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 The
Date-A-Base Book 2011
Over 1,600 forthcoming historic anniversaries
that will occur between January and December 2010. Includes notable
events, discoveries, inventions, births and deaths. The ideal
reference book for writers, journalists,
film-makers, editors, producers, researchers, teachers and students.
e-book: £6.99
printed copies: £8.99
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 The
Date-A-Base Book 2010
Over 1,600 forthcoming historic anniversaries
that will occur between January and December 2010. Includes
notable events, discoveries, inventions, births and deaths.
The ideal reference book for writers,
journalists, film-makers, editors, producers, researchers,
teachers and students.
e-book: £6.99
printed copies: £8.99 |
 Eats,
Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Lynne Truss
With our system of punctuation patently endangered,
it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them for
the wonderful and necessary things they are. If there are only pedants
left who care, then so be it. Sticklers unite! This is a book for
people who love punctuation and get upset about it. From the invention
of the question mark in the time of Charlemagne to Sir Roger Casement
"hanged on a comma"; from George Orwell shunning the semicolon
to Peter Cook saying Nevile Shute's three dots made him feel all
funny", this book makes a powerful case for the preservation
of a system of printing conventions that is much too subtle to be
mucked about with. Altogether enchanting...it makes you love punctuation;
you want to conserve what is left and perhaps even call for more.
£6.99* - save 30% |
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 The
Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors
Robert Ritter (Editor)
This book aims to provide a one-stop reference with comprehensive
and helpful advice on a very broad range of issues encountered
when writing or editing. It gives clear advice on common spelling
difficulties, names of people and places, foreign words and phrases,
abbreviations, as well as broader aspects of usage, including
capitalisation and punctuation.
£12.74* - save 15%
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 Oxford
Writers' Dictionary
R.E. Allen (Editor)
Would you write council house or council-house, referendums or
referenda, vice versa or vice-versa, razzmatazz, or razzamatazz?
This is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of writing
style and usage. It is an indispensable aid to writers, journalists,
editors, and publishers, and anyone who wishes to write correctly
and effectively.
£5.59* - save 20%
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 The
Oxford Spelling Dictionary
Maurice Waite (Editor)
Containing over 158,000 entries, this is a
guide for anyone - of any age - who needs to check their spelling.
Unlike a conventional dictionary, this book lists words without
their definitions, which means it is quick and easy to use. Hyphenation
points are given for every entry, making it an ideal tool for all
those working with printed or word-processed text.
£4.79* - save 20% |
 Concise
Oxford English Dictionary
Thumb-indexed Edition
Judy Pearsall (Editor)
This reissue of the tenth edition is brought
completely up to date by the addition of hundreds of new words and
meanings, with a special focus on fast-changing areas of the language
such as new technology, e-commerce, fashion, and youth culture.
There is a new 40-page section including information on countries
and nationalities, alphabets and accents, weights and measures,
and a games and puzzles wordfinder. There is also a new grammar
guide and a section covering the language emerging through new technologies
such as SMS text mesaging.
£12.80* - save 30% |
 Pocket
Oxford English Dictionary
Catherine Soanes
This is a reissue of the ninth edition of the
pocket English dictionary. It is derived from the database of the
New Oxford Dictionary of English and is user friendly with its open
design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers
coverage of English as an international language. The defining style
is straightforward and non-technical, and thousands of examples
illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectival
inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and
good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include
Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic
tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities.
£7.99* - save 20% |
 Roget's
Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases
Where would we be with out this one? Contains
a hybrid of late 20th century English and mid-19th century taxonomy
as well as significant new words added in 2000.
£5.59* - save 20% |
 The
Oxford Guide to Style
Robert Ritter
The ultimate guide for printers, publishers,
and editors. 16 topic-based chapters give advice on how to present
the written word. Also includes information on preparation of copy
and proof, advice on copyright laws and legal references.
Only £16.99!* |
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 The
Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr, E.B. White
Advice on improving writing skills and promoting
a style marked by simplicity, orderliness, and sincerity. Packed
full of timeless writing advice showing you how to be clear, concise
and precise.
Only £4.99!*
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 Fowler's
Modern English Usage
Henry Fowler
Celebrating its 75th year, this classic text
has become a standard work on the correct but natural use of English.
It gives clear guidance on usage, word formation, inflexion, spelling,
pronunciation, punctuation, typography, and much more.
£6.29* - save 30%
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 The
Penguin Guide to Punctuation
R.L. Trask
Focusing on British and Commonwealth punctuation, but also explaining
American usage, this text contains clear and up-to-date definitions
of each type of punctuation. It includes the correct use of capital
letters, contractions and abbreviations, italics, boldface and
the special characters available on a word processor.
£4.89* - save 30%
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 The
Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar
R. L. Trask
This is a succinct guide to the grammatical laws and idiosyncrasies
that govern the English language, focussing on current usage.
£5.59* - save 20%
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 Usage
and Abusage
A Guide to Good English
Eric Partridge, Janet Whitcut (Editor)
This book takes a look at the use - and constant misuse - of English.
Declaring war on bad grammar, woolliness of expression and poor
choice of vocabulary, it sets out both to highlight problems and
pitfalls and to offer constructive advice on the proper use of
English.
£7.99* - save 20%
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 The
Complete Plain Words
Sir Ernest Gowers
Current usage of vocabulary and style is explained clearly. Covers:
jargon, cliches, spelling and punctuation, ground rules of grammar,
superfluous words, using words correctly and concisely, overuse
or misuse, sexist language, the influence of science and technology,
American English and exemplary clarity.
£7.19* - save 20%
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 The
New Fowler's Modern English Usage
H.W. Fowler, Robert Burchfield (Editor)
This revised edition of the standard language reference provides:
comprehensive advice on correct English; practical help with grammar,
syntax, style, and choice of words; clear guidance on usage points;
all major points of usage reconsidered and judged in the light
of the modern language, with many new insights into how English
is used today. In-depth coverage is given of both British and
American English, together with aspects of the English of Australia,
Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.
£16.14* - save 15%
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