Charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation mark, which for years was the trendiest one in the world of letters. But in the nineteenth century, as grammar books became all the rage, the rules of how we use language became both stricter and more confusing, with the semicolon a prime example. Watson reveals how traditional grammer rules make us less successful at communication with each other than we might think. She argues that even the most...

Follow the Punctuation family--Exclamation point, Question mark, Period and Comma--as they join the letters and form meaningful words.

"Webster's Grammar and Punctuation Handbook is an indispensable resource for students, writers, editors, and anyone who wants to use words more effectively. Organized for quick reference, this comprehensive guide makes grammar and usage easy"--Cover, P. [4].

A great reference to help children understand the rules of grammar and punctuation. Grammatical concepts are broken down with simple, clear explanations and illustrations. Fun exercises help to make this a lively read, as well as a useful reference.

The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including language acquisition, varieties of English, historical perspectives, accent's changing role, and connections to discourse, technology, and pedagogy. Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English pronunciation Features contributions from a global list of authors,...