Apostrophes are a pain. The rules about how to use them are complicated, and have evolved haphazardly. Originally written as advice by a copywriter for designers - who tend to insert and remove apostrophes at will, for visual effect - this is a light-hearted... read more

Think about your writing from a new perspective and learn to tell a story in the most effective way possible with this flash fiction workbook. Popular with creative writers around the world, flash fiction ... read more

Eats, Shoots & Leaves for the internet age As language evolves faster than ever before, what is the future of `correct' writing? When Emmy Favilla was tasked with creating a styleguide for BuzzFeed, she o... read more

You're likely to list the invention of paper, the printing press and the world wide web as major influences on the way we share stories. You probably wouldn't include Malian singers, American astronauts, Greek generals, Japanese cour... read more

Advice, strong opinions, and personal revelations by the world's greatest writers - exclusively researched for this new book
Featuring the most inspirational and insightful collection of quotes by writers through the ages... read more

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Follow-up to the phenomenal international bestseller.Including letters from:Jane Austen, Richard Burton, Helen Keller, Alan Turing, Albus Dumbledore, Eleanor Roosevelt, Henry James, Sylvia Plath, John Lennon, Gerald... read more

Italian in 30 Days - Concise Language Course You're a beginner and you want to learn the basics of the Italian language as fast and effectively as possible? If so, "Italian in 30 Days" is the best choice, because this language course was developed especially for... read more

The ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital age The Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike. ... read more

How is ink made? What is the bestselling book of all time? What are the oldest known books in the world? And how does one make sense of the colors found on Penguin paperbacks? The answers to these questions and many more await readers in The Book Lovers'... read more

A series of logic puzzles designed by some of Mensa's leading puzzle-setters which will help boost brain activity and improve concentration and memory - while providing hours of puzzling entertainment. With over 200 logical challenges to test your aptitude for deduction and to get your brain in gear.

It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it ...There have long been debates about 'correct' pronunciation in the English language, and Britain's most distinguished linguistic expert, David Crystal, is here to s... read more