The writer's presence -- eighth edition

David McAlister "Dave" Barry is a Pulitzer Prize winning American author and columnist, who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for the Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. He has also written numerous books of humor and parody, as well as comedic novels. - Wikipedia

Donald McQuade is a respected name in writing education. He is the author of The Winchester Reader and multiple editions of The Writer's Presence, widely used resources for students and instructors.