The elephants of style
Walsh, Bill
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The elephants of style
by Walsh, Bill
Published
2004
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pages
238
ISBN-10
0071422684
Description
A thorough, and thoroughly entertaining, guide to writing like the prosWhat do writers and editors mean when they talk about style? Sometimes they mean formatting for consistency and clarity. (Is it Texas or Tex. or TX? One space or two after a period?) Sometimes they mean correctness in spelling, grammar, word usage and punctuation. (A historic or an historic? The data is or the data are?) And sometimes they mean style as in stylishness. (Bright and breezy or just-the-facts-ma'am? Is that cute little idea fresh and original or tired and silly?) Inside, you'll find answers that will add polish and sparkle to your writing.In the word-nerd classic Lapsing Into a Comma, Bill Walsh of the Washington Post entertained, educated and enlightened writers, editors, students and language lovers with commonsense guidelines and opinionated commentary on American English in the computer age. In The Elephants of Style he takes a step back and presents an in-depth look at the basics, including spelling, capitalization, abbreviations, subject-verb agreement, plurals and possessives.With sometimes acerbic wit, the author also addresses:The lies your English teacher told you. Balancing the traditional ("Once wrong, always wrong") with the progressive ("Everybody does it") as language continues to evolve. How and why major publications differ in their handling of basic spelling, capitalization and punctuation issues. How empathy between writers and editors can make writing better.
Subjects
The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
Think and Grow Rich
As a man thinketh
The Wealth of Nations
The Richest Man in Babylon
The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The elephants of style?
This edition of The elephants of style has approximately 238 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The elephants of style?
For most readers, The elephants of style typically takes between 4h 58m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,500 words
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The estimated word count for The elephants of style is approximately 59,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The elephants of style?
The elephants of style was written by Walsh, Bill.
When was The elephants of style published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.