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For courses in developmental writing. Inspire students to craft clear, concise, and engaging writing Briefer and more accessible than full-length texts, Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing is the antidote to dry, overwrought, and overly expansive... Read Full Overview

Helping readers to craft direct, clear, and engaging writing, Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing is the antidote to dry, overwrought, and overly expansive writing guides. It is briefer and more readable than full-length texts, engages readers, serves multiple skill levels,... Read Full Overview

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or... Read Full Overview

Wordsmith was written to counter students' objections to textbooks being too dry, too irrelevant, and too big, and is Pearson's value-priced option that students will appreciate across the developmental writing curriculum. Pamela Arlov wrote the Wordsmith series for instructors... Read Full Overview

NOTE : This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value; this format costs significantly less than a new textbook. Before purchasing, check with your instructor or... Read Full Overview

NOTE Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are not transferable. To register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products, you may... Read Full Overview