books about: literacies     books:       The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law21 reviews Norm Goldstein Basic Books, 2007 Helpful This was quite helpful while taking a journalism course. It takes a few minutes to understand the layout of the book to lookup things, but once you get it, it's easy. I think this book helped raise me a letter grade in my course. Anyone taking a journalism course with a strict professor or planning on entering journalism should get a copy. My textbook had a reference in it, but it was ...             The Art of Public Speaking with Learning Tools Suite (Student CD-ROMs 5.0, Audio Abridgement CD set, ...31 reviews Stephen E Lucas McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2005 very good i really liked the books. it was a new package as promised and also delivered on time. thank you.             The Elements of Style (Coyote Canyon Press Classics)378 reviews William Strunk Coyote Canyon Press, 2007 A Must For the College Bound We traditionally give this as part of a high school graduation present and have received many notes of thanks over the years.             A Writer's Reference59 reviews Diana Hacker Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006 Better than ever I was directed to use "A Writer's Reference" beginning with the second addition. When I could choose texts for my classes, I voluntarily chose this very text, which I use for pre-freshman composition, freshman critical thinking/composition, literature/advanced composition, and critical thinking/advanced composition. The sixth edition is better than ever. Furthermore, it is the one book I tell my ...             Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing11 reviews Mignon Fogarty Holt Paperbacks, 2008 More Than Mere Grammar Who needs another book on grammar? Well, to be candid, most of us. We all struggle with the usual problems like lie vs. lay, affect vs. effect, and where to insert commas. In terms of these basic grammar questions, Mignon delivers the goods. In the guise of Grammar Girl she provides simple, memorable lessons in ... well ... grammar. The book is more than just a grammar guide. Go back ...             A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for ...28 reviews Kate L. Turabian University Of Chicago Press, 2007 Easy to use! This manual is very user-friendly. It's a must for anyone writing papers in the respected fields in which it is intended. It is worth every penny.             A Pocket Style Manual26 reviews Diana Hacker Bedford/St. Martin's, 2008 A pocket style manual its an excently book to have handy. its very helpful for every class thats consists of writting.             MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Sixth Edition77 reviews Joseph Gibaldi Modern Language Association of America, 2003 Excellent for Research AS a professor and editor of Research; this style guide has detailed information for the serious paper writer; and provides examples that show how to format difficult passages. Used extensively at the Community College level.             How Fiction Works4 reviews James Wood Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008 The Magician's Secrets James Wood conducts a concise but edifying tour behind the curtain of novel making, aimed primarily at the student and interested layperson. He examines the techniques used by the novelist that readers routinely take for granted. By spotlighting and defamiliarizing them, he demonstrates how they have evolved over the centuries, including examples of both good and bad usage. Topics include free ...             The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades39 reviews Gail Boushey, Joan Moser Stenhouse Publishers, 2006 Excellent Resource for all Reading Teachers! This book is an excellent research for primary level reading teachers! It clearly outlines ways to support children's development and organize a literacy block.             How to Read a Book (A Touchstone Book)102 reviews Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren Touchstone, 1972 Good, but fairly obvious. nothing in this book is revolutionary. these are things any reader already knows and does, things that one had to learn to get through college. If you have a thirteen or fourteen year old definitely make him or her read it. The last section is sort of a plug for a different work by the author, which doesn't make it bad, just approach it with the necessary skepticism. On the whole a good and ...             Reading With Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades35 reviews Debbie Miller Stenhouse Publishers, 2002 Wonderful resource This is a great book for any teacher to have. I work as a special ed teacher, so I work with one or two students at a time. The strategies described in this book are wonderful for teaching comprehension. One thing I really liked is that she explains how she does her lessons step by step. She even writes word for word what she says during each lesson. I think it's wonderful that teachers share ...             Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work27 reviews Debbie Diller Stenhouse Publishers, 2003 Really good too! This book as well is a really good book. Debbie Diller is amazing and I recommend all of her books. They have so much good information and have really good pictures from classrooms that I have used to help me with setting up my spaces in my room. Definitely get if you are a teacher.             The Bedford Handbook17 reviews Diana Hacker Bedford/St. Martin's, 2005 Hacker lite, but not light enough Diana Hacker has an English comp book for any possible usage, she grinds them out every few years. My college requires me to use this book as a handbook. That is unfortunate. Of course, this book provides a basic explanation of English composition, grammar, documentation, and document design and critical reading. However, the attempt in this case is to present something that is lighter than ...             Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages7 reviews Ammon Shea Perigee Trade, 2008 Great fun for the word lover Nicholson Baker has written a wonderful review for "The New York Times" of Ammon Shea's travel report on his journey through the OED in Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages. Shea preferred the joys of the printed page to the computerized OED, and he traveled through The Oxford English Dictionary (20 Volume Set) to experience the tactile joys of turning pages. Here's a way to ...             The Chicago Manual of Style97 reviews University Of Chicago Press, 2003 The Book of Armaments This indispensable volume is one of the finest books written for writers and editors of all time. One of its nicest features is that it is actually a joy to read. I particularly enjoy this version due to its added usage guide. I eagerly anticipated its release (to the point of pre-ordering it) and have been well rewarded with its purchase. I would recommend it for anyone who wishes to do "well" ...             Rules for Writers16 reviews Diana Hacker Bedford/St. Martin's, 2007 A rule of thumb A formidable book aimed at helping young students to master the rules and syntax of the English grammar.             APA: The Easy Way!87 reviews Peggy M. Houghton, Timothy J. Houghton Baker College, 2007 A handy small book on APA This is a small book but contains all information about APA formatting. Handy when enrolled in a college program.             They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing18 reviews Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein W. W. Norton, 2005 The best endorsement is that my students loved it. I used "They Say/I Say" with my composition students in the Spring semester of 2008. Frankly, I had some reservations because the department required a fairly expensive handbook, and this would be an add-on. On the plus side, it was brief enough to go over thoroughly and was not too expensive. I thought it would be useful if students read it. As usual, I made assignments in the book, and we ...             2009 Writer's Market3 reviews Robert Brewer Writers Digest Books, 2008 2009 Writer's Market This book is a must-have for any aspiring writer. It not only has seemingly countless listings of publications and services but also some great articles loaded with tips for writers attempting to break into the market. There are certain things writers absolutely need to know in order to be successful in today's market and this book provides that information. 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