30.616, Books: The Quotable Guide to Punctuation: Spector

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Subject: 30.616, Books: The Quotable Guide to Punctuation: Spector

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Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:06:16
From: Alyssa Russell [Alyssa.Russell at oup.com]
Subject: The Quotable Guide to Punctuation: Spector

 


Title: The Quotable Guide to Punctuation 
Publication Year: 2017 
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Book URL: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-quotable-guide-to-punctuation-9780190675547 


Author: Stephen Spector

Hardback: ISBN:  9780190675530 Pages: 344 Price: U.S. $ 99.00
Paperback: ISBN:  9780190675547 Pages: 344 Price: U.S. $ 16.95


Abstract:

This book makes punctuation more fun and easier to learn than traditional
approaches do. It teaches the natural way, by example: each lesson begins with
quotes that exemplify good punctuation and sentence structure. Quotations are
humorous and informative, drawn from the words of notable
figures--Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Jerry Seinfeld, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé,
Jennifer Lawrence, and many others. Short essays accompany each lesson,
showing how each punctuation mark originated and how its use has altered over
time. 

Correct punctuation is vital for clear, accurate, and natural writing. Anyone
preparing a course assignment, applying for a job or for college admission, or
doing any other formal writing needs to know the standard conventions of
punctuation. Yet many people have never been taught how to punctuate.

A necessary addition to any writer's bookshelf, this enjoyable book will teach
readers to punctuate effectively and confidently--through over 500 memorable
quotes and clear explanations of the rules.
 



Linguistic Field(s): Writing Systems


Written In: English  (eng)

See this book announcement on our website: 
http://linguistlist.org/pubs/books/get-book.cfm?BookID=132453




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