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CHOICE Reviews Online

August 10, 2010   Filed under Blog, Featured, News  

Reprinted with permission from CHOICE http://www.cro2.org/, copyright by the American Library Association. 47-6207 Q223 2009-39865 CIP Science & Technology \ General Schultz, David M. Eloquent science: a practical guide to becoming a better writer, speaker, and atmospheric scientist. American Meteorological Society, 2009. 412p bibl index; ISBN 9781878220912 pbk, $45.00. Reviewed in 2010jul CHOICE. Scientists often … read more

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Eloquent Science won an EXCEL Award

April 27, 2010   Filed under Articles, Blog, Featured, News, Potpourri  

From Sarah Jane Shangraw, AMS Books Managing Editor: Eloquent Science has won an EXCEL award from Association Media & Publishing. Each year the Association, formerly known as the Society of National Association Publishers, bestows EXCEL awards in several categories of media and publication, including two book categories: technical and non-technical. Within each category they award … read more

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University of Chicago Press blog entry

January 5, 2010   Filed under Blog, News  

Eloquent Science was featured on Cryptonym, the University of Chicago Press blog: http://pressblog.uchicago.edu/distributed/2009/12/david_m_schultz_on_climategate.html

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Eloquent Science activities at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting

January 5, 2010   Filed under Blog, News  

SORRY. I WILL NOT BE AT THE AMS ANNUAL MEETING. MY APOLOGIES TO ALL. Saturday Jan. 16, 1:30-1:50 p.m.: Panel discussion: “The how-to’s of publishing papers” (Student Conference, B206). Sunday Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m.: Education Forum: “Improving Your Writing Skills for Students and Scientists” (Student Conference, B206) Monday Jan. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Stop by the … read more

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“Have Your Cake and Communicate Better, Too”

December 21, 2009   Filed under News  

From the American Meteorological Society blog: In the modern world of text messages, Tweets, and, yes, blogs, it’s easy for the craft of writing to be overlooked for the sake of immediacy, shock value, or just plain laziness. Indeed, time for eloquence increasingly seems like a luxury as technology makes communication more convenient and commonplace. … read more

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How to buy a signed copy of the book

December 14, 2009   Filed under Blog, News  

The fastest way to get the book in the United States is by ordering through the American Meteorological Society. The book is now ready to ship, and I have heard that people have received their copies relatively timely. If you want me to send you a copy personally, I am happy to do so and … read more

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Advertising flier for Eloquent Science

December 7, 2009   Filed under News  

If you are interested in posting a flier in your institution or department to help advertise Eloquent Science, I would greatly appreciate it. Those who do so can get some nifty Eloquent Science bookmarks to distribute as well. Please email me at eloquentscience@gmail.com for more information. Eloquent Science Poster

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Book Will Be Available on 23 November

October 27, 2009   Filed under News, Uncategorized  

If printing and shipping goes well, the AMS will start selling the book on 23 November.

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A Note About Where to Purchase Your Copy

October 27, 2009   Filed under News  

If you are a bookseller, wholesaler, or are looking for bulk discounts, please contact the University of Chicago Press:  (800) 621-2736 (US & CAN) • (773) 702-7000 • custserv@press.uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago Press will offer you standard book industry terms (retail discounts, returns, invoices, etc.). If you are an individual customer ordering one or … read more

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Available at Amazon.com

August 18, 2009   Filed under News  

Eloquent Science is now available for (pre)order at Amazon.com! Eloquent Science David M. Schultz Best Price $39.78 or Buy New $39.78 Privacy Information

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