Bryson's Dictionary: for Writers and Editors by Bill Bryson (English) Paperback

Description: Bryson's Dictionary: for Writers and Editors by Bill Bryson Originally published as The Penguin Dictionary for Writers and Editors, Brysons Dictionary for Writers and Editors has now been completely revised and updated for the twenty-first century by Bill Bryson himself. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A very personal reference tool from the desk of bestselling author Bill Bryson.What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? How do you spell supersede? Is it hippy or hippie?These questions really matter to Bill Bryson, as they do to anyone who cares about the English language. Originally published as The Penguin Dictionary for Writers and Editors, Brysons Dictionary for Writers and Editors has now been completely revised and updated for the twenty-first century by Bill Bryson himself. Here is a very personal selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases. Bryson also gives us the difference between British and American usages, and miscellaneous pieces of essential information you never knew you needed, like the names of all the Oxford colleges, or the correct spelling of Brobdingnag.An indispensable companion to all those who write, work with the written word, or who just enjoy getting things right, it gives rulings that are both authoritative and commonsense, all in Brysons own inimitably goodhumoured way. Notes Originally published as The Penguin Dictionary For Writers & Editors, it has now been completely revised and updated by Bryson. Covering everything from spellings and usages, capitalisation, plurals, phrases, abbreviations and foreign places, and also the difference between American and UK words. An indispensable guide to those who work with words, and those who just want to get it right. Language lovers - of every stripe and creed - should raise three cheers Erica Wagner, The Times Back Cover What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? Whats the new name for Calcutta?How do you spell supersede? Boutros Boutros-Ghali? Is it hippy or hippie? These questions really matter to Bill Bryson, ever since his days as a rookie subeditor on The Times back in the 1970s; and they matter to anyone who cares about the English language. Originally published as The Penguin Dictionary for Writers and Editors , Brysons Dictionary for Writers and Editors has now been completely revised and updated for the twenty-first century by Bill Bryson himself. Here is a very personal selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases. Bryson also gives us the difference between British and American usages, and miscellaneous pieces of essential information you never knew you needed, like the names of all the Oxford colleges, or the new name for the Department of Trade and Industry - or the correct spelling of Brobdingnag. An indispensable companion to all those who write, work with the written word, or just enjoy getting things right, it gives rulings that are both authoritative and commonsense, all in Brysons own inimitably good-humoured way. 9780552773539 Author Biography Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and was the biggest selling non-fiction book of its decade in the UK. His new book The Body- A Guide for Occupants is an extraordinary exploration of the human body which will have you marvelling at the form you occupy.Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England. Review Sensible advice... Bryson is against pomposity and in favour of clarity and brevity... His pet hates are particularly well judged, by which I mean they are mine too. Time and again, I found myself cheering him on... Evelyn Waugh would find much to surprise and please him here... provides plenty of ammunition for anoraky one-upmanship -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Now your favourite transplanted American (and mine) has ventured into the field of Linguistic Guidance for Limeys... Language lovers - of every stripe and creed - should raise three cheers.... clear out your linguistic cobwebs, with the help of Bill Bryson -- Erica Wagner * The Times *As a newspaper sub-editor myself (Brysons original trade), Ive read this guide to spelling, grammar and usage from front to back and have to say one thing. Its brilliant. It should be on the shelf of anyone aspiring to make a living using the English language... the best book of its type yet written * Daily Mail * Promotional A very personal reference tool from the desk of bestselling author Bill Bryson. Review Text Sensible advice... Bryson is against pomposity and in favour of clarity and brevity... His pet hates are particularly well judged, by which I mean they are mine too. Time and again, I found myself cheering him on... Evelyn Waugh would find much to surprise and please him here... provides plenty of ammunition for anoraky one-upmanship Review Quote Sensible advice... Bryson is against pomposity and in favour of clarity and brevity... His pet hates are particularly well judged, by which I mean they are mine too. Time and again, I found myself cheering him on... Evelyn Waugh would find much to surprise and please him here... provides plenty of ammunition for anoraky one-upmanship Promotional "Headline" A very personal reference tool from the desk of bestselling author Bill Bryson. Details ISBN0552773530 Author Bill Bryson Pages 464 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 2009 ISBN-10 0552773530 ISBN-13 9780552773539 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-04-23 Imprint Black Swan Subtitle For Writers and Editors Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1951 Media Book Language English Series Black Swan DEWEY 423.1 UK Release Date 2009-04-23 AU Release Date 2009-04-23 NZ Release Date 2009-04-23 Audience General Alternative 9781784161972 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21326419;

Price: 41.48 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-12-06T12:01:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD