The Basics: Books You Need to Live in the World
Discover essential books to navigate modern life, from clear communication with *The Elements of Technical Writing* to scientific insight in *Ever Since Darwin* and the authority of Merriam-Webster’s dictionary—your foundational guide to living well.
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The Elements of Technical Writing
by Thomas E. Pearsall
One-quarter the length and price of "conventional" textbooks, this popular introduction to technical writing teaches the essentials with remarkable economy, clarity, and authority. The book is divided into two parts. Part One focuses on the seven fundamental principles of good technical writing, such as knowing one's purpose and audience, thinking visually, and writing ethically. Part Two covers the formats of reports and correspondence. Four appendices contain three sample reports and a student proposal. The Elements of Technical Writing concentrates on the essentials, providing students with precisely the information needed to produce effective technical documents and no more.
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Ever Since Darwin: Reflections in Natural History
by Stephen Jay Gould
Provides information on developments in evolutionary theory, discussing such topics as the Cambrian population explosion, Velikovsky's theories, and others.
