The Little, Brown Compact Handbook

by Jane E. Aaron

This compact companion to "The Little, Brown Handbook" delivers all the features of its parent. All the basics of writing - process, paragraphs, clarity, style, grammar, usage, punctuation, mechanics and the research paper - are covered in an abbreviated format. It features examples from a range of disciplines, fully integrated ESL material, and cut-out tabs and running heads for ready access.

Genres: Reference, Writing, Nonfiction, College, Academic, Business

424 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Jane E. Aaron is a professional writer and editor as well as an experienced teacher. She is the author of the best selling Little Brown Handbook and coeditor of the best-selling Bedford Reader . She has served as consultant, editor, or writer on more than a dozen other textbooks for the first-year composition course.

Reviews

[Adam Santo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This came from when I attended college. It is a great reference for all my future novels. I recommend having this or something similar to guide you through your writing endeavors or choice of APA style.

[kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

i've been using this book as a writing reference since high school. it's the reason i can make mla citations in my papers like a dang expert.

[Jenifer Perry]

Fourth Edition 2001

[Destiny Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again, I had to read this for my English Composition class. I liked this one better then Wordsmith honestly.

[Lafcadio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Language and style for writing. Designed to be a quick-quick reference. Each is preceded by a laminated page with a tab sticking out - almost as though they expect this book to be thrown around a college dorm room and then still be useful... Oh, and I'm pretty sure Little and Brown are names, not descriptors. My copy is medium sized and white.

[jacky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was required for my college writing class first semester of college. I have found it very usuful over the years. I still turn to it on information about citing, formating, research, thesis statements, and paragraphing. If I am going for a handbook, this is the one I use.

[Noah Soudrette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the go to guide for help with grammar and punctuation.

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

When it's time to cite sources, NEEDS THAT.

[Joe Martin]

"The Little, Brown Compact Handbook (4th Edition) by Jane E. Aaron (2000)"

[Dd Little · Rating 4 out of 5]

My older version is excellent. I will have to get a copy of this one to have on hand.

[Julie S.]

Advanced Composition class. Very useful guide on writing essays.

[Reed]

I'm sure it's awsome if anything like my twenty year old handbook from college.

[Carrie]

Eng Comp 111 for Spring 2011 term.