'You will never doubt your written English again.' London Evening Standard; 'A single reference point to look up all manner of spelling, grammar or punctuation queries...this is going to have a permanent place on my desk (both at home and work!).' A Sendall, a reader from England; 'Should be prescribed reading for all undergraduates and postgraduates too!' Prof Tony Stockwell; 'I've been helped a great deal by Angela's other books, but this one is exactly what I've been waiting for...A book that will grow dog-eared with use. But you'll always be grateful that it was written.' Michael Carson, Author of 'Sucking Sherbet Lemons'

Angela Burt has enjoyed a successful career as an English teacher at GCSE and A level and for adult education. She has substantial experience as an examiner for the AEB, now SEG Boards and is the author of numerous books on the correct use of the English language, including and Improve Your Word Power for How To Books and The Grammar Repair Kit (Hodder) She lives in Co, Mayo, Ireland, where she runs her own company, Portfolio Proofreading Services.