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Friday, April 23, 2004

#27: The Makeshift Miracle - Jim Zubkavich

A graphic novel available online through the BitPass micropayments system. This 172 page book is available for a mere 99c and is an intriguing, well-illustrated story. You can read the first 15 pages free as a preview.

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#26: The Dimwit's Dictionary - Robert Hartwell Fiske

The Dimwit's Dictionary is a very handy resource for identifying the useless or overused phrases in English. We barely give these phrases conscious thought so this book is a way to recognize and then eliminate the inessentials of language. The book also provides alternatives to most ill-used words and phrases.

I was pleased to see my personal hobby-horse "wretched redundancy" listed: "for free", which Fiske suggests should be replaced simply with "free". I agree.

Buy from Amazon | Full book list | Related: Dictionary of Concise Writing

#25: The Dictonary of Concise Writing - Robert Hartwell Fiske

We could all use fewer words. Fiske's dictionary offers suggestions for simplifying overused redundant phrases. A browse throught the volume will surprise you with how many of those phrases you use regularly but subconsciously. Worthwhile!

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