| The Gremlins of Grammar Contributor(s): Boyle, Toni (Author), Sullivan, K. D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071456686 ISBN-13: 9780071456685 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2005 Annotation: After this crash course in everything English, you'll be writing right and speaking with style Do you dare to split infinitives? Do you tremble at the thought of ending sentences with a preposition? Or are you totally clueless when it comes to making sense of syntax? Whether you're an aspiring wordsmith or an avowed grammar geek, you'll get a kick out of this witty instructional book that takes the bite out of American English. Written by two gurus of grammar, this primer takes you on an irreverent adventure through the language. Keeping it simple, the authors cut out fussy "grammarspeak" to give you the real scoop, telling you exactly what you need to know about: The parts of speech: Be accurate in your use of adjectives, adverbs, and even interjections--hooray! Punctuation: Know where to stick your commas and those other pesky marks. Pronouns: Figure out which is which and which does what to whom. Verbs: Get a little action into your sentences. And much more With tips on spicing up your vocabulary and spelling with confidence, the authors show you how to put it all together with style. Whether on paper, on the Internet, or in everyday speech, you'll be cleaning up those sloppy sentences in no time! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
| Dewey: 428.2 |
| LCCN: 2005053115 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.52" W x 8.28" (0.57 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For fans of Eats, Shoots and Leaves, a lighthearted romp through the basics of American English that will help even the most grammatically challenged readers perfect their skills Do your participles dangle indelicately? Do you dare to split infinitives? Do you tremble at the thought of ending sentences with a preposition? Whether aspiring wordsmiths or avowed grammar geeks, readers will delight in this witty instructional that takes the bite out of American English. The Gremlins of Grammar offers a piquant primer for professionals, students, and anyone who wants to write it right and speak with style. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sullivan, K. D.: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideBoyle, Toni: - Toni Boyle has more than twenty years of writing experience. She lives in Chicago. K.D. Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Creative Solutions, a leading proofreading and editorial agency. She lives in San Francisco. |