How to Get a Book Deal

I've had a question about this and it's one I get all the time.  Here's my advice: Get a copy of Literary Marketplace (usually in the library) and look up agents. Pick the one who appeals to you and send that agent a query letter with a paragraph about your book.  Give your name, address and phone number.  And include a SASE.  You really need to have an agent to get your manuscript read at a publishing house.