Handbook of Current English (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Jim W. Corder (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Scott Foresman/Addison-Wesley; 8 Sub edition (January 7, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0673189716
• ISBN-13: 978-0673189714
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,395,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Reference for Grammer Errors, April 24, 2000

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Paula Whisman (Grand Haven, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Current English (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

I was required to purchase this book for my College Technical Writing Class - back in 1983. I still have the book! If you need a book to help you with all of the English language exceptions - this book is for you. Excellent examples and a great index make this easy to use and apply. This book will help anybody with communication skills.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used it for 30+ years!, September 5, 2009

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John Stachowiak (PA Hard Coal Country) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Current English (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

I had to puchase the 4th edition of this book for a college English class in 1977. I didn't pay it much thought at the time, but over the ensuing years I've gone back to it over and over again.

To me, it's the king's English. I consult it when writing professional business reports and editing draft documents that cross my desk. It's very concise and covers a wide range of grammatical points. Every such question I've asked, this book has the answer.

My softcover 4th edition is a bit dog-eared, so I'm going to plunk down some coin for the 8th edition in hardback.

To Perrin & Corder, the authors of the 4th edition: Nice job!

5.0 out of 5 stars Only English reference book you need, March 21, 2010

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This review is from: Handbook of Current English (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book was a college text way back when. I ordered an updated copy after mine fell apart from use. This book sat on my desk as a reference on every job. I have passed all written employment exams with a score over 95 because of this book. On every job co-workers including supervisors would ask me questions about language rules. I would pull out this book and show them the rules. This book is very well organized. All email users should own this book