If you don't have this in your arsenal, then why are you writing? Or reading, for that matter. I've got a dozen of these hanging around the house. And even though I teach this stuff, go to brush up and refine. Refine . . . . hmmmmmmmmm. Something all America needs, yes? But I like this one because . . . OK, I'll be honest . . . the colors and layout. Do you know those are two of the major criteria the district board members use to chose school text books? It's soooooooo scientific. What the hell am I talking about . . . Anyway, I also like the ease of use . . . and the layout. Oooops! Did I mention that? And the layout . . . OK, now you're doing that on pupose . . . the layout . . . STOP IT!!!!!!
This was a required text for an English course I took. I will always keep a copy on hand. This book is easy to locate specific information in, even for younger writers.