Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, Jargon and Buzz Words
Fourth Edition
What distinguishes "distrust" and "mistrust"? Who was Shrapnel? How should "man-made" be said in a politically correct age? Should a colon or semi-colon be used? Such questions, whether the result of concern over correct usage, or simply personal curiosity, frequently arise when we are confronted by writing tasks. 'The Good Word Guide' is loaded or laden with answers to these questions and hundreds more.
As English continues to grow as our main global language, new words flood into conversations, presentations, letters, e-mail correspondence and websites. This generates ever more questions about correctness of form. In this fully updated edition, the 'Good Word Guide' offers information and guidance on grammar, spelling and punctuation, also tackling troublesome jargon and buzzwords. A straightforward A - Z layout provides quick answers to everyday language problems.
