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If you want to learn how to read and write better without memorizing elaborate rules, then the <i>McGraw-Hill Handbook of English</i> is the book for you. The Second Edition of the <i>Handbook</i> was compiled as a guideline for students on speaking, writing and understanding American English. It presents English as it is actually spoken, but still sets definite standards that will improve your use and understanding of the English language.<br><br>The handbook is effective for people of varying levels of skill. When a grammar rule or principle is established, a series of examples follow, beginning with easy sentences and then moving on to sentences of greater complexity. There is also a separate section with more mature examples of the grammar rule. This makes the <i>McGraw-Hill Handbook of English</i> very effective for teaching, homeschooling, and readers of all ages. The simple explanations of English as it is properly spoken and written by clear, concise communicators would also benefit those for whom English is a second language.<br><br>The <i>McGraw-Hill Handbook of English</i> culled their examples from many different areas of life, which greatly enhances the readability of the handbook. The passages are not the dry and rote drills that might have made you cringe as a student. Instead, the selections were carefully taken from more than 7,000 themes frequently seen on student exams and publications. <br><br>The <i>McGraw-Hill Handbook of English</i> is a practical tool and resource guide for grammar and usage of American English. It is definitely worth reading.