1. Single Author:
```
Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
```
Example:
Smith, J. (2023). *The psychology of learning*. Oxford University Press.
2. Two Authors:
```
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
```
Example:
Jones, M., & Brown, P. (2022). *Introduction to sociology*. Sage Publications.
3. Three or More Authors:
List the first author's name, followed by "et al." (and others)
```
Author, A. A., et al. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
```
Example:
Garcia, R., et al. (2021). *The impact of climate change*. Cambridge University Press.
4. Edited Book:
If you are citing an edited book (a collection of chapters by different authors), you should indicate the editor(s) instead of an author. Use "Ed." or "Eds." after the editor's name(s).
```
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
```
or
```
Editor, A. A., & Editor, B. B. (Eds.). (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
```
Example (single editor):
Miller, S. (Ed.). (2020). *Advances in neuroscience*. Springer.
Example (multiple editors):
Wilson, E. O., & Wilson, D. S. (Eds.). (2019). *From genes to societies*. Harvard University Press.
5. Book with DOI or URL:
If the book is available online, include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or URL. The DOI is preferred.
```
Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher. DOI or URL
```
Example (with DOI):
Anderson, C. (2023). *The power of habit*. Crown Publishers. https://doi.org/xxxxxxxxx
6. Edition other than the first:
If it's not the first edition, indicate the edition number after the title.
```
Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work* (2nd ed.). Publisher.
```
Example:
Johnson, D. (2020). *Writing effective essays* (3rd ed.). Pearson.
General Notes:
* Italics: The *title of the book* should be italicized.
* Capitalization: Capitalize only the first word of the title and subtitle, and any proper nouns.
* Publisher: Use the name of the publishing company.
* Year: Use the year of publication.
* Consistency: Be consistent in your formatting throughout your paper.
Remember to always double-check your citations against the official APA 7th Edition manual for the most accurate guidance, especially in more complex scenarios. Online APA style guides can also be helpful but should be used cautiously, as errors can occur.