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Even the best wordsmiths can trip over words that are commonly misused, mixed up or misspelled. This useful, playful reference clears up these language issues to help anyone get their word use straight. With clear examples of how to sharpen up text, writers will be set to improve their work, whether theyre writing books, blogs or everyday emails.

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Contains synonyms for more than 6000 commonly-used American English words and - unlike a thesaurus - provides definitions, explains subtle nuances, and includes numerous examples to ensure the readers use the word correctly. Eugene Ehrlich is the co-editor of "Oxford American Dictionary".

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Winner of the HRH Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award 2006. An award winning language book, this is a lively and engaging expos on the foreign words and phrases that populate our language.

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Discover the grammar that people really need to know.

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Want to know about English Grammar but short of time and unsure where to begin Get a kickstart with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going...

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Suitable for writers, students, and those who want to communicate clearly and effectively, this book features practical instruction, exercises, and many examples showing what to do and what not to do. It covers punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, style, usage, and more.

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Mr Gwynne believes passionately that we must regain our knowledge of the lost science of grammar before it is too late. Formerly a successful businessman, Mr Gwynne has for many years been teaching and tutoring just about every sort of subject to just about every sort of pupil in just about every sort of circumstance. This title tells his story.

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Sunday Times bestselling author Caroline Taggart brings her usual gently humorous approach to punctuation, pointing out what really matters and what doesn't.

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John Sutherland, one of Britain's most celebrated professors of English literature, is here to test, stretch, amuse and instruct you with his definitive quiz on all things grammatical. This is neither a rule book nor a primer but a rollercoaster ride through the mysteries and magic of the world's greatest language.

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The ultimate test of grammar rules - the grammar book serialised in the Times feature 'Grammar for Grown-ups'.

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Relearn the essential rules of the English language, from grammar and punctuation to sentence construction, and improve your spelling and vocabulary. This is an accessible yet fun way to revisit the English language while enjoying a walk down memory lane - and remembering the stuff you really shouldn't have forgotten...

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Master Norwegian grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Norwegian Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features over 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks.

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Presents a fresh edition Plain Words, that was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. This guide reflects numerous changes that took place in English usage. It features a private archive.

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Designed to help resolve most common English language problems and queries, this book has an accessible reference format with examples and explanations of mistakes regarding sentence construction, spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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What is the difference between amend and emend, between imply and infer, and between uninterested and disinterested When should one put owing to rather than due to Why should the temptation to write actually, basically or at this moment in time always be strenuously resisted This book deals with these questions.

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Joseph Piercy outlines The 25 Rules of Grammar that should be adhered to in written and spoken English, defining the rules themselves and then decoding them for the layman.

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Do you ever search in vain for exactly the right word While the English may not have a word for it, the good news is that the Greeks, the Norwegians, the Dutch or possibly the Inuits probably do. This is a smorgasbord of words from around the world that can come to the rescue when the English language fails.

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A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, the author provides advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit.

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What really is correctness Why do people care so much about it What is at stake in the quarrel about good and bad usage

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The Penguin Guide to Punctuation is indispensable for anyone who needs to get to grips with using punctuation in their written work. Whether you are puzzled by colons and semicolons, unsure of where commas should go or baffled by apostrophes, this jargon-free, succinct guide is for you.