Summaries of books about Logic & Language:
Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids
300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love
M. Prefontaine
The book contains a collection of 300 challenging riddles and brain teasers designed to engage the minds of children and families. It aims to provide entertainment while also fostering problem-solving skills and cognitive development.
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The Elements of Style
Jr., William Strunk Jr.|William Strunk
The book is a concise guide to English writing style and grammar, providing clear rules and examples for composition, usage, and principles of composition. It also includes tips on how to cut unnecessary words and use definitive, energetic language.
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Save the Cat
The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Blake Snyder
The book presents a structured approach to screenwriting, introducing the "Save the Cat" beat sheet—a formula that outlines 15 essential plot points for successful storytelling. It also offers practical advice on crafting compelling characters, fixing common script issues, and navigating the film industry.
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised
A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
Thomas C. Foster
The book provides readers with tools and insights to uncover deeper meanings in literary works, exploring symbols, themes, and contexts that enrich the reading experience. It offers a series of chapters that act as a primer on literary analysis, using examples from a wide range of classic and contemporary literature to illustrate techniques for interpreting texts beyond their surface narratives.
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves
The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Lynne Truss
The book is a humorous and informative guide to punctuation in the English language, emphasizing the importance of correct usage through examples and witty commentary. It covers a range of punctuation marks, advocating for clarity in writing and lamenting the frequent errors that undermine meaning and precision.
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Story
Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting
Robert McKee
The book provides an in-depth analysis of the components that make a compelling story, focusing on techniques and concepts essential for successful screenwriting. It covers narrative structure, character development, and the intricacies of crafting engaging dialogue and scenes for film and television.
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The Elements of Style
William Strunk, Jr.|E.B. White
The book is a concise guide to English writing style and grammar, providing clear rules and examples for composition, usage, and principles of composition. It also offers tips on formality, brevity, and clarity, along with a list of commonly misused words and expressions.
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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
John Koenig
The book is a collection of newly coined words that aim to fill gaps in the language, specifically to articulate emotions that we all might experience but don't yet have a succinct term for. Each entry is a combination of etymologically-informed neologism and a poetic explanation that resonates with the complex, often inexpressible feelings of the human experience.
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The Etymologicon
A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Mark Forsyth
The book explores the fascinating origins and historical connections between various English words and phrases, revealing the unexpected links and linguistic roots that tie the language together. It presents a whimsical and informative journey through a network of etymological tales, illustrating how English has evolved and been influenced by different cultures and languages.
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Uncovering The Logic of English
A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy
Denise Eide
The book explores the underlying principles and rules that govern the English language, aiming to demystify its complexities for educators and learners alike. It provides insights into English phonics, spelling, and reading strategies to enhance literacy and comprehension.
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