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Experience the ultimate guide to English usage with 'Troublesome Words' by Bill Bryson. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2010, is your indispensable companion for navigating the intricacies of the English language. With 242 pages filled with clear and concise explanations, Bryson tackles common challenges such as the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, or the confusion surrounding whodunnit versus whodunit. Perfect for writers, students, and anyone passionate about grammatical precision, this engaging book demystifies troublesome words and phrases that often trip us up. If you've ever been perplexed by split infinitives or found yourself in a comma conundrum, 'Troublesome Words' is the essential resource that will enhance your mastery of English usage. Discover the rules that govern the language and feel confident in your writing and communication skills. Don't let uncertainty hold you back; clarify your understanding with Bill Bryson's expert insights.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141040394
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 242
Description:
With Troublesome Words, bestselling writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling.
What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?
With Troublesome Words, journalist and bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling that has been an indispensable companion to those who work with the written word for over twenty years.
So if you want to discover whether you should care about split infinitives, are cursed with an uncontrollable outbreak of commas or were wondering if that newsreader was right to say 'an historic day', this superb book is the place to find out.
%%%What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?
With Troublesome Words, journalist and bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling that has been an indispensable companion to those who work with the written word for over twenty years.
So if you want to discover whether you should care about split infinitives, are cursed with an uncontrollable outbreak of commas or were wondering if that newsreader was right to say 'an historic day', this superb book is the plac
**Delivery Information:** Your order will be processed promptly for fast delivery. We ensure a reliable shipping experience to get your book to you as quickly as possible, making your journey to clearer communication a reality.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141040394
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 242
Description:
With Troublesome Words, bestselling writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling.
What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?
With Troublesome Words, journalist and bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling that has been an indispensable companion to those who work with the written word for over twenty years.
So if you want to discover whether you should care about split infinitives, are cursed with an uncontrollable outbreak of commas or were wondering if that newsreader was right to say 'an historic day', this superb book is the place to find out.
%%%What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?
With Troublesome Words, journalist and bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear, concise and entertaining guide to the problems of English usage and spelling that has been an indispensable companion to those who work with the written word for over twenty years.
So if you want to discover whether you should care about split infinitives, are cursed with an uncontrollable outbreak of commas or were wondering if that newsreader was right to say 'an historic day', this superb book is the plac