| Brief English Handbook, The (8th Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Edward A. Dornan
Publisher: Longman
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 88349
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Spiral-bound
Edition: 8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 600
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0321409272
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.042
EAN: 9780321409270
ASIN: 0321409272
Publication Date: August 3, 2006
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Product Description
Completely updated and featuring a new section on study skills, The Brief English Handbook offers the convenience and coverage of other handbooks at half the cost. Known for its straightforward advice, accessible writing style, and clear organization, this easy-to-use handbook emphasizes critical thinking and features complete coverage of composition basics. Spiral-bound and affordably priced, The Brief English Handbook?despite its streamlined size?gives thorough attention to grammar, mechanics, punctuation, critical thinking, research, and the writing process. Numerous examples and samples provide models of writing, including excellent coverage of workplace writing. Will help anyone write better. Grammar, mechanics, punctuation, critical thinking, research, and the writing process. Any one interested in a grammar and research reference.
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 "Okay" Handbook November 3, 2007
I actually got this a couple of months ago and the only thing is I only used it a couple times. Major reason is that it's really hard to find the help you need quickly-its all there but hard to find. Other than its a good handbook.
Great Handbook June 29, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got the spiral bound version and it stays right next to my dictionary on my desk. There are always little things that confuse me when I am typing (which one do I use affect/effect, where do I put this comma or should it be a semicolom, etc.)It is the only book I turn to. The computer can catch most of them, but when my grammar checker is confused, I turn to this great book.
I bought it for a composition course, and even though I sold all the rest of the books needed for school, I kept this one. It is well worth the price for this great guide. I have never before seen so much useful information so nicely compacted. I love the two sections: commonly confused words and frequently misspelled words.
Great guide to help become a critical writing expert September 21, 2005
This book was an assigned textbook for a college class, however my professor encouraged each class member to consider keeping this small handbook as a great resource for any type of writing. It includes concise suggestions on grammar, critical thinking skills when writing a persuasive paper of any kind. I used it especially for writing essay's and research papers during the term and will definately use it in the future. I am glad that I purchased this book with the ring binder option instead of regular binding. This has been helpful when I'm reviewing a section because it lays flat and folds easily. It is a small book packed with big ideas for better writing.
A guide for writing better April 23, 2000
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This volume is a simple and a useful tool for anyone who is interested in improving his/her writing. This book is organized in 7 parts: Grammar; Sentence Errors; Sentence Clarity and Variety; Punctuation; Mechanics; Diction; and Paragraphs, Essays, and Research Papers. It also includes two glossaries: one of Usage and the other of Grammatical Terms. It offers the basic and essentials of grammar and usage. It also includes the rules for punctuation and the necessary elements for making up good paragraphs, essays, and research papers. This book belongs to a particular kind of reading: the one you never finish to read because you always have to check it if you want to write better! . The amazing adventure of writing is a hard task. As a non native speaker, to write in English could be a terrible nightmare. Doubtless, "The Brief English Handbook" is going to accompany me from now on.
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