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The Dictionary of Disagreeable English: A Curmudgeon's Compendium of Excruciatingly Correct Grammar

(2004)
Author: Robert Hartwell Fiske
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Pages: 352
Personal Rating: 0/10
Amazon: 5/5
Goodreads: 4/5
Bindings:Paper Back
Classifications:Comedy
NonFiction
Synopsis:
The Dictionary of Disagreeable English provides writers with the tools they need to identify tricky grammar and usage problems and to correct them instantly, with ease. This accessible and humorous guide is: Easy to use, with no previous knowledge of grammar needed, allowing writers to find mistakes and fix them quickly; Packed with useful tips and sidebars that include helpful Q&As, common grammar pitfalls, and top ten lists of need-to-know information; Written by the Grumbling Grammarian, Robert Hartwell Fiske, whose witty and grouchy tone will engage both novices and experts; With its handy size, writers will be hard-pressed to find a more entertaining and useful grammar guide.