Oxford A-Z of English Usage
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Readers and writers of all levels will find the Oxford A-Z of English Usage essential. Based on Oxford's world-leading dictionary research programmes and contemporary language monitoring, and giving examples of real usage, this book provides the essential information about usage and correct English that is needed in practical, everyday situations. Arranged in A-Z sequence, it contains over 680 entries on issues of spelling, grammar, meaning and PC language that confuse people (e.g. licence / license; learning difficulties / mental handicap; fewer / less). In addition, there are more than 20 special feature articles on specific topics such as hyphenation or the use of Latin plurals, as well as commonly confused terms like Britain , Great Britain , the British Isles , England . With a fresh page design, the Oxford A-Z of English Usage gives the reader immediate and easy access to answers, by means of clear and coherent explanations and illustrations. It will prove the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with usage questions. Review: Great. - It's a shame more Kindle authors don't study this before unleashing their grammatically poor tomes upon us. Say no more. Review: This and any other Oxford publication is a good purchase toward self-improvement - Writing well is a skill that takes time to acquire. This and any other Oxford publication is a good purchase toward self-improvement.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 29 Reviews |
S**L
Great.
It's a shame more Kindle authors don't study this before unleashing their grammatically poor tomes upon us. Say no more.
B**)
This and any other Oxford publication is a good purchase toward self-improvement
Writing well is a skill that takes time to acquire. This and any other Oxford publication is a good purchase toward self-improvement.
B**Z
Replacement for old guidelines
I was expecting a book that was the same as one that I have and that is falling to bits!! I was slightly disappointed but I must accept that it is by a different author and publisher. However, it is still useful for determining how a word should be used - or not. I am glad that I bought the book. it is good value for money and it is up to date - always a good idea. Yes, I would recommend the book for amateur/occasional writers.
P**S
Five Stars
Tremendously useful to top up (and double-check) one's expertise in proofreading and editing.
C**S
Five Stars
Very pleased with the quality of the purchase and speed of delivery. Very satisfied customer.
D**H
very poor book
few explanations, too little words, very poor and with a very ugly presentation, there are other books with the same price are better
D**E
Perfetto
Condizioni perfette e articolo fedele
T**I
Tayyab Ali
Best ever.
S**Y
A rubbish product!
I would say, this is a rubbish product. This is far from what the title of the book suggests. Frankly, I expected a much better tool. This book simply lets me down!
B**N
Usage not all that useful
Ditto my remarks on the Grammar and Spelling book- too small, too short. Alphabetical by subject is more appropriate in this area than G+S, but it's about an hour's read, with many vital warhorses left out. Give the man a decent size and page count (more than 195 in a package about the size of a smart phone) and he could really give the usage books out there a run for their money.
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