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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
If you would like additional resources for help with
your writing, we recommend the books and links below. For your convenience,
you may click on a cover (a nice-looking affiliate link) to purchase from Amazon.com. (Prices may change without notice.)
DICTIONARY
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The American Heritage
College Dictionary
Fourth edition
This is our everyday reference dictionary of choice. It
is a clean, unassuming dictionary. Not only does it have definitions
and occasional illustrations, but it includes useful charts
and tables and extensive biographical and geographical entries.
Over 200,000 words. The accompanying CD-ROM includes 68,000
pronunciations and a search capability.
List price: $26.95
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DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary
If you want to really enjoy using a dictionary (yes, enjoy!),
this is an outstanding partnership of a classic dictionary
with the beauty that DK brings to books. Over 187,000 definitions
or entries, 4,500 illustrations, and 600 featured illustrations.
List price: $50.00
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Internet Tip
When you’re online and need a quick definition, we recommend
Dictionary.com:
http://www.dictionary.com/
THESAURUS
 
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Roget’s International
Thesaurus
Next to your dictionary should sit a thesaurus. It comes
in handy when you’re having trouble thinking of a word
with the precise meaning you need. An index of words and their
multiple meanings leads you to appropriate entries from which
to choose.
List price: $21.95
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Internet Tip
For a quick online reference, we recommend Thesaurus.com:
http://www.thesaurus.com/
VOCABULARY
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100 Words Almost Everyone
Confuses and Misuses
The editors of the American Heritage Dictionary have compiled
detailed definitions of 100 easily confused words. This book
can help you increase your vocabulary or steer you clear of
common usage problems.
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USAGE
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The Elements
of Style
Fourth Edition
William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White, Roger Angell
This quintessential reference includes rules of usage, composition,
style, and more. This classic should be in every writer’s
library.
List price: $9.95
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GRAMMAR
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The Only
Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need:
A One-stop Source for Every Writing Assignment
Susan Thurman
This small, almost pocket-sized book is a well-organized,
easy-to-use guide to parts of speech, sentence structure,
and punctuation. An entire chapter is devoted to common errors.
List price: $7.95
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WRITING
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How to
Say It: Choice Words, Phrases, Sentences,
and Paragraphs for Every Situation
Rosalie Maggio
This book offers writing help for almost every
situation, from announcements to apologies, and cover letters
to complaints.
List price: $16.95
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Line
by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing:
The One Book That Shows You How to Make What
You Say as Good as What You Mean
Claire Kehrwald Cook
Although we always recommend having an editor
check your important drafts, from time to time we all wind
up editing our own text. Although a little dense, this book
has useful information you can apply to improve your writing.
List price: $13.95
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For recommendations on pronunciation, please see Your
Pronunciation—Our Recommendations. For style guides
and more, please see Your
Projects—Our Recommendations.
We invite you to check in from time to time for new recommendations
and updates. We welcome your suggestions
and feedback.
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