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Resources: books and references

The following list of books and resources is my first attempt at compiling a list. Come back again and watch this list grow! All of these books can be found on Amazon.com.

Technical Communications: A Reader-Centered Approach
by Paul V. Anderson

Handbook of Technical Writing
by Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, Walter E. Oliu

The Elements of Technical Writing
by Gary Blake, Robert W. Bly

Technical Editing: The Practical Guide for Editors and Writers (Hewlett-Packard Press)
by Judith A. Tarutz

Untechnical Writing - How to Write About Technical Subjects and Products So Anyone Can Understand
by Michael Bremer

The User Manual Manual: How to Research, Write, Test, Edit & Produce a Software
by Michael Bremer

Standards for Online Communication
by JoAnn T. Hackos and Dawn M. Stevens

Human Factors for Technical Communicators
by Marlana Coe

Managing Your Documentation Projects
by JoAnn T. Hackos

Homepage Usability: 50 Websites Deconstructed
By Jakob Nielsen and Marie Tahir

The Design of Sites: Patterns, Principles, and Processes for Crafting a Customer-Centered Web Experience
by Douglas K. van Duyne, James A. Landay, Jason I. Hong

Persuasive Technology: Using Computers to Change What We Think and Do
by B. J. Fogg

Usability Testing and Research (Part of the Allyn & Bacon Series in Technical Communication)
by Carol M. Barnum, Sam Dragga

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