books about: composition

books about: composition

books:

Composition

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association (APA), 2001

Good purchase
The book arrived in excellent condition. I saved almost 50% of the original price by buying it at Amazon versus my University bookstore. Highly recommend buying certain books from amazon

The Chicago Manual of Style

University Of Chicago Press, 2003

Excellent Guide
I purchased this for my mom who is a freelance editor. She had an older version but sat down and read this one like some would read a novel. She was thrilled to get it and loves it. We searched in vain for this at second hand book stores, no one is reselling this ...

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Sixth Edition

Joseph Gibaldi

Modern Language Association of America, 2003

Answers my questions
This book seems to answer all questions I had and all questions I am likely to have.

A Writer's Reference

Diana Hacker

Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006

A WRITER REFERENCE
THE PRODUCT IS VERY GOOD TO USE IN ENGLISH 101 IN LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Anne Lamott

Anchor, 1995

Pep in your step!
This is a put a pep-in-your-step writing book. It's really a book with instructions on having a WRITING life. I'm still in the thick of it but I've never laughed so hard or felt so motivated by a book to write.

APA: The Easy Way!

Peggy M. Houghton, Timothy J. Houghton

Baker College, 2007

APA The Easy Way!
This book is so complete and thorough and thus is awesome in explaining the APA format. My review AWESOME!

The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos

Michael Freeman

Focal Press, 2007

superbly written and photos illustrate points made
At once, The Photographer's Eye, grips you, beckons one to get your camera, and use your eyes differently, to take in what's there and not, and know when to do what. Michael Freeman is a master tutor, communicator. This large sized book from Focal Press, a company ...

A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for ...

Kate L. Turabian

University Of Chicago Press, 2007

reference text book
The item I received was exactly what I ordered at a lower price than I would have paid at our university bookstore.

The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics)

William Strunk

Coyote Canyon Press, 2007

a concise review of grammar rules, extremely useful!
William Strunk's book "The Elements of Style" was recommended to me by an American friend, whose linguistic abilities I value very high. I ordered the book immediately and was surprised, when it arrived, by how thin it was. It turned out to be a compendium, which would ...

The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law

Norm Goldstein

Basic Books, 2007

AP Stylebook Review
The 2008 AP Stylebook is a useful guide to any potential journalist. It is necessary to know the ins and outs of writing and nothing articulates it better than this book.

Architecture: Form, Space, & Order

Francis D. K. Ching

Wiley, 2007

Great book with great insight.
I've had this book for a while now. It should be a staple for any young, budding architect and the principles contained within are examples of what make architecture different from engineering. Great book by a great author.

Plot & Structure: (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish) ...

James Scott Bell

Writers Digest Books, 2004

excellent
invaluable advice for anyone whos considering writing. very impersonally written and easy to follow. i'm still reading it (about halfway through) and i consider it a must have for my writing research library.

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Mignon Fogarty

Holt Paperbacks, 2008

Fantastic Reference
I was able to pick up a copy at the local Borders and have been thumbing through it for the last few weeks. I really like this book. When I'm writing an email, a blog post, or anything else for that matter, I want to know I'm doing it correctly. There's nothing ...

On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (On Writing Well)

William K. Zinsser

Collins, 2006

An excellent writing guide
I first purchased this product from Amazon for an English class at the local community college, and received it two weeks before class started. While some reviewers here have complained about the personal antecdotes, I found those to be the most helpful. Zinsser used ...

The Elements of Style Illustrated

William Strunk Jr., E.B. White

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Fun Addition to a Classic
The Maira Kalman illustrations are a delightful addition to the fine writing advice of William Strunk and E.B. White. Will the playful paintings aid in your pursuit of writing greatness obtained from reading these pages? YES! Strunk and White teach us how to write ...