Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide, Second Edition - Couverture rigide

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9780764563379: Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide, Second Edition
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ISBN 10 : 0764563378 ISBN 13 : 9780764563379
Editeur : Webster's New World, 2002

Synopsis

Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 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 authoritative and easy to use. 
* 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 includes numerous examples of the "do's and don'ts" of effective writing 
* Helpful tables give quick access to frequently needed facts, from capitals of the states to measurement conversions
Also features:
* 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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À propos de l'auteur

The Editors of the Webster’s New World Dictionaries are a team of professional lexicographers with advanced degrees in various scholarly fields. The editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

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Éditeur
Webster's New World
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0764563378
ISBN 13 
9780764563379
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
704
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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