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The Dictionary of Concise Writing is a compendium of wordy phrases and sharp alternatives. It's the ultimate tool for the writer who appreciates conciseness and clarity.
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From Copy Editor newsletter: "From James Michener to Stephen King, modern writers have tried with varied results to produce books that demystify the writing process. Far more useful, it turns out, are the words of a writing coach, Paula LaRocque....In fact, editors may want to direct would-be writers to this collection of 50 of her finest columns. That's not to say, though, that editors should be too quick to overlook the advice themselves."
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LOVING EACH DAY FOR PEACEMAKERS makes peace more than a theory or idea. It speaks to the powerful link between individual choice and world peace. In this book John-Roger guides readers to find their own solutions for questions such as: · What is peace? · How do I live life with the knowledge that peace is present in every moment? · What do I do when my sense of peace is challenged? · How do I create greater peace and harmony in my life? Early response to the book and its practical format has been very positive. United States Navy Captain Gail Harris (Ret), the highest ranking African-American woman to serve in the Navy, has endorsed the book as a ?must read.? This is a great book for starting conversations with family, friends,... Rest of this review on the detail page
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"Not long after my grandmother died, my computer crashed and I lost the journal I had kept of her dying." So begins this powerful personal consideration of modern technology and ancient religious impulses by a celebrated young novelist and essayist. Jonathan Rosen blends religious history, memoir and literary reflection as he compares the fortunate life of his American-born grandmother to the life of his European-born grandmother, who was murdered by Nazis. The Talmud and the Internet explores the contradictions of Rosen's inheritance and toggles between personal paradoxes and those of the larger world. Along the way, he chronicles the remarkable parallels between a page of Talmud and the home page of a Web site. In the loose, associat... Rest of this review on the detail page
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The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth! CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR? Who are the rich in this country? What do they do? Where do they shop? What do they drive? How do they invest? Where did their ancestors come from? How did they get rich? Can I ever become one of them? Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....
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