The Handbook of Good English


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From Simon & Schuster, The Handbook of Good English is Edward D. Johnson's comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to modern grammar, punctuation, usage, and style. Now substantially revised and updated, this essential guide is arranged in an easy-to-follow, topical style that takes readers from the rules governing basic sentence structure to methods of achieving effective expression.




Rod and Staff English Handbook


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This English handbook contains important rules of grammar, usage, and composition. This edition expands study skills; composition types; writer¿s aids; and writing, speaking, and editing style skills. The text is largely based on and slightly beyond the g




British or American English?


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Speakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions such as: •Who lives on a street, and who lives in a street? •Who takes a bath, and who has a bath? •Who says Neither do I, and who says Nor do I? •After 'thank you', who says Not at all and who says You're welcome? •Whose team are on the ball, and whose team isn't? Containing extensive quotations from real-life English on both sides of the Atlantic, collected over the past twenty years, this is a clear and highly organized guide to the differences - and the similarities - between the grammar of British and American speakers. Written for those with no prior knowledge of linguistics, it shows how these grammatical differences are linked mainly to particular words, and provides an accessible account of contemporary English in use.




The Everyday English Handbook


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A quick reference, practical guide for home, office, and classroom.










The Brief English Handbook


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Completely updated and featuring a new section on study skills, "The Brief English Handbook" offers the convenience and coverage of other handbooks at half the cost. Known for its straightforward advice, accessible writing style, and clear organization, this easy-to-use handbook emphasizes critical thinking and features complete coverage of composition basics. Spiral-bound and affordably priced, "The Brief English Handbook-"despite its streamlined size-gives thorough attention to grammar, mechanics, punctuation, critical thinking, research, and the writing process. Numerous examples and samples provide models of writing, including excellent coverage of workplace writing. Will help anyone write better," " Grammar, mechanics, punctuation, critical thinking, research, and the writing process. Any one interested in a grammar and research reference.







English Handbook and Study Guide


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Suitable for school pupils aged 11–18, this Handbook covers everything you need to help you communicate in EnglishFor students, this reference book:• is a practical guide to using English in all situations• may be used in the classroom or for independent home study• contains rules and explanations written in a simple, logical format to help you improve your English• provides tests on each section to help assess your progress and reinforce learning.For teachers, this reference book:• is an invaluable teaching tool presented in a clear, user-friendly format• allows you to teach English in context by using whatever is relevant and of interest to your students• saves you preparation time• can be used alongside any other classroom textSections include:• Language • Literature• Analysing texts• Visual analysis• The writing process• Public speaking (oral communication)In addition there are self-tests on each major section.




English Handbook and Study Guide


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Covers every aspect of the English language you will need - from senior primary to year 10 and beyond. The presentation is simple, logical, and colour-coded for easy understanding and recall.