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A Text-Book of Precis-Writing

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1906 Notes: This is a black and white OCR reprint of the original. It has no illustrations and there may be typos or missing text. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. Excerpt: CHAPTER IV. THE LONDON UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. Precis-writing was introduced into the London Matriculation Examination for the first time in September, 1902; and since that date it has formed an important part of the English paper. The character of the examination can scarcely as yet perhaps be regarded as settled. In the earlier papers the Examiners asked the candidates to make a precis of official correspondence very similar in kind to the documents met with in Civil Service examinations. More recently the Examiners have given the outlines of a precis on some historical or geographical subject and

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The New York Times Little Black (and White) Book of Crosswords (Spiral-bound)

The New York Times Little Black (and White) Book of Crosswords

It’s smart. It’s stylish. It’s fun! And with its unique design, The New York Times Little Black (and White) Book of Crosswords is bound to be the “must-have” collection for any crossword fan. Edited by crossword great Will Shortz, this beautiful book offers 200 easy-to-hard puzzles in a convenient portable size, perfect for carrying in your purse, briefcase, or backpack. Features:* 200 of The New York Times’ best puzzles, arranged according to difficulty* Sleek design with a covered spiral binding makes it easy to solve puzzles* Durable hardcover protects the book as it travels with you wherever you go* The perfect crossword gift for any holiday* Edited by Will Shortz.

About the Author

WILL SHORTZ has edited The New York Times crossword puzzles since 1993. He founded and directs the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and captains the U.S. team in the World Puzzle Championship. He is also Puzzlemaster for “Weekend Edition Sunday”on NPR. He lives (more…)