The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing, Twelfth Edition, by Charles R. Cooper and Rise Axelrod, published by Bedford/St. Martin’s on October 24, 2018, is an indispensable resource for first-year composition courses. This comprehensive volume offers a single, integrated package containing a robust rhetoric, a diverse collection of engaging readings, a thorough research manual, and a practical handbook. Designed to support both experienced and novice instructors, the Guide’s proven, step-by-step approach equips students with reliable strategies for invention and revision across nine distinct genres. The twelfth edition enhances its accessibility with an improved design, new features for encouraging reflection and transfer of learning, and a dedicated Student’s Companion tailored for students in co-requisite or ALP courses. ISBN-10: 1319104371, ISBN-13: 978-1319104375.