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Robert Allen edited a major new edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, was an associate editor of the Oxford Companion to English Language and directed work on Chambers 21st Century Dictionary. He has written an updated version of Fowler's Modern English Usage and has contributed articles on the modern use of English in English Today. He is the consultant editor for all Penguin English Dictionaries.

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Book Cover: Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases
Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases
By Robert Allen

From action stations to zero tolerance, via cloud nine, free and easy, iron curtain, monkey business, politically correct and up for it, the English language abounds in strange and colourful expressions. But where do these phrases come from? And how did they get their modern meaning?

From action stations to zero tolerance, via cloud nine, free and easy, iron curtain, monkey business, politically correct and up for it, the English language abounds in strange and colourful expressions...

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Published: 18/08/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140515114
RRP: $28.00
Book Cover: Common Errors and Problems in English
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...

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...
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Published: 27/10/2008
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141028217
RRP: $19.95
Book Cover: How to Write Better English: Penguin Writers' Guides
How to Write Better English: Penguin Writers' Guides
By Robert Allen
This essential guide covers the key rules – and pitfalls – of English for all your written work. It includes such areas as: the building blocks of the language, common errors and misconceptions, choosing the right level of expression, differences between British and American English, and political correctness. It also discusses various uses of language, from creative writing, CVs and reports...
This essential guide covers the key rules – and pitfalls – of English for all your written work. It includes such areas as: the building blocks of the language, common errors and misconceptions...
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Published: 29/08/2005
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780141016764
RRP: $19.95
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21 May 2012
2012 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs) - winners

The Australian Book Industry Awards were held in Sydney on Friday night. It was a great night for Penguin with our books taking the top honors in four book categories including the prestigious Book of the Year. Congratulations also to Peg McColl, Kate McCormack and the rights team who won the International (Rights) Award for the second year running for Paul French's book Midnight in Peking. United Book Distributors were again named Distributor of the Year.

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