The Blue Book: A Student's Guide to Essay Exams by Galica, Gregory S - 1991

San Diego, CA New York London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Stated 1st Edition 1st printing ("A"). Stapled cover with cardboard cover. No writing or names. Not school or ex-library. Only slight edge wear. This is a book for college students or students in academically competitive high schools to help them prepare for in-class and take home essay exams. It includes unique instruction such as varying the standard opening, organizing complex essays, developing opinion essays and comparison-contrast essays, analyzing one's own performance, talking to one's teacher or professor, trouble-shooting before and after the exam, and much more. His approach to essay exams is rarely taught and is helpful to any student who needs quality instruction on essay exam preparation. Cartoons help emphasize the author's key points.