From grammar and punctuation to the creation of essays and business letters, The Essentials of English: A Writer's Handbook, by Ann Hogue, is a must-have reference tool for today's writer.

As easy to use as a dictionary, this handbook is designed specifically for non-native English speakers. The Essentials of English pays extra attention to articles, phrasal verbs, subordinate clauses, and other commonly troublesome items. The book uses every ...