The Little, Brown Compact Handbook, Fifth Edition [Plastic Comb]

Jane E. Aaron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 3, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0321104951 | ISBN-13: 978-0321104953 | Edition: 5

Concise and accessible, The Little Brown Compact Handbook helps writers find what they need and then use what they find. One of the best–selling tabbed handbooks on the market, it provides complete, authoritative coverage of writing, research and grammar, with detailed discussions of critical thinking and argument, using computers and the Internet for writing and research, the latest guidelines for citing sources correctly in MLA, APA, CMS, CSE and COS styles, and writing in the disciplines. Accompanied by the CompSolutions Plus Interactive Ebook of the text, The Little Brown Compact Handbook retains all the hallmarks that has made it a bestseller over the years while continuing to meet the needs of a new generation of writers. Provides complete, authoritative coverage of the writing process, research and grammar, with detailed discussions of critical thinking and argument, using computers and the Internet for writing and research, the latest guidelines for citing sources correctly in MLA, APA, CMS, CSE and COS styles, and writing in the disciplines. For anyone needing a reference geared to writing and/or researching papers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Little, Brown Compact Handbook is the best multi-purpose handbook I've used."-Lee Barnes, Community College of Southern Nevada "FAQs are great! The book seems to anticipate what my students are asking!"-Ron Heckelman, Montgomery College "This computers in writing and communication section of The Little, Brown Compact Handbook is awesome. I couldn't believe the wealth of information and resources found on the website...marvelous ways to help learners take control of their learning."-Blanche L. Sanders, Mississippi County Community College

From the Back Cover

Concise and accessible, The Little Brown Compact Handbook helps writers find what they need and then use what they find. One of the best–selling tabbed handbooks on the market, it provides complete, authoritative coverage of writing, research and grammar, with detailed discussions of critical thinking and argument, using computers and the Internet for writing and research, the latest guidelines for citing sources correctly in MLA, APA, CMS, CSE and COS styles, and writing in the disciplines. Accompanied by the CompSolutions Plus Interactive Ebook of the text, The Little Brown Compact Handbook retains all the hallmarks that has made it a bestseller over the years while continuing to meet the needs of a new generation of writers. Provides complete, authoritative coverage of the writing process, research and grammar, with detailed discussions of critical thinking and argument, using computers and the Internet for writing and research, the latest guidelines for citing sources correctly in MLA, APA, CMS, CSE and COS styles, and writing in the disciplines. For anyone needing a reference geared to writing and/or researching papers.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 542 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 5 edition (July 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321104951
• ISBN-13: 978-0321104953
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #885,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for a school reference material., August 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Little, Brown Compact Handbook (Paperback)

This is the reference book that most institutions of higher education want you to possess. If you need help with your english skills this is the book for you. If you need help for anything from a sentence, to how to write a reseach paper then this is the on.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Misplaced Parts, Dangling Modifiers, December 7, 2004

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Jeremy W. Forstadt (Pawtucket, RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little, Brown Compact Handbook, Fifth Edition (Plastic Comb)

The LITTLE, BROWN COMPACT HANDBOOK is one of those essential resources that no writer, email user, student, or English speaker should be without. This current edition in particular is designed to be useful, both in its compact overall size as well as in its plastic comb binding which allows any page to be opened flat upon the desk alongside a keyboard while typing.

In addition to its clearly-written and comprehensive treatment of grammar rules and punctuation, the LITTLE, BROWN COMPACT HANDBOOK contains highly useful sections on formatting and citation styles (MLA, APA, etc.), research methods, and methods for effective and persuasive argument formation. All sections are conveniently tabbed for quick access to the information you need.

I highly recommend this excellent reference for anyone looking to improve the quality of their writing.

Jeremy W. Forstadt

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, September 5, 2005

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C. Johnson (FL. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little, Brown Compact Handbook, Fifth Edition (Plastic Comb)

I ordered this book because it was on a list of required texts for a class I am currently enrolled in. I wish I had this book years ago; it would have helped a great deal in high school and in the time since then in college and even in helping my younger brother to write his reports. Not only does it give the basic mechanics of writing but it also completely explains the MLA, APA, and Chicago styles of documentation. Each section has a thumb tab and an index for ease in finding needed info.