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| Creator: Editors Of The American Heritage Dictionaries
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book
Buy New: $5.95
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 22443
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0618493336
Dewey Decimal Number: 428.1
UPC: 046442493338
EAN: 9780618493333
Publication Date: September 10, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Desktop Reference for Writers of all Categories February 18, 2006
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Anyone who writes, be it for business or pleasure can surely benefit from this slim 100-word volume presented by the American Heritage Dictionary people who have prepared other such guides like "100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know" An "100 Words Every High School Freshman Should Know."
Instead of targeting SAT word-building wannabees, this book presents a quick desktop reference for those words that when mispelled and misused in writing, perilously changes the meaning of the sentence. My personal bete noir pairs--- "effect" versus "affect", "augur" and "auger" and "lie" and "lay"--- are covered here starting with a simple definition, explanation of the part of speech, etymology, related words, sentence examples and most importantly ends with a usage problem label that warns the writer of possible difficulties when applying the word in a sentence.
All words are alphabetically listed meaning that confusing pairs like "affect" and "effect" will not necessarily be discussed sequentially. However, the usage note will alert the writer to the word's most confused mate and direct one to the appropriately numbered (1-100)word.
The book does not contain an index where the confused pairs could have been listed together as another form of possible language misusage nor does it provide cross-referenced page numbers. However, the wealth of information provided for each word makes the $4.95 fee for purchase a worthy and timeless value.
Bottom line: "100 Words almost Everyone Confuses $ Misuses" is a great reference for any writer, particularly those for whom English is a second language. Recommended for all who write.
A Great Gift For Students And Writers Of All Ages December 8, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Should you use affect or effect, principal or principle, discrete or discreet. This book explains 100 words such as these which are confused and misused. Students and business writers will be able to enhance their standings and their self confidence using this book as a handy reference. The book is affordable and would even make a good stocking stuffer. Most likely you will buy two copies, one for a student and one for yourself.
Recommended December 9, 2004
4 out of 13 found this review helpful
The whole family can readily appreciate 100 Words Almost Everyone Misuses & Confuses: the format lends to browsing but highlights and outlines selected 100 words, presenting their definitions, common usage, and examples. The focus on how these selections are commonly misused adds impact and clarification.
 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses March 20, 2006
2 out of 10 found this review helpful
An excellent introduction to commonly misused words. Although
basic, the book could be a useful tool for the average speaker
and writer of English.
 Words Some People Confuse October 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not for advanced readers. This is pretty rudimentary stuff and is really for someone who doesn't read or write much. Price and format are both good. Might be a good gift for a high school student who is daunted by English courses.
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