{"product_id":"2026200014441-secondhand-better-english","title":"Better English","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has ever struggled to find the right word, construct a clear sentence, or communicate with genuine precision, Better English by G.H. Vallins is an indispensable guide to the art of writing well. Building upon the foundational principles established in his earlier work Good English, Vallins enlarges the discussion, guiding readers through the subtleties and nuances of the English language with the authority of a seasoned grammarian and the wit of an engaging essayist.\n\nVallins presents the mechanics of clear, effective writing not as a set of dry rules to be memorised, but as a living craft to be understood and enjoyed. His approach is characteristically lucid and accessible, demonstrating through careful example how a command of language can elevate thought and expression alike. Scholarly yet never pedantic, Better English remains a testament to the enduring power of clear prose — and a compelling reminder of just how much more there is to master.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49216198377691,"sku":"2026200014441-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/98d17117-dec7-4778-b7ad-ad7e45633b56.png?v=1788405143","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014441-secondhand-better-english","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}