| The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English Contributor(s): Clark, Roy Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316027901 ISBN-13: 9780316027908 Publisher: Little, Brown Spark OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Composition - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Nonfiction (incl. Memoirs) |
| Dewey: 425 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.65 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 tolive 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. |