Eats Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
by Truss, Lynne
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine Condition/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1861976127
- ISBN 13
- 9781861976123
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Synopsis
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation is a non-fiction book written by Lynne Truss, the former host of the BBC Radio 4's Cutting a Dash programme. In the book, published in 2003, Truss bemoans the state of punctuation in the United Kingdom and the United States, and describes how rules are being relaxed in today's society. Her goal is to remind readers of the importance of punctuation in the English language by mixing humour and instruction.
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- Bookseller
- BOOKNEST (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 101489
- Title
- Eats Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
- Author
- Truss, Lynne
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1861976127
- ISBN 13
- 9781861976123
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- BZDB291 English language Punctuation Humour; English language Punctuation; English language -- Humor.; Punctuation.; Eats Shoots Leaves The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
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