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Binding: Spiral-boundDewey Decimal Number: 808.042 EAN: 9780321409270 Edition: 8 ISBN: 0321409272 Label: Longman Manufacturer: Longman Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 600 Publication Date: August 03, 2006 Publisher: Longman Studio: Longman Related Items:
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 Rating:  - "Okay" HandbookI actually got this a couple of months ago and the only thing is I only used it a couple times. Major reason is that it's really hard to find the help you need quickly-its all there but hard to find. Other than its a good handbook. Rating: - Great HandbookI got the spiral bound version and it stays right next to my dictionary on my desk. There are always little things that confuse me when I am typing (which one do I use affect/effect, where do I put this comma or should it be a semicolom, etc.)It is the only book I turn to. The computer can catch most of them, but when my grammar checker is confused, I turn to this great book. I bought it for a composition course, and even though I sold all the rest of the books needed for school, I ... Read More Rating: - Great guide to help become a critical writing expertThis book was an assigned textbook for a college class, however my professor encouraged each class member to consider keeping this small handbook as a great resource for any type of writing. It includes concise suggestions on grammar, critical thinking skills when writing a persuasive paper of any kind. I used it especially for writing essay's and research papers during the term and will definately use it in the future. I am glad that I purchased this book with the ring binder option instead of regular ... Read More Rating: - A guide for writing betterThis volume is a simple and a useful tool for anyone who is interested in improving his/her writing. This book is organized in 7 parts: Grammar; Sentence Errors; Sentence Clarity and Variety; Punctuation; Mechanics; Diction; and Paragraphs, Essays, and Research Papers. It also includes two glossaries: one of Usage and the other of Grammatical Terms. It offers the basic and essentials of grammar and usage. It also includes the rules for punctuation and the necessary elements for making up good paragraphs, ... Read More 
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