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Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words
A Writer's Guide to Getting It Right
by Bill Bryson
One of the English language’s most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. As usual Bill Bryson says it best: “English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense. This is a language where ‘cleave’ can mean to cut in half or to hold two halves together; where the simple word ‘set’ has... (more)
Do's and Taboos of Using English Around the World
by Roger E. Axtell
"Roger Axtell is the international Emily Post."—The New Yorker English has become the global language—the dominant language used in international trade, science, technology, and travel. But for most Americans, the potential for linguistic misunderstanding, confusion, and embarrassment when using English with nonnative speakers is greater now than ever. In this essential guide, veteran international businessman and... (more)