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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Carol Babcock had always been a hopeful optimist, even when it made no sense. She willingly followed the paths others set – her mother, husband, and fundamentalist church. Her main goal in life was to please those gods.But in her mid-50s, she hit a...

Savvy women are transforming their businesses and careers with publishing. Find out how you too can author and produce your own highly regarded non-fiction book.Be part of a league of smart women - start attracting the results you desire AND stand out in...

2017 Nautilus Silver Award winner!  nautilusbookawards.comWarm and informal, this book is like having an experienced writing coach at your elbow. With a year's worth of thought-provoking, carefully constructed writing prompts and essays on...

When you've placed that final period on the final page of your magnificent manuscript, the rush can be exhilarating. You've written your book! But at some point the questions kick in: What do I do with it? How do I get it published?The publishing...

An indispensable insider's guide for writers

This collection calls for improved technical communication for the public through an embodied, situated understanding of environmental risk that promotes social justice.In addition to providing a series of chapters about recent issues on risk...

This book is a comprehensive guide to determining what policies your company needs, and how to draft and approve the relevant documents and implement them throughout the organization. With many useful templates and practical examples, it covers all areas...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Our 30 Day Writing Notebooks are the latest products from our Bestselling Series of Calendar For Writers. Created by a writer especially for writers, this large format glossy paperback is the perfect notebook for those who want to allow themselves 30...

This 18 Month Calendar For Writers contains full-page (8inx10in, 180pp total) monthly calendars from June 2021 through December 2022 (USA, UK, and Ireland holidays denoted)! The black-and-white workbook also features several quotations and illustrations...

This edited collection positions writing at the center of interdisciplinary higher education, and explores how writing instruction, writing scholarship, and writing program administration bring STEM and the humanities together in meaningful, creative,...

This is the first book-length study on how authors of color present themselves in public literary discourse. The book examines data including the case study authors' Twitter usage, and thereby the impact of the digital sphere in author self-presentation.

Writing and Unrecognized Academic Labor acknowledges that much of the work we do to sustain the academy remains without recognition. It demonstrates that it is not only published work that influences development and innovation in scholarship.  

From persuasive memos to complaint letters, sales letters to executive summaries -- this exceedingly useful guide helps the business worker write clearly and in an appropriate format, style and tone. Numerous examples show how to overcome writer's block,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Why do commas have so many rules? Does the period go before or after the quotation mark? How do I use an ellipsis? When is it appropriate to use a dash? What is an "en" dash anyway? Is a semicolon much different from a colon? Would it be better...

Too often, women question their expertise, dim their light, or don’t feel worthy of writing a book that highlights their ideas and talents. But by learning to harness your inner brilliance and organize your ideas, you can own the title, thought...

Writing a book is a great way for business owners to inspire and educate their clients, and leverage their knowledge and expertise.It will help you to get known for what you do, establish yourself as an authority, and get noticed by more people who need...

The Niche Marketing and Book Guide outlines all the golden rules for targeting your book, and any specific business offering, to a particular audience. It takes you through the first steps to creating your book, including copyright, libel, and...

Writer's Block? Not Anymore... Discover 500 Inspiring Romance Writing Prompts To Beat Writer's Block Today.This is the Workbook Edition of 500 Romance Writing Prompts. Inside you'll find space to write for each and every prompt.Blocked...

An essential resource for all Australian authors, whether traditionally published, small-press published or self-published, to help them get their books onto library shelves across the country.This guide gives authors the right way to go about the...

Plain Language and Ethical Action examines and evaluates principles and practices of plain language that technical content producers can apply to meet their audiences' needs in an ethical way. Applying the BUROC framework (Bureaucratic, Unfamiliar,...

Interdisciplinary research centers are blooming in almost every university, and interdisciplinary research is expected to be a cure-all for the ills of academic science. Do disciplines still matter? To what extent are interdisciplinary problem-solving...

""Second Thoughts of an Economist"" is a book written by William Smart and originally published in 1916. In this book, Smart explores various economic theories and principles, offering his own critiques and alternative perspectives. He covers topics such...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Your business plan isn't meant to appeal to you but to your backers. Learn how to grab their attention and secure their investment.

Characters refusing to talk? Plot plodding along? Where do good ideas come from anyway? In this wonderfully practical volume, two-time Edgar Award-winning novelist Lawrence Block takes an inside look at writing as a craft and as a career.From studying...

Inspired to write, but don't know what to write about? Here are 10 Top Tips to spark great ideas for stories. Stories are all around you. 10 Top Writing Tips - NEW IDEAS POCKET BOOK will show you where to look.Take this handy pocket-sized book with...

Your shaking in your boots at the thought of attending that very first signing.All those organised authors making you feel like you're somehow in the wrong place? Not sure where to begin your preparation?​Never fear! This little book will put you on...

Fourteen elements of structure are described and illustrated through excerpts from seven popular words of fiction including: Madame Bovary, Tom Jones, The Grapes of Wrath, The Pearl, From Here to Eternity, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Spy Who Came in...

Every phase of writing is addressed in this authoritative, practical guide. Specific topics include: organizing information, discovering a personal voice, enhancing readability and checking grammar and spelling. Featuring hundreds of exercises and...

رسائل في العمل، مستوحاة مِنَ الواقِع، إلى الزملاء والزميلات والمدراء بالعمل، ومُعَدَّةٌ حسبَ علومِ القيادَة في العمل، وكيفية تعامُلِ الموظفين مع بعضهم.إذا قرأتَ الرسائل ستجدُ واحدةً منها أو أكثر تحتاج لأن ترسلها إلى زميل أو مُدير.كُتِبَت بشكلٍ واقعي...

So you wrote a book. Congratulations.Now, if you're like a lot of us, you want to sell that book. You're ready to try to become a professional author.This book is meant to help you navigate that next stage of your writing career regardless of whether you...

Zen in the Stable combines insight garnered from the equestrian life with stunning photos. Written by an award-winning author trained as a show jumper by an Olympic-level coach, Zen in the Stable offers original equine enlightenment from the barnyard to...