Brief Encounters by Laurie Boucke – Older Black Cover – Used

Brief Encounters — Older Black-Cover Edition

Brief Encounters: A Dictionary of Briefs and Phrases for Court Reporting by Laurie Boucke is a printed reference for students and working court reporters exploring shorthand briefs and phrases for realtime writing.

This older black-cover version advertises over 20,000 conflict-free entries, including more than 14,500 words and 5,500 phrases. It offers a smaller collection than later editions and should be chosen by readers seeking this particular earlier version.

Topics Listed on the Cover

• Principal parts of verbs and irregular verbs.
• Irregular English and steno plurals.
• Speaker-identification arbitraries.
• Numbers, punctuation, and special characters.
• Briefs described as compatible with common writing theories.

Condition of This Copy

Used, with substantial visible cover wear. The photographs show edge and corner rubbing, cover creasing, and bends. Please examine both photos carefully. Grade C — Good. Binding is secure, and there is no writing in the book.

Book Details

• Author: Laurie Boucke
• Publisher: White-Boucke Publishing
• Version: Older black cover; exact edition and printing awaiting confirmation
• ISBN-10: 0962500682
• ISBN-13: 9780962500688
• Format: Physical paperback book
• Included: One printed book; no electronic dictionary or online access

For the most recent edition, see Brief Encounters, 5th Edition, subject to availability.

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