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

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

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Product Description
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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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: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,165 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Keith Nichols (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as earlier editions, June 18, 2009

By	Randall Black (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

The current edition is not like older editions. Much longer and less useful. Harder to find information on topics, which is the point of a reference.

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

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

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.