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1	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association more books like this by American Psychological Association In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, metrication, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures for use in writing, reports or presentations. This new edition has been updated to ... see all copies from £2.11! new only from £6.06! \| first editions
2	Elements of Style more books like this by William Strunk, Jr. You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. The revisions to the new edition are purposely kept minimal in order to retain the book's unique tone, wit, and charm. A new Glossary of the grammatical terms used in the ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.21! \| first editions
3	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft more books like this by Stephen King "Long live the King," hailed "Entertainment Weekly" upon the publication of Stephen King's "On Writing." Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded ... see all copies from £2.27! new only from £6.49! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law more books like this by Norm Goldstein (Editor) Fully revised and updated, the essential handbook for all writers, editors, students, and public relations specialists. More people write for the Associated Press than for any newspaper in the world, and writers have bought more copies of than of any other journalism reference. With this essential guide in hand, any writer can learn to communicate ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £7.77! \| first editions
5	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 £6.72! new only from £9.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction more books like this by William Zinsser A revised and updated edition of one of the most successful guides to writing ever published (one million copies sold). A Classic in its Field, On Writing Well is the Indispensable reference tool for anyone who writes, wants to learn to write, or needs to do some writing to get through the day -- as almost everybody does. Illustrated with examples ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £9.33! \| first editions
7	Hodges' Harbrace Handbook more books like this by Cheryl Glenn, Loretta Gray 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 £7.37! new only from £30.99! \| first editions
8	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) Dewey, Bellow, Strauss, Friedman - the University of Chicago has been the home of some of the most important thinkers of the modern age. But perhaps no name has been spoken with more respect than Turabian. The dissertation secretary at Chicago for decades, Kate L. Turabian literally wrote the book on the successful completion and submission of the ... see all copies from £10.42! new only from £10.42!
9	A Pocket Style Manual more books like this by Diana Hacker Covers clarity, grammar, usage, puntuation and mechanics, as well as common ESL problems and MLA and APA documentation. The book includes hand-edited examples that show students how to correct errors. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £6.35!
10	The Little, Brown Handbook more books like this by H Ramsey Fowler 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 £2.09! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
11 view cover	Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting more books like this by Syd Field Here are easily understood guidelines to make film writing accessible to novices and to help practiced writers improve their scripts. Syd Field pinpoints the structural and stylistic elements to every good screenplay. He presents a step-by-step, comprehensive technique for writng the script that will succeed: How do you collaborate successfully ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £9.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	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 £5.65! new only from £8.39! \| first editions
13 view cover	Bedford Guide for College Writers: With Reader, Research Manual, and Handbook more books like this by X J Kennedy When it was first published twenty years ago, "The Bedford Guide for College Writers" brought a lively and innovative new approach to the teaching of writing. Since that time, authors X. J. and Dorothy M. Kennedy have won praise for their friendly tone and their view, apparent on every page of the text, that writing is the "usually surprising, ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £6.32! \| first editions
14 view cover	Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers more books like this by Lynn Quitman Troyka 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 £5.65! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
15 view cover	Writing Research Papers: A Complete Guide more books like this by James D Lester The definitive research paper guide, Lester combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on researching and writing online. Comprehensive, but not overwhelming, Lester provides students with step-by-step guidance through the research writing process from selecting and narrowing a topic, to ... see all copies from £2.08! new only from £5.65! \| first editions
16 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 £5.65! new only from £7.21!
17 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 £5.65! new only from £12.08! \| first editions
18 view cover	Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking more books like this by M Neil Browne 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 £5.65! new only from £18.36!
19 view cover	Short Guide to Writing about Art more books like this by Sylvan Barnet A Short Guide to Writing About Art, Seventh Edition, the best-selling text of its kind, equips students to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculpture, and architecture, and prepares them with the tools they need to present their ideas in effective writing. This concise yet thorough guide to "seeing and saying" addresses a ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £9.89! \| first editions
20 view cover	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee The author's international screenwriting workshops have long won acclaim from celebrities, film industry professionals and enthusiastic students alike. In this guide, he presents his knowledge of the essentials of screenwriting and storytelling. see all copies from £17.30! new only from £17.30! \| signed copies \| first editions
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 £5.65! new only from £7.05! \| first editions
22 view cover	The St. Martin's Guide to Writing more books like this by Rise B Axelrod 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 £5.65! new only from £6.00! \| first editions
23 view cover	Little Brown Compact Handbook more books like this by Jane E Aaron KEY BENEFIT:The Little, Brown Compact Handbook packages the authority and currency of its parent, The Little, Brown Handbook, in a briefer book with a comb binding and tabbed dividers. Concise and accessible, the handbook helps writers find what they need and then use what they find. Among innumerable improvements, the fourth edition features new ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £10.23! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Craft of Research more books like this by Wayne C Booth, Gregory G Colomb, Joseph M Williams Since 1995, more than 150,000 students and researchers have turned to "The Craft of Research" for clear and helpful guidance on how to conduct research and report it effectively. Now, master teachers Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present a completely revised and updated version of their classic handbook. Like its ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.82! \| first editions
25 view cover	Strategies for Successful Writing: A Rhetoric, Research Guide, Reader, and Handbook more books like this by James A Reinking For Freshman Composition courses. This best-selling rhetorically-organized writing guide combines four books-a rhetoric, a research guide, reader, and handbook-into one convenient and flexible teaching tool while offering students an exceptional value. Also available in an alternate version without a Handbook section. The authors of Strategies for ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £8.48! \| first editions

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