{"product_id":"the-right-word-elizabeth-morrison-9781601633354","title":"The Right Word: Correcting Commonly Confused, Misspelled, and Misused Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eAffect or effect?\u003cbr\u003eRight, write, or rite?\u003cbr\u003eSoul or sole?\u003cbr\u003eTwo, too, or to?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish can certainly be a confusing language, whether you're a native speaker or learning it as a second language. \u003ci\u003eThe Right Word\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential reference to help anyone master its subtleties and avoid the most common mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into three sections, \u003ci\u003eThe Right Word\u003c\/i\u003e first examines homophones, those tricky words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Entries are organized alphabetically, with meanings and examples (including colloquial ones) given to facilitate correct use. Author Elizabeth Morrison then looks at words that often confuse--childish vs. childlike, incredible vs. incredulous--before providing a list of commonly misspelled words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Right Word\u003c\/i\u003e deserves a place on every bookshelf: at home, in the study, and at the office. Written by a teacher and journalist with years of experience in effective writing and communication, \u003ci\u003eThe Right Word\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of English, especially those for whom English is a second language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusinesspeople wanting to improve written communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossword addicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with an interest in words and language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Morrison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1601633351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781601633354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Career Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.20w x 0.70d","brand":"Elizabeth Morrison","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48088623317247,"sku":"9781601633354","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_47840871-c76d-4c8d-9c30-af6e64dbd445.jpg?v=1769105781","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-right-word-elizabeth-morrison-9781601633354","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}