BOOKS
THE QUEEN'S ENGLISH AND HOW TO USE IT
By Bernard C. Lamb
What is good English, and why do we need it?
"The Queen's English" shows how the
English language, used properly, has great power to
instruct, move and entertain people, but used
incorrectly, can lead to a lack of clarity and
confusion. This book informs in a light-hearted way,
reminding readers how to use the basics of 
grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well
as further teaching them new tips and tricks of
style, rhetoric and vocabulary. The book also shows
the perils of using language incorrectly, offering
extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of
where bad English can cause one thing to mean
something entirely different!
From the Author:
This is a practical, easily understood book to help anyone improve his or her English. It deals with the most useful aspects of grammar, punctuation and spelling, with simple ways of remembering words which are often misspelled or confused. The phrase in the title, The Queen's English, refers to clear correct English, as used by educated people for everyday communication; it is not the preserve of the monarchy or any class, race or district.
Published by
The Queen's English Society's
Practical Guide to Punctuation...
is here published in full within the QES web pages, for your use and enjoyment. This little gem of a guide, by Dr Bernard Lamb, is small but packed with all the facts you will need to tame those little punctuation marks that so many of us find confusing.
Why not own a hard copy, too? For just £3.00 plus postage, a copy will be posted directly to you, while stocks last. In the first instance, please e-mail our Secretary/Administrator to make arrangements to receive your copy.
LYNNE TRUSS
".....But I did write Eats, Shoots & Leaves, and I very much enjoyed the process. It turned out that punctuation was the perfect subject for a book, because I could describe it, trace its origins, give the rules (in an abbreviated and idiosyncratic way), and also mount a staunch defence of it. People often say that the genius of the book was the title, and I'm glad they think so. I came up with the whole proposal for the book (including the title and the idea for the panda up a ladder on the cover)....."
This book is a firm favourite with so many people,
especially those who love the English language.
It is widely available, but your first point of
interest might perhaps be The Lynne
Truss Website.