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isbn 1-887902-89-9
256 pages

“Paul Brians has written a handy and likable reference tool. When he gives you the right answer, he sends you off chuckling—a winning combination.”

—Jack Miles, former literary editor, Los Angeles Times, and author of Christ:
A Crisis in the Life of God

You’ve seen the Web site . . . now read the book.

Are you one of more than 7 million visitors who have looked to Paul Brians’ Web site, "Common Errors in English," for guidance on English usage? Ever wish you could take it with you?

William, James & Co. is thrilled to offer Common Errors in English Usage as our debut publication. We love it just as much as everyone else:

“More than mere common errors, Brians’ compilation explains some cleverly deceptive mistakes as well. His analysis is clear and—I admit—entertaining reading for a lover of words.”

—Scott Lewis, Managing Editor, KYIV POST

“I'm just breezing through writing projects because I've relearned so much about our language and all its twists and exceptions. I don't know how, but somehow he knows exactly what we need.”

—Peggy Duncan, Productivity Trainer and author of
Put Time Management to Work