Basic Format
* Last Name, First Name, and First Name Last Name. *Book Title*. *Edition* if applicable, *City of Publication*: *Publisher*, *Year of Publication*.
Example
Smith, John, and Jane Doe. *The History of Science*. 3rd ed., New York: Penguin, 2023.
Important Notes:
* Author Order: List authors in the order they appear on the book's title page.
* And/&: Use "and" for two authors. For three or more authors, use the ampersand (&) before the last author's name.
* Title: Italicize the book title.
* Edition: If a book is not the first edition, include the edition number after the title.
* City and Publisher: Include the city of publication and the publisher's name.
* Year: Include the year of publication.
Additional Considerations:
* Multiple Volumes: If you're using a multi-volume work, include the volume number after the book title.
* Edited Collections: For edited collections, use "Ed." after the editor's name. For example:
* Jones, Mary, Ed. *The Anthology of American Literature*. New York: Norton, 2022.
* Electronic Books: Include the name of the platform or database where you accessed the book (e.g., Project MUSE, JSTOR) and the URL if available.
Example with Multiple Authors:
* Three Authors:
* Brown, Alice, Bob Smith, and Carol Jones. *The Art of Storytelling*. New York: HarperCollins, 2019.
* Four or More Authors:
* Davis, Emily, et al. *Global Economics*. 2nd ed., London: Oxford University Press, 2020.
* (Note: Use "et al." after the first author's name if there are more than three authors.)
Remember to use a consistent format for all of your bibliography entries. If you are unsure about any specific formatting, consult the MLA Handbook or a reputable online resource.