The Wrong Word Dictionary: 2,000 Most Commonly Confused Words
Dowling, Dave
ISBN 10: 0972993770 ISBN 13: 9780972993777
Published by Marion Street Pr, 2005
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Even good writers sometimes find the right word elusive. Or is it illusive? The correct usage for more than 2,000 words that people commonly misuse is provided in this concise and accessible handbook that assures, insures, and ensures that anyone who wants to communicate accurately and effectively chooses the right word every time. Arranged alphabetically in pairs (or threes when appropriate), entries are carefully explained with a sentence that illustrates correct usage and cross-referenced to ensure that readers find, for example, boycott, even when they look up embargo first. Two dozen cartoons by Argentinian illustrator Santiago Cornejo (Corne) humorously clarify confusing distinctions between words and make this a fun reference for all word lovers to enjoy.
About the Author: Dave Dowling has taught technical writing seminars at corporations and universities for 25 years, including IBM, LexisNexis, Lockheed Martin, and Pepsico. He is a member of the Society for Technical Communications and the Society for the Preservation of English Language and Literature. He lives in Owego, New York.
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Title: The Wrong Word Dictionary: 2,000 Most ...
Publisher: Marion Street Pr
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
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