Usage & grammar guides

Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (Updated & Expanded) Third Edition

By Patricia T O'Conner

It's been called 'possibly the most popular book on grammar ever published.' Now the witty bestseller that took the nation by storm is back in a revised, expanded edition with new dos and don'ts from top to bottom.

Published: 07/10/2010

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9781573223317

RRP: $19.95

Nothing Rhymes with Orange: Perfect Words for Poets, Songwriters and Rhymers

By Bessie G Redfield & Hope Vestergaard

The irresistible rhymes you need, in a book that's fun to read.

An entertaining and browsable reference, Nothing Rhymes with Orange is to rhyme what Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is to mnemonic devices. Revised and updated from the perennial seller Capricorn Rhyming Dictionary, this edition includes an introduction by children's author Hope Vestergaard, as well as a phonetic spelling guide, a key to...

The irresistible rhymes you need, in a book that's fun to read.

An entertaining and browsable reference, Nothing Rhymes with Orange is to rhyme what Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is to mnemonic devices...

Published: 22/12/2008

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780399534652

RRP: $14.95

The Elements of Style Illustrated

By William Strunk & E B White

The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The book's mantra – make every word tell – is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint on how to make a turn of phrase clearer, or a reminder on...

Published: 10/10/2007

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780143112723

RRP: $19.95

Perfect Grammar: a Guide to English Grammar & Punctuation

We all use punctuation every day, when we speak and when we write. Knowing a few basic rules can help us communicate more effectively.

Perfect Grammar will help you to: check word usage apply rules of punctuation structure sentences identify parts of speech spot a dangling participle

We all use punctuation every day, when we speak and when we write. Knowing a few basic rules can help us communicate more effectively.

Perfect Grammar will help you to: check word usage apply rules...

Published: 24/03/2005

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780143003922

RRP: $9.95

Troublesome Words

By Bill Bryson

What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?

With Troublesome Words, journalist and bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling that has been an indispensable companion to those who work with the written word for...

What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?

With Troublesome Words, journalist and bestselling travel-writer...

Published: 31/05/2010

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141040394

RRP: $24.95

Common Errors and Problems in English

By Robert Allen

The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up on your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.

Common Errors in English is a simple and practical guide to...

Published: 27/10/2008

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141028217

RRP: $19.95

Usage & Abusage: A Guide to Good English

By Eric Partridge

This classic work, now in its third edition, takes a long, hard look at the use – and constant misuse – of English. Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor choice of vocabulary, Usage and Abusage sets out both to highlight problems and pitfalls and to offer constructive advice on the proper use of English.

This classic work, now in its third edition, takes a long, hard look at the use – and constant misuse – of English. Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor choice of...

Published: 21/01/2000

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780140514421

RRP: $28.00

The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar

By R L Trask

An understanding of grammar enables us to see how language works and how to use it in the right ways. This clear, succinct and up-to-date dictionary, which covers virtually every significant grammatical term, is ideal for teachers, students and anyone who wants to write correctly (without sounding old-fashioned or fussily pedantic).

Published: 21/09/2000

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780140514643

RRP: $22.95

The Penguin Writer's Manual

By Martin Manser

The Penguin Writer's Manual is the essential companion for anyone who wants to master the art of writing good English. Whether you're a student compiling an essay or a manager sending out business letters. Whether you're writing an email to a colleague or firing off an angry letter to a newspaper – or even putting together the all-important CV – this guide will help you to brush up your...

Published: 19/04/2002

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780140514896

RRP: $24.95

Improve Your Spelling: Penguin Writers' Guides

By George Davidson

If you ever feel that your spelling lets you down, this practical and easy-to-use book offers expert advice for correct spelling in all your written work. It explains the basic principles and rules, and guides you through the traps and snares, from words that sound the same but are spelt differently to problematic foreign words. With its helpful hints and lists of common errors, this is the essential...

Published: 29/08/2005

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780141019772

RRP: $16.95