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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
by American Psychological Association

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With millions of copies sold, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, educators, and professionals in psychology, sociology, business, economics, nursing, social work,...
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation with Sticker
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation with Sticker
by Lynne Truss

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We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet, in email, and now text messages, we have made proper punctuation an endangered species...
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Writing Down the Bones
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Writing Down the Bones
by Natalie Goldberg

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Natalie Goldberg's word-of-mouth hit has sold well over half a million copies. Goldberg, who has conducted writing workshops for both beginners and professionals all over the United States, sees writing as a practice that helps us comprehend the value of...
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On Writing Well 30TH Anniversary Edition
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On Writing Well 30TH Anniversary Edition
by William 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...
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 6th Edition
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 6th Edition
by Mla

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Now completely revised and updated, the guide contains detailed information on using computers for research and writing and on citing electronic publications. Features include two-color printing, lie-flat binding, and a complete subject index....
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Writing the Memoir 2ND Edition
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Writing the Memoir 2ND Edition
by Judith Barrington

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SinceWriting the Memoircame out in early 1997 it has sold roughly 20,000 copies and is consistently praised as "the best book on memoir out there." It is thought-provoking, explanatory, and practical: each chapter ends with writing exercises. It covers...
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Reading Like a Writer : a Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want To Write Them (06 Edition)
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Reading Like a Writer : a Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want To Write Them (06 Edition)
by Francine Prose

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Reading Like a Writer is a treasure chest. You can crack it open at any chapter and come away enriched. Prose is one of the best teachers around, and for the price of a paperback, you are getting an Ivy League education in writing. For people who love...
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The Elements of Style
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The Elements of Style
by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White and Maira Kalman

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The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The books mantra "make every word tell" is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in...
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Larousse Gran Diccionario/Unabridged Dictionary: Ingles-espanol/Espanol-ingles (Larousse Bilingual Dictionaries)
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Larousse Gran Diccionario/Unabridged Dictionary: Ingles-espanol/Espanol-ingles (Larousse Bilingual Dictionaries)
by Larousse Editorial

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'This completely new edition of the Larousse Unabridged Dictionary is the ideal reference work for students, teachers, and translators as well as general users with a high-level interest in the Spanish language. The cornerstone of the Larousse bilingual...
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Merriam-webster's Collegiate Dictionary - Laminated (11TH 03 Edition)
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Merriam-webster's Collegiate Dictionary - Laminated (11TH 03 Edition)
by Merriam-webster Publishing Staff

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A fully revised edition of America's best-selling dictionary! Setting a new standard with more than 225,000 clear and precise definitions and up-to-date coverage of words....
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Lb Brief 3RD Edition
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Lb Brief 3RD Edition
by Jane E. Aaron

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LB Brief offers the authority and currency of its best-selling parent, The Little, Brown Handbook, in a briefer, spiral-bound format at an affordable price. As in its previous edition, LB Brief provides students of varying skills and interests with clear,...
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Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction
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Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction
by Charles Baxter

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In this book, Baxter offers several sharp, articulate, and provocative essays that examine the many forces currently shaping contemporary American fiction. As noted in The Washington Times: "What elevates this collection from the status of technical...
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Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life
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Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life
by Natalie Goldberg

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Natalie Goldberg, author of the bestselling Writing Down The Bones, teaches a method of writing that can take you beyond craft to the true source of creative power: The mind that is "raw, full of energy, alive and hungry." Here is compassionate...
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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
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Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
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...
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GRE: Practicing to Take the General Test 10th Edition
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GRE: Practicing to Take the General Test 10th Edition
by Ets

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The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test consists of verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. This book is the only test prep guide that contains questions and topics from actual tests administered worldwide. It contains verbal...
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Grammatically Correct (97 Edition)
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Grammatically Correct (97 Edition)
by Anne Stilman

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In a world where clarity reigns supreme, your writing must be smooth, clear and as graceful as it is concise. Fortunately, being grammatically correct needn't be difficult. Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling...
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Curious Researcher 5TH Edition
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Curious Researcher 5TH Edition
by Bruce Ballenger

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Featuring an engaging, direct writing style and inquiry-based approach, The Curious Researcher stresses that curiosity is the best reason for investigating ideas and information. Offering a wide variety of examples from writers, this popular guide shows...
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They Say/I Say: A Brief Guide to Argumentative Writing
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They Say/I Say: A Brief Guide to Argumentative Writing
by Gerald Birke Graff

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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...
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Power of Critical Thinking : Effective Reasoning About Ordinary and Extraordinary Claims (2ND 07 Edition)
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Power of Critical Thinking : Effective Reasoning About Ordinary and Extraordinary Claims (2ND 07 Edition)
by Lewis Vaughn

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Enhanced by many innovative exercises, examples, and pedagogical features, The Power of Critical Thinking: Effective Reasoning About Ordinary and Extraordinary Claims, Second Edition, explores the essentials of critical reasoning, argumentation, logic...
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The Craft of Research, 2nd Edition
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The Craft of Research, 2nd Edition
by Wayne C. Booth and Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams

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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...
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