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| | Below are some books on writing, [[grammar]] and usage. | | Below are some books on writing, [[grammar]] and usage. |
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| − | === Books on how to be a better writer ===
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| | + | == Books on how to be a better writer == |
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| | *''The Elements of Style'', Fourth Edition by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, Independently published (March 16, 2023) | | *''The Elements of Style'', Fourth Edition by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, Independently published (March 16, 2023) |
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| | *''The New Oxford Guide to Writing'' by Thomas S. Kane, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (April 28, 1994) | | *''The New Oxford Guide to Writing'' by Thomas S. Kane, Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (April 28, 1994) |
| | *''An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style'': Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 4, 2020) | | *''An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style'': Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer, Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (August 4, 2020) |
| | + | *''The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century'' by Steven Pinker. Penguin Books; Reprint edition (September 22, 2015) |
| | *''Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style'' by Arthur Plotnik, Random House Reference; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007) | | *''Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style'' by Arthur Plotnik, Random House Reference; Reprint edition (May 8, 2007) |
| | + | *''How to Write Like a Writer: A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice'' by Thomas C Foster. Harper Perennial (September 6, 2022) |
| | *''The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase'' by Mark Forsyth, Icon Books Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 2016) | | *''The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase'' by Mark Forsyth, Icon Books Ltd; UK ed. edition (January 1, 2016) |
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| | *''Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning (Write Source 2000 Revision)'' by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer and Chris Krenzke, GREAT SOURCE; 6th edition (August 22, 2005) | | *''Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning (Write Source 2000 Revision)'' by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer and Chris Krenzke, GREAT SOURCE; 6th edition (August 22, 2005) |
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| − | === Books on English grammar ===
| + | == Books on English grammar == |
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| | *''The Hodges Harbrace Handbook'' by Cheryl Glenn and Loretta Gray, Wadsworth Publishing; 18th edition (January 1, 2012) | | *''The Hodges Harbrace Handbook'' by Cheryl Glenn and Loretta Gray, Wadsworth Publishing; 18th edition (January 1, 2012) |
| | *''The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes'' by Lester Kaufman and Jane Straus, Jossey-Bass; 12th edition (May 4, 2021) | | *''The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes'' by Lester Kaufman and Jane Straus, Jossey-Bass; 12th edition (May 4, 2021) |
| | *''High School English Grammar and Composition Book (Multicolour Edition)'' by V, Prasada, Rao N D, S Chand & Company (December 1, 2015) - Revision of a popular book by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren_%26_Martin Wren and Martin] (Separate answer key book is available) | | *''High School English Grammar and Composition Book (Multicolour Edition)'' by V, Prasada, Rao N D, S Chand & Company (December 1, 2015) - Revision of a popular book by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren_%26_Martin Wren and Martin] (Separate answer key book is available) |
| | + | *''The Grouchy Grammarian: A How-Not-To Guide to the 47 Most Common Mistakes in English Made by Journalists, Broadcasters, and Others Who Should Know Better 1st Edition'' by Thomas Parrish. Wiley; 1st edition (September 24, 2002) |
| | *''Grammar for a Full Life: How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us'' by Lawrence Weinstein, Lexigraphic Publishing (November 17, 2020) | | *''Grammar for a Full Life: How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us'' by Lawrence Weinstein, Lexigraphic Publishing (November 17, 2020) |
| | + | *''Handbook of Grammar & Composition, A Beka Book, 5th Edition''. A BEKA BOOK; 5th edition (January 1, 1970) |
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| − | === Books on English usage ===
| + | == Books on English usage == |
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| | *''Garner's Modern English Usage.'' Oxford University Press; 5th edition (November 17, 2022) | | *''Garner's Modern English Usage.'' Oxford University Press; 5th edition (November 17, 2022) |
| | *''Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage'' by Jeremy Butterfield. Oxford University Press; 4th edition (June 1, 2015) | | *''Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage'' by Jeremy Butterfield. Oxford University Press; 4th edition (June 1, 2015) |
| | *''Common Errors in English Usage: Third Edition '' by Paul Brians. William, James & Company; 3rd edition (October 15, 2013) | | *''Common Errors in English Usage: Third Edition '' by Paul Brians. William, James & Company; 3rd edition (October 15, 2013) |
| − | *''The King's English: A Guide to Modern Usage'' by Kingsley Amis. Bertrams Books (January 1, 2011 | + | *''The King's English: A Guide to Modern Usage'' by Kingsley Amis. Bertrams Books (January 1, 2011) |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |