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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A wise and entertaining guide to writing English the proper way by one of the greatest newspaper editors of our time.
Harry Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger. He's even been knighted for his services to journalism. In Do I Make Myself Clear?, he brings his indispensable insight to us all in his definite guide to writing well.
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Harry Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger. He's even been knighted for his services to journalism. In Do I Make Myself Clear?, he brings his indispensable insight to us all in his definite guide to writing well.
The right words...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Pinker has a lot of ideas and sometimes controversial opinions about writing and in this entertaining and instructive book he rethinks the usage guide for the 21st century. Don't blame the internet, he says, good writing has always been hard. It requires imagination, taking pleasure in reading, overcoming the difficult we all have in imaging what it's like to not know something we do know.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Grasping the intricacies of the English language doesn't need to be tricky, and this down-to-earth guide breaks everything down in ways that make sense--Revealing rules, tips, and tricks to eliminate confusion and gain clarity, English Grammar For Dummies gives you everything you need to communicate with confidence! Good grammar lays the foundation for speaking and writing clearly. This easy-to-follow book will help you become a more articulate,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed, and imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this oversize board book, young readers will learn about comparative adjectives via a very humorous parrot--from noisy and noisier, to messy and messier, to happy and happier when it finally finds a friend. As with the previous books in the series, Comparrotives features surprising touch-and-feel novelty elements throughout--making the comparatives concept easy and fun to learn."--
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Language columnist June Casagrande presents a fun and breezy guide to everything a grown-up interested in grammar needs to know. When it comes to grammar, it seems like everyone--even die-hard word nerds--feel they "missed something" in school. The Joy of Syntax picks up where sixth grade left off, providing a fresh foundation in English syntax served up by someone with an impressive record of making this otherwise inaccessible subject a true joy....
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books, an imprint of F+W Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Excel at editing. The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise, and focused writing is the key to your success. The Editor's Companion is an invaluable guide to honing your editing skills."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Language
English
Description
A step-by-step approach to mastering English. Important concepts are linked together by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers to build your confidence in reading and speaking. The first steps introduce you to frequently used expressions, allowing you to communicate in a variety of everyday situations almost immediately. A series of interconnected steps then introduces more challenging concepts with a variety of increasingly...
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
May 2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn the rules of the English language with this easy and engaging style guide. Grammar is complicated. But many textbooks and style guides are often so long and tedious that even English teachers use them as a classroom doorstop. Grammar 101 is a fun, comprehensive guide focusing on the essentials of grammar. With simple explanations and entertaining examples, you can learn everything you need to know to employ commas, semicolons, and em dashes...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Need to brush up on your grammar pronto? This easy-to-use guide gives you simple strategies for understanding the rules of grammar and punctuation to improve you speaking and writing skills and communicate accurately and effectively. From making peace bertween subjects and verbs to using commas and apostrophes correctly, you'll get all the tricks of the grammar trade to perfect your writing and English know-how in no time!
20) Painless grammar
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Introduces the dos and don'ts of English grammar--ranging from punctuation to spelling and sentence construction--using humorous, down-to earth examples.
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