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Strictly English: The correct way to write ... and why it matters by Simon Heffer (view source)
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|reviewer=Sue Magee
|genre=Reference
|summary=A concise and enjoyable look at the way that the english English language should be used. It's not an easy or quick read but it is rewarding.
|rating=4
|buy=Yes
I'm constantly surprised that people will go to some lengths to ensure that they understand what they can achieve with their latest games console/computer/mobile phone but will happily say that they don't understand the basics of the language they use each and every day. In using language wrongly they risk so much – and a little effort could make all the difference. This book isn't an easy or a quick read but it's far more rewarding than anything you get with the latest bit of gadgetry. It's highly recommended.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy o to the Bookbag.
If this book appeals then you might also like to consider [[Style Guide by The Economist]]. We also think that [[Enchanted Hunters: The Power of Stories in Childhood by Maria Tatar|reading]] is important. We also have something [[What is the use of reading and what to read for self-development?|thought provoking]] on reading.
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