Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Bloomsburry
ISBN: 978-0-7136-7759-1

Do you know the difference between continuance, continuation and continuity? Or another word between artist and artiste? Or the difference between specially, especially and specialty? or maybe you ‘re confuse which word should use Muslim or Moslem?

If you are curious about what their differences in meaning or usage, then this book will really help you. Martin H. Manser, Language trainer and consultant and authored many English books has made this book as a fast way guide to correct your English in spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage. This book presents in A-Z style dictionary. But believe me this book is extraordinary. I believe you never read dictionary from A to Z but I am sure you will enjoy reading this book in A to Z style. The explanations are clear, reasonable, and cover both UK and US usage. The guide will solve all your spelling, usage and punctuation difficulties, as well as covering all the latest buzzwords and jargon. There are plenty of sensible examples for each entry, plus useful lists of collective nouns, foreign words and phrases, I highly recommend this book. I bought sixth edition of this book from Borders bookstore Singapore, price SGD23

Score 5 out of 5

I copy below from the cover of the book:

From the author:

Our language is changing faster than ever before, thanks to the influence of the media, e-mail, the Internet and text messaging. Modern communications are breaking down distinctions between formal and informal English, raising ever more questions as to how to speak and write correctly.

This fully updated edition of the bestselling “Good Word Guide” offers information and advice on spelling, grammar, punctuation, pronunciation, confusables and the latest buzzwords, and provides clear, straightforward answers to everyday language problems.

From other reviewer:

“. ‘This intelligent guide is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all readers and writers’ – “Good Book Guide”

‘ An entertaining and instructive guide.. countless examples of contemporary usage’
Yorkshire post

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