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1	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 $1.99! \| 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 $2.34! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers more books like this by University of Chicago Press, Margaret D F Mahan (Preface by) An essential, authoritative reference for all who work with words: writers, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers. The book covers every imaginable issue regarding style and usage, as well as conventions of editing, manuscript preparation, typesetting, indexing, design, and printing. see all copies from $32.99! new only from $38.66! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation more books like this by Lynne Truss Who cares about the difference between "its" and "it's" or "whose" and "who's"? To the shock of everyone--including the author--apparently a lot of people do: Lynne Truss's lively look at the perils of punctuation took the UK by storm. A British radio personality, novelist, and self-described "stickler," Truss marshals all her wit and erudition to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Writers Reference more books like this by Diana Hacker The expert advice students need is just one click away with the new e-book for "A Writer's Reference," Sixth Edition. Cross-references between the companion site's Writing, Grammar, and Research exercises and relevant e-book content help students learn how to work with their handbook to improve their writing. Interactive "Citation at a glance" ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.84! \| first editions \| SVS
6	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 $4.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	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 $16.53! \| SVS
8	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 $2.49! new only from $7.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	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 $9.99! \| first editions
10	How to Say It more books like this by Rosalie Maggio The second edition of this popular one-of-a-kind book is updated with ten new chapters. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Strategies for Successful Writing: A Rhetoric, Research Guide, Reader, and Handbook more books like this by James A Reinking Now in its eighth edition, the authors of "Strategies for Successful Writing: a Rhetoric, Research Guide, Reader, and Handbook "have strived to achieve the same steadfast goals that have motivated them from the beginning: create a rhetorically-organized writing guide that combines four books into one convenient and flexible teaching tool while ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
12 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 $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction more books like this by William Knowlton Zinsser A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of nonfiction writing celebrates its 30th anniversary. Revised seven times, it has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 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 $9.93! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Little Brown Compact Handbook more books like this by Jane E Aaron Concise and accessible, "The Little Brown Compact Handbook" helps writers find what they need and then use what they find. One of the best-selling tabbed handbooks on the market, it provides complete, authoritative coverage of writing, research and grammar, with detailed discussions of critical thinking and argument, using computers and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.78! \| first editions \| SVS
16 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 $3.15! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script more books like this by David Trottier In this layman's guide to creating a Hollywood masterpiece, a script consultant covers the fundamental principles of screenplay writing--including how to develop interesting characters, compelling situations, and clever dialogue--and provides business advice for submitting scripts to studio executives. see all copies from $2.38! new only from $16.02! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Gregg Reference Manual more books like this by William A Sabin The classic business reference now features a new "wrap" extension that retains the spiral binding's functionality. When placed against the back of the shelf, a pre-creased extension of the back cover "wraps" around the open side and tucks under the front cover, providing an imprinted spine. The wrap piece contains an area code list that is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Rules for Writers more books like this by Diana Hacker Carefully revised to give students more help with working on computers and more research and writing advice, Rules for Writers, Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive Diana Hacker handbook coverage at a low price. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| first editions \| SVS
20 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 $9.50! new only from $12.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Bedford Guide for College Writers: With Reader, Research Manual, and Handbook more books like this by X J Kennedy The Bedford Guide for College Writers is four coordinated books in one -- a process-oriented rhetoric with professional and student models, a provocative thematic reader, an up-to-date research manual, and a comprehensive handbook. Thoroughly revised, redesigned, and streamlined, The Bedford Guide is integrated with innovative new media resources, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers more books like this by Christopher Vogler This updated and revised third edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler's ongoing work on mythology's influence on stories, movies, and man himself. The previous two editons of this book have sold over 180,000 units, making this book a 'classic' for screenwriters, writers, and novelists see all copies from $4.93! new only from $14.85! \| signed copies \| SVS
23 view cover	Lifetime Encyclopedia of Letters more books like this by Harold E Meyer Discover what more than a million Americans already know--anyone can construct an appropriate and effective letter suitable for any business or personal occasion. This complete, one-volume resource offers 850 letters in 500 categories that clearly express the proper tone and exact message needed. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.03! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	College Writing Skills with Readings more books like this by John Langan College Writing Skills With Readings, 5th Edition, features Langan's renowned clear writing style and wide range of writing assignments and activities that reinforce the four essentials of good writing: Unity, Support, Coherence, and Sentence Skills. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.23! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	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 $10.34! new only from $11.98! \| SVS

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