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Overview. A simple and amusing explanation of what goes wrong with the apostrophe The apostrophe causes more problems in the English language than any other aspect of grammar. Grown adults with a university education don't know how to use it properly, and our high streets are filled with examples of its misuse. Join the pedants as they revolt against our misuse of this essential piece of punctuation and learn how to use the apostrophe once and for all. AUTHOR: Patrick c. Notchtree is a former head teacher who has taught grammar to thousands of children. He runs the website www.dreaded-apostrophe.com and has had hundreds of letters praising his unique method. SELLING POINTS: . With hilarious examples of misuse of the apostrophe . Ideal gift for sticklers for grammar and the grammatically challenged alike . Easy method to explain how to use the apostrophe, with no exceptions! 65 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Patrick C. NotchtreePublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 11.10cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 17.40cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780750965125ISBN 10: 0750965126 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 05 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsWelcome to the pedants' club. I'm struggling to find a way of faulting your theory...and having a bit of trouble. Well done. -- John Humphrys Author InformationPatrick C. Notchtree is a former teacher who has taught grammar to thousands of children. He runs the website www.dreaded-apostrophe.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |