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  • Teach Yourself Afrikaans

    by Helena van Schalkwyk ...
    This completely revised and updated edition of Teach Yourself Afrikaans is for all those who seek to communicate in Afrikaans It has been written for students with no previous experience or knowledge of the language, and is especially aimed at those who wish to study at home. The grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Afrikaans are introduced in carefully graded stages, and are illustrated with ... Read more

    R164,09

  • Eats, Shoots and Leaves

    by Lynne Truss ...
    Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge. ... Read more

    R142,93

  • The Elements of Style: Classic Edition (2018)

    With Editor's Notes, New Chapters & Study Guide

    by William Strunk Jr., Richard De A'Morelli ...
    This Classic Edition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of William Strunk's grammar primer, The Elements of Style. Generations of writers have learned the basics of grammar from Strunk’s little book. It was rated “one of the 100 most influential books written in English” by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read ... Read more

    R72,87 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Troublesome Words

    by Bill Bryson ...
    Troublesome Words is playful and riddlesome guide to the English language from the bestselling author of Notes from a Small Island and A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill BrysonWhat is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure?With Troublesome Words, jo... ... Read more

    R183,99

  • The Complete Guide to Grammar

    by Rosalind Fergusson ...
    Many people find English grammar daunting: if you are one of them, then this is the book for you. The Complete Guide to Grammar is an indispensible guide for all native English speakers who were not taught formal grammar, and who have ever wondered about the correct use of a word or phrase. It is also an invaluable learning tool for students of English of lower intermediate standard and above.The ... Read more

    R36,71 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • French Grammar Practice for Ambitious Learners - Beginner's Edition I, Basics

    by M. Rodary ...
    Series series French for Ambitious Learners
    Step by step practice for beginners or for a fresh start!This book offers:=> beginner's knowledge, explained step by step;=> exercises with solution keys;=> a gradual increase in difficulty in each chapter; and=> translations of the examples and translated vocabulary for each exercise.=> Written and proofread by native speakers, French teachers and graduates in Romance languages and literature ... Read more

    R75,41

  • Shady Characters

    Ampersands, Interrobangs and other Typographical Curiosities

    by Keith Houston ...
    Keith Houston's entertaining book, inspired by his popular blog shadycharacters.co.uk, tells the unexpected stories of some unusual, and familiar, typographical marks and reveals a fascinating history of writing.Every character we write or type is a link to the past, and in today's printed, electronic and scrawled writing their history stares right back at us. This book charts the lives of some of ... Read more

    R183,99

  • The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric

    by Sister Miriam Joseph, Marguerite McGlinn ...
    Who sets language policy today? Who made whom the grammar doctor? Lacking the equivalent of l'Académie française, we English speakers must find our own way looking for guidance or vindication in source after source. McGuffey's Readers introduced nineteenth-century students to "correct" English. Strunk and White's Elements of Style and William Safire's column, "On Language," provide help on diction ... Read more

    R239,65

  • A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition

    Chicago Style for Students and Researchers

    by Kate L. Turabian, Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup, William T. FitzGerald, The University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff ...
    Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
    When Kate L. Turabian first put her famous guidelines to paper, she could hardly have imagined the world in which today’s students would be conducting research. Yet while the ways in which we research and compose papers may have changed, the fundamentals remain the same: writers need to have a strong research question, construct an evidence-based argument, cite their sources, and structure their ... Read more

    R324,63

  • Grammar and Punctuation

    Your essential guide to accurate English

    by Collins ...
    Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Grammar is an accessible guide to English grammar and punctuation.With clear, concise explanations on everything from adverbs to word order, and from apostrophes to semicolons, this e-book is indispensable for understanding correct usage.Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Grammar is a uniquely helpful guide to all areas of English grammar and punctuation, providing ... Read more

    R120,16

  • Write Right!

