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The Glamour of Grammar

Written by: Roy Peter Clark
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Early in the history of English, glamour and grammar were the same word, linked to enchantment and magical spells. Now grammar brings to mind language bullies and bored-out-of-their-skulls students. Roy Peter Clark, one of America’s most influential writing teachers, wants to change that by putting the glamour back into grammar.

Whether you are composing a novel, a memo, an e-mail, or a blog post, you can immediately apply any of the lessons Clark lays out in 50 short chapters. Covering everything from the parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs, Clark teaches you how to use periods, commas, and semicolons to their fullest advantage; befriend the lively verb "to be"; avoid “hyper-grammar”; properly place those tricky modifiers; and harness other secrets of powerful prose. Above all, he teaches you how to master grammar to perfect your use of English, to hone meaning, and to charm through your writing.

In a world where we communicate more and more through emails and text messages, how you use language matters - even in 140 characters. The Glamour of Grammar prepares you to captivate with every word.
©2010 Roy Peter Clark (P)2010 Gildan Media Corp
Education & Learning English Writing, Research & Publishing Guides Communication & Social Skills English Grammar
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“Roy Peter Clark is a modern-day Pied Piper - albeit one wearing a Hawaiian shirt and carrying a guitar. Let him lead you through the thicket of grammar to good writing.” (Constance Hale, author of Sin and Syntax)

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fantastic

Onto the next RPC book! (functional fragment ;-) ). His books are well thought out and we'll written.

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