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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th edition
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th edition
by American Psychological Association
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The style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, this updated "Publication Manual" provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the... (read more)

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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers)
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers)
by Mla
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The seventh edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to research and writing in the online environment. It provides an authoritative update of MLA documentation style for use in student writing, including simplified guidelines for citing works... (read more)

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Writing Down the Bones
Writing Down the Bones
by Natalie Goldberg
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For more than twenty years Natalie Goldberg has been challenging and cheering on writers with her books and workshops. In her groundbreaking first book, she brings together Zen meditation and writing in a new way. Writing practice, as she calls it, is no... (read more)

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The Art of the Poetic Line
The Art of the Poetic Line
by James Longenbach
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James Longenbach is the author of three poetry collections, including Draft of a Letter; five works of criticism, including The Resistance to Poetry, as well as numerous essays and reviews. He is Joseph Henry Gilmore Professor of English at the... (read more)

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Pocket Wadsworth Handbook (5TH 12 Edition)
Pocket Wadsworth Handbook (5TH 12 Edition)
by Laurie G. Kirszner
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This fifth edition of THE POCKET WADSWORTH HANDBOOK provides up-to-date, realistic advice for today's digital-age students. You will find it clearly written, thorough, easy to navigate, and indispensable for use in college courses and beyond.... (read more)

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The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers
The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers
by University of Chicago Press
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Long regarded as the essential reference for authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers in any field, the new fifteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style has been revised and updated with current style and... (read more)

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Everything's an Argument
Everything's an Argument
by Andrea A Lunsford
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This best-selling brief text shows students how to analyze all kinds of arguments — not just essays and editorials, but clothes, cars, ads, and Web site designs — and then how to use what they learn to write their own effective... (read more)

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They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing
by Gerald Graff
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The best-selling new composition book published in this century, in use at more than 1,000 schools, They Say / I Say has essentially defined academic writing, identifying its key rhetorical moves, the most important of which is to summarize what others... (read more)

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The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings
The Writer's Presence: A Pool of Readings
by Donald McQuade
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The readings in The Writers Presence are selected exclusively for the quality of the writing. Editors Donald McQuade of the University of California, Berkeley, and Robert Atwan, Series Editor of The Best American Essays scoured hundreds of essays in... (read more)

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The Curious Writer: Concise Edition (Mycomplab)
The Curious Writer: Concise Edition (Mycomplab)
by Bruce Ballenger
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The Curious Writer is an assignment-oriented  rhetoric-reader that stresses the connections between personal and academic writing. Offering a unique, entertaining, and personal author voice, The Curious Writer is sure to grab the reader's... (read more)

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New Gre 2011-2012 Premier With CD-rom - With CD (11 Edition)
New Gre 2011-2012 Premier With CD-rom - With CD (11 Edition)
by Kaplan
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As students prepare to take the Graduate Record Exams, Kaplan is there with a groundbreaking prep program unlike any other. With the latest in technology and advanced Internet tools to maximize scores, Kaplan GRE Exam 2011 Premier with CD-ROM, is an... (read more)

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Vox Compact Spanish & English Dictionary 2ND Edition
Vox Compact Spanish & English Dictionary 2ND Edition
by Vox
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Number one in the world Numero uno en el mundo Vox Compact Spanish and English Dictionary has helped speakers of Spanish and of English around the world find the right word quickly and easily. From offices in Orlando to living rooms in London and school... (read more)

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Steering the Craft : Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator Or the Mutinous Crew (98 Edition)
Steering the Craft : Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator Or the Mutinous Crew (98 Edition)
by Ursula K. Le Guin
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An exhilarating workout for writers of narrative fiction or nonfiction. With her sharp mind and wit and a delightful sense of playfulness, Le Guin has turned a successful workshop into a self-guided voyage of discovery for a writer working alone or for a... (read more)

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Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing (10 Edition)
Triggering Town: Lectures and Essays on Poetry and Writing (10 Edition)
by Richard Hugo
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Richard Hugo was that rare phenomenon of American letters'"a distinguished poet who was also an inspiring teacher. The Triggering Townis Hugo's now-classic collection of lectures, essays, and reflections, all "directed toward helping with that silly... (read more)

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Elements of Style
Elements of Style
by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White
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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. A new Foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of... (read more)

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Mosaic of Thought, Second Edition: The Power of Comprehension Strategy Instruction
Mosaic of Thought, Second Edition: The Power of Comprehension Strategy Instruction
by Ellin Oliver Keene
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Mosaic of Thought Online Course available to all adopters of 25 copies or more of Mosaic of Thought, Second Edition. Ellin Oliver Keene and Susan Zimmermann have returned with a new edition of Mosaic of Thought that features 70 percent new material. When... (read more)

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The Art of Syntax: Rhythm of Thought, Rhythm of Song (Art Of...)
The Art of Syntax: Rhythm of Thought, Rhythm of Song (Art Of...)
by Ellen Voigt
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With intelligence and precision, Ellen Bryant Voigt parses out the deft and alluring shape of poetic language in The Art of Syntax. Through brilliant readings of poems by Bishop, Frost, Kunitz, Lawrence, and others, Voigt examines the signature musical... (read more)

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Perspectives on Argument
Perspectives on Argument
by Nancy V Wood
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This combination rhetoric/reader helps readers develop strategies for critical reading, critical thinking, research, and writing that will help the reader argue clearly and convincingly. It teaches them to identify and develop arguments, to read and form... (read more)

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Writing Tools : 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer (06 Edition)
Writing Tools : 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer (06 Edition)
by Roy Peter Clark
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One of America's most influential writing teachers offers a toolbox from which writers of all kinds can draw practical inspiration. Writing is a craft you can learn, says Roy Peter Clark. You need tools, not rules. His book distills decades of experience... (read more)

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Steps To Writing Well With Additional Readings (8TH 11 Edition)
Steps To Writing Well With Additional Readings (8TH 11 Edition)
by Jean Wyrick
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Writing well is just a step away! Join the thousands of students who have learned to write well with Jean Wyrick's helpful instruction. STEPS TO WRITING WELL WITH ADDITIONAL READINGS, Seventh Edition, is the ultimate step-by-step guide to writing... (read more)

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