Prentice Hall Handbook for Writers (12th Edition) [Paperback]

Melinda Kramer (Author), Glen Leggett (Author), C. David Mead (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131496182 | ISBN-13: 978-0131496187 | Publication Date: December 19, 1994 | Edition: 12

This book has always been known for being comprehensive yet concise....and still is. Major revision puts writing process first, 50% new exercises and examples, new supplements package. Available in paper and cloth.

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Comprehensive yet concise, this time-honored classic is a true handbook in size, yet provides thorough coverage of the writing process (including revision), the research paper, argumentation, and sentence-level concerns including grammar, style, punctuation, and mechanics. Discussions, examples, and exercises are all designed to help students discover and practice their own power to communicate in writing.

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This book has always been known for being comprehensive yet concise....and still is. Major revision puts writing process first, 50% new exercises and examples, new supplements package. Available in paper and cloth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 736 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 12 edition (December 19, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131496182
• ISBN-13: 978-0131496187
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #780,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nuts-and-bolts approach to writing English, May 12, 2000

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Keith Nichols (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prentice Hall Handbook for Writers (12th Edition) (Paperback)

If the current edition of this book is like the second edition I've used for many years, it is a shop manual for English composition. Each part of a sentence is defined and illustrated. Most important, all types of sentences are diagrammed (at least I hope that feature survives in this edition). And there may be no better way to understand how a verbal construction works or doesn't work than to take it apart and put each piece in its place in a diagram. Diagramming is also a great tool to use in arguing various points of construction. The book also includes general rules and approaches to building complete manuscripts. And the table of contents and index get you quickly to what you want to know. All in all, an excellent preparation for writing and an equally good reference.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good guide and practice book for ESL students, January 30, 1999

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Jae-Ick Park ([e-mail]) (Pusan, Korea) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prentice Hall Handbook for Writers (12th Edition) (Paperback)

It has consice explanations and practical exercises. Especially for students who want to produce better written output, this book is the best choice. One thing I prefer is that the running head of each page should have full words (not abbreviations)and chapter number and title. It will make it easier to consult.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have..., January 25, 2011

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This review is from: Prentice Hall Handbook for Writers (Hardcover)

Concise, easy to use, and no fluff. I love this book and consider it a must for any writer or editor who needs gentle reminders of the basics, easy to forget and the not so basic. Glad I've added it to my collection, it's the most used.