This entertaining and concise reference guide and workbook answers your most pressing questions about English usage. Author Jane Straus has unraveled the mysteries of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization to help the reader feel competent in their writing and speaking skills. Tens of thousands of copies of this indispensable book are purchased worldwide every year by business professionals, government agencies, universities, high schools, middle schools, and homeschooling families.

Lecturer, consultant, and television talk show guest, Jane Straus discovered her gift for combining entertainment and education over 20 years ago while still in college. This knack has created a demand for her seminars all over the country. Jane has led seminars for thousands of employees for such diverse organizations as the National Geographic Society and the Internal Revenue Service. She helps businesses and individuals to communicate effectively, sensitively, dynamically, and persuasively.