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    <publisher>Adams Media Corp.</publisher>
    <dateIssued>c2003</dateIssued>
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    <extent>viii, 184 p. ; 18 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>The only grammar book you'll ever need is the ideal resource for everyone who wants to produce writing that is clear, concise, and grammatically excellent. Whether you're creating perfect professional documents, spectacular school papers, or effective personal letters, you'll find this handbook indispensable. From word choice to punctuation to organization, English teacher Susan Thurman guides you through getting your thoughts on paper with polish. Using dozens of examples, The only grammar book you'll ever need provides guidelines for: understanding the parts of speech and elements of a sentence, avoiding the most common grammar and punctuation mistakes, using correct punctuating in every sentence, writing clearly and directly, approaching writing projects, whether big or small. Easy to follow and authoritative, The only grammar book you'll ever need provides all the necessary tools to make you successful with every type of written expression. -- Back cover</abstract>
  <tableOfContents>Finding the right words -- Parts of speech -- Basic sentence structure -- Verb varieties -- Pronoun problems -- Punctuation and style -- Wrtiing better sentences -- Avoiding common errors -- Getting down to business : writing and revising -- Writing formats : essays, summaries, reports, and more.</tableOfContents>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">Susan Thurman ; edited by Larry Shea.</note>
  <note>Includes index.</note>
  <note>Adapted from The everything grammar and style book by Susan Thurman, 2002, F+W Media, Inc.</note>
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    <topic>Grammar</topic>
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    <topic>Inglés</topic>
    <topic>Gramática</topic>
    <topic>Manuales</topic>
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  <classification authority="lcc">PE 1112 T539o 2003</classification>
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