villaajax Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Books like this? http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=VJsmMuo2YXsC&printsec=frontcover&dq=maths+education&hl=en&sa=X&ei=7dDBUt2cBdOA7QbfqIGACA&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=maths%20education&f=false That's actually published by the company I work for and no, it does not show an example of what I mean. Here's an example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Ah, I have seen that before in some older books. That is weird. Just a publisher's house style perhaps? Artistic licence? EDIT - You work for a publishing house? I don't suppose they need any editorial assistants for proofing or editing do they? Edited December 30, 2013 by Ginko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 They seem to hire editorial assistants all the time so quite possibly, both for Books and Journals. I work in IT so I can't really tell you much but PM me if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Proofreadng is my favorite thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Proofreading is my favourite thing. First revision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've seen that I = 1 thing very recently, can't quite remember which book, but it wasn't an "old" one. It irritated me slightly too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Also the 0s seem to just be os Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I've noted the name of the bar steward who re-incarnated this poxy thread I think you should ban them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Bof, when I wake in the morning the arch of my left foot causes me so much pain I can hardly walk on it, but the pain wont go until I walk on it a lot. Do you know what this is at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Proofreading is my favourite thing. First revision. I'd insert that "that's the joke!" picture from The Simpsons, but I can't be arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Bof, when I wake in the morning the arch of my left foot causes me so much pain I can hardly walk on it, but the pain wont go until I walk on it a lot. Do you know what this is at all? I`m no expert here but ...............................................................................................................................it sounds like aids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 31, 2013 Fairly obvious Seat68's sheets are tucked in too tight at the bottom and his foot movement is restricted Or AIDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 bad aids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Proofreading is my favourite thing. First revision. I'd insert that "that's the joke!" picture from The Simpsons, but I can't be arsed. I am fully aware of the joke there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 31, 2013 bad aids?No, foot AIDS is a decent one to get. You'll be fine-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Excellent, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Dear BOFFY: Am i going to get attacked by terrorist mentalists in Russia? Edited December 31, 2013 by Baselayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted December 31, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 31, 2013 Dear BOFFY: Am i going to get attacked by terrorist mentalists in Russia?Yes. Yes you are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Most spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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