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Also by Doug Ward

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• How to spot a liar
• The "Nonplussed" Problem: How long should we cling to a word's original meaning?
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• Why Every Student Should Learn the Skills of a Journalist
• Why information is like food
• Words Journalists Use That People Never Say
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