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Whether you are working on the novel that's been in the back of
your mind for years or simply facing an increasing demand to write
well at work or school, the fact remains: more and more of us are
writing more often these days-reports, e-mails, faxes, and
newsletters. But despite the increase in written communication,
something has been lost-the fundamentals of good writing. Grammar
maven Patricia T. O'Conner comes to the rescue with the most
painless, practical, and funny writing book ever written. In short,
snappy chapters filled with crystal-clear examples, amusing
comparisons, and humorous allegories that cover everything from
"Pronoun Pileups" and "Verbs That Zing" to "What to Do When You're
Stuck," O'Conner provides simple, straightforward tips to help you
sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. Push aside
those stuffy old-fashioned rule books, because O'Conner has written
the most accessible and enjoyable book yet for today's
writer.
In this expanded and updated edition, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humour that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us. The result is an engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century.
Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces "niche" as NITCH? Do
you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with
"and"? Do you think British spellings are more "civilised" than the
American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions,
you're myth-informed.
Patricia T. O'Conner, the bestselling language maven who charmed
legions of readers into civilizing their grammar ("Woe Is I") and
their writing ("Words Fail Me"), now drags proper English kicking
and screaming into the Age of E-Mail. Do the old truths still
apply? Yes, insist O'Conner and co-author Stewart Kellerman, her
journalist husband. In fact, good English and good manners are even
more important online. Thanks to the computer, we're writing again,
but we'll have to upgrade our lousy language and social skills or
suffer the cyber-consequences.
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