The original edition of the most trusted writer's guide to American English, this is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction, and other writing essentials. In brief and concise terms, author William Strunk, Jr., identifies the principal requirements of proper American English style and concentrates on the most often violated rules of composition. Originally published...

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Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. online sensation Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar. Chock-full of tips on style, business writing, and effective e-mailing, this guide covers the grammar rules that can confound even the best writers.

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