Written to be a constant desktop companion, Write Right! simplifies the most important points of the English language. Quotations from literature and popular culture add a humorous note while illustrating proper and improper usage; an expanded section on confused and abused words untangles the usage of commonly mangled words and phrases. --From publisher's description.

"The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage. This user-friendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage; scores of helpful examples; dozens of reproducible worksheets; and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to students of all ages. Appropriate for virtually any age range, this authoritative guide makes learning English grammar...

Grammar is about figuring out what you're trying to say and how best to say it. Expert linguist Grant Barrett gives you the tools and motivation to improve the way you communicate - from conjugating verbs and mastering punctuation to developing your own style. English speakers of all levels will turn to this easy-to-navigate guide again and again for quick and authoritative information.

"Weinstein shows that certain tweaks to a person?s grammar can bring consequential changes in his or her fulfillment and well-being. In this wonderfully readable book, he describes some forty transformative moves that can be made with English punctuation and syntax. In the book, you?ll learn, for instance, why a greater use of active voice constructions builds assertive energy in us. You?ll discover how?paradoxically?cutting back on the ?intensifiers?...

"Is it good or well? There, their, or they're? Some people don't have to think twice about using proper English, but for the rest of us it can get tricky and confusing. Whether you're writing or speaking, it's all too easy to fall prey to simple mistakes that will represent you in a less-than-desirable light--which can potentially cost you a job or put you in an embarrassing social situation. Avoiding complicated grammar rules, Basic English For Dummies...

Good writers follow the rules. Great writers know the rules -- and follow their instincts! Finding the right words, in the right order, matters -- whether you're a student embarking on an essay, a job applicant drafting your cover letter, an employee composing an email ... even a (hopeful) lover writing a text. Do it wrong and you just might get an F, miss the interview, lose a client, or spoil your chance at a second date. Do it right, and the world...

Make Every Word Memorable!
To be remembered for your words, you need to write with skill and style. Whether you're crafting a novel, composing an e-mail, or creating a technical report, Mastering the Craft of Writing presents 52 practical techniques to improve your prose. Spend a week with each technique, or use this book as a go-to reference. Either way, you'll have the tools to enliven your writing and delight your readers.
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"A linguistically informed look at how our digital world is transforming the English language. Language is humanity's most spectacular open-source project, and the internet is making our language change faster and in more interesting ways than ever before. Internet conversations are structured by the shape of our apps and platforms, from the grammar of status updates to the protocols of comments and @replies. Linguistically inventive online communities...