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1	Prentice Hall Reference Guide more books like this by Muriel Harris add to wishlist For introductory and advanced composition courses. When Muriel Harris was first asked about the tutoring textbooks she used in her Purdue University writing center, she said she didn't use any. At that time she hadn't found any text that could effectively help her students. When asked what would make a textbook effective, the answer came easily: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.59! \| first editions \| SVS
2	English Grammar & Composition more books like this by John E Warriner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Web Analytics: An Hour a Day more books like this by Avinash Kaushik add to wishlist Written by an in-the-trenches practitioner, this step-by-step guide shows you how to implement a successful Web analytics strategy. Web analytics expert Avinash Kaushik, in his thought-provoking style, debunks leading myths and leads you on a path to gaining actionable insights from your analytics efforts. Discover how to move beyond clickstream ... see all copies from $14.98! new only from $14.98! \| SVS
4	Woe Is I more books like this by Patricia T O'Conner add to wishlist With delicious wit and a delightfully down-to-earth tone, this guide to grammar teaches the basics and subtleties of the language--without any of the jargon. "It's like Strunk and White combined with S. J. Perelman".--"The New York Times Book Review". see all copies from $2.57! new only from $6.44! \| SVS
5	Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language more books like this by Patricia T O'Conner, Stewart Kellerman add to wishlist This witty and informative book debunks myths that bamboozle word-loving fansand offers a delightful primer on the eccentricities of the English language.288 pp. see all copies from $12.35! new only from $12.63! \| first editions \| SVS
6	English Essentials more books like this by John Langan, Langan John add to wishlist John Langan's "English Essentials" offers guidance through the grammar, punctuation, and usage skills needed for success in college and beyond. In short, "English Essentials" is an efficient, accessible, and helpful guide to mastering practical English skills. see all copies from $2.88! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Woe Is I JR.: The Younger Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English more books like this by Patricia T O'Conner, Tom Stiglich (Illustrator) add to wishlist Like a humorous Strunk & White for middle graders, this adaptation of O'Conner's bestselling "Woe Is I" offers humorous examples and kid-friendly references to painlessly illuminate the rules of the English language. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| SVS
8	100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses & Misuses more books like this by American Heritage Dictionary (Creator) add to wishlist This reference to the 100 most confused and misused words lists each word along with a concise and authoritative usage note based on the renowned usage program of the American Heritage Dictionaries. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| SVS
9	Dictionary of Cliches more books like this by James Rogers add to wishlist The Dictionary of Cliches offers the most thorough treatment yet published of all those trite but apt sayings we use all the time but rarely stop to consider. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.78! \| first editions \| SVS
10	How to Say It more books like this by Rosalie Maggio add to wishlist Provides lists of words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs that help letter writers know what to say and how to say it when writing such letters as cover letters, fundraising letters, invitations, and refusals. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.35! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Basic Grammar & Usage more books like this by Penelope Choy add to wishlist Basic Grammar and Usage offers a clear, conscise explanation of the grammar rules that many students find troublesome. Using a step-by-step approach, a system of continuous review, and many application exercises, the authors help students overcome grammar weaknesses. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Woe is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English more books like this by Patricia T O'Conner add to wishlist A veteran copy editor at "The New York Times Book Review"--and an antic wit--illuminates the underlying logic of the quirky language of English, and gives readers practical insight into their native tongue. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.70! \| first editions
