Writing & Language
Making a Point
David Crystal
Format: Hard Cover
The triumphant new volume in David Crystal's classic series on the English language combines the first history of English punctuation with a complete guide to how to use it.
Modern Australian Usage
Nicholas Hudson
Format: Paperback
From grammar to punctuation to terms that are commonly confused, this is an essential general reference that should be on every writer's desk.
For Who the Bell Tolls
David Marsh
Format: Paperback
Discover the grammar that people really need to know.
Language!
Jonathon Green
The entertaining, shocking and surprising story of slang, as told by Britain's foremost slang lexicographer.
Telling True Stories
Matthew Ricketson
Format: Paperback
Explores the key challenges in writing narrative non-fiction, and shows how some of the best in the business do it - an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to tell true stories well.
Spell It Out
David Crystal
Format: Paperback
A unique journey through English spelling, untangling the fascinating origins of its greatest eccentricities.
The Story of English in 100 Words
David Crystal
Format: Paperback
An eye-opening tour of the English language through the ages.
You Talkin' To Me?
Sam Leith and Jordan Milne
Format: Paperback
A witty, elegant enquiry into the art of persuasion now in paperback.
Blogging and Tweeting without Getting Sued
Mark Pearson
Format: Paperback
What you post on a blog or tweet to your followers can get you arrested or cost you a lot of money in legal battles. This practical guide shows you how to stay out of trouble when you write online.
The Secret Life of Pronouns
James W. Pennebaker
A fun and fact-filled romp through language - a must read for anyone interested in words and how we use them.
