Bryson, Bill

Troublesome Words

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ISBN 13:
9780141040394
author:
Bryson, Bill
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:
Language: reference & general
Condition:
New
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£10.70

Description

Discover the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, and flout and flaunt. Bill Bryson's Troublesome Words is a clear and concise guide to the problems of English usage and spelling. For over twenty years, this book has been a trusted companion for those who work with the written word.

Learn whether you should care about split infinitives, whether you're cursed with an uncontrollable outbreak of commas, or whether a newsreader's use of 'an historic day' is correct. Troublesome Words is the perfect resource to help you navigate the complexities of English language and spelling.

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