Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

The Handbook of Written English John G. Taylor

The Handbook of Written English By John G. Taylor

The Handbook of Written English by John G. Taylor


$10.00
Condition - Very Good
Only 3 left

Summary

This handbook offers guidance on: punctuation and abbreviation; presentation of tables, references, and footnotes; roman figures, special and foreign characters; UK-US spelling, foreign phrases; statistical tests, tables and diagrams; measures, currency and prices; layout and proof correcting; in addition to prefixes, suffixes and hyphenation.

The Handbook of Written English Summary

The Handbook of Written English: Punctation, Common Practice and Usage by John G. Taylor

Unrivalled for depth, detail and examples, this book is a must for every bookshelf. It offers detailed guidance on: punctuation and abbreviation; presentation of tables, references, and footnotes; roman figures, special and foreign characters; UK-US spelling, foreign phrases; statistical tests, tables and diagrams; measures, metric conversions, currency and prices; layout and proof correcting; in addition to prefixes, suffixes and hyphenation.

The Handbook of Written English Reviews

An invaluable guide, well worth the money and a place on any writer's shelf. Writers' Bulletin

About John G. Taylor

John Taylor has over 20 years' experience as a lecturer, proofreader, interpreter, translator, and language consultant for research institutions

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. The Basic Elements; 3. Punctuation And Common Usage; 4. Bibliographies, Literature Lists, References; 5. Characters and Symbols; 6. Tables, Charts and Diagrams; 7. Statistical Measures and Statistical Tests; 8. Metric Conversion; 9. Growth Rates; 10. Currencies, Prices, Finance; 11. Weights and Measures; 12. Abbreviations; 13. Prefixes; 14. Suffixes; 15. Hyphenated, Conjoined and Compound Words; 16. UK English vs. US English; 17. Nations of the World; 18. Word - Some Practical Tips; 19. Spreadsheet Basics - Excel; 20. Foreign Terms and Phrases; 21. All You Want To Know About...; 22. Style; 23. Internet Addresses; 24. References; Appendix;

Additional information

GOR006538196
9781857039863
1857039866
The Handbook of Written English: Punctation, Common Practice and Usage by John G. Taylor
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
20050624
512
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Handbook of Written English