Typo

Author : Jeff Deck,Benjamin D. Herson
Publisher : Crown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780307591081

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The Great Typo Hunt by Jeff Deck,Benjamin D. Herson Pdf

The signs of the times are missing apostrophes. The world needed a hero, but how would an editor with no off-switch answer the call? For Jeff Deck, the writing was literally on the wall: “NO TRESSPASSING.” In that moment, his greater purpose became clear. Dark hordes of typos had descended upon civilization… and only he could wield the marker to defeat them. Recruiting his friend Benjamin and other valiant companions, he created the Typo Eradication Advancement League (TEAL). Armed with markers, chalk, and correction fluid, they circumnavigated America, righting the glaring errors displayed in grocery stores, museums, malls, restaurants, mini-golf courses, beaches, and even a national park. Jeff and Benjamin championed the cause of clear communication, blogging about their adventures transforming horor into horror, it’s into its, and coconunut into coconut. But at the Grand Canyon, they took one correction too far: fixing the bad grammar in a fake Native American watchtower. The government charged them with defacing federal property and summoned them to court—with a typo-ridden complaint that claimed that they had violated “criminal statues.” Now the press turned these paragons of punctuation into “grammar vigilantes,” airing errors about their errant errand.. The radiant dream of TEAL would not fade, though. Beneath all those misspelled words and mislaid apostrophes, Jeff and Benjamin unearthed deeper dilemmas about education, race, history, and how we communicate. Ultimately their typo-hunting journey tells a larger story not just of proper punctuation but of the power of language and literacy—and the importance of always taking a second look.

Author : David Silverman
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781593763053

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Typo by David Silverman Pdf

Two months before David Silverman’s 32nd birthday, he visited the Charles Schwab branch in the basement of the World Trade Center to wire his father’s life savings towards the purchase of the Clarinda Typesetting company in Clarinda, Iowa. Typo tells the true story of the Clarinda company’s last rise and fall — and with it one entrepreneur’s story of what it means to take on, run, and ultimately lose an entire life’s work. This book is an American dream run aground, told with humor despite moments of tragedy. The story reveals the impact of losing part of an entire industry and answers questions about how that impacts American business. The reader sees in Clarinda’s fate the potential peril faced by every company, and the lessons learned are applicable to anyone who wants to run his or her own business, succeed in a large corporation, and not be stranded by the reality of shifting markets, outsourcing, and, ultimately, capitalism itself.

Author : Doug Fowler
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781105376030

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Vikings Sack San Marino - The Trouble With Typos by Doug Fowler Pdf

If you write about a football game where Minnesota sacked Dan Marino, can a typo cause more than just giggles? It can when mixed with a bank robbery investigation, a stubborn boss, and the Internet. All these combine to cause the arresting of a car for the crime and confused rumors of Viking attacks, among other oddities. As if that's not enough, callers from a shady company, Amalgamated Business Opportunities, find more than just crazy pranks. One of those pranks leads to minions of the mastermind behind both the company and the robbery actually donning Viking gear. Can the San Marinese investigator solve this puzzling situation despite her boss' attitude? Does a simple jokester hold the key? And, will people ever run out of jokes concerning the arresting of an automobile?

Author : etapes: etapes: editions
Publisher : Verlag Niggli AG
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Design
ISBN : 3721209753

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52 Typo by etapes: etapes: editions Pdf

Every day there is something happening in the world of typography and graphic design - the most inspiring, trendsetting and enduring stories, events and works have been collected here to guide the reader to the highlights: 52 for 52 weeks, written by more than 40 experts.

Author : Drummond Moir
Publisher : Sceptre
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781444759983

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Just My Typo by Drummond Moir Pdf

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Just My Typo is a hilarious collection of typographical errors, slips of the pen and embarrassing misprints which, like any typo of any kind, should never have happened, cannot be excused, and must not in any way be glorified. Enjoy. You'll travel back in time to meet great figures from history: Sir Francis Drake (who circumcised the world in a small ship), Queen Victoria (who pissed graciously over the Menai Bridge), and Rambo (the famous French poet). You'll find moral instruction ('Blessed are the meek, for they shall irrigate the earth') and pearls of wisdom ('love is just a passing fanny'). You'll be outraged by politicians who exploit disasters to boost their pubic profiles; entranced by lambs that gamble in the fields; concerned for a man who was admitted to hospital suffering from severe buns; and appalled to meet 11-year-old twins Helen and Ugh.

Author : B. G. Orchard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : English drama
ISBN : BL:A0022875753

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George Parclough's Foe; Or, Norah McCarthy by B. G. Orchard Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Tariff
ISBN : NYPL:33433068424146

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Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States by Anonim Pdf

Author : J. E. A. Tyler
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 871 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781466866454

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The Complete Tolkien Companion by J. E. A. Tyler Pdf

For all those who journey to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, here is the complete guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages, and people. The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink - to be found in Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime. First published in 1976, this edition has been fully revised and updated for a new century of Tolkien lovers.

Author : Robert Meersman,Tharam Dillon,Pilar Herrero
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642169601

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On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems: OTM 2010 by Robert Meersman,Tharam Dillon,Pilar Herrero Pdf

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of 11 international workshops held as part of OTM 2010 in Hersonissos, Greece in October 2010. The 68 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 127 submissions to the workshops. The volume starts with 14 poster papers of the OTM 2010 main conferences COOPIS 2010, DOA 2010 and OSBASE 2010. Topics of the workshop papers are adaption in service-oriented architectures, ambient intelligence and reasoning, data integration approaches, modeling in ADI, web and enterprise data visualization, enterprise integration and semantics, industrial enterprise interoperability and networking, process management in distributed information system development, improving social networking, ontology engineering, master data management and metamodeling, extensions to fact-oriented modeling, logic and derivation, patterns in input data models.

