The Oxford style manual

the long version

"The Oxford Style Manual combines in one volume the two essential reference works that every writer should possess, The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors and The Oxford Guide to Style. Writers will find this new, handily arranged, single volume format invaluable. The Manual is an essential reference tool for authors and publishers, copy-editors, proofreaders, copywriters, and those who write websites - indeed anyone who cares about using the English language well." "Readership: All book, magazine, and Internet publishers needing to prepare and present the written word, as well as freelance copy-editors, proofreaders, copywriters, and authors."--Jacket.