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When Words Collide: A Media Writer's Guide to Grammar and Style
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Amazon.com description: Product Description: Renowned for its clear presentation of grammar, Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, 9e equips you with the tips and tools you need to succeed in today's dynamic, cross-platform, multi-media writing environment. This versatile grammar and usage handbook provides an excellent resource for learners and seasoned media writers alike. With its simplified rules, the book appeals to writers from a variety of backgrounds. It combines straightforward explanations and examples with quick and accurate answers to common grammar and usage questions, problems and potential pitfalls. In addition, its unique "from writer to writer" perspective guides you step by step through the entire writing process.

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Hardcover
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With Lauren Kessler | 5 tch edition from Wadsworth Pub Co (June 1, 2000)
9780534561369 | details & prices | 230 pages | List price $41.95
About: This best-selling stylebook is useful as a refresher for basic grammar and as a handy, permanent reference.
Paperback
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With Lauren Kessler | 9 spi edition from Wadsworth Pub Co (January 1, 2015)
9781285052472 | details & prices | 207 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $150.95
About: Renowned for its clear presentation of grammar, Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, 9e equips you with the tips and tools you need to succeed in today's dynamic, cross-platform, multi-media writing environment.
With Lauren Kessler | 8 spi edition from Wadsworth Pub Co (January 1, 2011)
9780495572404 | details & prices | 248 pages | 6.25 × 8.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $150.95
About: Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE is praised by students for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar.
With Tracy Ilene Miller (other contributor), Lauren Kessler | 8 spi edition from Wadsworth Pub Co (January 1, 2011)
9780495901440 | details & prices | 248 pages | 7.00 × 9.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.34 lbs | List price $181.95
About: Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE is praised by students for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar.
With Lauren Kessler | 7 edition from Thomson Learning (February 28, 2007)
9789990212365 | details & prices | List price $0.02
With Lauren Kessler | 7 spi edition from Wadsworth Pub Co (February 15, 2007)
9780495050254 | details & prices | 243 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.80 lbs | List price $161.95
About: Kessler and McDonald's WHEN WORDS COLLIDE is praised by students for its straightforward and clear-almost conversational-presentation of grammar.
With Lauren Kessler | 5 spi edition from Wadsworth Pub Co (August 1, 1999)
9789990821079 | details & prices | List price $0.02
About: This best-selling stylebook is useful as a refresher for basic grammar and as a handy, permanent reference.

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