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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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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 Hardcover: 960 pages Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; Seventh Edition edition (November 18, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312419325 ISBN-13: 978-0312419325 Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 books cite this book:

• Breaking the Rules: Liberating Writers Through Innovative Grammar Instruction by Edgar H. Schuster on 4 pages
• Teaching Writing: Landmarks and Horizons by Associate Professor Christina Russell McDonald PhD on page 216, and page 226
• Standing in the Shadow of Giants: Plagiarists, Authors, Collaborators by Rebecca Moore Howard on page 9, and page 12
• Your Own Words: The Bestselling Author of Word Court Explains How to Decipher Decipher the Dictionary, Master the Usage Manual, and Be Your Own Language Expert by Barbara Wallraff on page 195
• Standing in the Shadow of Giants: Plagiarists, Authors, Collaborators (Perspectives on Writing: Theory, Research, Practice) by Rebecca Moore Howard on page 12

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27 Reviews 5 star:  (22) 4 star:  (3) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:  (2)           Average Customer Review 4.6 out of 5 stars (27 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 21 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Bedford Handbook, May 17, 2000 By  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. 31 of 37 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 By  Sarah E. Golding (Lowell, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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! 17 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Worth its weight in gold, September 17, 2002 By  "jdirkelps" (seminole, fl United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Bedford Handbook: Updated With Mla's and Apa's 1999 Guidelines (Paperback) This is the best book on English grammar I have ever used. I purchased the fourth edition in 1991 while a freshman in college. I bought the fifth edition several years later while in graduate school and it is even better! This edition has been on my desk in every job I've ever held and has been an invaluable resource on a daily basis. I recommend this handbook to everyone who writes for school or for work. It's easy to use and easy to read. --In memory of Father John Rechtein of St Mary's University, San Anotnio, TX-- the world's most amazing professor of English who had every rule of this handbook memorized by number and letter. We should all be so lucky to have a man so dedicated to the craft of our language and to a single book!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars The Bedford Handbook purchase review. I am very pleased with my purchase and the condition of the book and the delivery turn around time. Published 1 month ago by Marian Arceneaux 5.0 out of 5 stars Best Handbook or College Textbook I Have Ever Used. Great for Grammar and Writing on SAT, ACT, and e Dr Diana Hacker's Bedford Handbook is possibly the most widely used grammar and writing textbook of our day, and rightly so. Read more Published 2 months ago by Michael O. Disalvo 1.0 out of 5 stars The Bedford Handbook This book was shipped in poor condition, nothing like it had been described at the time of ordering. Published 4 months ago by Sami S. Scrivner 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource! I am constantly amazed by what I find in this book. It is a keeper! 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Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; Seventh Edition edition (November 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312419325
• ISBN-13: 978-0312419325
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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.

31 of 37 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

By	Sarah E. Golding (Lowell, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth its weight in gold, September 17, 2002

By	"jdirkelps" (seminole, fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bedford Handbook: Updated With Mla's and Apa's 1999 Guidelines (Paperback)

This is the best book on English grammar I have ever used. I purchased the fourth edition in 1991 while a freshman in college. I bought the fifth edition several years later while in graduate school and it is even better! This edition has been on my desk in every job I've ever held and has been an invaluable resource on a daily basis. I recommend this handbook to everyone who writes for school or for work. It's easy to use and easy to read.

--In memory of Father John Rechtein of St Mary's University, San Anotnio, TX-- the world's most amazing professor of English who had every rule of this handbook memorized by number and letter. We should all be so lucky to have a man so dedicated to the craft of our language and to a single book!