Author : Michael L. O'Leary
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-14
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781118548011

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A First Course in Mathematical Logic and Set Theory by Michael L. O'Leary Pdf

A mathematical introduction to the theory and applications of logic and set theory with an emphasis on writing proofs Highlighting the applications and notations of basic mathematical concepts within the framework of logic and set theory, A First Course in Mathematical Logic and Set Theory introduces how logic is used to prepare and structure proofs and solve more complex problems. The book begins with propositional logic, including two-column proofs and truth table applications, followed by first-order logic, which provides the structure for writing mathematical proofs. Set theory is then introduced and serves as the basis for defining relations, functions, numbers, mathematical induction, ordinals, and cardinals. The book concludes with a primer on basic model theory with applications to abstract algebra. A First Course in Mathematical Logic and Set Theory also includes: Section exercises designed to show the interactions between topics and reinforce the presented ideas and concepts Numerous examples that illustrate theorems and employ basic concepts such as Euclid’s lemma, the Fibonacci sequence, and unique factorization Coverage of important theorems including the well-ordering theorem, completeness theorem, compactness theorem, as well as the theorems of Löwenheim–Skolem, Burali-Forti, Hartogs, Cantor–Schröder–Bernstein, and König An excellent textbook for students studying the foundations of mathematics and mathematical proofs, A First Course in Mathematical Logic and Set Theory is also appropriate for readers preparing for careers in mathematics education or computer science. In addition, the book is ideal for introductory courses on mathematical logic and/or set theory and appropriate for upper-undergraduate transition courses with rigorous mathematical reasoning involving algebra, number theory, or analysis.

Author : Mark van Wageningen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Color printing
ISBN : 9490913650

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Novo Typo Color Book by Mark van Wageningen Pdf

Kleur zal in de nabije toekomst een prominente rol gaan spelen binnen het moderne letterontwerpen en de typografie. Het?Novo Typo Color Book? is het resultaat van een onderzoek naar het gebruik hiervan. Voor deze uitgave heeft Van Wageningen een serie meerkleurige lettertypes ontworpen waarmee alle denkbare mogelijkheden en combinatie worden geïllustreerd. Hij toont dat kleur en meerkleurige lettertypes een interessante en waardevolle toevoeging zijn binnen het hedendaagse (typo)grafische ontwerp. Het concept wordt helder toegelicht en gevisualiseerd. Speciaal voor dit project zijn een serie nieuwe matrijzen en loden letters geproduceerd waarmee een gedeelte gedrukt is op een historische drukpers.

Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781607107040

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Uncle John's Fully Loaded: 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader by Bathroom Readers' Institute Pdf

Take a seat and settle in—it’s a gigantic treasury of trivia and humor for our twenty-fifth (is that porcelain?) anniversary! IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Winner in Humor ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards, Honorable Mention in Humor “Fully Loaded” is putting it mildly. This behemoth of a book is overflowing with incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else that millions of loyal fans have come to expect from the world’s best-selling bathroom reading series. As always, it’s divided by length: quickies for the reader on the go, medium-sized articles for those with a few minutes to spare, and extra-long pieces for those truly leg-numbing experiences. Here are just a few of the hundreds of topics loaded into this edition of America’s favorite source of fascinating information: * Forgotten Firsts * Dumb Crooks: Stoner Edition * Bizarre Japanese Video Games * The Kamikaze Instruction Manual * Our Lady of the Little Green Men * The Worst Fire in American History * The World’s Worst Business Decision * The New Year’s Eve Opossum Drop * Do Blondes Really Have More Fun? * Failed Doomsday Predictions * When Toilets Explode * and much, much more!

Author : Jessica Brown,Mikkel Gerken
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191631238

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Knowledge Ascriptions by Jessica Brown,Mikkel Gerken Pdf

Knowledge ascriptions, such as 'Sam knows that Obama is president of the United States', play a central role in our cognitive and social lives. For example, they are closely related to epistemic assessments of action. As a result, knowledge ascriptions are a central topic of research in both philosophy and science. In this collection of new essays on knowledge ascriptions, world class philosophers offer novel approaches to this long standing topic. The contributions exemplify three recent approaches to knowledge ascriptions. First, a linguistic turn according to which linguistic phenomena and theory are an important resource for providing an adequate account of knowledge ascriptions. Second, a cognitive turn according to which empirical theories from, for example, cognitive psychology as well as experimental philosophy should be invoked in theorizing about knowledge ascriptions. Third, a social turn according to which the social functions of knowledge ascriptions to both individuals and groups are central to understanding knowledge ascriptions. In addition, since knowledge ascriptions have figured very prominently in discussions concerning philosophical methodology, many of the contributions address or exemplify various methodological approaches. The editors, Jessica Brown and Mikkel Gerken, provide a substantive introduction that gives an overview of the various approaches to this complex debate, their interconnections, and the wide-ranging methodological issues that they raise.

Author : John GOLDSBURY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018418513

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The Black-Board. Exercises and Illustrations on the Black-Board, Etc by John GOLDSBURY Pdf

Author : Drummond Moir
Publisher : Sceptre
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-06
Category : English wit and humor
ISBN : 144475999X

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Just My Typo by Drummond Moir Pdf

From the sublime to the ridiculous, 'Just My Typo' is a hilarious collection of typographical errors, slips of the pen and embarrassing misprints which, like any typo of any kind, should never have happened, cannot be excused, and must not in any way be glorified.