Language: Reference & General

This book provides a comprehensive overview of all the different kinds of crime fiction, with examples from successful contemporary writers in eac...

Were all familiar with a flock of sheep but what are the collective nouns for racehorses, pigs, zebras or giraffes? Drawing on a range of sources, ...

This is an essential aid for novice creative writers. It is a bibliography of terms used in the publishing world and will be a great addition to an...

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Just My Typo is a hilarious collection of typographical errors, slips of the pen and embarrassing misprints whi...

Relearn the essential rules of the English language, from grammar and punctuation to sentence construction. Also includes parts of speech and how t...

Writing for kids is fun and rewarding--if you can break into the fiercely competitive world of children's book publishing. With this guide, you'll ...

Because of its exceptional clarity, accuracy, and ease of use, this dictionary is the acknowledged authority on South African and general English f...