The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White · A short classic manual of English usage and writing style rules.
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I, myself, have begun more thoroughly documenting projects, not only for my sake but for everyone else that comes along. I find that this book helped me get up to speed quickly
That book has helped me refine not only my writing but also my software design.
My English improved a lot after reading that book.
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You've probably used this book yourself. And now The Elements of Style-the most widely read and employed English style manual-is available in a specially bound 50th Anniversary Edition that offers the title's vast audience an opportunity to own a more durable and elegantly bound edition of this time-tested classic.
Offering the same content as the Fourth Edition, revised in 1999, the new casebound 50th Anniversary Edition includes a brief overview of the book's illustrious history. Used extensively by individual writers as well as high school and college students of writing, it has conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers.
This new deluxe edition makes the perfect gift for writers of any age and ability level.
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Best if you write docs or code and want clearer, tighter writing.
- Improved technical documentation
- Sharpened everyday writing
- Clearer software design
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