Canadian A-Z of Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation

Canadian A-Z of Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195424379

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This handy, pocket-sized guide to Canadian grammar, spelling, and punctuation offers advice on over 1,000 of the most common language errors, writing tips for usage problems, conjugations of irregular verbs, and explanations on the use of punctuation and capitalization.


The A to Z of Correct English

The A to Z of Correct English

Author: Angela Burt

Publisher: How to Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 9781857037852

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Designed to help resolve most common English language problems and queries, this book has an accessible reference format with examples and explanations of mistakes regarding sentence construction, spelling, punctuation and grammar.


The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage

The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage

Author: Pam Peters

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-04-26

Total Pages: 907

ISBN-13: 113946521X

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The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage is an up-to-date, evidence-based account of the variable points in Australian usage and style, in alphabetical format. Its description of Australian English uses a wealth of primary sources (linguistic corpora; the internet; public surveys of usage, conducted through Australian Style) as well as the latest editions of English dictionaries, style manuals and grammars. With all this input the Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage provides in-depth coverage of the currency of alternative usages in spelling, punctuation and word choice in Australia, while showing the influence of British and American English here as well. This book is designed for everyone who writes and edits documents and non-fiction texts, for print or electronic delivery. Tertiary students and staff will get plenty of help from it, as well as professional editors who work with manuscripts of many different authors and commissions from multiple publishers.


The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

Author: Lester Kaufman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-04-16

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1119652847

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The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.


Six Words You Never Knew Had Something to Do with Pigs

Six Words You Never Knew Had Something to Do with Pigs

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-04-24

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1101201231

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A delightfully addictive compendium of fascinating word facts that does for the dictionary what Eats, Shoots, and Leaves did for the manual of style With the easy erudition and lively wit that have won her legions of fans, Canada's "Word Lady" reveals the entertaining histories behind 500 of the most common words and phrases in the English language. Who knew that "travel" is derived from an instrument of torture? That "tragedy" originally had something to do with goats? That "glamour" and "grammar" started out as the same word? Katherine Barber's captivating collection is organized by season, so readers can open to Valentine's Day to learn about the origins of "passion fruit" or flip to Thanksgiving to find out why there aren't any turkeys in Turkey. An irresistible blend of entertainment and enlightenment, this delightful book will captivate the word lover in all of us.


An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage

An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage

Author: Geoffrey N. Leech

Publisher: Longman Publishing Group

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13:

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In a completely thoroughly edition of 'An A-Z of English Grammar and Usage' - an established favourite among teachers - Geoffrey leech and his colleagues provide teachers and learners of English with a unique reference grammar. Accessible, easy-to-use, dictionary-like format. Comprehensive coverage of English grammar in over 600 fully cross-referenced entries. - common grammatical key words, such as 'more', 'what'', 'unless' 'can'. - Main terms for talking about grammar, meaning and usage, such as 'indirect object', 'pronoun', 'tag question'. - Extra language and communicative ehelp, such as 'greetings', 'introductions', 'punctuation', 'letter writing', e-mails'. Simple and clear explanations, supported by real-life examples, diagrams, and entertaining new illustrations Helpful notes on style, intonation, and British and American usage.


Oxford Canadian Thesaurus of Current English

Oxford Canadian Thesaurus of Current English

Author: Katherine Barber

Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. : Oxford University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195425697

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This resource features over 130,000 synonyms in more than 7,000 entries, as well as more than 4,700 opposites and related terms, all contained in a handy, easy-to-read format.


Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation

Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation

Author: John Seely

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-08-15

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 019966918X

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This work provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A to Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with specific questions of usage.


May I Quote You on That?

May I Quote You on That?

Author: Stephen Spector

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0190215283

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A guide to English grammar and usage for the twenty-first century, pairing grammar rules with interesting and humorous quotations from American popular culture.


Know it All, Find it Fast

Know it All, Find it Fast

Author: Robert John Duckett

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 497

ISBN-13: 1856046524

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There is a queue, the phone is ringing, the photocopier has jammed and your enquirer is waiting for a response. You are stressed and you can feel the panic rising. Where do you go to find the information you need to answer the question promptly and accurately? Answering queries from users is one of the most important services undertaken by library and information staff. Yet it is also one of the most difficult, least understood subjects. There are still very few materials available to help frontline staff - often paraprofessional - develop their reader enquiry skills. This award-winning sourcebook is an essential guide to where to look to find the answers quickly. It is designed as a first point of reference for library and information practitioners, to be depended upon if they are unfamiliar with the subject of an enquiry - or wish to find out more. It is arranged in an easily searchable, fully cross-referenced A-Z list of around 150 of the subject areas most frequently handled at enquiry desks. Each subject entry lists the most important information sources and where to locate them, including printed and electronic sources, relevant websites and useful contacts for referral purposes. The authors use their extensive experience in reference work to offer useful tips, warn of potential pitfalls, and spotlight typical queries and how to tackle them. This new edition has been brought right up-to-date with all sources checked for currency and many new ones added. The searchability is enhanced by a comprehensive index to make those essential sources even easier to find - saving you valuable minutes! Readership: Offering quick and easy pointers to a multitude of information sources, this is an invaluable reference deskbook for all library and information staff in need of a speedy answer, in reference libraries, subject departments and other information units.