The plain guide to the clear presentation of written language: punctuation is the 'nuts and bolts' of the English language. Punctuation has been described as 'a courtesy designed to help readers understand a story without stumbling'. Included in this essential guide are: * a Victorian schoolmistress's Rules of Punctuation * trouble with Colons, and Dashes to the Rescue * the ultimate punctuation test * witty cartoons by Hunt Emerson