General writing
The A to Z of alternative words
The Elements of Style
BBC Style guide
Troublesome Words
Academic papers
MLA handbook for writers of research papers
Essential guide to writing research papers
Successful research papers in 12 easy steps
Winning the publications game
How to write research papers: v2
Scientific papers and presentations
Writing research papers across the curriculum
Academic documents
A-Z of Medical Writing
Aspiring Academics
Thesis
How to write a thesis
Authoring a PhD

Pete Moore recommends the following books:

Many people have written books that aim to help people write. From the vast range on offer, Pete has picked a few that have particular use. Feel free to get in touch and recommend other books that you think should be included in this list.

General writing
	The A to Z of alternative words Author: The Plain English campaign The biggest list of smallest words. A free PDF copy is available from the Plain English Campaign.

	The Elements of Style Author: William Strunk A classic guide to the structure of the written English language.

	BBC Style guide The BBC's thorough guide that will help you keep a consistent style when you write in English. It's used by BBC journalists throughtout out the world.

	Troublesome Words Author: Bill Bryson (2002) Learning the correct use of words should not be allowed to be this fun.

Academic papers
	MLA handbook for writers of research papers Author: Joseph Gibaldi (2004) A simple no nonsense guide.

	Essential guide to writing research papers Author: Lester and Lester (2002) A pocket-sized guide.

	Successful research papers in 12 easy steps Author: Nell Meriwether (2002)

	Winning the publications game Author: Tim Albert (2000) Demystifies the art of creating scientific papers.

	How to write research papers: v2 Author: Sharon Sorenson (2000) Step-by-step guidance.

	Scientific papers and presentations How to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation Author: Martha Davis (1997) Provides protocols and criterias for a wide range of scientific written and spoken communications, including proposals, literature reviews, theses, journal articles, slide presentations and posters.

	Writing research papers across the curriculum Author: Susan M Hubbuch (1995) Steps and strategies to write research papers in many discipines.

Academic documents
	A-Z of Medical Writing Author: Tim Albert (2000) A slim book with a simple strategy for publishing papers.

	Aspiring Academics A resource book for graduate students and early career faculty Author: Michael Solem, Kenneth Foote, Janice Monk Published: 1st January 2009 Chapter 11 has some interesting and useful thoughts on GRANT WRITING

Thesis
	How to write a thesis Author: Rowena Murray (2002)

	Authoring a PhD How to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation Author: Patrick Dunleavy (2003) Sensible advice, though a little wordy in places.