translator's Handbook(8th edition)

According to the author's introduction, this is the eighth edition of The Global Translator's Handbook, first published in 1985, but there is no hint of this on the title page or in the CIP details. The venerable history of the book does, however, become clear as you read, and some elements have a dated feel. The first 100 or so pages discuss various aspects of translation, whereas the latter 200 are appendices with long lists of organizations and publications – the sort of information which can largely be found through an internet search these days.

The style of the...