13 view cover	Dictionary of Modern English Usage more books like this by H. W. Fowler add to wishlist Celebrating its 75th year, this classic text has become the standard work on the correct, but natural use of English and has ensured that Fowler is a household name. Written in Fowler's inimitable style, it gives clear guidance on usage, word formation, inflexion, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation, and typography. It includes advice on using: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	A Pronouncing Dictionary of American English more books like this by John Samuel Kenyon, Thomas Albert Knott add to wishlist A Pronouncing Dictionary of American English is a unique guide to the pronunciation of American English that uses the alphabet of the International Phonetic Association. The text covers common words from contemporary American speech and writing, and includes proper names, historical names and literary names. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $12.75! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Common Errors in English Usage more books like this by Paul Brians add to wishlist Mixed-up, mangled expressions; foreign-language faux pas; confused and confusing terms; commonly mispronounced words - they're all explained in this useful guide. see all copies from $5.83! new only from $13.76! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate more books like this by Eugene Ehrlich add to wishlist This unique and concise compendium--the companion volume to "The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate"-- presents the most confused and misused words in the English language today--the words most misused by careless speakers and writers everywhere--and defines, discerns, and distinguishes the finer points of sense and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Writing: Grammar, Usage, and Style more books like this by Jean Eggenschwiller, Emily Dotson Biggs, Cliffs Notes (Creator) add to wishlist When it comes to pinpointing the stuff you really need to know, nobody does it better than CliffsNotes. This fast, effective tutorial helps you master core grammar, usage, and concepts -- from parts of speech, punctuation, and clauses to common sentence errors, misused words, and the elements of style -- and get the best possible grade. At ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	German in Review more books like this by Kimberly Sparks add to wishlist This manual, while issued and sold separately, is designed to be used with its text, ISBN 0030152925. see all copies from $2.08! new only from $99.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	Prentice Hall Reference Guide to Grammar and Usage more books like this by Muriel Harris add to wishlist For any writing course in English or other disciplines where writing is done. This brief, spiral-bound handbook is ideal for writers who want a clear, concise, user-friendly reference beside them while they write. Its easy-to-navigate coverage offers a wide variety of traditional topics and ESL tips as well as the most current information on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Bryson's Dictionary for Writers and Editors more books like this by Bill Bryson add to wishlist Covering spelling, capitalization, plurals, hyphens, abbreviations, and foreign names and phrases, this reference is an essential guide to the wonderfully disordered world of the English language. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.37! \| SVS
21 view cover	1001 Pitfalls in Spanish 1001 Pitfalls in Spanish more books like this by Mr. Marion Peter Holt, Julianne Dueber, Julianne Deuber add to wishlist Among the most difficult things to learn about any foreign language are the exceptions to its rules of grammar and vocabulary. Barron's 1001 Pitfalls series is designed to help students get past such trouble spots as irregular verbs, homonyms and homophobes, confusions caused by words and phrases that resemble one another, and specialized ... see all copies from $2.41! new only from $6.27! \| SVS
22	Fumblerules more books like this by William Safire add to wishlist Several years ago William Safire devoted one of his newspaper columns to a list of "fumblerules"--a mistake that calls attention to the rule. Here, "culled, winnowed, beefed up and edited", are the best "fumblerules" he has collected in the interim. An entertaining treasure, Fumblerules is the perfect gift for lovers of language. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Garner's Modern American Usage more books like this by Bryan A Garner add to wishlist Since first appearing in 1998, Garners Modern American Usage has established itself as the preeminent guide to the effective use of the English language. Brimming with witty, erudite essays on troublesome words and phrases, GMAU authoritatively shows how to avoid the countless pitfalls that await unwary writers and speakers whether the issues ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $28.56! \| SVS
24 view cover	501 Hebrew Verbs more books like this by Shmuel Bolozky add to wishlist "501 Verbs" titles present the 501 most common verbs in their language. Verbs are arranged alphabetically in a table format, one verb per page with English translation, and conjugated in all tenses and forms. Additional features in each book include common idioms with example sentences to demonstrate verb usage and grammar reviews. see all copies from $12.45! new only from $12.45! \| SVS
25 view cover	Click: What Millions of People Are Doing Online and Why It Matters more books like this by Bill Tancer add to wishlist Tancer searches deep inside the massive database of online intelligence to reveal the naked truth and unexpected insights about how people use the Web, navigate to sites, and search for information--and what that says about individuals and their buying habits. see all copies from $2.27! new only from $2.39! \| first editions \| SVS

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