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The Everything® Grammar And Style Book
All the rules you need to know to master great writing

By Susan Thurman

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In order to communicate clearly-whether you're writing a letter, an e-mail, a business memo, or a report-you must master the rules of writing. Although these rules often seem arbitrary and complicated, knowing them can save you from making embarrassing mistakes. The Everything® Grammar and Style Book explains in simple terms how to express your thoughts on paper-clearly, succinctly, and error-free. You'll learn all the basics of effective professional writing, including: punctuation, spelling, word choices, sentence structure, narrative voice, and paragraph organization. Featuring all you need to know about:

The 100 most commonly misused words
E-mail etiquette
Secrets of root words, suffixes, and prefixes
Figures of speech
Passive versus active voice
Effective revision techniques
The pros and cons of computer grammar checkers and spellcheckers
And much, much more!

The Everything® Grammar and Style Book has every ingredient necessary to help you become a great writer! Susan Thurman has taught English grammar from the junior high level to the college level, and currently teaches at Henderson Community College in Kentucky. She is the editor and publisher of Class Act, a national magazine that features grammar, writing, and ideas for English teachers.