Grammar for Smart People

Good grammar is essential for effective communication. Yet many of us are plagued by the same nagging question:. If I'm so smart why does grammar make me feel so dumb? Grammar For Smart People can help. Here at last, is a lively, user-friendly guide that zeroes in on the areas that give everyone the most trouble, and it does it with an advantage most grammar books lack - a light touch.

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A LIVELY, WITTY, AND PASSIONATE. CELEBRATION OF THE "LITTLE BOOK". THAT HAS DONE MORE TO SHAPE WRITING. IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE THAN. ANY OTHER GUIDE IN MODERN TIMES. Since 1959, The Elements of Style has been required reading for aspiring writers, English majors, and anyone with a love of language.

Weasel Words

A demystification of the words that are deliberately used to bewilder, fool or confuseClear examples from contemporary sources to illustrate use of these words and phrasesInteresting and insightful explanations of each word given, examining each word’s use

McGraw-Hill's Essential American Slang

Chow down on American English This concise, easy-to-use reference defines and explains hundreds of contemporary American slang expressions and illustrates their use in real-life situations. You will learn to understand this integral part of living English as used by Americans in all walks of life.

The Cambridge Guide to English Usage

This new, highly readable, A-Z reference to English usage covers more than 4000 points of word meaning, spelling, punctuation, grammar and style. It also addresses larger issues of inclusive language, and effective writing and argument. It differentiates clearly between USA, UK, Canadian and Australian usage and offers up-to-date, objective advice.