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by Gyles Brandreth


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For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, a lively, effective, and witty guide to all the ins and outs of the English language, reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to adverbs, there are countless ways we can make mistakes when writing or speaking. But do not despair! Great Britain's most popular grammar guru has created the ultimate modern manual for English speakers on both sides of the Atlantic. In this brilliantly funny and accessible guide to proper punctuation and so much more, Gyles Brandreth explores the linguistic horrors of our times, tells us what we've been doing wrong and shows us how, in the future, we can get it right every time. Covering everything from dangling participles to transitive verbs, from age-old conundrums like "lay" vs. "lie," to the confounding influences of social media on our everyday language, Have You Eaten Grandma? is an endlessly useful and entertaining resource for all.

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  • Title Have You Eaten Grandma?: Or, the Life-Saving Importance of Correct Punctuation, Grammar, and Good English
  • Author Gyles Brandreth
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Atria Books
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9781982127404 / 1982127406
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.2 in (21.34 x 14.73 x 3.05 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects English language - Grammar, English language - Errors of usage
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2019017793
  • Dewey Decimal Code 428

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