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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition376 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
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
Fowler's Modern English Usage20 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...
  
  











  



  
Best Quotations for All Occasions3 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.
  
  











  



  
William Shakespeare: The Complete Works, Deluxe Edition63 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.
  
  











  



  
Third New International Dictionary of the English Language72 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.
  
  











  



  
The Careful Writer9 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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Garner's Modern American Usage25 reviews
Bryan A. Garner

Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

Indispensable

+ Brilliant, essential; a masterpiece
+ Bryan Garner I Worship You
+ Professor Garner
+ Layman's Opinion
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Seven Language Dictionary3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
Fowler's Modern English Usage20 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...
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
William Shakespeare: The Complete Works, Deluxe Edition63 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.