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Answers hundreds of commonly asked questions that arise when penning anything from business letters to personal correspondence.Explains the differences between similar words, suggests appropriate words and phrases, helps writers avoid common grammatical errors, and provides guidance in the correct pronunciation of unusually spelled words. ... Read more

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Cassell's Contemporary German is designed to make your German-speaking experience relaxing and uncomplicated. Part 1, A Concise Reference Grammar, is like a complete refresher course in the basics of sentence structure, verb forms (including modal verbs), mood, parts of speech, and gender.

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Now printed as Langenscheidt Pocket Grammar
Too bad the Cassell's Contemporary Italian/French/Spanish/German series are now out of print. I have them all the they are the best grammar books I own. I am a language buff and own several grammars and these can't be beat! I had been looking for the Cassell's Contemporary Italian recently and discovered the Langenscheidt Pocket Grammars are the Cassell's Contemporary series in new editions.

A most helpful handbook
I purchased this book while studying German at a local university. It was a real help to me. What the text book does not cover, this handbook does. If you are serious about studying German, then you need this handbook. ... Read more

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Talking about Writing is for high school teachers and students who

1. need a common vacabulary with which to discuss written language;

2. desire a working knowledge of the chief elements of sentence structure, grammar, usage and punctuation as they apply to the wiritng process;

3. demand an integrated approach, and a sequenced format adaptable to individual lessons; and

4. appreciate the help of an answer key.

A mechanic immersed in the intricacies of engine repair does not ask for a "thingummy" or a "whatsit." He or she names the tool and holds out a hand to receive it.

In the same way, teachers and students poring over the products of the writing process need a basic common vocabulary with which to discuss the work. They need to make mutually understandable statements which will clarify and improve the material under review. For example, "This sentence contains a misplaced modifier" is more helpful and precise than "Don't you think putting this bit in a different place will make the sentence sound better?" Talking about Writing supplies this basic vocabulary.

The text has a simple format. It teaches the recognition of the nine sentence errors which writers commonly make. It integrates the grammar necessary to understand each sentence error. Sentence combining, usage, and punctuation exercises strengthen writing technique.

Talking about Writing fills a need for both a concrete objective in English language study and a teaching plan. It provides a method of entry - the nine sentence errors - which is useful to many: beginning teachers, for example; teachers of other subjects who have been asked to pick up one or two blocks of English in the timetable; teachers wish a clear explanation of the language in the writing process; or parents who run home school.

A further advantage is to make a connection between the teaching of English language and other languages; such as, French or Spanish. Students studying a second language are expected to recognize, for example, a direct object or a past participle in order to make the necessary agreement. The grammar component accompanying each sentence error encourages the transfer of this knowledge from one language to another.

Talking about Writing is sequenced and self-explanatory. In each chapter the material progresses in simple and logical increments to the desired end; namely, to recognize a sentence error in order to discuss written work, practice effective writing techniques, and empower communication. The sentence errors progress in difficulty from grades 8 to 12. The format is adapted for individual lessons.

Curriculum guides tend to be written in generalities. Talking about Writing provides the teacher with a pattern. Having experienced the focus of this programme and the integration of the topics, he or she then knows how to access additional material to suit a student's individual needs.

How Talking about Writing is organized

Students are taught to recognize the nine major sentence errors: two in each of grades 8 to 11, and one in grade 12, as follows:

Grade 8-Run-on Sentence, Sentence Fragment

Grade 9-Lack of Parallel Structure, Misplaced Modifier

Grade 10- Dangling Participle, Lack of Agreement

Grade 11- Indefinite Antecedent, Incorrect Tense

Grade 12- Wordiness ... Read more

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Talking about Writing is for high school teachers and students who

1. need a common vacabulary with which to discuss written language;

2. desire a working knowledge of the chief elements of sentence structure, grammar, usage and punctuation as they apply to the wiritng process;

3. demand an integrated approach, and a sequenced format adaptable to individual lessons; and

4. appreciate the help of an answer key.

A mechanic immersed in the intricacies of engine repair does not ask for a "thingummy" or a "whatsit." He or she names the tool and holds out a hand to receive it.

In the same way, teachers and students poring over the products of the writing process need a basic common vocabulary with which to discuss the work. They need to make mutually understandable statements which will clarify and improve the material under review. For example, "This sentence contains a misplaced modifier" is more helpful and precise than "Don't you think putting this bit in a different place will make the sentence sound better?" Talking about Writing supplies this basic vocabulary.

The text has a simple format. It teaches the recognition of the nine sentence errors which writers commonly make. It integrates the grammar necessary to understand each sentence error. Sentence combining, usage, and punctuation exercises strengthen writing technique.

Talking about Writing fills a need for both a concrete objective in English language study and a teaching plan. It provides a method of entry - the nine sentence errors - which is useful to many: beginning teachers, for example; teachers of other subjects who have been asked to pick up one or two blocks of English in the timetable; teachers wish a clear explanation of the language in the writing process; or parents who run home school.

A further advantage is to make a connection between the teaching of English language and other languages; such as, French or Spanish. Students studying a second language are expected to recognize, for example, a direct object or a past participle in order to make the necessary agreement. The grammar component accompanying each sentence error encourages the transfer of this knowledge from one language to another.

