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"Embark on a transformative linguistic journey with 'From Grammar to Grace: Building a Strong English Foundation.' This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to empower learners at every stage of their English proficiency, from novice to mastery.Step into the world of impeccable grammar and vocabulary, where each chapter is a building block towards linguistic excellence. The book not only demystifies complex grammatical structures but also instills...
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Finally! A grammar guide specifically designed for fiction writers! Introducing the second edition, with more than fifty new entries!WRITING CORRECTLY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HARDGreat writers write well. Grammatical errors mark a manuscript as unprofessional and the author as sloppy or an amateur. But you don't have to memorize the myriad of grammar, punctuation, and usage rules to have a well-written book. If you're a novelist or write creative nonfiction,...
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Do you panic when you must decide whether to use "affect" or "effect"? Do verb tenses make you, well...tense?
This easy-to-use guide to grammar not only teaches you to use the right verb at the right time, but helps you brush up on all your rusty grammar skills so you can write and speak clear, error-free English with confidence.
You'll also find: • Thorough coverage of key areas of grammar. • Easy-to-understand explanations and plenty of exercises...
4) The Grammar Bible: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Grammar but Didn't Know Whom to Ask
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A comprehensive, practical reference guide to the idiosyncrasies of the English language
No one knows grammar like Michael Strumpf. For over a quarter of a century, as creator and proprietor of the National Grammar Hot Line, he helped thousands of callers from every corner of the globe tackle the thorniest issues of English grammar. Now, in The Grammar Bible, he has created an eminently useful guide to better speaking and writing.
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Who cares about commas, semicolons, dashes, and hyphens? Well, you should. A misplaced punctuation mark can confuse physicians and surgeons, cause thousands of dollars in legal fees, misinform judges, puzzle bankers, misguide stockbrokers...and create lumps in your pudding.
You don't need a teacher with a mouthful of jargon to help you understand how to make yourself clearly understood. Better Punctuation in 30 Minutes a Day will help you teach yourself....
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Perfect for German revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to German verbs. The main section of the book consists of 200 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular, weak and strong. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The tables also tell you if the verb is weak or strong and if it takes the auxiliary "haben" or "sein". New German spellings are included throughout. There...
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Perfect for Spanish revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Spanish verbs. The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. Finally, an alphabetical index...
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This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of French. Ideal for French revision. Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. This...
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Perfect for French revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to French verbs. The main section of the book consists of 112 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for most verb models. Similarly conjugated verbs are listed with their translations for complete clarity. The introduction...
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For years Richard Lederer has enthralled fans of the English language with his keen insights, commonsense advice, and witty presentation. Now Lederer has teamed up with Richard Dowis to take readers on another journey through the world's most wonderful, albeit perplexing, language. How many times have we all heard the word viable used in company meetings? Lederer and Dowis show us how "viable," somewhere along the line, was extracted from medical...
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Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleeful humor to everyone but the victim of a bad grammar attack. How do you react to sandwich boards, road signs, laminated instructions, and other written missives that are just not exactly what their creator meant? If you've ever (gently) judged anyone else for their linguistic failures, if you find yourself guffawing about the frequent confusion between...
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There is no magic formula to good writing……There is no quick, easy way to write a bestselling novel or short story.Sure, you can hammer out a fifty-thousand-word novel in a month or less if you know what you're doing, but how do you get there from here? Easy, you write every day, right? Well, that's one way to do it, but just like any endeavor, one needs to also develop a few skills to be good at writing.There are a few indispensable tidbits of...
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Writing Editing - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Edit Writing, How to Self-Publish and How to Write Content
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HOW TO EDIT WRITING:
7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation.
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• The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing
• Necessary conversations to have between writers and editors
• The benefits of reading aloud to yourself and...
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"Charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation mark, which for years was the trendiest one in the world of letters. But in the nineteenth century, as grammar books became all the rage, the rules of how we use language became both stricter and more confusing, with the semicolon a prime example. Watson reveals how traditional grammer rules make us less successful at communication with each other than we might think. She argues that even the...
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Phoebe's on a mission to clean up the grammar in the dirtiest books! Are you a romance writer? Or maybe you're just interested in learning grammar rules and style in a fun, new, and, dare I say, SEXY way? My no-holds-barred grammar guide covers parts of speech, commonly confused words, point of view, verb tenses, and punctuation. You'll also learn everything you ever wanted to know about editing, including how to find an editor and prepare your manuscript...
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Who decided not to split infinitives? With whom should we take issue if in fact, we wish to boldly write what no grammarian hath writ before? In Founding Grammars, Rosemarie Ostler delves into the roots of our grammar obsession to answer these questions and many more. Standard grammar and accurate spelling are widely considered hallmarks of a good education, but their exact definitions are much more contentious - capable of inciting a full-blown grammar...
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The main purpose of English Grammar Exercises by Difficulty Series is to provide you a valuable and enlightening collection of English Grammar multiple-choice grammar exercises with answer key. This book contains different items sorted by difficulty and takes you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English language skills. Within this book you can find exercises regarding a multitude of topics like: word order, articles, verb tenses, active...
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Unsure about proper punctuation? When in doubt, look it up! THE PRACTICAL, ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO CORRECT PUNCTUATION Whether you're writing a business report or a book report, creating an article for a newsletter, writing a note to your child's teacher, a personal letter, or a cover letter, using proper punctuation helps you make your points clearly and make a good impression. This user-friendly reference helps you quickly find the commonly accepted...
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The book is a comprehensive guide designed for 4th-grade middle school students. It covers essential grammar lessons, offering clear explanations and practical exercises to reinforce learning. Divided into structured sections, it presents various grammar concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. Additionally, the book includes engaging paragraphs aimed at enhancing students' comprehension and language skills. With its combined focus on grammar...
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Are you preparing for the CAE exam and looking for an effective way to enhance your reading skills? Look no further! We proudly present "CAE Exam Reading Comprehension Exercises," the comprehensive exercise book designed to help you ace the reading section of the CAE exam. What sets "CAE Exam Reading Comprehension Exercises" apart from other study materials is its laser-focused approach on the specific requirements of the CAE exam. This book has been...
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