Publicado por Profile Business, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
Librería: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: Good. Main. Rare is the style guide that a person--even a word person--would want to read cover to cover. But <i>The Economist Style Guide</i>, designed, as the book says, to promote good writing, is so witty and rigorous as to be irresistible. The book consists of three parts. The first is the <i>Economist</i>'s style book, which acts as a position paper of sorts in favor of clear, concise, correct usage. The big no-noes listed in the book's introduction are: "Do not be stuffy. Do not be hectoring or arrogant. Do not be too pleased with yourself. Do not be too chatty. Do not be too didactic. [And] do not be sloppy." Before even getting to the letter <i>B</i>, we are reminded that <i>aggravate</i> "means <i>make worse</i>, not <i>irritate</i> or <i>annoy</i>"; that an <i>alibi</i> "is the proven fact of being elsewhere, not a false explanation"; and that <i>anarchy</i> "means the <i>complete absence of law</i> or government. It may be harmonious or chaotic."<p> Part 2 of the book describes many of the spelling, grammar, and usage differences between British and American English. While many Briticisms are familiar to most Americans and vice versa, there are some words--such as <i>homely</i>, <i>bomb</i>, and <i>table</i>--that take on quite different meanings altogether when they cross the Atlantic. And part 3 offers a handy reference to such information as common business abbreviations, accountancy ratios, the Beaufort Scale, commodity-trade classifications, currencies, laws, measures, and stock-market indices. The U.S. reader should be aware (but not scared off by the fact) that some of the style issues addressed are specifically British. <i>--Jane Steinberg</i></p>
Publicado por Profile Books Ltd, London, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Clear writing is the key to clear thinking. So think what you want to say, then say it as simply as possible.That's the thinking that underpins this much-loved guide, and the mantra for anyone wanting to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economist is renowned.The Economist Style Guide guides the reader through the pleasures and pitfalls of English usage. It offers advice on the consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, identifies common errors and cliches and contains an exhaustive range of reference material - covering everything from business ratios to mathematical symbols and common Latin phrases. It also tackles the key differences between British and American English.But this is no ordinary guide to English usage. It has a wit, verve and flair which make it much more than a simple work of reference. Here are just some examples:- anticipate does not mean expect. Jack and Jill expected to marry; if they anticipated marriage, only Jill might find herself expectant.- Take care with between. To fall between two stools, however painful, is grammatically acceptable. To fall between the cracks is to challenge the laws of physics.- critique is a noun. If you want a verb, try criticise.- use words with care. If This door is alarmed, does its hair stand on end?The Economist Style Guide is required reading for anyone who wants to communicate with style. An updated and refreshed edition of this bestselling guide to English usage. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Profile Business, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Publicado por Profile Business, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Publicado por Profile Business, 2018
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Publicado por Profile Business, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Publicado por Economist Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Publicado por Economist Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Over a million copies sold Clear writing is the key to clear thinking. So think what you want to say, then say it as simply as possible. That's the thinking that underpins this much-loved guide, and the mantra for anyone wanting to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economist is renowned. The Economist Style Guide guides the reader through the pleasures and pitfalls of English usage. It offers advice on the consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, identifies common errors and cliches and contains an exhaustive range of reference material - covering everything from business ratios to mathematical symbols and common Latin phrases. It also tackles the key differences between British and American English. But this is no ordinary guide to English usage. It has a wit, verve and flair which make it much more than a simple work of reference. Here are just some examples: - anticipate does not mean expect. Jack and Jill expected to marry; if they anticipated marriage, only Jill might find herself expectant. - Take care with between. To fall between two stools, however painful, is grammatically acceptable. To fall between the cracks is to challenge the laws of physics. - critique is a noun. If you want a verb, try criticise. - use words with care. If This door is alarmed, does its hair stand on end? The Economist Style Guide is required reading for anyone who wants to communicate with style. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Clear writing is the key to clear thinking. So think what you want to say, then say it as simply as possible.That's the thinking that underpins this much-loved guide, and the mantra for anyone wanting to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economist is renowned.The Economist Style Guide guides the reader through the pleasures and pitfalls of English usage. It offers advice on the consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, identifies common errors and cliches and contains an exhaustive range of reference material - covering everything from business ratios to mathematical symbols and common Latin phrases. It also tackles the key differences between British and American English.But this is no ordinary guide to English usage. It has a wit, verve and flair which make it much more than a simple work of reference. Here are just some examples:- anticipate does not mean expect. Jack and Jill expected to marry; if they anticipated marriage, only Jill might find herself expectant.- Take care with between. To fall between two stools, however painful, is grammatically acceptable. To fall between the cracks is to challenge the laws of physics.- critique is a noun. If you want a verb, try criticise.- use words with care. If This door is alarmed, does its hair stand on end?The Economist Style Guide is required reading for anyone who wants to communicate with style. An updated and refreshed edition of this bestselling guide to English usage. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Profile Books Ltd, London, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Clear writing is the key to clear thinking. So think what you want to say, then say it as simply as possible.That's the thinking that underpins this much-loved guide, and the mantra for anyone wanting to communicate with the clarity, style and precision for which The Economist is renowned.The Economist Style Guide guides the reader through the pleasures and pitfalls of English usage. It offers advice on the consistent use of punctuation, abbreviations and capital letters, identifies common errors and cliches and contains an exhaustive range of reference material - covering everything from business ratios to mathematical symbols and common Latin phrases. It also tackles the key differences between British and American English.But this is no ordinary guide to English usage. It has a wit, verve and flair which make it much more than a simple work of reference. Here are just some examples:- anticipate does not mean expect. Jack and Jill expected to marry; if they anticipated marriage, only Jill might find herself expectant.- Take care with between. To fall between two stools, however painful, is grammatically acceptable. To fall between the cracks is to challenge the laws of physics.- critique is a noun. If you want a verb, try criticise.- use words with care. If This door is alarmed, does its hair stand on end?The Economist Style Guide is required reading for anyone who wants to communicate with style. An updated and refreshed edition of this bestselling guide to English usage. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Economist Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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Publicado por Profile Business, 2018
ISBN 10: 1781258317 ISBN 13: 9781781258316
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