Bryson's Dictionary

Bill Bryson

RRP: £8.99

Publisher: BLACK SWAN

Publication Date : 23/04/2009

Paperback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

Originally published as "The Penguin Dictionary For Writers & Editors", it has now been completely revised and updated by Bryson. Covering everything from spellings and usages, capitalisation, plurals, phrases, abbreviations and foreign places, and also the difference between American and UK words. An indispensable guide to those who work with words, and those who just want to get it right. 'Language lovers - of every stripe and creed - should raise three cheers' Erica Wagner, "The Times"

Publisher's description:

What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? How do you spell supersede? Is it hippy or hippie? This title includes a selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases.

ISBN: 9780552773539