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Overview"In a new compact format, this usage guide is in the same series with ""The Little Oxford Dictionary"" and ""The Little Oxford Thesaurus"". It is a handy guide to good English, and takes the reader through each aspect of writing and speaking, with many examples from the best writers. It also includes advice on spelling, punctuation, grammar, pronunciation, and difficult and misused words. The book includes the latest, up-to-date usage information from Oxford dictionaries. Authors from Dickens to David Lodge illustrate points of usage, and special sections cover cliches and how to avoid them, and English from around the world. Edmund Weiner is the co-editor of the ""Oxford English Dictionary"" and the ""Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar"". Andrew Delahunty is the senior lexicographer of the ""Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture""." Full Product DetailsAuthor: E. S. C. Weiner , etc.Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 10.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 15.00cm Weight: 0.239kg ISBN: 9780198613015ISBN 10: 0198613016 Pages: 255 Publication Date: 01 August 1994 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAbout the Editors: Edmund Weiner and Andrew Delahunty are experienced lexicographers with the Oxford Dictionary Department. Edmund Weiner is co-editor of the twenty-volume, second edition of The Oxford English Dictionary. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |