Books for Education 2011 McGraw-Hill - McGraw-Hill Books

✦ Reference ✦■ Writing/Grammar & StyleThe Elephants of StyleBill WalshWashington Post national news copy chiefBill Walsh addresses the dozen or so biggestissues that every writer or editor must master.5½ 8¼ • 304 pp • $16.95TR978-0-07-142268-0 • 0-07-142268-4Lapsing into a CommaBill WalshIn an opinionated, humorous way, this musthavereference from the copy chief for theWashington Post’s business desk shows howto apply the basic rules to unique, moderngrammar issues.5½ 8½ • 256 pp • $16.95TR978-0-8092-2535-4 • 0-8092-2535-2The McGraw-Hill Desk Referencefor Editors, Writers, andProofreadersK.D. Sullivan and Merilee EgglestonEverything you write should be free of errorsbefore it leaves your hands. With this guideat your side, you can be sure that everysentence is written the right way.Paperback w/CD-ROM • 7 9 • 304 pp •$23.95TR978-0-07-147000-1 • 0-07-147000-XMcGraw-Hill’s ProofreadingHandbook, 2nd EditionLaura AndersonMcGraw-Hill’s Proofreading Handbook helpsensure documents are letter-perfect, everytime. Veteran editor and proofreader LauraAnderson arms readers with all the tools ofthe proofreader’s trade and walks you stepby-stepthrough the entire proofreadingprocess.6 9 • 192 pp • $14.95TR978-0-07-145764-4 • 0-07-145764-XSchaum’s Easy Outline of Writingand Grammar, 2nd EditionWilliam C. Spruiell and Dorothy E. ZemachThis guide will help students of all levels whowant to improve their writing skills by understandingthe complexities of English grammarquickly.5½ 8½ • 160 pp • $11.00TR978-0-07-176057-1 • 0-07-176057-1Under the Grammar Hammer,2nd EditionDouglas CazortThis guide presents the 25 most importantgrammar mistakes and how to avoid them. Itgives adults the tools they need to use ourfascinating language with confidence andease.6 9 • 144 pp • $14.00TR978-1-56565-647-5 • 1-56565-647-4Writing Better English for ESLLearners, Second EditionEd SwickWriting Better English for ESL Learners takesnonnative English speakers from grammarbasics to practical writing skills with a seriesof easy-to-follow exercises and practicalwriting activities that allow readers to applywhat they've learned and keep track of theirprogress.7 10 • 240 pp • $11.95TR978-0-07-162803-7 • 0-07-162803-7■ Writing/CreativeHow to Sell, Then Write YourNonfiction BookBlythe CamensonWith expert advice on the technical elementsof voice and style, useful resource listings,and sample proposals, readers will find allthe tools necessary to ultimately earn a livingfrom nonfiction writing.Hardcover • 6 9 • 208 pp • $14.95TR978-0-658-02104-6 • 0-658-02104-4Master Class In Fiction WritingTechniques From Austen, Hemingway AndOther GreatsAdam SextonWith Master Class in Fiction Writing, studentscan learn the craft from the best storytellersof the past two centuries, under the directionof renowned creative writing coach AdamSexton..5½ 8½ • 224 pp • $16.95TR978-0-07-144877-2 • 0-07-144877-2NTC’s Dictionary of Literary TermsKathleen Morner and Ralph RauschThis indispensable reference defines andexplains more than 500 literary terms,concepts, and critical theories.6 9 • 304 pp • $12.95TR978-0-8442-5464-7 • 0-8442-5464-9Schaum’s Quick Guide to WritingGreat Short StoriesMargaret Lucke5⅜ 8⅜ • 144 pp • $11.95TR978-0-07-039077-5 • 0-07-039077-0■ Writing PapersSchaum’s Quick Guide to WritingGreat EssaysMolly McClain and Jacqueline D. RothThis is a step-by-step guide to writing thekind of essays that bring success in collegeand the professional world, from choosing atopic to constructing persuasive arguments,doing effective research, and overcomingtypical writing obstacles.5⅜ 8⅜ • 118 pp • $12.95TR978-0-07-047170-2 • 0-07-047170-3■ Writing/Business &ProfessionalThe Gregg Reference ManualWilliam A. Sabin768 pp • $70.67GP978-0-0-7339710-8 • 0-07-339710-5Gregg Shorthand Manual SimplifiedJohn Gregg et al.The Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified isdivided into two parts: Part I contains 26,098words most commonly used in notation withtheir official shorthand outlines. Part IIcontains 2,604 proper names and geographicexpressions.Hardcover • 6 9 • 320 pp • $19.95TR978-0-07-024548-8 • 0-07-024548-7Phrases That SellEdward Werz and Sally GermainIf choosing the right phrase or slogan is vital to abusiness’s success, this is the ultimate resourcefor hands-on, instant access to the key phrases,slogans, and attention grabbers that will gainmore interest and achieve more sales.7¼ 9¼ • 144 pp • $14.95TR978-0-8092-2977-2 • 0-8092-2977-3Words That Sell, Revised EditionRichard ByanThis thesaurus lists more than 2,500 highpoweredwords, phrases, and slogans, makingit the ultimate reference for anyone whoneeds instant access to the key words thathelp promote products, services, and ideas.8¾ 8½ • 144 pp • $16.95TR978-0-07-146785-8 • 0-07-146785-8✦ 71 ✦