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"Whether it's for a professional document, a school paper, an Internet blog, or something more personal, effective communication depends on clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing. Punctuation, spelling, and grammar rules can trip up anyone, while organization and word choice can make writing memorable--or banal. Whether you are writing a term paper, a scientific article, a resume, a business email, a text message, or presenting information...

"Ever wonder what "nonbinary" or "gender nonconforming" really means? Why would someone choose to identify that way? And how the heck do you use "they/them" pronouns for a singular person - isn't it supposed to be plural? This charming and disarming guide promises to unpack all these questions and more, with a fun, visual infographic approach"-- Provided by publisher.

This is an entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by a New York Times bestselling author. Why is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care? Here the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist answers these questions and more. Rethinking the usage guide for the 21st century, he doesn't...

Because writing is required in so many college courses, the APA version of of this manual provides all the help you need to complete writing assignments in composition as well as in psychology, sociology, education, the health professions, criminal justice, and business. --P. [4] of cover.

With Practice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners you will soon be talking in English as if it were your first language. Inside you will find more than 1,500 commonly used words you hear at work, at school, and on the street, with topics that range from clothing to cooking, and from doctors to digital devices. This new edition also covers numbers, and the many ways that they are talked about in daily life. This reference/workbook...

"Using a time-tested approach that has helped millions of students around the world, Fundamentals of English Grammar functions principally as a stimulating classroom text for intermediate students but also serves as a comprehensive reference. This edition has been extensively revised to keep pace with advances in theory and practice, particularly from cognitive science"--Page 4 of cover.