{"product_id":"the-oxford-dictionary-of-american-usage-and-style","title":"The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style","description":"What's the singular of paparazzi? Is graffiti singular or plural? What about kudos? Should I say empathic or empathetic? Is it a couple of dozen or a couple dozen? What's the correct pronunciation of concierge? Or schism? Or flaccid?\n\nIn this book of crisp, precise, and often witty pronouncements on modern American English, Bryan Garner decisively answers these and thousands of other questions that bedevil those who care about the language. Garner draws on massive evidence to support his judgments, citing thousands of examples--good, bad, and ugly--from sources such as The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek.\n\nNo one can browse through the book without sharing the authors spirited awareness of how words work and his relish for exposing the affectations that bloat our language. And even if you don't have the time for browsing, but simply want a quick answer to an editorial riddle, this book is your best bet.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0195135083\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0195135083.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Garner, Bryan A.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47370063970481,"sku":"RDV.0195135083.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0195135083-0.jpg?v=1780856454","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-oxford-dictionary-of-american-usage-and-style","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}