Technologies may change, but the need for clear and accurate communication never goes out of style. That is why for more than one hundred years The Chicago Manual of Style has remained the definitive guide for anyone who works with words. In the seven years since the previous edition debuted, we have seen an extraordinary evolution in the way we create and share knowledge. This seventeenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style has been prepared with an eye toward how we find, create, and cite information that readers are as likely to access from their pockets as from a bookshelf. It offers updated guidelines on electronic workflows and publication formats, tools for PDF annotation and citation management, web accessibility standards, and effective use of metadata, abstracts, and keywords. It recognizes the needs of those who are self-publishing or following open access or Creative Commons publishing models. The citation chapters reflect the ever-expanding universe of electronic sources—including social media posts and comments, private messages, and app content—and also offer updated guidelines on such issues as DOIs, time stamps, and e-book locators. Other improvements are independent of technological change. The chapter on grammar and usage includes an expanded glossary of problematic words and phrases and a new section on syntax as well as updated guidance on gender-neutral pronouns and bias-free language. Key sections on punctuation and basic citation style have been reorganized and clarified. To facilitate navigation, headings and paragraph titles have been revised and clarified throughout. And the bibliography has been updated and expanded to include the latest and best resources available. This edition continues to reflect expert insights gathered from Chicago’s own staff and from an advisory board of publishing experts from across the profession. It also includes suggestions inspired by emails, calls, and even tweets from readers. No matter how much the means of communication change, The Chicago Manual of Style remains the ultimate resource for those who care about getting the details right. Read more

Newly Revised & Updated! The Eleventh Edition of America’s Best-Selling Dictionary defines the current, active vocabulary of American English and is updated on an ongoing basis. Features more than 225,000 definitions and over 42,000 usage examples. Includes newly added words and meanings across a variety of fields including technology, entertainment, health, science, and society.Special sections include A Handbook of Style, Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names.New words include: bestie, truther, Bitcoin, listicle, binge-watch, ransomware, takeaway, woke, hack, clickbait, and immersive. Read more

Quick reference guide to the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association’s publication manual for rules of punctuation, reference citation, structure and format in 6 laminated handy pages filled with the answers you need for these commonly used guidelines. This style guide is used largely in academics, psychology, communications, business, nursing, social sciences, criminology, education, economics and more. Having a quick reference handy can speed up the writing and editing process allowing the writer to focus on the quality of the paper, ensuring a better grade if you are a student or a more professionally clean article or paper if writing for publication in your field. For the convenience and benefit of increasing the quality of your writings, the price makes it easy to add this to your writers toolbox. 6 page laminate guide includes: What is APA Style? Scientific Writing Manuscript Structure & Content Clear & Concise Writing The Mechanics of Style Visuals & Results Paper Format with Sample Paper Citing Sources in the Text with ExamplesReference Type List Sample Reference List Publication Process Suggested uses: Students – Handy reference while writing papers, collect the set of guides you need for your classes to easily switch between styles Professors/Teachers – Keep handy while writing for academic journals in your subject areaProfessionals – Use while writing academic articles or papers for publication Read more

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The venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar—an indispensable reference informing the editorial canon with sound, definitive advice. Now in its 18th edition!  More than 1.75 million copies sold! Much has happened in the years since the publication of the seventeenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style. The world has transformed, and the Manual has risen to meet the moment. The eighteenth edition of this classic guide for writers, editors, and publishers is the most extensive revision in two decades.  Every chapter has been reexamined with diversity and accessibility in mind, and major changes include updated and expanded coverage of pronoun use and inclusive language, revised guidelines on capitalization, a broader range of examples, new coverage of Indigenous languages, and expanded advice on making publications accessible to people with disabilities. The Manual’s traditional focus on nonfiction has been expanded to include fiction and other creative genres in coverage of topics such as punctuation and dialogue, and the needs of self-published authors receive wider attention. The citation chapters have been thoroughly reorganized for the benefit of new and experienced users alike, and the key concepts for editing mathematics have been integrated into the chapters where they will be most useful to generalists. Evolving technologies—from open-access publishing models to AI—are covered throughout. And naturally, there are some well-considered updates to familiar rules, including changes intended to align the Manual’s recommendations more closely with real-world usage. As with every new edition, devotees of the Manual will find much to discover and ponder.   Read more

