THERE IS NO "MAGIC" IN GOOD WRITING For all too many, good writing seems agift reserved for the "talented'' few. Yet this is far from the case. Writing is askill that can be mastered by anyone willing to learn its rela- tively few basic principles, and to put them into action. With superb clarity, this book strips away the mystery from writing. It illumines the uses — and misuses—of words, sentences, paragraphs, and themes, and provides expertly designed exercises to insure thorough understanding. As an added bonus, in showing both student and layman how to write more easily and effectively, it offers telling insight into the art of clear thinking, which is the necessary complement of —THE LIVELY ART OF WRITING