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1	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association more books like this by American Psychological Association This standard reference for students and professionals in the social sciences provides guidelines for research and writing. It offers a wealth of information on citations, legal issues, the use of online sources, and how to prepare tables and other graphics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.12! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Elements of Style more books like this by William Strunk, Jr. The classic and still authoritative grammar guide gets a quirky, lovely makeover by acclaimed artist Maira Kalman, whose flat, colorful artwork illustrates several of the sentences used as examples in the book. A two-page spread featuring a couple observing a lush vista and a traveler walking along a mountain trail demonstrates the sentence, "The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers more books like this by Joseph Gibaldi Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition presents a comprehensive guide to preparing research papers. Including is detailed information on using computers for research and writing and on citing electronic publications. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
4	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft more books like this by Stephen King In this combination memoir and writing guide, best-selling author Stephen King tells of how he came to be a writer and, in the process, explores many aspects of writing, from plot construction through some of the nuts and bolts of getting a book published. Much of his advice is quite traditional: find a quiet place to work, concentrate on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	A Pocket Style Manual more books like this by Diana Hacker Adopted at more than 1300 schools across the country in more than 20 different academic departments, A Pocket Style Manual is a straight-forward, inexpensive quick reference to the essentials of research and writing in print and online--now revised and updated to be more useful for students in all disciplines. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.62! \| SVS
6	Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide more books like this by Laurie G Kirszner Laurie Kirszner and Stephen Mandell, best-selling authors and experienced teachers, know what works in the classroom. They have a knack for picking just the right readings. In "Patterns for College Writing, "they provide students with exemplary rhetorical models and instructors with class-tested selections. The readings are a balance of classic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.45! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law more books like this by Norm Goldstein (Editor) Providing facts and references for reporters and defining usage, spelling, and grammar for editors, this is "the bible of the newspaper industry" ("American Bookseller"), now updated to keep pace with world events. The Associated Press is the nation's largest news agency, and more people write for AP than for any newspaper i the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Craft of Research more books like this by Wayne C Booth, Gregory G Colomb, Joseph M Williams This is a practical, comprehensive guide to planning, conducting, and reporting research of any kind for students at all levels, in any field. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.94! \| first editions \| SVS
9	50 Essays: A Portable Anthology more books like this by Samuel Cohen (Editor) "50 Essays: A Portable Anthology" directly addresses students' and instructors' concerns that composition readers are too expensive and too large. With a net price of $19.50, less than half the size and price of comparable readers, "50 Essays" meets the needs of a wide variety of classrooms. The carefully chosen table of contents presents enough ... see all copies from $4.80! new only from $28.95! \| SVS
10	A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers more books like this by Kate L Turabian, Wayne C Booth (Revised by), Gregory G Colomb (Revised by) This seventh edition of Turabian's "Manual" is a classic reference revised for a new age. It is tailored to a new generation of writers using tools its original author could not have imagined--while retaining the clarity and authority that generations of scholars have come to associate with the name Turabian. see all copies from $11.11! new only from $11.11! \| SVS
11 view cover	Models for Writers: Short Essays for Composition more books like this by Alfred F Rosa In its seventh edition, this best-selling short essay reader encourages students to read critically and write effectively by providing them with short, accessible essays they will enjoy reading and helpful, thorough apparatus to get them writing. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.90!
12 view cover	The Little, Brown Handbook more books like this by H Ramsey Fowler Authoritative and accessible, "The Little Brown Handbook" helps writing students find what they need and then use what they find. One of the best-selling handbooks on the market, it provides comprehensive coverage of writing, research and grammar, with detailed discussions of critical thinking and argument, using computers and the Internet for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.70! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing more books like this by Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein At a time when so many lament the decline of writing skills among Americans, "They Say/I Say" teaches the core moves of effective argumentative writing. Suggesting that there are certain moves that experienced writers use instinctively, and that the moves can be learned, this book offers a number of imaginative templates for doing so. Praised for ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $17.95! \| SVS
14 view cover	Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers more books like this by Lynn Quitman Troyka As evolving writers, students merit clarity, unwavering support, and respect. In that spirit, I offer the pages of the fourth edition of the Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers. I believe that students are empowered, not intimidated, by knowledge. Information about writing processes and products provides students access to critical habits of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Writers Inc: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning more books like this by Patrick Sebranek To succeed in writing theses, reports, and other forms of academic writing, students need plenty of support. The all-new edition of the see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Mastering APA Style: Student's Workbook and Training Guide more books like this by Harold Gelfand, Charles J Walker This workbook is the source students need to improve their writing skills. "Mastering APA Style" is a self-paced, self-teaching workbook that can be used to learn APA style quickly and effectively. Developed over a 12-year period, this work has been tested in the classroom. see all copies from $7.92! new only from $16.02! \| SVS
17 view cover	Bedford Handbook more books like this by Diana Hacker Class-tested by over one million students, The Bedford Handbook has always worked both as a full classroom text and as a reference students can use on their own. Now integrated with an expanded companion Web site developed by Diana Hacker, the sixth edition gives students the help they need to face the challenges of writing and conducting research ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.20! \| SVS
18 view cover	Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life more books like this by Anne Lamott From the writer of the best-selling OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS comes this timely tract on the art of writing--an anecdotal, frank step-by-step guide on how to write and how to manage a writer's life. Offers advice on getting started, character, plot, dialogue, writer's block, writing groups, publication, and more. see all copies from $2.02! new only from $7.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Short Guide to Writing about Art more books like this by Sylvan Barnet Key Benefit: "A Short Guide to Writing About Art, Eighth Edition," the best-selling book of its kind, equips students to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture, and prepares them with the tools they need to present their ideas in effective writing. Key Topics: This concise yet thorough guide to "seeing and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.98! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide more books like this by James D Lester, Jr. The definitive research paper guide, "Writing Research Papers "combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation. Key Benefits: This market-leading text provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process, from selecting and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Bedford Reader more books like this by X J Kennedy One of the most widely adopted composition readers of all time, The Bedford Reader continues to be distinguished by the quality of its selections and by the engaging and practical way it explains rhetorical patterns and makes them relevant to student writers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum more books like this by Laurence Behrens Each chapter of the reader is structured around a single topic, with articles that reflect different disciplines, viewpoints, and ways of writing. This approach exposes students to a range of models chosen to broaden their disciplinary horizons and sustain their interest. Along with updated classic chapters on Cinderella, Obedience to Authority, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.15! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Argument, with Readings more books like this by Sylvan Barnet Two books in one: the first, a concise text that introduces students to classic and contemporary approaches to argument; the second, a comprehensive reader of 132 selections with two anthologies -- a longer one built around 13 contemporary controversial topics and a shorter one addressing three classic philosophical questions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.46! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing more books like this by John D. Ramage, John C. Bean The most successful rhetoric published in over a decade, The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Writing offers the most progressive and teachable introduction now available to academic and personal writing. The guide offers engaging instruction in rhetoric and composition, a flexible sequence of comprehensive writing assignments, numerous examples of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Steps to Writing Well with Additional Readings more books like this by Jean Wyrick Writing well is just a step away! Join the thousands of students who have learned to write well with Jean Wyrick's helpful instruction. STEPS TO WRITING WELL WITH ADDITIONAL READINGS, Seventh Edition, is the ultimate step-by-step guide to writing effective essays. With Wyrick's clear, practical advice and student-friendly tone, you'll find it easy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $33.80! \| first editions \| SVS

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