Revised edition of Webster's standard American style manual, 1985.

Merriam-Webster's Standard American Style Manual stands alone. It is the first style manual to record the styling conventions most often followed by working writers and editors rather than the preferences of one publisher or organization. This invaluable reference, marked by straightforward prose and a clear format, provides the most common and acceptable solutions to the basic questions about writing.

Ben Yagoda's How to Not Write Bad illustrates how we can all write better, more clearly, and for a wider readership. He offers advice on what he calls "not-writing-badly," which consists of the ability, first, to craft sentences that are correct in terms of spelling, diction (word choice), punctuation, and grammar, and that also display clarity, precision, and grace. Then he focuses on crafting whole paragraphs—with attention to cadence, consistency of tone, sentence transitions, and paragraph length. In a fun, comprehensive guide, Yagoda lays out the simple steps we can all take to make our writing more effective, more interesting—and just plain better.

A quick-reference word resource conveniently designed for 3-ring binders. Especially for students grades 5 and up. 40,000 entries for widely used words. Concise, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations. Brief punctuation guide.

Specially designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Visually Handicapped, this dictionary contains 40,000 entries, clear definitions, spellings, and pronunciations, and includes a punctuation guide.

An authoritative reference source for today's office professional. Covers all aspects of office management. Includes an introduction to computers and a guide to business English. Provides abundant practical examples.

The indispensable guide to all points of punctuation and presentation for computing, engineering, medical and scientific writers who need to express complex ideas succinctly and accurately.

Provides information on salaries, skill requirements, and employment opportunities for ninety writing and writing-related professions.