21st Century Grammar Handbook

Barbara Ann Kipfer

Random House Publishing Group, Jan 13, 2010 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 340 pages

This all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly.  Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily.  Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary.  It's just that simple and time-saving.  A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it.  Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography.  Covers all essential areas of grammar and style.  A key word index for fast access.. Clear, plentiful examples.  Up-to-date, modern, preferred academic and business usage.  Portable for school, home, or office.

About the author

Lexicographer Barbara Ann Kipfer holds a PhD and an MPhil in linguistics from England's University of Exeter and is a pioneer in electronic lexical systems. She has designed and assembled lexicographic references and conducted lexicographic researches for many clients. She is a member of the Dictionary Society of North America, the Association of Computational Linguistics, and the European Association for Lexicography.

Bibliographic information

• Title: 21st Century Grammar Handbook; 21st Century Reference
• Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group, 2010
• ISBN: 0307574350, 9780307574350
• Length: 340 pages
• Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Grammar & Punctuation; Language Arts & Disciplines / Literacy; Language Arts & Disciplines / Style Manuals