Martin Manser

	The Penguin Writer’s Manual (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Penguin, 2002) “This new book is invaluable: it is not only for secretaries and PAs but also for anyone who has wondered whether ‘it’s’ should be ‘its’, or whether a sentence can start with ‘and’.” The Times Paperback Hardback

	Good Word Guide 6th edition (A & C Black, 2007) "This intelligent guide is an essential addition to the bookshelves of all readers and writers." Good Book Guide Paperback Hardback

	Chambers Dictionary of Eponyms “This book explores one aspect of the English language’s evolution: how names have entered the modern vocabulary. While looking at more than 1000 names of men and women, readers will be stunned to discovered the unique stories that are hidden behind our everyday terms.” Good Book Guide Paperback Hardback

	The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (Facts On File, 2002) “Martin Manser has done an excellent job of bringing these terms and expressions together in one book…” The Book Report Paperback Hardback

	The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs 2nd edition (Facts On File, 2007) “The editorial consistency is rare and a credit to the skillful selection and editing techniques of Manser…” Booklist Paperback Hardback

	The Facts on File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions (Facts on File, 2003) “…useful… because it is written with admirable clarity and because its examples are vivid and compelling… at least as handy for home reference as it will be for reference collections.” American Reference Books Annual Paperback Hardback

	Wordsworth Advanced Learners Dictionary (co-author with Nigel Turton) (Wordsworth, 2003) “This is a dictionary to be read, as well as used. The test, quite simply, is to open it, at any page, and see if you can stop yourself browsing. I couldn’t.” Professor David Crystal Paperback Hardback

	Macmillan Student’s Dictionary (Macmillan, 2nd edition, 1996) “A firm favourite among classroom dictionaries.” Times Educational Supplement Paperback Hardback

	Oxford Learner's Pocket Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1991) Paperback Hardback

	Guinness Book of Words (Guinness, 1991 2nd edition) “… a fascinating Aladdin’s cave of information about words and language usage, with each dip producing more interesting facts, both useful and entertaining.” Bookshelf Paperback Hardback

	Wordsworth Crossword Companion (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Wordsworth, 2001) Paperback Hardback

	Dictionary of Marketing Terms (Chambers, 1988) Paperback Hardback

	Dictionary of Publishing and Printing Terms (Chambers, 1988) Paperback Hardback

	Macmillan Dictionary of English 2nd edition (Macmillan, 1997) “Most people use dictionaries to check their spelling, and so only require a brief meaning alongside the word. The Macmillan Dictionary of English Spelling fulfils this need and is consequently quicker, clearer and easier to use than a conventional dictionary.” Times Educational Supplement Paperback Hardback

	A Dictionary of Everyday Idiom 2nd edition (Prentice Hall, 1997) “A very practical approach to idioms … simple explanations … attractive and readable.” EFL Gazette Paperback Hardback

	Visual Dictionary (Joint Editor) (Facts on File, 1988) “Most innovative of the forthcoming crop of language books is the Visual Dictionary … Even before publication the book has been held as a boon to people with dyslexia or other learning problems … But its use goes far beyond these specialist areas. It is quite simply a book that no householder should be without.” Glasgow Herald Paperback Hardback

	The Student’s Dictionary of Ph (Co-author with Nigel Turton) (Macmillan, 1985) “This is a very easy to use reference book which deals with a very tricky area of langauge.” ELT Update Paperback Hardback

	Guide to English Grammar (Co-author with Rosalind Fergusson) (Macmillan, 1998) “Clear, sensible, genuinely helpful, unpretentious little volume.” Good Book Guide Paperback Hardback

	The Really Useful Concise English Dictionary (English Trust, 2004) Paperback Hardback

	Dictionary of English Spelling (Wordsworth, 2005) Paperback Hardback

	Facts on File Guide to Good Writing (Facts on File, 2006) "The style of writing in this book is itself a model of clarity and the information is presented in a pleasant, non-pedantic manner." American Reference Books Annual 2006 Paperback Hardback

	Facts on File Guide to Style (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Facts on File, 2006) An essential guide to the basics of writing style. “…the serious budding author will find quality instruction… a solid choice for school libraries and public libraries supporting writing programs” Library Journal Paperback Hardback

	Complete Guide to Grammar (Joint editor with Ros Fergusson) (Arcturus, 2006) An indispensable guide for all native English speakers who were not taught formal grammar, and who have ever wondered about the correct use of a word or phrase. It is also an ivaluable learning tool for students of English of lower intermediate standard and above. Paperback Hardback

	Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors (Editor) (Harper Collins, 2006) web site, website, Web site or Website?; online, on line, or on-line?; email or e-mail? The Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors is an authoritative A-Z reference source for all those who work with the written word, giving reliable guidance on problematic words, names, etc., stylistic conventions, and usage. Paperback Hardback

	Thematic Dictionary 1 (Co-author with Steve Curtis) (Learners Publishing, 2006) Workbook arranged according to topics to help build vocabulary and develop confidence. Paperback Hardback

	Thematic Dictionary 2 (Co-author with Steve Curtis) (Learners Publishing, 2006) Workbook arranged according to topics to help build vocabulary and develop confidence. Paperback Hardback

	Dictionary of Proverbs (Co-reviser with Steve Curtis) (Wordsworth, 2006) An updated version of G. L. Apperson’s classic text, including such new entries as: The customer is always right; There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Paperback Hardback

