This handbook has selected terms and expressions explained in a very simple, lucid and interactive style. To facilitate comprehension and retention, metaphorical, contextual abd idiomatic usages have been brought in. Words which are related in meaning are explained comparatively. Wherever necessary etymological inforamtion has been given to explain spelling variations and complex meanings. Many terms of spelling, pronounciation, punctuation, meaning and cultural signification are covered in this handbook.

Dr. Vennelakanti Prakasam, retired in 2007 as professor from the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. He did his masters in English at Nagpur University and D. Phil, in Linguistics at the University of York, U.K.. He taught at EFLU (CIEFL), Hyderabad and Lucknow, Osdmania University, Hyderabad and Punjabi University, Patiala. His main areas of research are Telugu Linguistics, English Grammar, English Phonology, Stylistics and Forensic Linguistics.