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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. See it online | BitPass | Full book list   11:52:05 PM  Your views [] #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   4:07:02 PM  Your views [] #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! Buy from Amazon | Full book list | Related: Dimwit's Dictionary   4:06:01 PM  Your views [] < % radio.macros.weblogEditBox ()%>

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