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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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Poet's Companion : a Guide To the Pleasures of Writing Poetry (97 Edition)
Poet's Companion : a Guide To the Pleasures of Writing Poetry (97 Edition)
by Kim Addonizio
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In this fortuitous collaboration, two spirited poets, themselves teachers of poetry, offer guidance to aspiring beginners and those who have already published. Brief essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and suggested subjects for writing are each... (read more)

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A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses & Disertations)
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses & Disertations)
by Kate L Turabian
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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... (read more)

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They Say / I Say: the Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (2ND 10 Edition)
They Say / I Say: the Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (2ND 10 Edition)
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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Mla Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7TH 09 Edition)
Mla Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7TH 09 Edition)
by Joseph Gibaldi
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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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"They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings
"They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings
by Gerald Graff
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They Say / I Say demystifies academic writing by identifying its key rhetorical moves, the most important of which is to summarize what others have said ("they say") to set up one's own argument ("I say"). The book also provides templates to help... (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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Chicago Manual of Style (16TH 11 Edition)
Chicago Manual of Style (16TH 11 Edition)
by University Of Chicago
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While digital technologies have revolutionized the publishing world in the twenty-first century, one thing still remains true: The Chicago Manual of Style is the authoritative, trusted source that writers, editors, and publishers turn to for guidance on... (read more)

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Little Seagull Handbook (11 Edition)
Little Seagull Handbook (11 Edition)
by Richard Bullock
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The Little Seagull Handbook is easy to use, contains complete documentation guidelines, and is the only pocket handbook to include thorough coverage of paragraphs. This new handbook is an indispensable and affordable tool for all students who write.... (read more)

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Words Like Loaded Pistols (12 Edition)
Words Like Loaded Pistols (12 Edition)
by Sam Leith
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Rhetoric is all around us. Its what inspires armies, convicts criminals, and makes or breaks presidential candidates. And it isnt just the preserve of politicians. Its in the presentation to a key client, the half-time talk in the locker room, and the... (read more)

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Thank You for Arguing : What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion (07 Edition)
Thank You for Arguing : What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion (07 Edition)
by Jay Heinrichs
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Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of persuasion, taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill. The time-tested secrets the book discloses include Ciceros three-step strategy for moving an audience to action&... (read more)

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Roget's International Thesaurus (7TH 11 Edition)
Roget's International Thesaurus (7TH 11 Edition)
by Barbara Ann Kipfer
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Themost up-to-date edition of the worlds bestselling thesaurus, RogetsInternational Thesaurus, 7thEdition gives writers of all levelsan unparalleled aid in using language with precision, grace, and power. Themost comprehensive, user-friendly thesaurus... (read more)

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On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life (6TH 11 - Old Edition)
On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life (6TH 11 - Old Edition)
by Skip Downing
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The concise length, tight focus, and emphasis on self-development are keys to this text's appeal. Written in a positive, motivational style, On Course empowers students with tools they need to take charge of their success in college and life. Downing's... (read more)

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On Writing Well, 25th Anniversary: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well, 25th Anniversary: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by William K Zinsser
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On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e... (read more)

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Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide From the Authors of Craft Lessons
Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide From the Authors of Craft Lessons
by Joann Portalupi
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Is the writing workshop the only way to teach writing? No. There are a variety of approaches or programs, but none of them matches the writing workshop when it comes to growing strong writers. That's why, despite the pressures of testing, the writing... (read more)

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Writer's Reference (7TH 11 Edition)
Writer's Reference (7TH 11 Edition)
by Diana Hacker
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Focused on the needs of online students, A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners offers advice on how to be an active participant in the course, how to navigate the learning space, how to communicate appropriately with peers and... (read more)

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Norton Reader, Shorter (13TH 12 Edition)
Norton Reader, Shorter (13TH 12 Edition)
by Linda H. Peterson
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The Norton Reader has introduced millions of writing students to the essay as a genre. First published in 1965, it is still the best-selling thematic reader--and the only thematic reader that also supports a genre-based approach. The Thirteenth Edition... (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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Write for College: A Student Handbook
Write for College: A Student Handbook
by Patrick Sebranek
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- MLA and APA documentation and research paper styles- Student models of critical college writing forms- Clear guidelines for citing print and electronic sources- Writing process and Proofreading... (read more)

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Evergreen: A Guide to Writing with Readings
Evergreen: A Guide to Writing with Readings
by Susan Fawcett
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'Evergreen takes another leap forward in the paragraph-to-essay-level Developmental Writing market. In this Eighth Edition, the author endeavors to take an exceptional book and make it even more motivating, helpful, and engaging. Susan Fawcett has... (read more)

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