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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 86,454 ratings — published 1918
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The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1) The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression, Second Edition (Writers Helping Writers Series Book 1)
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avg rating 4.52 — 6,275 ratings — published 2012
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association(r) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association(r)
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avg rating 3.82 — 6,931 ratings — published 1952
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Holy Bible: English Standard Version (ESV) Holy Bible: English Standard Version (ESV)
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avg rating 4.59 — 50,988 ratings — published
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A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.99 — 3,189 ratings — published 1955
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The Holy Bible: King James Version The Holy Bible: King James Version (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.44 — 310,973 ratings — published 1611
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.82 — 3,821 ratings — published 1977
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 312,217 ratings — published 2000
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.87 — 106,148 ratings — published 2003
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 2,828 ratings — published 1843
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Joy of Cooking Joy of Cooking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 195,832 ratings — published 1931
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1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.81 — 2,839 ratings — published 2006
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.88 — 387,895 ratings — published 2010
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 7,040 ratings — published 1993
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Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition) Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition)
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avg rating 4.57 — 14,575 ratings — published 2014
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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.41 — 923 ratings — published 1870
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القرآن الكريم القرآن الكريم (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.38 — 71,569 ratings — published 632
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 43,529 ratings — published 2003
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How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.98 — 27,280 ratings — published 1940
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Holy Bible: New International Version Holy Bible: New International Version (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.63 — 95,009 ratings — published
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.40 — 88,982 ratings — published 2017
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The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 5,996 ratings — published 2005
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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 8,016 ratings — published 1985
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.24 — 109,090 ratings — published 1994
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 5,524 ratings — published 1986
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Garner's Modern American Usage Garner's Modern American Usage (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.60 — 1,064 ratings — published 1998
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Mythology Mythology (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 59,231 ratings — published 1942
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.95 — 555,982 ratings — published -500
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The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.59 — 1,885 ratings — published 2013
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Thinking, Fast and Slow Thinking, Fast and Slow (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 570,790 ratings — published 2011
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The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 10,297 ratings — published 2003
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The Backyard Homestead: Produce All the Food You Need on Just a Quarter Acre! The Backyard Homestead: Produce All the Food You Need on Just a Quarter Acre! (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 5,638 ratings — published 2009
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Quidditch Through the Ages Quidditch Through the Ages (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.80 — 187,206 ratings — published 2001
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Gray's Anatomy Gray's Anatomy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.31 — 3,874 ratings — published 1858
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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 1,220 ratings — published 1948
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Light on Yoga Light on Yoga (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 10,568 ratings — published 1966
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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 609 ratings — published 1852
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How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.42 — 49,116 ratings — published 2015
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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.87 — 374,604 ratings — published 1979
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The New Oxford American Dictionary The New Oxford American Dictionary (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.89 — 8,909 ratings — published 1962
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Pocket Ref Pocket Ref (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.49 — 1,019 ratings — published 1989
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 806,829 ratings — published 1989
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Introduction to Algorithms Introduction to Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.35 — 9,249 ratings — published 1989
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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.55 — 9,125 ratings — published 2011
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Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A-Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.17 — 723 ratings — published 2008
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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 17,002 ratings — published 1994
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A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.41 — 1,615 ratings — published 1990
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