    A Desktop Digest of Punctuation, Grammar, and Style

    by Jan Venolia ...
    The newest edition of Jan Venolia’s best-selling guide, Write Right! is an essential resource for writers with 500,000+ copies sold since publication.**In this age of electronic correspondence and self-produced documents, we need a useful and reliable writing guide more than ever. Write Right! covers the essentials of good writing in a concise and easy-to-follow format. The new edition of this ... Read more

    R148,80

  • A Dictionary of Modern English Usage:The Classic First Edition

    The Classic First Edition

    by H. W. Fowler ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the ... Read more

    R188,01

  • The King's English

    by Kingsley Amis ...
    Series series Penguin Modern Classics
    The King's English is Kingsley Amis's authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders and barbarities that lie in wait for us, from danglers, four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it's acceptable ... Read more

    R183,99

  • The Little Red Writing Book Deluxe Edition: Two Winning Books in One, Writing plus Grammar

    by Brandon Royal ...
    For Writing and Grammar Aficionados from All Walks of Life!This deluxe edition contains the complete contents of The Little Red Writing Book and The Little Gold Grammar Book. Whereas writing is based on principles – in which writing is deemed better or worse, more effective or less effective – grammar is based on rules, in which writing is deemed right or wrong, correct or incorrect. With coverage ... Read more

    R92,06

  • Italian Grammar You Really Need To Know

    Teach Yourself

    by Anna Proudfoot ...
    Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns andstructures are reinforced and contextualized through authenticmaterials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly,but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate."Italian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain theintuition you need to become a confident communicator in your newlanguage. ... Read more

    R172,37

  • Penguin Writers' Guides: How to Punctuate

    by George Davidson ...
    The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English. Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.This practical one-stop guide explains all the punctuation marks ... Read more

    R147,19

  • Because Internet

    Understanding how language is changing

    by Gretchen McCulloch ...
    THE ACCLAIMED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.Have you ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message? Wondered where memes came from? Fret no more: Because Internet is the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are.'McCulloch is such a disarming writer - lucid, friendly, ... Read more

    R239,19

  • Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate German Grammar

    by Ed Swick ...
    Series series Practice Makes Perfect Series
    When you're ready to go further with your German skills, Practice Makes Perfect will take you to the next levelUsing extensive explanations, examples, reading passages, and practice exercises, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate German Grammar helps you grow your understanding and usage of such grammar topics as verbs tenses and moods. It also increases your ability to communicate in German using ... Read more

    R354,30

  • Essential French Grammar: Teach Yourself

    by Brigitte Edelston, Robin Adamson ...
    Essential French Grammar will help you get more out of your study of French.Essential French Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to French grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential French Grammar is structured so that you can look up ... Read more

    R203,77

  • Easy Learning Writing

    Your essential guide to accurate English

    by Collins ...
    Collins Easy Learning Writing is an easy-to-use guide on how to write good, clear and effective English.With simple explanations of everything from the basics of sentence and paragraph structure, to writing CVs, letters and essays, this e-book is a valuable guide for anyone who wants to improve their writing.Collins Easy Learning Writing is the helpful guide to good written style. Covering areas ... Read more

    R131,55

  • Do I Make Myself Clear?

    Why Writing Well Matters

    by Harold Evans ...
    Harold Evans has edited everything from the urgent files of battlefield reporters to the complex thought processes of Henry Kissinger, and he has been knighted for his services to journalism. In Do I Make Myself Clear?, his definitive guide to writing well, Evans brings his indispensable insight to the art of clear communication.The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with ... Read more

    R297,84

  • Keep Talking Norwegian Audio Course - Ten Days to Confidence

    Enhanced Edition

    by Margaretha Danbolt-Simons ...
    If you already have the basics and want to learn more Norwegian, this advanced beginner audio course will boost your confidence to understand and speak Norwegian.Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-having an encounter on a plane-arranging to meet-going to the chemist's-meeting the family-sightseeing in Oslo-buying clothes-having lunch at a restaurant-asking for directions-buying ... Read more

    R391,91

  • Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

    The UK Edition

    by Benjamin Dreyer ...
    'An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyer's English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.' ELIZABETH STROUT'A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who don't - Dreyer's English is the book we have all been waiting for. Wise, funny, no-nonsense, stylish and brilliantly practical.' RACHEL JOYCE_____________An indispensable, New York ... ... Read more

    R220,79

  • English Usage (Collins Cobuild)

    by Collins Cobuild ...
    Series series Collins Cobuild
    The new second edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage has been specially designed for upper-intermediate and advanced students and teachers of English. Its comprehensive coverage of different areas of the English language helps learners to use the language naturally and effectively.Collins COBUILD English Usage has been thoroughly revised and updated to make it easier to use, and to include ... Read more

    R282,89