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1	Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation more books like this by Lynne Truss A panda walked into a cafe. He ordered a sandwich, ate it, then pulled out a gun and shot the waiter. 'Why?' groaned the injured man. The panda shrugged, tossed him a badly punctuated wildlife manual and walked out. And sure enough, when the waiter consulted the book, he found an explanation. 'Panda,' ran the entry for his assailant. 'Large black ... see all copies from £1.36! new only from £1.57! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference! more books like this by Lynne Truss, Bonnie Timmons (Illustrator) Illuminating the comical confusion the lowly comma can cause, this new edition uses lively, subversive illustrations to show how misplacing or leaving out a comma can change the meaning of a sentence completely. This picture book adaptation of the "New York Times" bestseller is sure to elicit gales of laughter--and better punctuation--from all who ... see all copies from £2.11! new only from £3.22!
3	Clean, Well-Lighted Sentences: A Guide to Avoiding the Most Common Errors in Grammar and Punctuation more books like this by Janis Bell Long overdue: a clear, good-humored discussion targeting only the most common errors in American sentences--nothing more. This is a focused, respectful, entertaining guide to getting our sentences into good shape. After thirty-five years of teaching writing, Janis Bell knows which sentences those are and precisely what ails them. She describes ... see all copies from £12.60! new only from £12.60!
4	The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-To-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes more books like this by Jane Straus "The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation" is filled with easy-to-understand rules, real-world examples, dozens of reproducible exercises, and pre- and post-tests. This handy workbook is ideal for teachers, students in middle school through college, ESL students, homeschoolers, and professionals. Valuable for anyone who takes tests or writes ... see all copies from £7.67! new only from £7.67!
5	Punctuation Takes a Vacation more books like this by Robin Pulver Mr. Wright's class can't believe it. What will it be like without question marks, apostrophes, periods, and commas? Punctuation has never been as entertaining as it is in this wacky picture book. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.53!
6	The New Well-Tempered Sentence: A Punctuation Handbook for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed more books like this by Karen Elizabeth Gordon The mysteries of colons and semicolons are uncovered in this inventive guide that is populated with a wacky cast of characters that manage to make the rules of punctuation seem simple and fun. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
7	What's the Rule?: A Simple Guide to Perfect Punctuation, Great Grammar, and Superb Sentences and Style more books like this by Kathy Sole see all copies from £19.76! new only from £19.76!
8	Lapsing Into a Comma more books like this by Bill Walsh No writer's or editor's desk is complete without a battered, page-bent copy of the "AP Stylebook". However, this not-so-easy-to-use reference of journalistic style is often not up-to-date and leaves reporters and copyeditors unsatisfied. Bill Walsh, copy chief for the "Washington Post"'s business desk, addresses these shortcomings in "Lapsing into ... see all copies from £6.52! new only from £7.37! \| first editions
9	English Simplified more books like this by Blanche Ellsworth English Simplified is a concise-only 64 pages-inexpensive grammar handbook that covers every aspect of grammar and usage, as well as paragraphs, essays, and an introduction to research and documentation. English Simplified has long been the choice of instructors searching for a brief, inexpensive, easy-to-use handbook. English Simplified, Tenth ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £16.04!
10	Punctuate It Right more books like this by Harry Shaw Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations that will prosper in the 21st century and beyond. In Good to Great, the most widely anticipated management book ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.58! \| first editions
11	Punctuation Power: Punctuation and How to Use It more books like this by Marvin Terban Explains the purpose and importance of punctuation and how it is used, covering apostrophes, colons, commas, exclamation points, hyphens, parentheses, slashes, and more. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £20.64!
12 view cover	A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Punctuation more books like this by Noah Lukeman "Takes the straitjacket off punctuation....Lukeman's wit and insight make this an instant classic."--M. J. Rose The first practical and accessible guide to the art of punctuation for creative writers. Punctuation reveals the writer: haphazard commas, for example, reveal haphazard thinking; clear, lucid breaks reveal clear, lucid thinking. ... see all copies from £9.46! new only from £9.46!
13 view cover	English Essentials more books like this by John Langan, Langan John In the words of the text's best-selling author, John Langan, "Grammar books can be really dull. But they don't have to be. "English Essentials" is a new text that makes grammar, punctuation, and usage interesting--with pictures, stories, and activities students will enjoy." The affordable price, ease of use, and simple, familiar language ... see all copies from £8.11! new only from £9.55!
