{"product_id":"the-handy-english-grammar-book-9781578595204","title":"The Handy English Grammar Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether it's for a professional document, a school paper, an Internet blog, or something more personal, effective communication depends on clear, concise and grammatically correct writing. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar rules can trip up anyone, while organisation and word choice can make writing memorable. or banal. Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a rsum, a business email, a text message, or presenting information in the social media, The Handy English Grammar Answer Book is an engaging guide to writing with clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... this book is indeed handy … Written in a conversational style, the book is well organized and easy to read. This grammar guide distills a lot of technical grammar rules into a digestible format ...\"— \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... packed with useful tips, sample letters and documents, and examples of how to avoid common mistakes. ... a nice balance between high-level explanations of grammar and style rules, and straightforward examples of correct and incorrect usage. ... highly useful for both beginners and professionals.\"— \u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The grammarian in your life will love owning \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy English Grammar Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, by Christine A. Hult, PhD. It’s a nice reference book, ready-made for a quick look-up and argument settler.\"— \u003ci\u003eBookworm Sez\u003c\/i\u003e syndicated column\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beginning with the history of language and its relationship to specific cultures and peoples, Hult (emerita, English, Utah State Univ.) reviews Old, Middle, and Modern English; regional dialects; American English variations; and slang, alternating between first-, second-, and third-person voices … helpful ...\" — \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... aids in making writing memorable ... easy-to-use reference ... highly useful for both beginners and professionals.\" — \u003ci\u003eChristian Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface and Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Roots of Modern English\u003cbr\u003e2. The English Language and Language Change\u003cbr\u003e3. Important Grammatical Concepts and Terms\u003cbr\u003e4. Sentence Structure\u003cbr\u003e5. Spelling Correctly\u003cbr\u003e6. Using Punctuation Correctly\u003cbr\u003e7. Using Mechanics Correctly\u003cbr\u003e8. Writing Effective and Correct Sentences\u003cbr\u003e9. Using Words Effectively and Correctly\u003cbr\u003e10. Academic Writing\u003cbr\u003e11. Writing in Sciences and Technology\u003cbr\u003e12. Writing in Social Sciences\u003cbr\u003e13. Writing in the Arts and Humanities\u003cbr\u003e14. Business Writing\u003cbr\u003e15. Learning English as a Second Language\u003cbr\u003e16. English in the Electronic Age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A. Irregular Verb Chart\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B. Idiomatic Expressions\u003cbr\u003eAppendix C. Homophones\u003cbr\u003eAppendix D. English Prepositions\u003cbr\u003eAppendix E. Misused Homophones\u003cbr\u003eAppendix F. Frequently Misspelled Words\u003cbr\u003eAppendix G. Wordy Phrases\u003cbr\u003eAppendix H. Frequently Confused Word Pairs\u003cbr\u003eAppendix I: Twenty Common Grammar Gremlins and How to Fix Them\u003cbr\u003eAppendix J. Famous Quotations on Writing and Grammar\u003cbr\u003eAppendix K. Model Papers\u003cbr\u003eAppendix L. Model Bibliography Styles\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Visible Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359634555223,"sku":"9781578595204","price":30.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781578595204.jpg?v=1754125243","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-handy-english-grammar-book-9781578595204","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}