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The Dictionary of Concise Writing is an ebook where the Robert H. Fiske analyzes the excessive wordiness in common usage and draws up an alphabetical compendium of wordy phrases and more concise alternatives. Some of the examples are noteworthy, and serious writers and editors may find useful replacements for windy phrases. New contents, better navigation, larger screen, print, quick index, 1 year subscription to The Vocabula Review online.
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This engaging reference guide combats the popular belief that many words are better than few. Poor grammar, sloppy syntax, abused words and other infelicities of style impede communication and advance only misunderstanding. Wordiness is everywhere, and it affects many English-speaking writers today. This new version of this ebook has a larger screen, better navigation, quick index, print enabled pages, personal notes editor, bookmark, help file, an integrated web browserto access The Vocabula Review online.
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