The Elements of Style

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This style manual offers practical advice on improving writing skills. Throughout, the emphasis is on promoting a plain English style. This little book can help you communicate more effectively by showing you how to enliven your sentences.

Genres: WritingNonfictionReferenceLanguageClassicsEducationSelf HelpBusinessSchoolCommunication

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