1 My Grammar and I (or Should That be 'Me'?): Old-School Ways to Sharpen Your English
by Caroline Taggart, J. A. Wines
| Format: | Paperback 192 pages |
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| Published: | 01/09/2011 |
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Offers examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Taking you on a tour of the English language through... Read more
2 You Talkin' To Me?: The Art of Persuasion from Aristotle to Obama
by Sam Leith
| Format: | Hardback 256 pages |
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| Published: | 20/10/2011 |
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Rhetoric is nothing to be afraid of. It isn't the exclusive preserve of politicians: it's everywhere, from your argument with the insurance... Read more
3 Strictly English: The Correct Way to Write ... and Why it Matters
by Simon Heffer
| Format: | Paperback 352 pages |
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| Published: | 01/09/2011 |
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The author's incisive and amusingly despairing emails to colleagues at the "The Daily Telegraph" about grammatical mistakes and... Read more
4 Comedy Rules!: From the Cambridge Footlights to Yes Prime Minister
| Format: | Hardback 208 pages |
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| Published: | 18/08/2011 |
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Features coverage that ranges from inspiration, collaboration and the Seven Deadly Sins to the perils of unmotivated comic business, pitching... Read more
5 The Language Wars: A History of Proper English
| Format: | Paperback 416 pages |
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| Published: | 01/09/2011 |
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What really is correctness? Why do people care so much about it? What is at stake in the quarrel about good and bad usage? Read more
6 How to be a Writer: The Definitive Guide to Getting Published and Making a Living from Writing
| Format: | Paperback 256 pages |
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| Published: | 03/11/2011 |
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A comprehensive guide to the career of writing featuring an introduction by Fay Weldon CBE. Read more
7 A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care
by Helen Aveyard, Pam Sharp, Mary Wooliams
| Format: | Paperback 168 pages |
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| Published: | 01/10/2011 |
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Ever struggled to write a critical essay? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and your... Read more
8 The Writing Book: A Practical Guide for Fiction Writers
| Format: | Paperback 240 pages |
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| Published: | 01/09/2011 |
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From the Orange Prize-winning, Booker Prize-shortlisted author of The Secret River comes this completely practical workbook that offers... Read more
9 Effective Writing Skills for Social Work Students - Transforming Social Work Practice Series
by Phil Musson
| Format: | Paperback 96 pages |
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| Published: | 17/06/2011 |
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A short introduction to writing skills for social work students. Read more
10 The Western Lit Survival Kit: How to Read the Classics without Fear
| Format: | Paperback 304 pages |
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| Published: | 05/04/2012 |
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Why does most writing about the classics have words like 'seminal' or 'oeuvre' in it? What does postmodernism mean? Can I get away... Read more
