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Woe Is I


Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


The bestselling guide to grammar--now new and expanded--includes a whole new chapter on language in the age of email.



Woe Is I


Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2010-07-27

Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


"Former New York Times Book Review editor and linguistic expert O'Conner...updates her bestselling guide to grammar, an invigorating and entertaining dissection of our ever-evolving language." - Publishers Weekly In this new edition of Woe Is I, Patricia T. O’Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles and displays the same lively humor that has charmed and enlightened grateful readers for years. With new chapters on spelling and punctuation, and fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, Woe Is I offers down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us.



Woe Is I


Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2019-02-05

Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century. In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of English grammar and usage, O'Conner offers in Woe Is I down-to-earth explanations and plain-English solutions to the language mysteries that bedevil all of us. "Books about English grammar and usage are... never content with the status quo," O'Conner writes. "That's because English is not a stay-put language. It's always changing--expanding here, shrinking there, trying on new things, casting off old ones... Time doesn't stand still and neither does language." In this fourth edition, O'Conner explains how the usage of an array of words has evolved. For example, the once-shunned "they," "them," and "their" for an unknown somebody is now acceptable. And the battle between "who" and "whom" has just about been won, O'Conner says (hint: It wasn't by "whom"). Then there's the use of "taller than me" in simple comparisons, instead of the ramrod-stiff "taller than I." "May" and "might," "use to" and "used to," abbreviations that use periods and those that don't, and the evolving definition of "unique" are all explained here by O'Conner. The result is an engaging, up-to-date and jargon-free guide to every reader's questions about grammar, style, and usage for the 21st century.



Origins Of The Specious


Origins Of The Specious
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Release Date : 2010-08-24

Origins Of The Specious written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Random House Trade Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces “niche” as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with “and”? Do you think British spellings are more “civilised” than the American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re myth-informed. In Origins of the Specious, word mavens Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman reveal why some of grammar’s best-known “rules” aren’t—and never were—rules at all. This playfully witty, rigorously researched book sets the record straight about bogus word origins, politically correct fictions, phony français, fake acronyms, and more. Here are some shockers: “They” was once commonly used for both singular and plural, much the way “you” is today. And an eighteenth-century female grammarian, of all people, is largely responsible for the all-purpose “he.” From the Queen’s English to street slang, this eye-opening romp will be the toast of grammarphiles and the salvation of grammarphobes. Take our word for it.



The Book Of Woe


The Book Of Woe
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Author : Gary Greenberg
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-05-02

The Book Of Woe written by Gary Greenberg and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-02 with Psychology categories.


“Gary Greenberg has become the Dante of our psychiatric age, and the DSM-5 is his Inferno.” —Errol Morris Since its debut in 1952, the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has set down the “official” view on what constitutes mental illness. Homosexuality, for instance, was a mental illness until 1973. Each revision has created controversy, but the DSM-5 has taken fire for encouraging doctors to diagnose more illnesses—and to prescribe sometimes unnecessary or harmful medications. Respected author and practicing psychotherapist Gary Greenberg embedded himself in the war that broke out over the fifth edition, and returned with an unsettling tale. Exposing the deeply flawed process behind the DSM-5’s compilation, The Book of Woe reveals how the manual turns suffering into a commodity—and made the APA its own biggest beneficiary.



Woe Is I Jr


Woe Is I Jr
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2007-05-10

Woe Is I Jr written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


Shrek? Earwax-flavored jelly beans? Poems about meatballs? Who on earth would use all these to explain the rules of grammar? Must be Patricia T. O'Conner! Just like Woe Is I, her national bestseller for adults, the junior version uses conversational language and witty, entertaining examples to show how fun and easy it can be to use good English. It's a humorous reference book you'll actually enjoy pulling off the shelf. Like a humorous Strunk and White for 4th through 8th graders, this is destined to become a must-have for every English classroom and student.



Words Fail Me


Words Fail Me
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2000-09-07

Words Fail Me written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


From the bestselling author of Woe Is I: A guide to grammar fundamentals that’s sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny” (The Seattle Times). Whether you need to improve your skills for work or school, or aspire to the Great American Novel, a grounding in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is essential—not just to make you look like a professional but to communicate effectively in emails, essays, or anything you need to write. This painless, practical book is filled with short, snappy chapters, crystal-clear examples, and a “playful sense of humor” (The New York Times Book Review)—covering everything from “Pronoun Pileups” and “Verbs That Zing” to “What to Do When You’re Stuck.” With these simple, straightforward tips, you can learn how to sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. “Students writing papers, employees preparing reports, and those who just want to be understood in print may benefit from this fun-to-use answer to Strunk and White. O’Connor uses humor as she takes apart sentences and their parts and shows how each element is used effectively.” —Booklist



A Grammar Book For You And I Oops Me


A Grammar Book For You And I Oops Me
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Author : C. Edward Good
language : en
Publisher: Capital Books
Release Date : 2002

A Grammar Book For You And I Oops Me written by C. Edward Good and has been published by Capital Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.


Correct English usage as it's never been taught before: lucidly, memorably, and humorously -- for all ages.



Woe Is I


Woe Is I
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Release Date : 1996

Woe Is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Putnam Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with English language categories.


You have nothing to lose but your niggling worries if you're haunted by whiches, all tensed up, or baffled by whose and who's. O'Conner, a veteran copy editor at The New York Times Book Review, tells all about the underlying logic of our quirky language. With examples that will make you laugh out loud, O'Conner helps us brush up on our English, making each of a little more literate and a lot more at ease with the language.



You Send Me


You Send Me
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Author : Patricia T. O'Conner
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 2002

You Send Me written by Patricia T. O'Conner and has been published by Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.


A guide to e-mail offers advice on etiquette, basic English grammar, phrases to avoid, and style questions.