Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace

Date Read: June 11, 2009
Book Title: Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace
Author: Joseph M. Williams
Publisher: Pearson/Longman (2006)
Nonfiction: 148 pages
Style was the eighth book I read in 2009.
Reason I read Style:
I am very fortunate to have found mentors who help me. Recently, I made a friend here at Taft Camp. My new friend’s name is [...]

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