| Edition |
Kindle edition. |
| Descript. |
1 online resource (1 electronic resource (228 pages)) |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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other cz rdacarrier |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [205]-212) and index. |
| Contents |
Confessions of a Comma Queen -- Spelling is for weirdos -- That witch! -- The problem of Heesh -- Between you and me -- Comma comma comma comma, chameleon -- Who put the hyphen in Moby-Dick? -- A dash, a semicolon, and a colon walk into a bar -- What's up with the apostrophe -- F*ck this sh*t -- Ballad of a pencil junkie -- The million-dollar copy editor -- Appendix. Some books I have found particularly helpful. |
| Note |
906700427 |
| Summary |
A New Yorker copy veteran presents laugh-out-loud descriptions of some of the most common and vexing errors in language and usage, drawing on examples from classic literature and pop culture while sharing anecdotes from her work with celebrated writers. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
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3542B6F8-5F88-4630-82F3-C22BAC76D557 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
| Subject |
English language -- Punctuation.
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Comma.
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English language -- Errors of usage.
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Electronic books.
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| Alt Author |
OverDrive, Inc.
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| Add Title |
Between you and me |
| ISBN |
9780393246605 |
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0393246604 |
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