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Random House's completely revised best-selling guide to good English. Random House Webster's Pocket Grammar, Usage, and Punctuation is perfect for students, business, and anyone who cares about the correct use of English. "Includes": - Clear and concise explanations of English grammar with plenty of examples- Common grammatical and stylistic errors and how to avoid them- Quick reference to commonly misspelled words- User-friendly guide to punctuation and capitalization- Easily confused words and how to tell them apart- Convenient pocket size that fits into backpack, purse, or briefcase

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Looks at American authors from Washington Irving to John Updike and provides brief biographical sketches, excerpts and summaries of major works, and explanations of major literary movements

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