Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, 5th Edition
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Summary
This edition of Simon & Schuster Handbook for Writers, 5th Edition by Lynn Quitman Troyka is a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. The record for this copy lists 1998 • Prentice Hall.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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- You want a book that makes its purpose clear.
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- You are looking for a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780130214577
Worth buying if: You want a book that makes its purpose clear.
Skip it if: You are looking for a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Quick Easy to move through
Low commitment. Best treated as a dip-in book you consult in short bursts.
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This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.
Best way to approach it
Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780130214577
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