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| Author: Diana Hacker
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
Category: Book
Buy New: $51.64
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 494
Media: Paperback
Edition: 7th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 960
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0312419333
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.042
EAN: 9780312419332
Publication Date: November 18, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent source for anyone who needs to write something. December 30, 1998
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Often when you're is struck by a nagging question in the middle of writing a document, you reach for some reference book that can quench the annoyance. Yet, there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to find the example and answer to your specific question in that reference. After minutes of flipping and searching, wieghing and guessing, you finally give up and decide to reword the whole thing in order to avoid the possibility of making a mistake. I have never had that problem with The Bedford Handbook. First introduced to me at New York University, I have used it ever since for personal stories to business proposals.
Cant get through college without it! December 24, 1999
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have to be honest. I would have never bought this book if it were not for the daily quizes that my teacher took from it. However, this book covers EVERY question that I have in the wonderful world of english grammar. I don't know what I would have done without it. Its a must have for all students in college or those who just want to get the answers fast and with little jargon. Buy it, its the best money you will spend all freshman year.
The best "quick reference" available. May 3, 1999
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've worked as a technical writer for several years, and find this book indispensable. While I use the Chicago Manual of Style and other authoritive writing guides, the Bedford Handbook for Writers is the first book I reach for when I need a quick answer -- the index is first-class.
www.sportofdistraction.com February 24, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This guide will prove indispensable for those of us who lack grammatical expertise. It's the little things that this book provides that are the most helpful. If you plan on training yourself to improve your writing--this guide will serve your needs.
Fastest Handbook in the West December 10, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have written many papers with the help of this literary wonder. It works well with the resources on http://www.dianahacker.com and is consistent with current MLA formatting. The information is well-organized and easy to find. I couldn't be happier with this book! It's even a good conversation starter if you happen to be with friends who write! Check out the section on ellipses...
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