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Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus: Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition (21st Century Reference) 20 reviews Barbara Ann Kipfer
Dell, 1999
Super! Wonderful! Excellent! Stupendous! Best!
+ Essential and easy to use + Or in other words... + An Invaluable Trunk Of Treasure!!! + Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus by Kipfer
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Writing Fiction (6th Edition) 41 reviews Janet Burroway, Susan Weinberg
Longman, 2002
Solid guide to the craft
+ The Best Writing Craft Book I Own!!!!!!!! + I haven't come across a better guide to writing short fiction + Great book, but.... + Help for the writer's block writer
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision) 101 reviews American Psychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. / Jaypee, 2000
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR
+ hardback at paperback price + Great! + DSM Review
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The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology: Third Edition (Dictionary, Penguin) 9 reviews Arthur S. Reber, Emily Reber
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Great little reference book, BUT...
+ the best available + excellent value, far cheaper than the shops + Wonderful Resource & Dictionary!
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition 376 reviews William Strunk Jr., E. B. White
Longman, 1999
A Must For the College Bound
+ Great Handbook + Simply the Best! + Elements of Style + WARNING: Amazon is commingling reviews
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The Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus (New Look for Oxford Dictionaries) 1 review
Oxford University Press, USA, 2002
An Excellent Reference
This is an essential tool for anyone interested in a good solid dictionary and the nuance of language. Compact and easy to use, this reference is an indispensable tool for academic study, prose/expository writing, poetry and homeschooling. Combining both dictionary and thesaurus in one saves a ...
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Fowler's Modern English Usage 20 reviews R. W. Burchfield
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
the Best 4 the Best
+ What is it in itself? + Fowler is indispensible - but... + Essential Writer's Reference + The Modern Language Classic "Fowler" is available for curmudgeons...
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Best Quotations for All Occasions 3 reviews Lewis Henry
Fawcett, 1986
Polished Diamonds
+ BEST QUOTATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS + Excellent Choice For Students, and any one else
This book has a truly excellent selection of quotes. There are no dud quotes or ones that leave you guessing. Lewis Henry has done an admirable editing job.
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William Shakespeare: The Complete Works, Deluxe Edition 63 reviews William Shakespeare
Gramercy, 1990
Works of William Shakespeare
+ FABULOUS + Nice for the price
This was a gift for our son, who appreciated having all of Shakespeare's works in one attractive volume.
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Third New International Dictionary of the English Language 72 reviews Webster's
Merriam-Webster, 2002
no title
+ Great offer but did not arrive n time! + The best purchase I've made in awhile...
I already knew the product. Just expect to receive it soon since the delivery is delayed according to your notice.
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The Careful Writer 9 reviews Theodore M. Bernstein
Free Press, 1995
For Those Who Love Language
+ I'm sure this is a great book, but... + Wonderful for students + Super
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The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols (Dictionary, Penguin) 13 reviews Jean Chevalier, Alain Gheerbrant
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1997
A book full of surprise
+ Best referenced + Comprehensive... + An essential reference work
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The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (14th Edition) 36 reviews Chicago Editorial Staff
University Of Chicago Press, 1993
Putting the Exceptions Where they Belong
+ Right up there with "Machinerys Handbook and NEC" + Complicated + Prescriptionist McKinnon is off base + Needs revision
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Garner's Modern American Usage 25 reviews Bryan A. Garner
Oxford University Press, USA, 2003
Indispensable
+ Brilliant, essential; a masterpiece + Bryan Garner I Worship You + Professor Garner + Layman's Opinion
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition thumb-notched with Win/Mac CD-ROM and Online ... 61 reviews Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster, 2003
Merrian-Websters Dictionary
+ Best "get it done" dictionary out there..... period... + Happy with purchess + Is a very good dictionary + Merriam-Webster's dictionary
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Seven Language Dictionary 3 reviews
Gramercy, 1993
Inexpensive Mulit-Language Dictionary
+ Seven Language Dictionary
This dictionary offers basic words for seven of the world's most common languages in one hardcover volume. Each language has a section of words translated into English and a section translating from English into the foreign language. The dust jacket claims 12,000 to 20,000 words and phrases for ...
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The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (14th Edition) 36 reviews Chicago Editorial Staff
University Of Chicago Press, 1993
Putting the Exceptions Where they Belong
+ Right up there with "Machinerys Handbook and NEC" + Complicated + Prescriptionist McKinnon is off base + Needs revision
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Fowler's Modern English Usage 20 reviews R. W. Burchfield
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
the Best 4 the Best
+ What is it in itself? + Fowler is indispensible - but... + Essential Writer's Reference + The Modern Language Classic "Fowler" is available for curmudgeons...
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The Penguin Dictionary of Psychology: Third Edition (Dictionary, Penguin) 9 reviews Arthur S. Reber, Emily Reber
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Great little reference book, BUT...
+ the best available + excellent value, far cheaper than the shops + Wonderful Resource & Dictionary!
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William Shakespeare: The Complete Works, Deluxe Edition 63 reviews William Shakespeare
Gramercy, 1990
Works of William Shakespeare
+ FABULOUS + Nice for the price
This was a gift for our son, who appreciated having all of Shakespeare's works in one attractive volume.
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