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Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"In the tradition of The Elements of Style comes Trish Hall's essential new work on writing well--a sparkling instructional guide to persuading (almost) anyone, on (nearly) anything. Drawing on her vast experience editing everyone from Nobel Prize winners and global strongmen (Putin) to first-time pundits (Angelina Jolie), Hall presents the ultimate guide to writing persuasively for students, job applicants, and rookie authors looking to get published....
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The Elements of Style' is widely considered America's most beloved grammar book. This is the most trusted writer's guide to English-this is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction, and other writing essentials. Strunk begins with the basic rules of usage, offering accessible explanations of correct punctuation and grammar. The Elements of Style is some kind of examples'...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"In this ... engaging guide, [the author] offers insight and outlines the crucial keys you need to win any debate, anywhere, anytime-- drawn from landmark legal cases, politics, his own career, and even popular film and television. [It is] a celebration of clashing minds and viewpoints..."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2000
Description
IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.
Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that immediately stands out among the vast competition. And...
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Updated and expanded, this book fills a double purpose as both a useful classroom text and a practical style manual for writers. It reviews English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and correct word usage, and advises on adapting writing style to different formats, including both classroom assignments, business documents, and electronic communication. Readers will also find detailed instruction on essay writing, starting with outlining a subject,...
13) Tell me a story
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
The companion title to Paint Me a Picture, Tell Me a Story celebrates the joy and imagination in storytelling in all its forms.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Provides a common-sense approach on how to write anything, from college applications to baby announcements, and includes information on how to appropriately craft a message, choose the right words, and the select the most appropriate medium.
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
2021, 2019
Description
"An informative and witty guide to writing and grammar, written especially for a younger audience"-- Provided by publisher.
Your ability to write well can become your secret weapon for success. But how can you best communicate ideas, feelings, facts, and opinions in a clear, concise, and engaging manner? Dreyer explains the mysteries of punctuation, spelling, word choice and syntax. He provides tips and advice for writers and students who seek clarity...
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Publisher
Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Communications expert Quentin Schultze offers a practical and accessible guide to public speaking, showing readers how to serve their audiences with faith, skill, and virtue. Now updated and expanded with new chapters"-- Provided by publisher.
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