Elevate Your Storytelling with Expert Plot StructureUnlock the secrets of compelling storytelling with Next Level Plot Structure, a brand-new guide from K.M. Weiland, author of the popular Structuring Your Novel. This comprehensive resource delves deep into the intricacies of plot structure, revealing the rich vein of narrative techniques and philosophical underpinnings that have shaped storytelling throughout history.Delve beyond plot beats to explore deeper symmetry and symbolism in story.Discover how every plot beat and scene is composed of two mirroring halves, contributing to the narrative arc.Introduce listeners to chiastic structure, a mesmerizing mirroring technique that unites the two halves of a story.Master the dual beats of each major plot point to create dramatic scene arcs.Explore innovative ways to structure scenes to keep listeners engaged and eager to keep listening.Examine the symbolic significance of a story's four "worlds" and their influence on plot and character arcs.Evade formulaic story structures by understanding the deeper meaning and purpose of each plot element.Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, Next Level Plot Structure provides invaluable insights and practical techniques to help you take your storytelling to new heights. Read more

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, "a few matters of form", and a list of commonly misused words and expressions. Read more

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Mastering grammar is now easier than ever with this fully illustrated guide that covers the most important rules in grammar and punctuation—making even the most confusing rules easy to understand. This illustrated guide to English grammar gives you everything you need for a better understanding of how to write and punctuate correctly. From proper comma usage to the correct form of there, their, or they’re—understanding grammar has never been easier. Is it who or whom? Affect or effect? And what is a prepositional phrase? With The Infographic Guide to Grammar,you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions, and so much more. Filled with colorful, easy-to-understand entries, this book includes topics like: –Basic sentence structure –The parts of speech –Common mistakes and how to avoid them Featuring 50 vibrant infographics explaining everything from subject-verb agreement to the Oxford comma and verb tenses this book breaks down the complicated rules and guidelines for writing the English language and makes them clear and straightforward. Read more

WHAT IS THE STORY GRID?The Story Grid is a tool developed by editor Shawn Coyne to analyze stories and provide helpful editorial comments. It's like a CT Scan that takes a photo of the global story and tells the editor or writer what is working, what is not, and what must be done to make what works better and fix what's not.The Story Grid breaks down the component parts of stories to identify the problems. And finding the problems in a story is almost as difficult as the writing of the story itself (maybe even more difficult.)The Story Grid is a tool with many applications:1. It will tell a writer if a Story "works" or "doesn't work."2. It pinpoints story problems but does not emotionally abuse the writer, revealing exactly where a Story (not the person creating the Story...the Story) has failed.3. It will tell the writer the specific work necessary to fix that Story's problems.4. It is a tool to re-envision and resuscitate a seemingly irredeemable pile of paper stuck in an attic drawer.5. It is a tool that can inspire an original creation. Read more

