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A short guide to business writing. The first part of the book cover different topics in alphabetical order and good examples are given. The second half of the book is a list of word substitutes.
The Log Cabin Lady is the autobiography of a woman who leaves behind a simple life as a pioneer to enter the privileged and alien world of the rich. Feeling isolated and out of place, she struggles to learn the rules and etiquette that her in-laws expect her to follow. To make matters worse, her husband is posted to England and the Log Cabin Lady finds herself grappling with the quirks of British manners and royal protocol. And then come the horrors of the Great War and, through the eyes of the Log Cabin Lady, we watch as the world begins to change. This is a story about overcoming social barriers, developing self-confidence and holding on to the beliefs and values that make us who we are. W...
If you want to write fiction, then short stories are a great place to start. This book will help you to find ideas and teach you all the essential elements of short story writing. It covers plot and structure, conflict, dialogue, characterisation, settings, description, tense, viewpoint, flashback, and more. You'll also learn about one of the most important steps in the writing process: editing. How to Write Short Stories That Sell includes writing and editing exercises, and short story examples. It shows you how to increase your chances of selling your work by identifying the right story markets, and explains the correct way to submit your work to a magazine editor. Jane Bettany is a freelance writer, publisher and creative writing teacher with more than twenty years experience of writing fiction. Her stories and non-fiction articles have appeared in women's magazines, literary magazines, newspapers and online. She has an MA in Creative Writing and is a qualified teacher.
Such diverse thinkers as Lao-Tze, Confucius, and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld have all pointed out that we need to be able to tell the difference between real and assumed knowledge. The systematic review is a scientific tool that can help with this difficult task. It can help, for example, with appraising, summarising, and communicating the results and implications of otherwise unmanageable quantities of data. This book, written by two highly-respected social scientists, provides an overview of systematic literature review methods: Outlining the rationale and methods of systematic reviews; Giving worked examples from social science and other fields; Applying the practice to all soc...
This compact and practical book offers a step-by-step guide to help any prospective buyer avoid expensive mistakes and end up with the best Mini possible for their money.
Mark the Mountain Guide is the first in a new series of books written by Mark Seaton, a mountain guide who lives and works in the European Alps. The book is endorsed by the International Mountain Guide Association and features an introduction by mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington. It’s a beautiful morning at the Marmot Mountaineering School when an enormous avalanche blocks the path back to High Alp Village. How will the students ever get home? Join Mark and his friends on their exciting journey as they slide over Grumpy Gorge, trek across Sorbet Glacier and scale the Applestrudelhorn. The book features a play section, packed with facts and tips on safe mountaineering. Perfect for little adventurers! To watch a video of Mark the Mountain Guide, click here
Containing analogies that help the first-time students of psychological statistics to understand the thoughts behind the formulae, this text focuses on the ideas and practicalities of statistics in psychology.
This handbook offers straightforward, positive and medically accurate answers to over 250 questions frequently asked by asthma sufferers and their families. There is also a section on recent asthma equipment advances and what to do in an emergency.
Stop! Don't buy a Capri without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Mark Paxton's years of real ownership experience; learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price! Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Capri community, right through to whether your Capri will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle? This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Capri of your dreams.
A practical and comprehensive introduction to the principles, skills and application of Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.