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Combining concise but thorough instruction in the methods of development with a conscientiously picked selection of classic and contemporary model readings for writers, 40 Model Essays contains advice on forming a thesis statement alongside a wealth of captivating new writing topics to help you succ... More

The first Bedford title ever published, The Bedford Reader continues to make its mark. This popular composition reader combines timeless readings with the leading voices of our time. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situat... More

The first Bedford title ever published, The Brief Bedford Reader continues to make its mark. One of the most popular composition readers on the market, it combines timeless readings with the leading voices of our time. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on... More

The Compact Reader seamlessly combines four texts--a short-essay reader, a rhetorical reader, a thematic reader, and a brief rhetoric--into one slim volume containing three dozen engaging, high-quality essays.... More

The Compact Reader offers an innovative dual organization; it can be taught rhetorically or thematically. Each rhetorical method is paired with an engaging thematic topic so that readings display the full range and flexibility of writing in each mode. Selections average just two or three pages in le... More

At about half the price of other rhetorically arranged readers,40 Model Essays: A Portable Anthologycombines concise but thorough instruction in the methods of development with a well-chosen selection of classic and contemporary model readings for writers. The second edition features a fresh mix of... More

Common Threads is a brief nonfiction reader with concise but comprehensive reading and writing instruction. Its unique rhetorical and thematic organization allows teachers to seamlessly blend it into their existing curricula. With brief high-interest readings, probing questions, extensive writing su... More

Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Bedford Reader provides compelling readings by excellent writers. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situations. The popular "Writers on Writing" feature il... More

Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Brief Bedford Reader combines timeless readings with the leading voices of our day. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situations. The unique and newly re... More

Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Bedford Reader combines timeless readings with the leading voices of our day. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situations. The unique and newly reimagin... More

Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Bedford Reader combines timeless readings with the leading voices of our day. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situations. The unique and newly reimagin... More

Long one of the most popular composition readers on the market, The Bedford Reader provides compelling readings by excellent writers. It takes a practical and flexible approach to the rhetorical methods, focusing on their uses in varied writing situations. The popular "Writers on Writing" feature ... More

This ebook has been updated to provide you with the latest guidance on documenting sources in MLA style and follows the guidelines set forth in the MLA Handbook, 9th edition (April 2021).The first Bedford title ever published, The Bedford Reader continues to make its mark. This popular composition r... More

This ebook has been updated to provide you with the latest guidance on documenting sources in MLA style and follows the guidelines set forth in the MLA Handbook, 9th edition (April 2021).The first Bedford title ever published, The Brief Bedford Reader continues to make its mark. One of the most popu... More

This enduring classic introduces students to writers worth reading as a way of teaching writing skills to help throughout college and beyond.... More