¿Alguna vez has deseado conocer mejor la historia de tu abuela, descubrir sus sueños, anécdotas y lo que la hace única? Más que un libro, se convierte en puente hacia el corazón y el pasado de quienes más amamos.Este "Libro Abuela, me cuentas tu historia" ha sido diseñado para fortalecer los lazos familiares y preservar el legado de tus seres queridos que han tejido historias dignas de ser contadas y preservadas.El acto de recordar y narrar fortalece no solo su bienestar emocional, sino también la salud cognitiva a través de la reminiscencia, una terapia que permite revivir y compartir momentos significativos, vivencias y sabiduría acumulada durante su vida.En este libro encontrarás:🌟 Más de 180 preguntas inspiradoras: que invitan a la reflexión, despiertan curiosidad y ayudan a revelar historias nunca contadas abriendo un diálogo intergeneracional.🕰️ Un viaje por el tiempo: Conoce décadas de vivencias, sueños y desafíos, incluso si crees conocer cada historia.💌 Espacios para recuerdos invaluables: Captura no solo palabras, también te ofrece espacios para incluir fotos creando un legado visual y escrito.🧩 Puentes de conexión: Refuerza lazos familiares, invitando a conversaciones profundas y memorables.📚Una forma de preservar la historia familiar: Te permitirá tener una visión única de la vida en tiempos pasados, proporcionando una perspectiva y comprensión más profundas de las raíces y tradiciones familiares.Puede que te preguntes, "¿Y si mi abuela no es de escribir mucho?" No te preocupes, está diseñado para ser accesible, atractivo y amigable asegurándote una oportunidad de pasar tiempo de calidad juntos, reviviendo sus recuerdos y documentándolos para la posteridad.🎁 Aprovecha eventos especiales como día de la madre, cumpleaños, aniversario u otras festividades o simplemente como una sorpresa para expresar gratitud y amor para dar un regalo que trascienda lo material y se puedan convertir en legado de valor incalculable.¡Sorpréndete con un bonus especial! 🌟 Al comprar este libro, recibirás dos libros adicionales (Cerebro sano: una guía para el bienestar cognitivo y Páginas complementarias con mas de 80 preguntas adicionales y espacios para que completes la historia de la abuela) para descargar gratis. Mantén tu mente activa y saludable con estos recursos exclusivos 📚✨Comienza ahora mismo el viaje 🧳 de capturar las invaluables historias de vida, que estamos seguros tu abuela está ansiosa por compartir.Te ofrecemos también libros de pasatiempos, actividades mentales y estimulación cognitiva para adultos en diferentes niveles de dificultad. Encuéntranos como Memoriasana y síguenos para recibir información sobre nuevos libros. Read more

Mastering grammar is now easier than ever with this fully illustrated guide that covers the most important rules in grammar and punctuation—making even the most confusing rules easy to understand. This illustrated guide to English grammar gives you everything you need for a better understanding of how to write and punctuate correctly. From proper comma usage to the correct form of there, their, or they’re—understanding grammar has never been easier. Is it who or whom? Affect or effect? And what is a prepositional phrase? With The Infographic Guide to Grammar,you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions, and so much more. Filled with colorful, easy-to-understand entries, this book includes topics like: –Basic sentence structure –The parts of speech –Common mistakes and how to avoid them Featuring 50 vibrant infographics explaining everything from subject-verb agreement to the Oxford comma and verb tenses this book breaks down the complicated rules and guidelines for writing the English language and makes them clear and straightforward. Read more

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Expert advice to perfect your proofreading skillsMcGraw-Hill’s Proofreading Handbook helps ensure that your documents are letter-perfect, every time. Veteran editor and proofreader Laura Anderson arms you with all the tools of the proofreader’s trade and walks you step-by-step through the entire proofreading process. Read more

Learn the rules of the English language with this easy and engaging style guide.Grammar is complicated. But many textbooks and style guides are often so long and tedious that even English teachers use them as a classroom doorstop. Grammar 101 is a fun, comprehensive guide focusing on the essentials of grammar. With simple explanations and entertaining examples, you can learn everything you need to know to employ commas, semicolons, and em dashes with confidence. You’ll even be prepared to wrangle your run-on sentences and sharpen your syntax with ease. So whether you’re looking for an introduction to the rules of grammar or a refresher to keep on your desk, Grammar 101 has all the answers. Read more

