Words Fail Me

From the bestselling author of Woe Is I: A guide to grammar fundamentals that's sympathetic to the struggling writer and often just plain funny"e; (The Seattle Times). Whether you need to improve your skills for work or school, or aspire to the Great American Novel, a grounding in grammar, spelling, and punctuation is essential not just to make you look like a professional but to communicate effectively in emails, essays, or anything you need to write. This painless, practical book is filled with short, snappy chapters, crystal-clear examples, and a "e;playful sense of humor"e; (The New York Times Book Review) covering everything from "e;Pronoun Pileups"e; and "e;Verbs That Zing"e; to "e;What to Do When You're Stuck."e; With these simple, straightforward tips, you can learn how to sort your thoughts and make sentences that make sense. "e;Students writing papers, employees preparing reports, and those who just want to be understood in print may benefit from this fun-to-use answer to Strunk and White. O'Connor uses humor as she takes apart sentences and their parts and shows how each element is used effectively."e; Booklist