The New Yorker – August 11, 2025

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Founded in 1925, The New Yorker publishes the best writers of its time and has received more National Magazine Awards than any other magazine, for its groundbreaking reporting, authoritative analysis, and creative inspiration. The New Yorker takes readers beyond the weekly print magzine with the web, mobile, tablet, social media, and signature events. The New Yorker is at once a classic and at the leading edge

Grammar for Grown-Ups: A Comprehensive Guide and Workbook to Boost Your Writing Skills

Writing is a daily part of adult life, but many people are uncertain about basic rules and conventions. Do I need a comma before this clause? What exactly is a prepositional phrase? Is it ever necessary to use brackets? With clear, no-nonsense explanations and examples, Grammar for Grown-ups makes learning the finer points of the English language easy. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know for clear and professional communication, including the mechanics of writing, the parts of speech, and proper punctuation and capitalization, as well as the most common errors—and how to avoid and fix them.
• Master the basics—clear coverage of grammar rules and conventions, including the parts of speech and sentence structure
• Fine-tune the mechanics—how to use punctuation effectively and accurately
• Write with style—strategies to make your writing clear, compelling, consistent, and concise