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This book is not the ponderous, heavy-going stuff typical of its genre. It can almost he read like a gripping tale. Written in simple, clear, concise, crisp prose laced with wit and wisdom, it opens a window onto the awesome power, beauty and richness of the English language. It will prove to be of inestimable value for anyone who wishes to become a master, and not a victim, Of English.
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About the Author:
Jagdish Chand Ajmani: Born in Shimla into a middle-class family notable for producing educationists and civil servants. Educated at St. Stephen's College, Delhi and Brasenose College, Oxford. Joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1952. During a career spanning 36 years, served as Ambassador to Germany, Italy, Argentina. Utuguay and Paraguay and as High Commissibner to Australia. Also had a stint as Dean of the Foreignfiervice (Training) Institute. Since 1994, working as Ad4ser to Child Education Society, Delhi, the apex body of nineteen edueational institutions with a student enrolment of over 27,000. As an educationist, one of his passions has been to try to do his billtoplug yawning gaps in the Indian education system. He believes that a poor foundation in the English language and lack of grasp of the basic concepts in science and maths lie at the root of the ailing education system.
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- PublisherRupa & Co
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 8129118785
- ISBN 13 9788129118783
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages323
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