This dictionary is aimed specifically at those working with words and phrases on a daily basis. It provides details of spelling for commonly misspelt words and explanation of abbreviations used in everyday language.
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This is a compact dictionary of difficult spellings and usage, up to date for 1991. First published in England, it is perhaps unique in its frequent distinctions between U.S. and U.K. conventions: program in the first, programme in the latter, or collectable (U.K.) and collectible (U.S.). Bryson, an American who has worked in British journalism for 15 years, is well qualified to make such distinctions. In fact, he may even have overemphasized the British entries, at least for American tastes. Bryson is heavy on places and people but light on contemporaries from either side of the Atlantic. One can find entries for Graham Greene but not Anita Brookner, William Faulkner but not Saul Bellow. Still, as a companion to the Asso ciated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (Addison-Wesley, 1987) or any such guide, this book would be highly useful. For copy editors and reference librarians.
- John Mort, Kansas City P.L., Mo.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- John Mort, Kansas City P.L., Mo.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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After reading other selections by Bryson, knew that this author is on top of the game when it comes to understanding language and making what may appear to be hidden in the minds of only authors, this brings this compilation to those of us who are not professional writes and educates us as well
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