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Eats, Shoots and Leaves : A Zero tolerance approach to punctuation - out of print
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| Author: LynneTruss |
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A witty, entertaining, impassioned guide to perfect punctuation, for everyone who cares about precise writing. Not a primer but a Zero Tolerance manual for direct action.
When social histories come to be written of the first decade of the 21st century, people will note a turning point in 2003 when declining standards of punctuation were reversed. Linguists will record Lynne Truss as the saviour of the semi-colon and the avenging angel of the apostrophe.
A panda walked into a cafe. He ordered a sandwich, ate it, then pulled out a gun and shot the waiter. 'Why?' groaned the injured man. The panda shrugged, tossed him a badly punctuated wildlife manual and walked out. And sure enough, when the waiter consulted the book, he found an explanation. 'Panda,' ran the entry for his assailant. 'Large black and white mammal native to China. Eats, shoots and leaves.'
We see signs in shops every day for "Banana's" and even
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Everyday Grammar
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| Author: John Seely |
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This accessible and unique approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. Ideal for both language students and anyone wanting to improve their use of English, it demystifies and explains these terms, while giving expert advice on how to construct sentences.- Chapters on sentences and clauses, nouns and pronouns, verbs, clause patterns, adverbials, multiple sentences, and more
- Factboxes and writing tips give examples and clear explanations of problem topics such as adverb formation and the use of 'I and me' or 'so and such'
- Diagrams break down passages of text, giving clear explanations on their sentence construction
- Glossary terms include conjunction, future perfect 'tense', interrogative clause, is/are, passive voice, simple aspect, split infinitive,
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Fowler's Modern English Usage
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| Author: R. W. Burchfield |
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Fowler's Modern English Usage has become a household name in the English-speaking world, synonymous with authoritative guidance on English usage. This is a reissue of the revised third edition of 1998, which is fully up to date on all matters of grammar, usage, syntax, and style, and includes a new Supplement and revised entries. An essential reference for anyone who needs authoritative guidance on English usage: journalists, broadcasters, schoolteachers, secondary school and college students, English language-learners, and general readers.
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Good Word Guide
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| Author: Martin H. Manser |
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Our language is changing faster than ever before, thanks to the influence of the media, e-mail, the Internet and text messaging. Modern communications are breaking down distinctions between formal and informal English, raising ever more questions as to how to speak and write correctly. This fully updated edition of the bestselling "Good Word Guide" offers information and advice on spelling, grammar, punctuation, pronunciation, confusables and the latest buzzwords, and provides clear, straightforward answers to everyday language problems. With a foreword by Martin Cutts, Research Director, Plain Language Commission. 'In every sense, a good word guide' - "Times Educational Supplement". 'This intelligent guide is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all readers and writers' - "Good Book Guide".
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