Here you find a list of useful books with a short description of what you get there (before buying it). There are loads of books around – this is just a pre selection to make the choice easier for you. If you have any suggestions on other useful books, please leave a comment in the comment field.
Very best wishes,
Jürgen
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Thank’s, Jürgen for this book list. I can recommend the following book: How to Write a Paper George M. Hall (Editor) from BMJ books.
->Very brief (2h) and easy reading, expercienced authors,which stick to the point, many helpfull checklists and above all: british humor. You can find ithttp://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Paper-George-Hall/dp/1405167734
Greetings
Maurizio