Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide Custom

Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide Custom
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Publisher : Webster's New World
Total Pages : 689
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ISBN-10 : 0764571206
ISBN-13 : 9780764571206
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Book Synopsis Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide Custom by : Michael Agnes

Download or read book Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide Custom written by Michael Agnes and published by Webster's New World. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Resource for Effective Communication Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster’s New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up to date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now completely rewritten, includes numerous examples of the "do’s and don’ts" of effective writing. Get the information you need. Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from state capitals to measurement conversions. Tables are grouped together so that information is easy to find. The dictionary you know and trust plus a complete, concise style guide and more. Widely used scientific, technical, professional, and business terms Frequently used foreign words and phrases Common abbreviations Guide to pronunciation Concise word origins Basic rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization Proper expression of numbers Spelling and hyphenation of compound words Guide to proper use of frequently misused words and phrases Handy reference tables


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