Things That Make Us (Sic): The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar Takes on Madison Avenue, Hollywood, the White House, and the World
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A primer on the fun and accurate use of grammar, punctuation, and style; features spelling cheat sheets, lists of common mistakes, and letters to high-profile language abusers, including David Hasselhoff and Queen Elizabeth II.
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