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English
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"The Elements of Style has been restored to the world of letters because of its tested usefulness in helping people to write effectively and well. Mr. White has judiciously revised the book and has contributed a final chapter that seeks to lead the reader beyond mere correctness toward distinction in English style. This part of the book is concerned with attitudes in writing, with Mr. White's personal list of "do's" and "don'ts" and with style as...
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Pub. Date
2004.
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English
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We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet, in email, and now text messages, we have made proper punctuation an endangered species. In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss dares to say, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them as...
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2014.
Language
English
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" A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker Why is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care? In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven Pinker answers these questions and more. Rethinking...
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2017-2020.
Language
English
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"Step Forward Second Edition provides the essential language, skills and rigorous content adult English language learners need to move confidently towards their work and academic goals. Newly revised to align with the College and Career Readiness Standards and the English Language Proficiency Standards, Step Forward ensures that learners are well prepared to use their English in the real world. Step Forward features a full suite of easy-to-use resources,...
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English
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"For nearly forty years this title has been the go-to grammar resource for students and teachers alike. Its time-tested approach blends direct grammar instruction with carefully sequenced practice to develop all language skills. It now includes pretests at the start of each chapter, updated grammar charts reflecting current usage and highlighting the differences between written and spoken English, article usage, a variety of high-interest readings,...
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Random House
Language
English
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New Words For the New Millennium! In Today's Best College Dictionary As quickly as our language changes, Random House Webster's College Dictionary changes with it. The first college dictionary to record terms such as bit map, World Wide Web, Internet, domestic partner, Viagra, and yada-yada-yada continues to provide unrivaled coverage of new words and meanings into the new millennium: New Words Found Only Here antiestrogen APR assisted living B-ball...
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English
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Provides clear and practical guidance for what to say--and what not to say--in any situation. Covering everything from business correspondence to personal letters, this new edition features expanded advice for personal and business emails, blogs, and international communication.
