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Appendixes for Non-Native Speakers and the Parts of Speech: This edition features reviewer-requested Appendixes, complete with exercises and activities. Three New Readings: "Do It Better!" by Ben Carson, M.D., with Cecil Murphey; "Papa" by Leo Buscaglia; and "Lost Years, Found Dreams" by Regina Ruiz. Prewriting and Revision: Exercises and activities in the the second edition feature greater emphasis on these phases of the writing process, and collaborative and reflective activities have been added to key chapters.
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