Mastering Practical Grammar
Sara Thorne
Palgrave, PB, 9780230542907
Introduces the basic terminology and concepts of modern grammar, with practical reinforcement throughout. The book contains exercises to test understanding and give readers the opportunity to consider grammar in context. This book contains logical organizations, moving from words to discourse, alternating chapters of theory and practice, clear definitions and examples, a wide variety of sample text for analysis, and a useful ... More/Buy
The Right Word: Making Sense of the Words That Confuse
Elizabeth Morrison
Exisle, PB, 9781921966040
‘Affect’ or ‘effect’? ‘Right’, ‘write’ or ‘rite’? ‘Soul’ or ‘sole’? ‘Pawn’ or ‘porn’? English can certainly be a confusing language, whether you’re a native speaker or learning it as a second language. Divided into three sections, The Right Word first examines homophones, those tricky words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Entries are organised alphabetically, with meanings and examples ... More/Buy
Turning Life into Fiction
Robin Hemley
Gray Wolf, PB, 9781555974442
With lively style, good humour and insight, Robin Hemley helps you turn all that you experience into fresh and powerful fiction. He teaches you how to: find the right form—novel, short story, vignette, memoir—for the story you want to tell; use ‘triggers’ to start your reader’s imagination rolling; keep your fiction emotionally honest by making the right choices between ‘the ... More/Buy