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1 Parrish, Thomas The Grouchy Grammarian Wiley 2002 0-471-22383-2 / 9780471223832 Hardcover  Do you commit apostrophe atrocities?Are you tormented by the lie/lay conundrum?Do you find yourself stuck between floaters and danglers?Do your subjects and your verbs refuse to agree?If so, you're not alone. Some of the most prominent professionals in TV broadcasting and at major newspapers and magazines-people who really should know better-are guilty of making all-too-common grammatical errors. In this delightfully amusing, clever guide, Thomas Parrish points out real-life grammar gaffes from top-notch publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker to illustrate just how widespread these errors are. With red penin hand, Parrish's fictional friend the Grouchy Grammarian leads the charge, examining the forty-seven most common mistakes in English and imparting the basics of good grammar with a charming mixture of fussiness and common sense. All of which makes The Grouchy Grammarian the most entertaining, accessible how-not-to guide you'll ever read. 0-471-22383-2.Paperback - 2002 - good condition - ladylisabooks - used books, secondhandbooks, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, exlibrary bookssold, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide.Isbn 0-471223832.  Price: 7.00 GBP Add to Shopping Cart