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Why is this book praised so much? At least textbooks have pictures

Alan Cecil Because it's the Elements of Style, not the Elements of Photography. …moreBecause it's the Elements of Style, not the Elements of Photography. (less)

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Im thinking of reading this book, is it worth the time or should I look for another book on grammar ?

Abdulrahman Worth the time? I finished half of it while having breakfast on a Friday morning. Though brief, it is invaluable.

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Is it boring...?

Robert Britt If you love language and and writing, this book is an engaging read cover-to-cover. If you need a quick answer, you'll likely find it, then quite poss…moreIf you love language and and writing, this book is an engaging read cover-to-cover. If you need a quick answer, you'll likely find it, then quite possibly find yourself flipping through and reading more. Boring? Absolutely not.(less)

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What is the difference between this edition of the book and the other edition (ISBN10 020530902X) which has 105 pages?