The Glamour of Grammar
A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English
Book - 2010
Grand Central Pub
Baker & Taylor
In a refreshing alternative to stuffy grammar missives, the author of Writing Tools uses engaging prose to explain everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
Hachette Book Group
Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. THE GLAMOUR OF GRAMMAR gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language"--to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
Baker
& Taylor
Uses the history of the English language to explain grammar, different parts of speech, and why concrete nouns and active verbs make writing stronger.
Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
The Glamour of Grammar gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language" -- to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
Baker & Taylor
In a refreshing alternative to stuffy grammar missives, the author of Writing Tools uses engaging prose to explain everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
Hachette Book Group
Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs. THE GLAMOUR OF GRAMMAR gives readers all the tools they need to"live inside the language"--to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
Baker
& Taylor
Uses the history of the English language to explain grammar, different parts of speech, and why concrete nouns and active verbs make writing stronger.
Publisher:
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2010
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780316027915
Branch Call Number:
428.2 CL
Characteristics:
x, 294 p


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Add a CommentAn engaging and often funny book about the English language that will lead you to think more deeply about your word and grammar choices. I'll never look at a semicolon the same way again! WeAreSpartacus/LauraADPPL