	Buttering Parsnips Twocking Chavs (Orion, 2007) “A delectably whimsical guide to English.” Good Book Guide Paperback Hardback

	Chambers Desktop Guides: Report Writing (Consultant Editor) (Chambers, 2006) Report Writing is a practical volume for anyone who has to write informative reports in work, study, or elsewhere. Paperback Hardback

	Dictionary of Idioms (Author) (Wordsworth, 2006) You have asked a friend to keep a secret and he or she blurts out, ‘Trust you to open your big mouth!’ You agree with someone in having the same idea or opinion and you say ‘Great minds think alike’. This dictionary explains such idiomatic phrases used in typical English conversations. Paperback Hardback

Reference-book Editor and Language Trainer & Consultant

English language books

The Penguin Writer’s Manual (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Penguin, 2002)

Good Word Guide 6th edition (A & C Black, 2007)

Chambers Dictionary of Eponyms

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
(Facts On File, 2002)

The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs 2nd edition (Facts On File, 2007)

The Facts on File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions (Facts on File, 2003)

Wordsworth Advanced Learners Dictionary (co-author with Nigel Turton) (Wordsworth, 2003)

Macmillan Student’s Dictionary (Macmillan, 2nd edition, 1996)

Oxford Learner's Pocket Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1991)

Guinness Book of Words (Guinness, 1991 2nd edition)

Wordsworth Crossword Companion (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Wordsworth, 2001)

Dictionary of Marketing Terms (Chambers, 1988)

Dictionary of Publishing and Printing Terms (Chambers, 1988)

Macmillan Dictionary of English 2nd edition (Macmillan, 1997)

A Dictionary of Everyday Idiom 2nd edition (Prentice Hall, 1997)

Visual Dictionary (Joint Editor) (Facts on File, 1988)

The Student’s Dictionary of Ph (Co-author with Nigel Turton) (Macmillan, 1985)

Guide to English Grammar (Co-author with Rosalind Fergusson) (Macmillan, 1998)

The Really Useful Concise English Dictionary (English Trust, 2004)

Dictionary of English Spelling (Wordsworth, 2005)

Facts on File Guide to Good Writing (Facts on File, 2006)

Facts on File Guide to Style (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Facts on File, 2006)

Complete Guide to Grammar (Joint editor with Ros Fergusson) (Arcturus, 2006)

Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors (Editor) (Harper Collins, 2006)

Thematic Dictionary 1 (Co-author with Steve Curtis) (Learners Publishing, 2006)

Thematic Dictionary 2 (Co-author with Steve Curtis) (Learners Publishing, 2006)

Dictionary of Proverbs (Co-reviser with Steve Curtis) (Wordsworth, 2006)

Buttering Parsnips Twocking Chavs (Orion, 2007)

Chambers Desktop Guides: Report Writing (Consultant Editor) (Chambers, 2006)

Dictionary of Idioms (Author) (Wordsworth, 2006)

Martin Manser

Reference-book Editor and Language Trainer & Consultant

English language books

The Penguin Writer’s Manual (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Penguin, 2002)

Good Word Guide 6th edition (A & C Black, 2007)

Chambers Dictionary of Eponyms

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (Facts On File, 2002)

The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs 2nd edition (Facts On File, 2007)

The Facts on File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions (Facts on File, 2003)

Wordsworth Advanced Learners Dictionary (co-author with Nigel Turton) (Wordsworth, 2003)

Macmillan Student’s Dictionary (Macmillan, 2nd edition, 1996)

Oxford Learner's Pocket Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1991)

Guinness Book of Words (Guinness, 1991 2nd edition)

Wordsworth Crossword Companion (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Wordsworth, 2001)

Dictionary of Marketing Terms (Chambers, 1988)

Dictionary of Publishing and Printing Terms (Chambers, 1988)

Macmillan Dictionary of English 2nd edition (Macmillan, 1997)

A Dictionary of Everyday Idiom 2nd edition (Prentice Hall, 1997)

Visual Dictionary (Joint Editor) (Facts on File, 1988)

The Student’s Dictionary of Ph (Co-author with Nigel Turton) (Macmillan, 1985)

Guide to English Grammar (Co-author with Rosalind Fergusson) (Macmillan, 1998)

The Really Useful Concise English Dictionary (English Trust, 2004)

Dictionary of English Spelling (Wordsworth, 2005)

Facts on File Guide to Good Writing (Facts on File, 2006)

Facts on File Guide to Style (Co-author with Stephen Curtis) (Facts on File, 2006)

Complete Guide to Grammar (Joint editor with Ros Fergusson) (Arcturus, 2006)

Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors (Editor) (Harper Collins, 2006)

Thematic Dictionary 1 (Co-author with Steve Curtis) (Learners Publishing, 2006)

Thematic Dictionary 2 (Co-author with Steve Curtis) (Learners Publishing, 2006)

Dictionary of Proverbs (Co-reviser with Steve Curtis) (Wordsworth, 2006)

Buttering Parsnips Twocking Chavs (Orion, 2007)

Chambers Desktop Guides: Report Writing (Consultant Editor) (Chambers, 2006)

Dictionary of Idioms (Author) (Wordsworth, 2006)

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
(Facts On File, 2002)