Writing an academic paper or business document need not be a daunting task. 'The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Grammar and Punctuation' provides the basics rules of grammar and punctuation, along with the examples readers need to make points clearly and quickly. Straightforward, no-frills rules of grammar and punctuation with clever, interesting examples that clarify points without complicating them; Examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them; Computer spellcheckers cannot adequately correct grammar and punctuation.
Using it to review for the test of doom. Praxis 0041 English in the Content Area. It is good as a review document, I don't think it would be particularly helpful if you had never learned any of this in the first place. Lots of in depth stuff and a nice summary at the end of the chapter. But it is grammar so it is BORING.