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Binding: Library BindingDewey Decimal Number: 808.042 EAN: 9781439562635 Edition: Reprint ISBN: 1439562636 Number Of Pages: 147 Publication Date: October 10, 2008 Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: A masterpiece in the art of clear and concise writing, and an exemplar of the principles it explains. Product Description: A book that will help any writer become a better writer. Average Rating:
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