Talking about Writing is sequenced and self-explanatory. In each chapter the material progresses in simple and logical increments to the desired end; namely, to recognize a sentence error in order to discuss written work, practice effective writing techniques, and empower communication. The sentence errors progress in difficulty from grades 8 to 12. The format is adapted for individual lessons.

Curriculum guides tend to be written in generalities. Talking about Writing provides the teacher with a pattern. Having experienced the focus of this programme and the integration of the topics, he or she then knows how to access additional material to suit a student's individual needs.

How Talking about Writing is organized

Students are taught to recognize the nine major sentence errors: two in each of grades 8 to 11, and one in grade 12, as follows:

Grade 8-Run-on Sentence, Sentence Fragment

Grade 9-Lack of Parallel Structure, Misplaced Modifier

Grade 10- Dangling Participle, Lack of Agreement

Grade 11- Indefinite Antecedent, Incorrect Tense

Grade 12- Wordiness ... Read more

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Random House Webster's Student Notebook Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation Guide is an essential companion to the bestselling Random House Webster's Student Notebook Dictionary and Random House Roget's Student Notebook Thesaurus, in a handy three-hole punched format that fits into a loose-leaf binder.

An up-to-date guide for the 21st-century student, the Guide not only features great advice on grammar, word usage, spelling, and punctuation, but also provides easy-to-use models and tips for essay writing and research papers--including evaluating the Internet as a research tool. ... Read more

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Still in print under a different name.
I have been looking for this title for some time now and have had no luck.I own the Cassell's Contempory French, Spanish, and German and think they are wonderful.After searching through italian grammar books on Amazon, I discovered that the Langenscheidt Pocket Italian Grammar was formatted the same as the other Cassell's titles I own.Once I check the Langenscheidt French/Spanish/German Grammars, they were identical to the Cassell series, right down the the page numbers and listings in the table of contents.The Cassell's Contempory Italian is now Langenscheidt Pocket Italian Grammar...

a shame this is out of print!
This is a great book for improving your Italian.You need to know at least some basics of grammar to use the book effectively.However it is a complete review grammar, followed by lots of special sections (how to write letters, how to write essays etc etc). There is information in here that I haven't seen anywhere else.I recommend this very highly, for example, over the Proudfoot grammar.If you find a used copy, I suggest that you snap it up! ... Read more

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"The Mountain Man's Field Guide to Grammar" is the brainchild of a man who loved to write, but hated learning the rules."
Samuel G. Freedman, the New York Times

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Hilarious and practical
Holy smokes! If this had been my grammar book back in junior high, or whenever it was that the tedium of rules overcame my innate joy of learning, I'd have probably learned all this stuff. Learned it and spared countless teachers, professors and bosses along the way the trouble stumbling over my confusion of punctuation and mixed tenses.

Want to tune up your grammar and have a good time doing so? Buy the book!

The most informational grammar book ever.
Mr. Spina covers every aspect of grammar in the book, and it's actually understandable!

Not only do I no longer make silly grammatical errors, but my writing style has tremendously improved. Being a college student, I have to be able to write good essays. So far in my college career, I have never gotten under and 'A' on my essays, and all my teachers think they are wonderful.

To be honest, everything I know about writing essays came from THIS book.

P.S. It's a fun read. Not even slightly boring. I didn't really understand how interesting mountain men were until I read this!


If you want to learn about grammar from A to Z or just want to improve your writing, I highly recommend this easy read over any other grammar book!

Most entertaining grammar book you ever read
Crittur:

Reading this grammar book is like tapdancing with your sweetie at the rendezvous. Who ever heard of a grammar book written by a mountain man? No one. Those are supposed to be penned by bespectacled spinsters. But not this one. It's a hoot! The grammar is muscular, too.

Mountain Man's Field Guide to Grammar
This book is delightful!Mr. Spina weaves his story with lessons in grammar that is original and enjoyable.I never knew the study of grammar could be so much fun.I highly recommend it.

Grammar with Style
Gary Spina has succeeded in producing a grammar book comparable to the best-selling "Eats Shoots and Leaves" tainted by a mountain man's flare. His book is a laugh-out-loud way to master the rules of grammar.It is a truly painless way (except for the stitch in one's side caused by laughing) to learn.If you're one of many clueless people who can't tell an expletive from an appositive, this book is for you.As well as introducing you to the life of a mountain man, this book will help to keep you from embarassingly dangling your participles in public.It's the most fun you'll have with the English language, and it will even fit in your briefcase.Mary Louise Helwig-Rodriguez ... Read more

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Perfect for use in developmental writing courses, writing laboratories, and self-tutorial formats, this step-by-step sentence-to-paragraph developmental writing textbook combines an intense grammar review with an introduction to paragraph writing.  The writing process has been broken down into manageable pieces and simple but clear explanations facilitate learning. The tightening of the integration of grammar and sentence writing correlates the acquisition of grammar skills with sentence writing in a series of exercises that conclude each chapter.

