Other than the Everyday Writer by St. Martin's press, none of these handbooks stand out from the others. They're kind of like soda or beer, even. Can't taste much of a difference without a lot of concentration. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, was that McGraw-Hill or Pearson? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm . . . But when in doubt, go with St. Martin's. I think they are a little more adventerous. More fun. And heaven knows we need as much of that as we can get. "OK, kids, let's get back in the pool."