Liz Powers: Great reference book for a proofreader
United States on Aug 14, 2023
Jorge: So far, loving it!
United States on Jun 16, 2023
Our Town Books: So many rules have changed since I was in school (a million years ago), and I wanted my editing to be accurate. This book is clear and very easy to use.
United States on Jun 07, 2023
Kellie: I had heard many good things about this book. It was recommended in proofreading course I am taking and students said it was an essential tool to them. I was studying and practicing when the book was delivered. I looked up the book's explanation of a weak area, and I immediately benefited the first time I used the book.
United States on Apr 03, 2023
Linda Q. Thede: In the past I have spent much time trying to google answers to the complexities of punctuation, but it's all here in this one book. Plus the recognition that different audiences, i.e books, new, academic, and science often have different rules. No serious writer should be without this book. Not only is each topic explained with examples, but the second part is an encyclopedia. So glad I bought the paperback, it now resides right next to me when I am editing. Congratulations to the author who seriously researched all these topics and explained each in a very, understandable way. Thanks!!!
United States on Mar 06, 2023
Angelina Tobler: This is a comprehensive overview of punctuation rules in four different styles. Easy to look up the information needed and incredibly useful.
Canada on Jun 07, 2022
Amazon Customer: I didn't read more than a page before I realised it was American punctuation not British.
United Kingdom on Mar 23, 2022
Arman: Essential to writers, proofreaders, and editors on account of its being concisely comprehensive. I will read it a couple times, in order to internalize the content well.
Canada on Mar 12, 2022
Kindle Customer: It's in American English.
United Kingdom on Dec 26, 2020
| The Definitive Guide to Punctuation: A Comprehensive Resource for Writers, Editors, Students, and Professionals | Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana: A Self-Guided Workbook for Beginners | English Grammar Guide: A Comprehensive Guide from DK English for Everyone | |
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| Sale off | $2 OFF | ||
| Total Reviews | 42 reviews | 114 reviews | 55 reviews |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.67 x 8.2 inches | 7.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches | 8 x 1.18 x 9.44 inches |
| Etymology (Books) | Etymology | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #10 in Etymology #17 in Grammar Reference #18 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference | #4 in Alphabet Reference#9 in Vocabulary Books#10 in Foreign Dictionaries & Thesauruses | #31 in Grammar Reference #60 in English as a Second Language Instruction#429 in Education Workbooks |
| Publisher | Ten Speed Press; First Edition | Tuttle Publishing; 2nd edition | DK; Annotated edition |
| Words, Language & Grammar Reference | Words, Language & Grammar Reference | ||
| Grammar Reference (Books) | Grammar Reference | Grammar Reference | |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1607744931 | 978-4805312278 | 978-1465451545 |
| ASIN | 1607744937 | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 1,499 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 5,547 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 2,500 ratings |
| ISBN-10 | 9781607744931 | 4805312270 | 1465451544 |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | 12 ounces | 2.33 pounds |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Paperback | 256 pages | 128 pages | 360 pages |
What I like most in this book is that for each punctuation or grammar item, the recommendation includes a comparison of the differences in usage between chicago, MLA. So useful.
I just added the Chicago Style Manual to my repertoire but it’s too bulky.
Easy read for the train and fits in a desk drawer. I think you will find some immediate takeaways even without having to read it cover to cover.
Singapore on Oct 22, 2023