A Short Course in Grammar: A Course in the Grammar of Standard Written English

Recognizing that the goal of the grammar course is to improve students'
grasp of American English grammar, and not to make students into
linguists, Paul Hopper has written a streamlined, concise textbook. He
avoids getting caught up in details that are interesting to linguists
but confusing to students, keeping his steady focus on presenting
material as briefly and as clearly as possible.