The authoritative guide to using the English language effectively, from “the greatest writer on grammar and usage that this country has ever produced” (David Yerkes, Columbia University).   The author of The Chicago Manual of Style’s popular “Grammar and Usage” chapter, Bryan A. Garner is renowned for explaining the vagaries of English with absolute precision and utmost clarity. With The Chicago Guide to Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation, he has written the definitive guide for writers who want their prose to be both memorable and correct. Garner describes standard literary English—the forms that mark writers and speakers as educated users of the language. He also offers historical context for understanding the development of these forms. The section on grammar explains how the canonical parts of speech came to be identified, while the section on syntax covers the nuances of sentence patterns as well as both traditional sentence diagramming and transformational grammar. The usage section provides an unprecedented trove of empirical evidence in the form of Google Ngrams, diagrams that illustrate the changing prevalence of specific terms over decades and even centuries of English literature. Garner also treats punctuation and word formation, and concludes the book with an exhaustive glossary of grammatical terms and a bibliography of suggested further reading and references.The Chicago Guide to Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation is a magisterial work, the culmination of Garner’s lifelong study of the English language. The result is a landmark resource that will offer clear guidelines to students, writers, and editors alike.   “[A manual] for those of us laboring to produce expository prose: nonfiction books, journalistic articles, memorandums, business letters. The conservatism of his advice pushes you to consider audience and occasion, so that you will understand when to follow convention and when you can safely break it.”—John E. McIntyre, Baltimore Sun Read more

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award and The Non-Obvious Book Award Wedding toasts, website copy, social media posts, even holiday cards—you’ll become a sharper everyday writer with this witty and comprehensive guide to clearer, better communication.You’ll never write an email the same way after reading Everybody Needs an Editor, a game-changing guide to sharp, attention-getting writing. The authors use their decades of real-life journalism and marketing expertise to demonstrate the WTFF technique: Writing, Topping, Formatting, and Fixing. You’ll learn how to eviscerate your own writing—and enjoy doing so. You’ll learn to create must-click subject lines, cut jargon, and write emails that people will actually read and remember. If you’ve ever felt nervous to hit a “submit” button, this book is for you. Read more

Fun, funny, and factual―the most complete guide to punctuation for beginners and experts alike. Period.No one's ever said that learning punctuation is fun―until now. Actually, The Comma Goes Here takes a lighthearted yet highly informative approach to ensuring you never misplace a comma again.Whether it's semicolons or exclamation points, this primer has you covered with chapters that dive deep into the correct use for each and every piece of punctuation. You'll find plenty of fun (and funny) examples of proper writing while also learning how punctuation has changed throughout history.Actually, The Comma Goes Here includes:A complete crash course―Keep things simple with chapters that progress from the most basic punctuation (like periods) to more advanced or uncommon punctuation (like brackets).Memorable advice―Never mix your clauses up again thanks to easy-to-remember breakdowns, handy mnemonics, and entertaining sample sentences.Matters of style―Discover a quick reference chart that details the differences between the most common style guides, including the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press.Perfect your punctuation with the help of this comprehensive guidebook. Read more

Would you like to discover how to write a book in just one day thanks to AI?Do you want to know how ChatGPT can help you write better, faster, and more effectively?What if you could turn artificial intelligence into your best ally for generating passive income?The recent and unstoppable emergence of artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, in our lives has led to a historical revolution in all sectors. Writers (and aspiring writers) are no exception. Many people see this new technology as a threat to their jobs or even to humanity itself. Others, on the contrary, see an incredible opportunity. If, like me, you belong to the latter group... Welcome to the Matrix!This book is for you if:You’ve always dreamed of writing a book but have never found the time to start (or finish) it.You want to improve the quality and speed of your writing.You’ve suffered or are suffering from writer's block.You want to learn to create unique covers with artificial intelligence.You’re concerned that using AI might make your books sound unnatural or lack sufficient quality.You want to learn how to use ChatGPT ethically and professionally.You struggle to maintain motivation during the writing process.You don't want to fall behind in your writing career.You want to start using ChatGPT but are afraid of infringing on copyright and intellectual property.You’d like to find a balance between human-generated and AI-generated writing.You want to learn one of the best ways to generate passive income using artificial intelligence.And much more.This book will guide you on an exciting journey where you’ll discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your writing skills and become your most powerful ally.In “ChatGPT for Authors”, you’ll learn how to structure your content, improve the coherence and fluidity of the generated text, and personalize it to match your style and voice as an author. Harness the power of artificial intelligence to create unique and captivating literary works that will help you achieve success in your writing career.Get your book now and find out why so many people are talking about ChatGPT! Read more