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Early in the annals of English, glamour and grammar were the same expression, associated with enchantment and marvelous spells. Now grammar brings to mind terminology bullies and bored-out-of-their-skulls students. Roy Peter Clark, one of America's most influential writing teachers, would like to improve that by placing the glamour back into grammar. Whether you are composing a book, a memo, an e-mail, or a blog post, you can immediately apply any of the lessons Clark lays out in 50 short chapters. Covering everything from the elements of speech to why effective authors prefer concrete nouns and lively verbs, Clark teaches you how to use times, commas, and semicolons with their fullest gain; befriend the lively verb "to be"; avoid "hyper-grammar"; properly place those tricky modifiers; and funnel other secrets of powerful prose. Above all, he teaches you how to understand grammar to master your use of English, to hone interpretation, and to allure through your writing. In a global where we speak increasingly more through email messages and text messages, how you use language issues - even in 140 characters. The Glamour of Grammar prepares one to captivate with every expression.
