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Paperback. Plunging into the verbal quagmire of official language used by bureaucrats in both government and business, the author develops new techniques based on linguistic principles to improve their communication with the public. He presents nine case studies that reveal representative problems with bureaucratic language. Num Pages: 208 pages, forms. BIC Classification: CBW; CFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878406975
ISBN
9780878406975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.83

Paperback. Straightforward, practical, and focused on real-world examples, Business and Professional Writing is an introduction to the basics of professional writing. The book emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and plain language. Guidelines and templates for business correspondence, formal and informal reports, and oral presentations are included. Num Pages: 275 pages. BIC Classification: CBW; KJP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Broadview Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781554812202
ISBN
9781554812202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.02

Hardcover. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 224 x 2. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226370644
ISBN
9780226370644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.54

Hardback. This classic reference guide has been comprehensively revised to reflect the latest developments in publishing. Num Pages: 558 pages, 28 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBWJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 233 x 30. Weight in Grams: 938. The Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders. 558 pages, 28 b/w illus. This classic reference guide has been comprehensively revised to reflect the latest developments in publishing. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 2AB; CBWJ. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 30. Weight: 1010.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
558
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521847131
ISBN
9780521847131
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.64

paperback. This memoir presents a self-portrait of Esrkine Caldwell's first 30 years as a writer, with special emphasis on his long and hard apprenticeship before he emerged as one of the most widely read and controversial writers of his time. Series: Brown Thrasher Books. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; BGA; CBW; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of Georgia Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780820318493
ISBN
9780820318493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.64

Paperback. Ten simple steps and forty-six techniques to help business professionals, engineers, and scientists write more effectively and efficiently Can Do Writing is the writing guide for the hundreds of millions of people who write documents as part of a job. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW; KJP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470449790
ISBN
9780470449790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 23 illus. BIC Classification: APT; CBWJ; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144971
ISBN
9780231144971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Meriwether Publishing,U.S. United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566080101
ISBN
9781566080101
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 19.88

Paperback. Provides important information for children's writers. With lists of reading-level specific words and a thesaurus of words annotated with reading levels, this guide aims to save writers time by collecting everything they need to know about age-appropriate language. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV; CBW; DSR; DSY; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781582974132
ISBN
9781582974132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.89

Paperback. Guides readers to consider style not as an elegant accessory of effective prose but as its very heart. This title presents writing as an intellectual activity, not a passive application of verbal skills. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 line illus. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBW; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691147437
ISBN
9780691147437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.76

Paperback. Comprising 8 books in one, this compendium writing guide is for all who aspire to improve their writing skills, grammar, spelling and punctuation in one easy step. Num Pages: 832 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; 4KL; 4KST; CBW. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 53. Weight in Grams: 588.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
832
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007523535
ISBN
9780007523535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. The BestSelling Guide to Writing Funny and Getting Paid for It. Comedy Writing Secrets has been a perennial bestseller on the Writers Digest list the third edition revises the existing material with fresh material, references, jokes, and examples, and adds 25 new material focused mainly on online humor. It cuts the excess fluff while also adding instruction for the ever-growing online humor market. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40. .
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599639611
ISBN
9781599639611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.84

Paperback. Effective scientific communication is a skill highly-prized by potential employers, and is central to success during postgraduate study. Communication Skills for the Biosciences is a straightforward, practical guide to the skills you should master to get the most out of your study and research, to pave the way to a successful career. Num Pages: 288 pages, 25 colour line illustrations. BIC Classification: CBWT; PSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 530.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199226351
ISBN
9780199226351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.85

Paperback. Letters are making a comeback - they have greater impact - and are more successful than emails. Recipients take them more seriously and respond to them in greater detail. This book provides specimen letters and paragraphs to cover different situations. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
Foulsham
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780572034825
ISBN
9780572034825
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Presents a fresh edition Plain Words, that was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. This guide reflects numerous changes that took place in English usage. It features a private archive. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBG; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (L) ELT / TEFL; (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
PENGUIN BOOKS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241960349
ISBN
9780241960349
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. This volume arose from a symposium which provided the first major opportunity for those working in the areas of computers and collaborative writing to exchange ideas. It features papers on software design, collaborative writing models and computer-supported co-operative work. Editor(s): Sharples, Mike. Series: Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Num Pages: 237 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CBW; CFG; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
237
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540197829
ISBN
9783540197829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.49

Paperback. Computer-Mediated Communication in Personal Relationships Editor(s): Wright, Kevin Bradley; Webb, Lynne M. Num Pages: 411 pages, 99, ill. BIC Classification: CBP; CBWJ; GTC; JH; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 225 x 25. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publisher
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781433110818
ISBN
9781433110818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.18

Hardback. Brings together methods designed by psychologists, linguists, and practitioners who aim to study writing both within the laboratory and the workplace. This title focuses upon the computer-based techniques and methods available today that enable and foster systematic investigations of writing theories and processes. Editor(s): Olive, Thierry; Levy, C. Michael. Series: Studies in Writing. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBW; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
163
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402000355
ISBN
9781402000355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.10

Paperback. Brings together methods designed by psychologists, linguists, and practitioners who aim to study writing both within the laboratory and the workplace. This title focuses upon the computer-based techniques and methods available today that enable and foster systematic investigations of writing theories and processes. Editor(s): Olive, Thierry; Levy, C. Michael. Series: Studies in Writing. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBW; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 9. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Number of pages
163
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402001062
ISBN
9781402001062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.57

Paperback. Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602.
Publisher
For Dummies
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470121719
ISBN
9780470121719
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

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