Bedford Handbook 7e paper & Merriam-Webster paperback dictionary [Paperback]

Diana Hacker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312438389 | ISBN-13: 978-0312438388 | Publication Date: November 18, 2005 | Edition: 7

Built on Diana Hacker’s vision and developed with the help of expert composition teachers, the seventh edition of The Bedford Handbook is the indispensable classroom and reference tool it always was — only better. Now with the strongest coverage of research writing in a full-sized handbook, the seventh edition helps students meet one of the core challenges of academic writing: maintaining their own voice while writing from sources. This edition also adds innovative tips from writing center tutors, sound advice for writing across the curriculum, and substantially more help for writing with and writing about visuals.

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About the Author

DIANA HACKER's handbooks, used at almost half of the colleges and universities in the country, are the most widely adopted in America. A member of the English faculty at Prince George's Community College in Maryland for almost 35 years, Diana Hacker personally class-tested her handbooks with nearly four thousand students. Diana Hacker's other handbooks, all published by Bedford/St. Martin's, include A Writer's Reference, Fifth Edition (2003); Rules for Writers, Fifth Edition (2004); and A Pocket Style Manual, Fourth Edition (2004).

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; 7 edition (November 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312438389
• ISBN-13: 978-0312438388
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.7 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,447,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bedford Handbook, May 17, 2000

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Desmond Lee Kok Seng (Vietnam) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bedford Handbook (Hardcover)

Personally after having browsed through many English books of such nature, I find this particular book to be very useful, easy to digest and userfriendly. In my line of work which requires lots of writing of sorts, this book just made my day, taking off all the unnecessary research work and corrections that could have cost me long hours and unproductive. With this book, I can now feel confident in my writing and in my course of work but feeling great and successful. Because the book is very systematic in guiding readers on the proper and correct usage of English in both writing and speaking, it has become a 'must have ' for all readers who are wants to improve their English proficiency. I believe this book will serve me for many years to come, also to my next generation. I can tell you this, you can't find a better book than this in Malaysia, my country, not to mention Vietnam, my present residence. In fact, I just came across this book by chance through my colleague who happened to return from Sweden after visiting her husband. Of course, this book was given to her husband to help him in his course in the Maritime University. That's how I got the name and website of Bedford/St. Martin's before being directed to your site. It's a good buy for anyone who wishes to master the language in a fast, userfriendly manner. I strongly recommend this book.

33 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soon to become your best friend if you have to write papers, October 23, 2000

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Sarah E. Golding (Lowell, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bedford Handbook for Writers (Paperback)

This book has been with me now for three years. During those three years it has saved me hours of corrections and prehaps a few bad grades. This book is easy to follow, easy to use, and a real bargain for the price. I have used many different books in the past and have not found one that has been as useful as Hacker's Handbook for Writers. It is a clear and concise guide to MLA documentaion and writing. This is the only book when it comes to a writing. Great for all students and all ages. My only regret with this book was that I did not find it sooner!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars essential for college students! (me), October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bedford Handbook (Hardcover)

This book is very useful as a quick referance on writing - everything from grammatical structure to some helpful hints about concise writing style. For the four years I've had it, it has served for reference through high school, and now, In Collge. If you are going to college and are going to take ANY english comp courses, it is well worth the price.