14 view cover	Eats, Shoots & Leaves more books like this by Lynne Truss We all know the basics of punctuation--or do we? In "Eats, Shoots & Leaves," Truss dares to say, in her delightfully witty way, that it is time to institute a zero tolerance approach to punctuation. Unabridged. 1 CD. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	The Associated Press Guide to Punctuation more books like this by Jack Cappon (Editor), Rene J Cappon From the editors at the world-renowned Associated Press, a guide to the proper use of punctuation--from the apostrophe to the semicolon. More people write for the Associated Press than for any other news service, and more writers take their style and word-usage cues from this world-famous institution than from any other journalism source. In the ... see all copies from £7.14! new only from £7.14!
16 view cover	Write Right!: A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style, 4th Edition more books like this by Jan Venolia If you've always wanted to be a writer but feel like you don't have anything to say, this book is for you. If you know you have a scintillating story to tell or a profound revelation to share but don't know how to get started, this book is for you, too. Write from the Heart helps you break down mental obstacles and move past the proverbial blank ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.88!
17 view cover	The Girl's Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can't Manage Without Apostrophes! more books like this by Lynne Truss, Bonnie Timmons (Illustrator) Just as the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" hilariously demystified the comma, this companion book does the same for apostrophes. Silly scenes throughout show how apostrophes make a difference, too, in proper punctuation. Full color. see all copies from £7.36! new only from £8.92!
18 view cover	Action Grammar: Fast, No-Hassle Answers on Everyday Usage and Punctuation more books like this by Joanne Feierman For everyone who wants to use the right word in the right place, punctuate properly, and spell correctly, this "plain English" grammar book is designed for those adults who have forgotten all the rules they learned in school, and focuses just on what one needs to know to speak and write correctly in business and in everyday life. see all copies from £5.29! new only from £7.70! \| first editions
19 view cover	Merriam-Webster's Guide to Punctuation and Style more books like this by Merriam-Webster Presenting yourself effectively in writing is one of the keys to success in any field. Whether your project is a term paper or a newsletter, a catalog or an annual report, Merriam-Webster's Guide to Punctuation and Style will help you produce it with flair and finesse. This practical guide gives you quick, easy-to-understand answers to the ... see all copies from £2.52! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
20 view cover	Grammar & Punctuation: Grade 2 more books like this by Jo Ellen Moore, Evan-Moor Educational Publishing (Creator) Teach grammar and punctuation skills sequentially with Grammar and Punctuation series. This book includes 25 rule charts followed by three activity sheets for practicing the rule. see all copies from £12.96! new only from £12.96!
21 view cover	Write Right!: A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style more books like this by Jan Venolia The latest edition of this handbook on grammar, punctuation, and spelling has been updated for the 1990's. The revision reflects contemporary usage, with particular attention to some of the questions involved with modern communication by fax, e-mail, and other online methods. see all copies from £2.73! new only from £6.42!
22 view cover	Merriam Webster's Pocket Guide to Punctuation more books like this by Merriam-Webster Let this practical, convenient guide to style and grammar be your personal writing adviser every time you write an important memo, report, or term paper. This easy-to-use reference provides fast, authoritative advice on contemporary writing conventions, including punctuation; capitalization; using italics and quotation marks; forming plurals, ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.46!
23 view cover	A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Puncuation more books like this by Noah Lukeman The first practical and accessible guide to the art of punctuation for creative writers. Punctuation reveals the writer: haphazard commas, for example, reveal haphazard thinking; clear, lucid breaks reveal clear, lucid thinking. Punctuation can be used to teach the writer how to think and how to write. This short, practical book shows authors the ... see all copies from £7.38! new only from £9.53! \| first editions
24 view cover	Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Essential Guide to Punctuation, Spelling, Style, Usage and Grammar more books like this by Anne Stilman In a friendly, accessible format, Writer's Digest's best-selling grammar guide is now in pocket size! With Grammatically Correct, readers will be able to solve their grammar dilemmas quickly. This revised edition is: Value priced in a handy format, letting readers get the best and most crucial grammar instruction easily and affordably; Clearly ... see all copies from £5.66! new only from £5.66!
25 view cover	A Fresh Approach to Teaching Punctuation more books like this by Janet Angelillo, Judy Lynch see all copies from £8.50! new only from £11.80!

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