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A handbook of grammar, current usage, and word power, this book allows readers to develop a working knowledge of contemporary Spanish. ... Read more

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Recommended to me by a native Spanish speaker.
I am currently taking a Spanish 1 course at our local college.A colleague of mine, who is a native Spanish speaker recommended this book to me.Fortunately, although out of print, I was able to find it online.This handbook is clearly written and an excellent resource.

A great supplementary study aid
This is a very helpful study aid for Spanish speakers at most levels. I consider it a study aid only because it uniquely covers grammatical points that are geared towards the Intermediate and Advanced speaker but it certainly does not go into depth and definitely does not cover any complex structures. I found it to be very practical, with clear and concise explanations and examples provided. It's not a workbook so don't expect any practice exercises. The back of book serves as a handy reference and covers subject matters outside of the grammatical realm such business writing, idiomatic expressions, thematic vocabulary etc. This book is an excellent complement to a good grammar book. It definitely is handy for clarifying doubts from time to time and the grammar topics cover are the most typical reoccurring grammar points that present difficulty for learners of the Spanish language. The lessons are in English with relevant examples in Spanish.

Now printed as Langenscheidt Pocket Grammar
Too bad the Cassell's Contemporary Italian/French/Spanish/German series are now out of print. I have them all the they are the best grammar books I own. I am a language buff and own several grammars and these can't be beat! I had been looking for the Cassell's Contemporary Italian recently and discovered the Langenscheidt Pocket Grammars are the Cassell's Contemporary series in new editions.They are identical.

Very Helpful
This book is very helpful if you need help on Spanish grammar, but it ismainly only good for that.With supplemental books (or other teachingtools) on the language, this book is great.A must for anyone trying toincrease their competency in Spanish. ... Read more

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An excellent guide to improving diction, punctuation, spelling, word usage, sentence structure, and grammar that uses extensive exercises and examples. ... Read more

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A must for students, writers, executives...EVERYONE!
How often do you need a quick answer to a simple grammatical question? Just when should you (or would you) place (or put) a hyphen between (or inbetween) words?
Is it "its" or "it's?""Shall I?" or "Will I?"Is your handwriting "legible" or "readable?"Do you "lend" money or "loan" money?Is your perfume "sensual" or "sensuous?"Did your last job interview go "nowhere" or "no place?"

A great copyeditor is a writer's best friend - and I have one sitting on my desk! His name is Harry Shaw.

"Errors in English" has a dictionary-like section that quickly provides the answers to questions like:Is Susan a "person" or an "individual?"Is that chewing gum sample "free" or "gratis?"

Shaw's book provides quick tips on correct sentence structure, word usage, spelling and punctuation. He even helps tackle the difference between the passive and the active, and so much more....(Reviewed by: Marion E. Gold, Author of "Personal Publicity Planner: A Guide to Marketing YOU," and "Top Cops: Profiles of Women in Command." Marion is a past president of the Illinois Woman's Press Association) ... Read more

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A practical tool for writers of all abilities, this comprehensive grammar guide covers everything from parallelism, apostrophes, and parts of speech, to who and whom. In a clear and friendly style, The Geeks Guide to Grammar helps writers boost their competency and confidence. ... Read more

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Modals and Quasi-modals in English reports the findings of a corpus-based study of the modals and a set of semantically-related 'quasi-modals' in English. The study is the largest and most comprehensive to date in this area, and is informed by recent developments in the study of modality, including grammaticalization and recent diachronic change. The selection of the parallel corpora used, representing British, American and Australian English, was designed to facilitate the exploration of both regional and stylistic variation. ... Read more

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Cassell's Contemporary French is designed to make your French-speaking experience relaxing and uncomplicated. Part 1, A Concise Reference Grammar, is like a complete refresher course in the basics of sentence structure, verb forms (including modal verbs), mood, parts of speech, and gender. It's filled with examples and focuses on the specific problems English speakers often encounter when they try to learn French.

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Now printed as Langenscheidt Pocket Grammar
Too bad the Cassell's Contemporary Italian/French/Spanish/German series are now out of print. I have them all the they are the best grammar books I own. I am a language buff and own several grammars and these can't be beat! I had been looking for the Cassell's Contemporary Italian recently and discovered the Langenscheidt Pocket Grammars are the Cassell's Contemporary series in new editions. They are identical. Though it looks now as if the Langenscheidt French Grammar is now out of print. Snatch any used copies of this available. They are well worth it!

It was just the summary of French grammar that I wanted.
I've found everything I was looking for in a French grammar book.I find it easy to locate various areas of study.I see lots of practical usage entries that I haven't gotten to yet.I look forward to using this bookfor many years. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
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Dublin : printed in the year, 1756. 24p. ; 12° ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Holt Handbook- Mastering the California Standards; INTRODUCTORY COURSE, Copyright 2003. The Holt Handbook is part of the Holt Literature and Language Arts program; The skills taught in this handbook are important to your success in the reading, writing, speaking, and listening components of this program. ... Read more

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Good Book
The Holt Handbook is very easy to use.I highly recommend the book as a primary or supplemental learning resource.The only disappointment is that there was not an answer section for the exercises in the book. ... Read more