Richard Palmer's new edition of his popular study guide is for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of written English. It is fully updated and includes additional features as well as a discussion of grammatical rules and the main writing styles. A large section of the book is dedicated to specific types of writing, from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. There is plenty of sound and meticulous advice about grammar. The many illustrations, examples and exercises throughout help the reader put into practice the techniques and skills this book explores.