Bernard C. Lamb

The King’s English

And How to Use It

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 07/11/2024

ISBN: 9781789297034

Subject: Non-Fiction

Categories: Maths & English, Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 256 pages

Illustration: b&w illustrations throughout

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

Constantly confused by the difference between adjectives and adverbs? Still can’t figure out how to use a semi-colon? Or simply want to refresh the English language knowledge you learnt from school?

The King’s English is the perfect handbook to tackle all of these challenges. Written by the President of the Queen’s English Society, this book covers the basics – grammar, spelling and punctuation – and offers tips and tricks on how to improve rhetoric, vocabulary and style, so you can confidently use the English language with flair.

Including amusing examples of what can happen when English is employed incorrectly, and sprinkled with illustrations to drive home key points and short exercises to reinforce essential lessons, this is an authoritative yet entertaining guide to one of the most widely used languages in the world.

Reviews:

Having been asked many times if he could recommend a definitive guide to use of our glorious language and not satisfied that the right book existed, Lamb wrote it himself

Yorkshire Post

Covers everything from grammar to writing letters and giving talks

Country Life

Sales points:

  • A practical and accessible guide to successfully navigating one of the most widely spoken languages in the world

  • Written by the President of the Queen’s Society, this book covers all the basics of standard English – grammar, spelling, punctuation and more

  • Includes short exercises and peppered with quirky illustrations

  • Thorough yet lighthearted, this book will appeal to everyone from those who simply want to refresh their knowledge of the English they learnt at school, to complete beginners who want to understand the various nuances of the language

About the Author:

Bernard C. Lamb

Bernard C Lamb is Emeritus Reader in Genetics at Imperial College London, and President of the Queen's English Society, a registered charity which, since it was founded in 1972, has become a recognized authority on 'proper' English. He is the author of many books, including How to Write about Biology and English for Technology, and has featured regularly on television and radio shows such as the Today programme.

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