On the internet you can find hundreds of testimonials touting the benefits of the Newton's Telecom Dictionary. I am no exception to its praises and thought I might as well throw my hat in the ring.
Robert Newton first published his dictionary in 1984. Each year he comes out with a new edition with the exception of 2010. This just makes me even more anxious for 2011 knowing that the 26th edition will soon be on the shelves. Count me in.
Robert Newton is a hero to me. His dictionary is a brilliant balance between explaining complex subjects in easy to understand terms and tackling highly complex concepts in terms for those who understand the upper echelon of our industry's terminology. However he is not beyond throwing in a humorous quip or two to keep things light hearted. The format is in dictionary form and it is easy to quickly find the subject you are looking for.
I was first introduced to Newton's Telecom Dictionary in 1996. It was in its 12th edition and was around 900 pages. I upgraded in 2006 to the 22nd edition which was around 1200 pages. The 25th edition is around 1300 pages and contains 25,000 definitions. It is updated daily by a team of editors. This is testament to the incredible growth of the Telecommunications Industry over the past few years.
His dictionary has been by my side through thick and thin. Always there for me like an old friend ready to guide me when someone throws out a new term, cryptic acronym or long forgotten technology. I highly recommend this book for anyone, no matter what their experience or position, involved in the Telecom Industry. It has always come in handy for me.
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