I bought this book from Amazon because the bookstore at my university was very expensive. I needed the textbook for my Ph.D. course in reading education and research.The spin was extremely tight and it was difficult to read, but I took it to my local office store & had it spiraled. Now I am enjoying it more, and it is very easy to thumb through the pages and type exact expert quotes without placing a weight on the pages.The cover is durable and did not require lamination. The spin is also very durable, thick, and glossy. The paper is of the highest quality and tone for reading in both low & bright light. The print type is excellent and boldly displayed for easy reading.The index is extremely helpful, and the boldly printed subheaders are helpful in navigating through the topics and responding to questions.