A Sometimes Snarky Guide to English Usage Grammar Punctuation eBook Keith Sessions
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A quick-reference, and, yes, sometimes snarky, guide to help you avoid the common pitfalls of English writing and speaking. Learn the difference between “fame” vs. “notoriety,” “like” vs. “as,” why it’s OK to split an infinitive or even dangle your preposition, when to use a comma vs. a semicolon, and why speaking in “up-talk” makes you sound less than confident. Master the contents of this guide and you’ll be well on your way to writing and speaking with a professional polish.
A Sometimes Snarky Guide to English Usage Grammar Punctuation eBook Keith Sessions
Does your reference shelf include an unabridged dictionary, "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White, "Roget’s Thesaurus," and "Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations"? If so, then you need to add a copy of "A Sometimes Snarky Guide to English Usage, Grammar & Punctuation" by Keith W. Sessions. While Sessions’ book may lack the historical significance and gravitas of those other reference classics, you will find yourself using it every bit as much, if not more.Sessions’ book is not actually very snarky, but it is incredibly useful and user-friendly. Keep it handy to check those pesky and confusing words and options such as “lay” versus “lie,” “principal” versus “principle,” and “who” versus “whom.” (I hope in his next edition he includes an entry for “capitol” versus “capital,” another one I always have to look up, just to make sure.) The book also gives comfort and legitimacy to those to whom a split infinitive sounds better to the ear and looks better to the eye than a cumbersome, but not split, infinitive. (He also adds a nugget of history, explaining where the “rule” against splitting infinitives came from.)
The last sentence of the prior paragraph, which – against the traditional rules of grammar – ended with a preposition, is another transgression that Sessions is willing to tolerate, explaining that “In all things, however, one must exercise a modicum of reason.”
English is a living language and, as such, it will change. In addition to the vocabulary of English, so, too, must its grammatical rules evolve. Speaking and writing are all about clear and accurate communication, after all. Sessions’ book is a welcome guide that, while explaining the whys and wherefores of the existing rules for those who believe that such rules, and proper grammar, are important, also adds some rationality to what should be acceptable for effective, concise communication.
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A Sometimes Snarky Guide to English Usage Grammar Punctuation eBook Keith Sessions Reviews
Whether I use as a quick reference or for some "ferreting out of" for mental stimulation, it's definitely good for me to have it around as help! I don't always understand some parts but I know that's good. I know I'm wrestling with it and learning!
The "Snarky Guide" provides an entertaining way to learn (or refresh your memory of) the eclectic and challenging English language. It's a good reference tool for those who need help on a daily basis as well as those who are good grammarians, but still fumble on occasion. So basically, everyone needs this book! The author's snarky attitude keeps you reading long after you find the answer to your original question. The book is also very comprehensive, explains the "why" behind rules, and provides great examples. This book actually makes grammar and punctuation fun to read about!
Here we have an insightful presentation of practical do's and don'ts of effective communication of the English language. This book is helpful for both the writer and the speaker. This book would have been helpful for my adult literacy classes and my secondary English classes because the reasoning behind the proper usage is so very simply and direct. Keith challenges the reader to "get up to speed" and go beyond the "street usage" many people have acquired and inflict on others. The book is well worth the money and will provide many smiles as the reader becomes aware of personal areas of improvement.
A practical, easy guide to English Grammar and Punctuation.
An indenspenseble tool for all aspiring writers and sticklers of language details.
It helped me a great deal.
Peter Theoharis
An excellent tool to help one become an effective, efficient communicator! Highly recommended for both the beginner and experienced writer!
I wish I had this guide when I first came to the US 42 years ago as a student. I am a professional and communication is a big part of my job. I figure it is not too late to pick up some tips to correct the common mistakes in grammar and punctuation that I don't even realize I am committing every day. This book will serve as a great guide when I am unsure about the correct usage of the language. I like it so much that I have recommended this book to my 13 year old daughter. This book should be in everyone's reference library.
Does your reference shelf include an unabridged dictionary, "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White, "Roget’s Thesaurus," and "Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations"? If so, then you need to add a copy of "A Sometimes Snarky Guide to English Usage, Grammar & Punctuation" by Keith W. Sessions. While Sessions’ book may lack the historical significance and gravitas of those other reference classics, you will find yourself using it every bit as much, if not more.
Sessions’ book is not actually very snarky, but it is incredibly useful and user-friendly. Keep it handy to check those pesky and confusing words and options such as “lay” versus “lie,” “principal” versus “principle,” and “who” versus “whom.” (I hope in his next edition he includes an entry for “capitol” versus “capital,” another one I always have to look up, just to make sure.) The book also gives comfort and legitimacy to those to whom a split infinitive sounds better to the ear and looks better to the eye than a cumbersome, but not split, infinitive. (He also adds a nugget of history, explaining where the “rule” against splitting infinitives came from.)
The last sentence of the prior paragraph, which – against the traditional rules of grammar – ended with a preposition, is another transgression that Sessions is willing to tolerate, explaining that “In all things, however, one must exercise a modicum of reason.”
English is a living language and, as such, it will change. In addition to the vocabulary of English, so, too, must its grammatical rules evolve. Speaking and writing are all about clear and accurate communication, after all. Sessions’ book is a welcome guide that, while explaining the whys and wherefores of the existing rules for those who believe that such rules, and proper grammar, are important, also adds some rationality to what should be acceptable for effective, concise communication.
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