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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 $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	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 $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	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! \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $40.43! new only from $40.43! \| SVS
5	Writers Reference more books like this by Diana Hacker Having helped nearly 3 million students at 1600 colleges and universities to write well, "A Writer's Reference" succeeds because it has always been grounded in classroom experience. Nearly twenty years ago, Diana Hacker reinvented the college handbook by looking at her own students' needs. She crafted a first-of-its-kind reference that offered ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.86! \| first editions
6	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 $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	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 $2.60! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide more books like this by Laurie G Kirszner Engaging, accessible readings and thorough rhetorical instruction have made Patterns for College Writing the best-selling reader available. Patterns focuses students on the kinds of writing they will be asked to do throughout their college careers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.45! \| first editions
9	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 $5.99! new only from $7.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Business Communication: Process & Product more books like this by Mary Ellen Guffey Business Communication Interactive Text: Process and Product, 4th takes users through a well-developed, consistently applied process approach to communication that is combined with integrated, hands-on application of current and emerging business technologies. Readers learn a process for solving future communication problems, and how to use ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions
11 view cover	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 $2.01! new only from $23.95! \| SVS
12 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 $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	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 $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
14 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 $45.99!
15 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 $11.93! \| first editions \| SVS
16 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 $2.95! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them more books like this by Freedom Writers Straight from the front line of urban America, the inspiring story of one fiercely determined teacher and her remarkable students. As an idealistic twenty-three-year-old English teacher at Wilson High School in Long beach, California, Erin Gruwell confronted a room of "unteachable, at-risk" students. One day she intercepted a note with an ugly ... see all copies from $7.15! new only from $8.77! \| signed copies \| SVS
18 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
19 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 $18.32! new only from $19.11! \| SVS
20 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 $9.23! \| first editions \| SVS
21 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
22 view cover	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 $3.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 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 $10.20! new only from $12.50! \| SVS
24 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 $15.05! new only from $19.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Understanding & Using English Grammar more books like this by Betty Schrampfer Azar see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.09! \| first editions \| SVS

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