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I've just started writing for a financial accounting software company in
the Netherlands.
The department has very few reference books or general technical writing
textbooks. I've been asked to put together a list of books we should buy
and wondered if you have any recommendations? I would particularly
welcome your opinions about which is:
* The best general (American) English language dictionary
* The most useful technical writing textbook/handbook
Perhaps anyone with suggestions could email me directly unless you've
got a point to make which everyone would benefit from.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Elizabeth Edgington
Manuals and translations
Exact Software
edgi3023 -at- exact -dot- nl
