Getting The Point

This book is for people who've read "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" but who still don't know where the apostrophe should go. It is readable, step-by-step guide by published writers. It is neither dumbed-down, nor dry and academic - filling a gap in the market. This is a user-friendly guide to punctuation which gives step-by-step explanations in clear, readable English. The authors cover all the basics, including sentences and full stops, commas, apostrophes, colons and semi-colons, brackets, hyphens, question marks, inverted commas and paragraphs. It is written for people who work in business or education and need to write professional reports, essays or business letters; creative writers and authors; or simply those who feel they missed out at school. There are examples and quizzes (with answers) throughout. Differences between US and UK punctuation are addressed, making this a useful tool for those learning international English as a second or foreign language. Presented in a pocket-sized hardback with thick paper slipcover, and with witty line illustrations, this book will also be an ideal Christmas gift.

'This readable guide will be invaluable to writers of anything, whether they are going off to university, starting out in employment, or submitting professional reports.'
The Good Book Guide, October 2006