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A beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of nonfiction writing celebrates its 30th anniversary. Revised seven times, it has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers."On Writing Well" has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. I... More

Completely revised and updated with newly commissioned articles, the twentieth edition of "The Writer's Handbook" is an indispensable companion for everyone in the writing profession. Containing over 6,000 entries covering every area of writing, with provocative articles and useful advice from leadi... More

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One of life's most frequently encountered technologies is perhaps the one most often taken for granted: the printed book. Daily contact with books makes these everyday objects so familiar that one is apt to forget that the invention of the book has more profoundly altered civilization than almost an... More

This book is a bibliographic guide to some of the literature in South Asian cultural studies. The accompanying introduction highlights prominent aspects of this literature. A useful reference tool. Hardbound... More

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Writing Your Thesis is designed to help students and researchers withthe process, preparation, writing and examination of their theses. In thisimmensely practical book, the author covers all essential elements of writing athesis. This includes: the purpose of the thesis and what it should achieve,st... More

This book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhism as a historicaly compelling religion. Hardbound... More

In Our Own Words takes the unique approach of using student writing as a resource for writing instruction and idea development. This third edition features 15 new readings by student writers, 5 new readings by professional writers, updated writing topics, Internet activities to support the writing p... More

The history of the sciences and the history of the book are complementary, and there has been much recent innovative research in the intersection of these lively fields. This accessibly-written, well-illustrated volume is the first systematic general work to do justice to the fruits of recent schola... More