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The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: A Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the...

by Gordon, Karen Elizabeth | HC | Good
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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
9780679418603
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Humor
Publication Name
Deluxe Transitive Vampire : a Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
9.5 in
Subject
Grammar & Punctuation, Literacy, Topic / Language
Publication Year
1993
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Karen Elizabeth Gordon
Item Weight
20.2 Oz
Item Width
7.7 in
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679418601
ISBN-13
9780679418603
eBay Product ID (ePID)
648044

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Deluxe Transitive Vampire : a Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed
Subject
Grammar & Punctuation, Literacy, Topic / Language
Publication Year
1993
Type
Textbook
Author
Karen Elizabeth Gordon
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines, Humor
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
20.2 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
92-050784
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments * ix Preface * xiii Introduction * xv Sentences * 3 Words * 8 Nouns * 30 Verbs * 40 Verbals * 54 Adjectives and Adverbs * 65 Pronouns * 77 Agreements * 99 Phrases * 125 Clauses * 140 Fragments, Splices, and Run-ons * 155 Follow the Flight * 167 Illustration Credits * 170 Index * 172
Synopsis
Playful and practical, this is the style book you can't wait to use, a guide that addresses classic questions of English usage with wit and the blackest of humor. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.
LC Classification Number
PE1112.G578 1993

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  • Unexpectedly Helpful!

    I ran across this book by accident-didn't really know what I was getting until it arrived. This is really quite fun to read through and seriously more fun to study than any regular book on Grammar! I don't know how the Author came up with the idea, but it makes learning more about this sometimes dry subject matter a lot more entertaining!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: ggiezgg

  • Quirky and wonderful!

    This book has a cult following for good reason. Karen Elizabeth Gordon never disappoints; this is one for her best!

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  • A new approach to learning

    I'm not sure you can call a book on English grammar "compelling," but it certainly is an interesting approach to presenting material to those of us who find it a difficult process.

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    Satisfied with my purchase.

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