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1	Elements of Style more books like this by William Strunk, Jr. add to wishlist You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. And now The Elements of Style--the most widely read and employed English style manual--is available in a specially bound 50th Anniversary Edition that offers the title's vast audience an opportunity to own a more durable and elegantly bound edition of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Writers Reference more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist This handbook covers such topics as composing and revising, effective sentences, word choice, trouble spots and spelling. A new section on document design is included in this edition. Research chapters feature a new unit on using the library that covers databases. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| first editions \| SVS
3	On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction more books like this by William Zinsser add to wishlist 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 $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
5	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 $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The St. Martin's Guide to Writing more books like this by Rise B Axelrod add to wishlist The best-selling college rhetoric for over 20 years, "The St. Martin's Guide" has an unparalleled record of proven success. From the beginning, Axelrod and Cooper have taken the best of classic and contemporary theory, filtered it through their own and their colleagues' classroom experience, and then blended the result into a flexible classroom ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing more books like this by Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein add to wishlist "They Say / I Say" shows that writing well means mastering some key rhetorical moves, the most important of which involves summarizing what others have said ("they say") to set up one's own argument ("I say"). In addition to explaining the basic moves, this book provides writing templates that show students explicitly how to make these moves in ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $14.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	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 $2.35! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Bedford Handbook more books like this by Diana Hacker add to wishlist Built on Diana Hacker's vision and developed with the help of expert composition teachers, the seventh edition of "The Bedford Handbook" is the indispensable classroom and reference tool it always was -- only better. Now with the strongest coverage of research writing in a full-sized handbook, the seventh edition helps students meet one of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Writing more books like this by Mr. X J Kennedy, Dana Gioia add to wishlist The concise version of the discipline's most popular introductory anthology, Kennedy/Gioia's Literature, Compact Edition continues to inspire students with engaging insights on reading and writing about stories, poems, and plays. Poets in their own right, editors X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia bring personal warmth and a human perspective to this ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $55.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Elements of Argument: A Text & Reader more books like this by Annette T Rottenberg add to wishlist When first published in 1985, "Elements of Argument" changed the way that argument was taught in college composition courses through its pioneering emphasis on the easy-to-teach Toulmin model of argument. The book quickly became the best-seller in its market and has maintained its popularity with a mix of accessible instruction, lively examples, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.68! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Gregg Reference Manual more books like this by William A Sabin add to wishlist "The Gregg Reference Manual 9e" by William Sabin is intended for anyone who writes, edits, or prepares material for distribution or publication. For nearly fifty years, this manual has been recognized as the best style manual for business professionals and for students who want to master the on-the-job standards of business professionals. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50! \| first editions
13 view cover	Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft more books like this by Janet Burroway add to wishlist The most widely used and respected text on writing fiction, the Sixth Edition of Writing Fiction guides the student writer from first inspiration to final revision. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages students to gain confidence with the writing process. Through discussion of key topics of fiction writing, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $42.95! \| SVS
14 view cover	Everything's an Argument: With Readings more books like this by Andrea A Lunsford add to wishlist Designed to be a true alternative to traditional argument texts, "Everything's an Argument" takes a fresh and friendly approach to the subject by showing students that argument is everywhere. "Everything's an Argument with Readings" complements this approach with a uniquely broad range of examples -- from essays to billboards to emails to radio ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.96! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Bedford Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing more books like this by Mr. Michael Meyer add to wishlist "The Bedford Introduction to Literature" responds to the teaching and learning needs of all kinds of literature classrooms -- and composition courses where literature is a focus. Author Michael Meyer understands that a particular challenge for instructors is that students do not necessarily see literature as relevant to their lives. They may be ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.39! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	A Rulebook for Arguments more books like this by Anthony Weston add to wishlist Updated examples, streamlined text, and the chapter on definition reworked in a rule-based format strengthen this already strong volume. Readers familiar with the previous edition will find a text that retains all the features that make Rulebook ideally suited for use as a supplementary course book -- including its modest price and compact size. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Norton Anthology of Western Literature more books like this by Sarah N Lawall (Editor) add to wishlist Read by millions of students over seven editions, The Norton Anthology of Western Literature remains the most trusted undergraduate survey of Western literature available and one of the most successful college texts ever published. Firmly grounded by the hallmark strengths of all Norton anthologies-thorough and helpful introductory matter, ... see all copies from $28.00! new only from $50.27! \| SVS
18 view cover	Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking more books like this by M Neil Browne add to wishlist The habits and attitudes associated with critical thinking are transferable to consumer, medical, legal, and general ethical choices. When our surgeon says surgery is needed, it can be life sustaining to seek answers to the critical questions encouraged in Asking the Right Questions This popular book helps bridge the gap between simply memorizing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers more books like this by Christopher Vogler add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $16.77! \| SVS
20 view cover	Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide more books like this by Laurie G Kirszner add to wishlist 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 $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing more books like this by Edgar V Roberts add to wishlist For Introduction to Literature courses and Freshman Composition courses that emphasize writing about literature. When Edgar Roberts taught literature and composition many years ago, a large part of his course work involved essay writing assignments. He would dedicate a substantial amount of his class time explaining how the students should ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.80! \| first editions \| SVS
22 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
23 view cover	College Writing Skills with Readings more books like this by John Langan add to wishlist John Langan's "College Writing Skills with Readings, Seventh Edition", focuses on the essay using Langan's renowned clear writing style, as well as his wide range of writing assignments and activities that reinforce the four bases of effective writing: unity, support, coherence, and sentence skills. For the new seventh edition, John Langan has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.70! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them more books like this by Francine Prose add to wishlist This book presents an inside look at how the professionals read and write. Long before there were creative writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says the author. In "Reading Like a Writer", Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of ... see all copies from $3.75! new only from $4.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The McGraw-Hill Reader: Issues Across the Disciplines more books like this by Gilbert H Muller add to wishlist This cross-curricular composition reader emphasizes writing as thinking. Organized thematically, it includes prose works spanning various ages, cultures and subjects. It encourages students to respond actively to the essays, to formulate their own critical judgements, and to develop in writing their reaction to and perspectives on the thematic ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.75! \| first editions \| SVS

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