If you're a language geek like me or if you need to get something for one, check this book out. I have the book and the daily tear-off calendar. "Mixed-up, mangled expressions; foreign-language faux pas; confused and confusing terms; commonly mispronounced words—they’re all explained in this useful and entertaining guide."
This book is terrific! And I'm not the only one to say so:
Jack Miles, former literary editor, Los Angeles Times
"Paul Brians has written a handy and likable reference tool. He sends you off chuckling."
Scott Lewis, Managing Editor, Kyiv Post, "Ukraine's English-Language Newspaper"
"More than mere common errors, Brians' compilation includes some cleverly deceptive mistakes as well."
Peggy Duncan, Productivity Trainer and author, Put Time Management to Work
"I don't know how, but somehow, he knows exactly what we need."
About the Author
Paul Brians is a professor of English at Washington State University. His web site, "Common Errors in English Usage" has been recommended by BBC Online, Yahoo! Internet Life magazine, USA Today, "refdesk.com," the Seattle Times, and many other periodicals and publications.
Common errors in English usage
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Every time I read stuff like that I feel like a real dope. I am guilty of every one of those errors now and then.
Ah, then. Far from the Madding Gerund will give you an inflated sense of expertise, and your testicles will grow by 2.5 percent. At wmjasco.com
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