The Norton Sampler: Short Essays for Composition (Eighth Edition)

As an English teacher (secondary ed) I LOVE this book. It has several great writing samples for students in multiple genres. The students are interested in the pieces of writing and can easily recognize traits of effective and artistic writing.

Very interesting essays and explanation of essay types, although the included essays don't follow the typical five-paragraph outline most teachers make you use for the types of essays included. So, don't look to the essays for exact reference! (and don't dissect my grammar--this is a review, not an essay)

It’s help me to do my homework

Used the book for college course. It was a good book, interesting short stories to read.

This book has some (key word being some) great essays and helpful exercises for beginning a paper, but it is very basic. It provides ideas and structures that are helpful as a starting point for someone who needs more guidance and explanation on how to write a paper. It's not an exhilarating read, but it could be useful as a reference book.

inexpensive and just perfect for college. I rented the electronic book for my Kindle. Made my life a little easier and my backpack a lot less lighter

The copy I got was well used but clean and without rips or missing pages.

It’s a textbook.