And should never be used to start a sentence.

But is an equally bad beginning.

Both these statements express widely held views. But, are they true?

Rather than give a simple 'Yes' or 'No' answer to this most frequent of FAQs, writer Mike Reed has pulled together a panel of expert witnesses to answer the question. Testimonials from Kingsley Amis (The Kings English - 1997),Wilson Follett (Modern American Usage - 1966), and a host of others, all confirm And can be an appropriate and useful start to a sentence. And but is just as valid as an opening word.

The whole thing is packaged in a very clever folding mechanism that reveals page after hidden page of new quotations, adding considerably to the impact of the wisdom within.