[.uk] NEC 2005 Handbook: NFPA 70: National Electric Code; ... (ISBN 0877656258)

NEC 2005 Handbook of limited value:
I have had my master electrician license for 21 years but needed to study for a master license in another state. I have been an electrical contractor and state electrical inspector. I studied for about 100 hours using the regular codebook and I used this "handbook" as a reference. I was very disappointed in that almost every single time I had a question or something was unclear there was absolutely no reference to the "complex" issue. It seemed like the obvious was explained in "other words" but the hard stuff was ignored. I realize "hard stuff" is subjective and my review acknowledges that. In this handbook the simplistic issues are reiterated or a picture is shown which is probably great for beginners or apprentices. I'm not sure why there is almost no clarification or examples regarding the more complicated code issues and almost no useful load, feeder or building service calculations. I would recommend not relying on this book if you want to pass a master test.

Reference:
This is a great reference book and has help me with the Contractor Exam.

Perfect for the price:
This was needed asap, but was very expensive at book stores. A co-worker told me to check amazon.com for books. I wasnt sure if I should risk buying it on-line, but it was cheap so I did. To my surprise the description matched the book perfectly. I and my husband (for whom the book was for) were very pleased.

Electric Code Book:
This book is required in order to obtain an electrical contractor's license in the state of Georgia.

2005 Electrical Code Book:
I have been getting code books since 1965, it seems that they have tripled in size, I'm glad the price hasn't. Good value