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1	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association more books like this by American Psychological Society (Creator) add to wishlist "The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language. Well-known ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life more books like this by Anne Lamott add to wishlist 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 $3.72! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers more books like this by Joseph Gibaldi add to wishlist 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 $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	A Writer's Reference more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist IN see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Writers Inc: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning more books like this by Patrick Sebranek add to wishlist 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 $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Little, Brown Handbook more books like this by H Ramsey Fowler add to wishlist KEY BENEFIT:The Little, Brown Handbook has always addressed both the most current and the recurrent needs of writers while remaining an accessible reference and a comprehensive book. The eighth edition continues that tradition by offering greatly expanded coverage of writing and researching with computers, smaller chapters for large subjects such ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home Your Office and Your Life more books like this by Julie Morgenstern (Read by) add to wishlist There's no magic or mystery to creating an organized life, but this useful book provides hundreds of tips to help streamline your life. Morgenstern presents her three-step plan: analyze, strategize, attack. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
8	Hodges' Harbrace Handbook more books like this by Cheryl Glenn, Loretta Gray add to wishlist Bringing fresh insight to the comprehensive "Hodges' Harbrace Handbook, Sixteenth Edition", rhetorician Cheryl Glenn and linguist Loretta Gray provide this market-leading handbook with groundbreaking treatment of writing. see all copies from $3.06! new only from $24.50! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests more books like this by Kathleen Deska Pagana, PH.D., R.N., Timothy J Pagana add to wishlist The highly successful first edition of "Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests" received rave reviews for its full-colour design and illustrations, user-friendly organization and format, comprehensiveness and readability. The Manual is a complete resource for nurses and other health professionals in either academic or clinical settings. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.44! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within more books like this by Natalie Goldberg add to wishlist Creating vivid images on the page is not just a matter of innate talent or perseverance, it also requires freeing the mind and entering the stillness of the moment. In other words, writing is Zen practice. In this widely influential guide, Natalie Goldberg, a writing teacher and dedicated Zen meditator, encourages writers to bring their deep, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.55! \| SVS
11 view cover	Prentice Hall Reference Guide more books like this by Muriel Harris add to wishlist For introductory and advanced composition courses. When Muriel Harris was first asked about the tutoring textbooks she used in her Purdue University writing center, she said she didn't use any. At that time she hadn't found any text that could effectively help her students. When asked what would make a textbook effective, the answer came easily: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.59! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals more books like this by William Duckworth add to wishlist This book should be of interest to undergraduates of music and music theory. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Encyclopedia of Country Living more books like this by Carla Emery, Cindy Davis (Illustrator), Professor David Berger (Illustrator) add to wishlist The most complete source of information available about growing, processing, cooking, and preserving homegrown foods from the garden or field, this revised and updated edition of the classic text is an indispensable resource on country living. Illustrated. see all copies from $17.49! new only from $18.92! \| SVS
14 view cover	A Pocket Style Manual more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist "A Pocket Style Manual" provides student writers with the answers to their writing and research questions. With Diana Hacker's trademark straightforward and unpretentious style, "A Pocket Style Manual" is one-third of the price of full-sized handbooks and the book's small size and spiral binding make it as easy to use as it is to carry. It is a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.54! \| SVS
15 view cover	Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice more books like this by Sandra M Nettina add to wishlist Completely updated for its Eighth Edition, this full-color classic reference is the one source every nurse needs for essential patient assessment and treatment guidelines. In an easy-to-read outline format, this clinically focused guide covers all disorders and patient problems in Medical-Surgical, Maternal-Neonatal, Pediatric, and Psychiatric ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.95! \| SVS
16 view cover	Rules for Writers more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist "Rules for Writers" succeeds because it has always been grounded in classroom experience. By looking at her own students' needs, Diana Hacker created an affordable and practical classroom tool that doubles as a quick reference. Developed with the help of instructors from two- and four-year schools, the sixth edition gives students quick access to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.91! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers more books like this by Lynn Quitman Troyka add to wishlist For Freshman-level writing courses, such as Freshman Composition, English Composition, First-Year Writing, Expository Writing or any course where students need help with the writing process, critical thinking, grammar, research, and documentation. The Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, from trusted authors Lynn Troyka and Doug Hesse, is a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A Guide to Planning Care more books like this by Betty J Ackley add to wishlist This reference for nursing students and practitioners is intended to be a convenient tool for identifying appropriate nursing diagnoses and planning patient care. Section One, "Nursing Diagnosis and the Nursing Process", explains how the nurse arrives at a nursing diagnosis using assessment findings and other known data such as medical diagnosis. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	Nurses' Guide to Clinical Procedures more books like this by Jean Smith-Temple, RN, MSN add to wishlist This pocket-sized reference features a nursing process format with step-by-step guidelines. It presents more than 200 common nursing skills in a practical style. Chapter overviews of principles and and concepts provide a solid understanding and a knowledge base for procedures that follow. Illustrations and charts accompany the text and are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.08! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers more books like this by Modern Language Association of America add to wishlist 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 $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Back to Basics more books like this by Reader's Digest, Robert Dolezal, Of Readers Digest Editors add to wishlist A how-to reference on everything from braiding a rug to building a log cabin. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.64! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Merck Manual of Medical Information more books like this by Mark H Beers, M.D. (Editor) add to wishlist This home edition of the highly respected Merck guide includes comprehensive information on diseases and remedies in an accessible, illustrated format. A handy, all-in-one-volume medical reference for the family. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| SVS
23 view cover	The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Official Style Guide Used by the Writers and Editors of the World's Mostauthoritative Newspaper more books like this by Allan M Siegal, William G Connolly add to wishlist Longtime staffers at The New York Times have compiled a "revised and expanded" edition, to 365 pages, of this good resource for the dos and don'ts of writing. see all copies from $2.84! new only from $7.94! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language more books like this by Professor David Crystal add to wishlist The author explores the many facets and varieties of the English language, bringing life to this large and complex subject. The structural features of English are throughly described, including grammar, pronunciation, writing systems, and vocabulary. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.95! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide more books like this by Amy Morrison Karch, R.N., M.S. add to wishlist Updated for 2004 with more than 800 complete drug monographs, this annual reference is an invaluable resource for practicing nurses and students. Organised alphabetically for easy access, monographs cover generic and trade names; pronunciations; pregnancy risk category; controlled substance schedule if appropriate; drug class; therapeutic actions ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.24! \| first editions \| SVS

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