{"product_id":"9781925267136","title":"Modern Australian Usage","description":"Q: Why have a guide to using language when you can look it up on the internet? A: Because you often can't find a clear or reliable answer. However, Nicholas Hudson's wonderfully comprehensive and practical compendium on the English language will tell you what you need to know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShould you use 'lay' or 'lie'? How do you use a semicolon correctly? What's a willy-willy? The difference between a town and a city, or a boat and a ship? In his witty and pithy entries, Nicholas Hudson identifies commonly confused terms. He explains how to use the key elements of English grammar and punctuation to convey the meaning you intend. He highlights distinctively Australian usage and terms, and covers the impact of digital technologies on writing and publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Australian Usage\u003c\/i\u003e should be on the desk of every writer who wants to expand their understanding of our rich and frustrating language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'A comprehensive usage guide based on great knowledge, experience and love of language... immensely readable...' - \u003ci\u003eSusan Butler, The Editor,\u003c\/i\u003e Macquarie Dictionary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Insightful and original observations on Australian usage: an essential read for all lovers of language.' - \u003ci\u003eKate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132014182640,"sku":"9781925267136","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781925267136_p0.jpg?v=1763634648","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781925267136","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}