Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss
The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
This book is a humorous, yet educational, exploration of punctuation in the English language. The author uses wit and sarcasm to highlight the importance of correct punctuation, demonstrating how it can drastically change the meaning of a sentence. It provides examples of punctuation errors and their hilarious consequences, while also offering practical advice on how to avoid such mistakes. The book is a spirited call to arms for grammar enthusiasts, emphasizing the necessity of preserving the clarity and precision in writing that proper punctuation provides.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 209
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Eats, Shoots & Leaves
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 54th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 935th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- 50 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
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