This colorful and concise little book is tailored to a general readership. A sister to the recently publishedThe Little Book of Math into English, this accessible guide avoids lengthy lessons and complex grammatical jargon. Instead, the reader is provided with key insights that are directly relevant and easily applicable. By following the straightforward recommendations and working the exercises (640 in number), readers can count on significantly reducing their writing errors and learn to create clearer, more readable, pieces of writing.

Topics are divided into four parts. Part I is labeledCrucialand contains five topics that lay the foundations of writing by covering the most essential elements of grammar and sentence construction. Part II isVery Importantand contains six slightly more advanced topics that assist with refining writing and ensuring clarity. Part III isImportantand also contains six topics addressing common issues that help to master the art of polishing a writing piece even further. Part IV,And Some More, contains four nuanced topics that are useful for additional fine-tuning. Each topic concludes with a section calledPractice Makes Perfect, offering exercises and hints. Solutions then follow.

Appendix Agives a quick tutorial on grammatical terms and constructs.AppendixBlooks at ChatGPT and the positive aspects of its powerful capabilities.Appendix Cprovides a bonusGold Rushof additional exercises, each of which is referenced to specific sections of the book.

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George Grätzer is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Manitoba. He specializes in lattice theory and universal algebra and is best known for his books on LaTeX and his proof with E. Tamás Schmidt of the Grätzer-Schmidt theorem. Prof. Gratzer has written about 270 research papers and 33 books. His most recent book publication with Springer is titleThe Little Book of Math into English.