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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
Anchor, 1995
Wonderful Book!
Lamott frames her book with the story of her then elementary school-aged brother's struggle to complete an assigned book report on birds. Lamott recalls her father's advice to his overwhelmed son--"Just take it bird by bird," he said. This is the main message of ...
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A Writer's Reference
Diana Hacker
Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006
A Writer's Reference
The book is great! It is in good condition and I received it in a timely manor after purchasing it.
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Sixth Edition
Joseph Gibaldi
Modern Language Association of America, 2003
A helpful guide for English students
I ordered this book from the Amazon marketplace at a dirt-cheap price. I received it in pristine condition and found it to be everything I'd hoped. It has clear, concise instructions for students writing English papers in MLA style. The book is easy to understand and ...
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The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos
Michael Freeman
Focal Press, 2007
Best Purchase I've ever made
This is fantastic book. Let me tell you where I stand in photography and then you could make your mind regarding this book. I am an enthusiast photographer who will be taking next Spring a one year photography program after shooting for pleasure since 2002. I do a lot ...
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Wreck This Journal
Keri Smith
Perigee Trade, 2007
Fun for all!
One of my students brought this book to class. I teach 4th and 5th grades in a public school. The entire class LOVED the book and the concept. So, I purchased the book for my daughter and two of her friends who are in 6th grade. It is a hit for all. My nephew who ...
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition
William Strunk Jr., E. B. White
Longman, 1999
Indispensable
If everyone read this book before afflicting us with their writing, the world would be a better place.
Definitive.
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A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for ...
Kate L. Turabian
University Of Chicago Press, 2007
I wore this out in college!
We were required to buy and use Turabian's manual throughout college so I've used a few different versions but I liked this one the best because it was a lot easier to navigate. This is an essential if you are in college because it will help you successfully format any ...
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On Writing
Stephen King
Pocket, 2002
Learn the Craft
Stephen King may be thought of as a hack, but one doesn't get that idea after reading about what he thinks of his profession. The book is chock full of good, simple, insights that will help the writer convey meaning in every word. The following are the best points he ...
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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
William K. Zinsser
Collins, 2006
Buy this book
Buy this book and read it. Commit parts of it to memory. The biggest challenge a writer has is to take the garbage out of what's been written. This book will show you how to do that. I wish someone had introduced me to this book as an undergraduate.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association (APA), 2001
Publication Manual of the APA
Great service from vendor and book arrived in "like new" condition as stated. Would order again from vendor.
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A Pocket Style Manual
Diana Hacker
Bedford/St. Martin's, 2008
Great Tool for Your Writing
I am excited to use the MLA tools in this pocket guide for writing my college papers. There is so much in this little book, and was worth ever cent of my purchase. There are lots of little things that students forget like noun/verb agreement, and possession. It is very ...
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APA: The Easy Way!
Peggy M. Houghton, Timothy J. Houghton
Baker College, 2007
Great quick reference
This is such a great, quick reference. It is so much better than thumbing through pages of of all the extreams. Qick and easy to use
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A Hard Day's Write, 3e: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song
Steve Turner
Harper Paperbacks, 2005
Great
This is an incredible book. Everything you ever wanted to know about EVERY song they wrote.
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting
Robert Mckee
HarperEntertainment, 1997
Essential reading for any writer
I've read a lot of fiction help books, but most of them are geared at the mechanics and tricks of fiction. None of them, in my opinion, philosophically tackles the concept of story telling and how stories work. Instead, they give tips and techniques like "put in rising ...
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The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law
Norm Goldstein
Basic Books, 2007
Good reference aid for a community newspaper
I work as a columnist and newspaper staff writer. The book helps our weekly community newspaper maintain consistency and a professional appearance. We are a tabloid paper serving a bi-county area in central Kentucky. I would highly recommend this for any person who ...
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