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OverviewThe essential reference work for writers, editors and proofreaders. Well-known or well known? Affect or effect? Majorca or Mallorca? Royal Family or royal family? Spell check cannot be relied upon to help you with the trickier aspects of the English language. Even the most sophisticated writers of English will be faced with questions and problems in the quest for clear, elegant and correct writing. The new paperback edition of the Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors answers these questions, and thousands of other usage conundrums, with a comprehensive collection of entries designed to sweep the minefield of the English language. Whether you're a writer, proofreader or editor, for books, periodicals or websites, the Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors will be your essential reference. It contains accessible information covering everything from style and Americanization (or Americanisation), to proofreading marks and transliterations. It also includes: • abbreviations and acronyms • misspellings • compound words • plurals • capitalisation • apostrophes • titles Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin ManserPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: Collins Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.608kg ISBN: 9780007203512ISBN 10: 0007203519 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 04 June 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMartin Manser is a Presenting trainer at the London College of Communication, and is a language consultant for many business and government organisations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |