A common-sense and insightful guide to the art of personal communication and conversation explains how to find the right words regardless of the situation, with advice on body language, first impressions, appropriate subject matter, graceful exits, and other important speaking skills. 25,000 first p[...]
There seems to be no one more qualified or equipped to ponder or even, dare I say, dictate 'quality, taste, and style' than Tim." -Sarah Jessica Parker, actor/producer
Television has introduced the world to a new fashion authority: Tim Gunn. As Bravo's style mentor and Chair of the Fashi[...]
A witty, informative guide to writing from Random House's longtime copy chief and one of Twitter's leading language gurus--in the tradition of The Elements of Style "Utterly delightful . . . will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly."--Elizabeth Strout
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Reorganised and revised, the third edition of the MLA Style Manual offers complete, up-to-date guidance on writing scholarly texts, documenting research sources, submitting manuscripts to publishers, and dealing with legal issues surrounding publication.[...]
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APA Format: Quick, Simple, and ComprehensiveThis is the user-friendly--and comprehensive--guide for preparing research papers, posters, and slide presentations according to the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2010): Detailed guidelines for writing r[...]
British style has long had a far-reaching impact that sees it imitated and reimagined around the world. This guide, a creative collaboration between Bicester Village and Debrett's, reveals the history behind some of the UK's most cherished items of clothing and deciphers dress codes, from black tie [...]
An ideal tool for students writing research papers across the disciplines, the "Pocket Guide To APA Style, International Edition", offers straightforward explanations, annotated examples, and margin notes designed to help students write properly documented papers in the latest APA style. Thorough an[...]
Guys don't wear wolf pelts anymore, but not much else has changed in the world of men's clothes: the right suit, or tie, or shirt, or shoes still projects mystery, erotic potential, and power. And to negotiate these hurdles with style and confidence, "Men's Style" is indispensable---a valuable sourc[...]
An ideal tool for students writing research papers across the disciplines, the Pocket Guide To Apa Style, 5E offers straightforward explanations, annotated examples, and margin notes designed to help students write properly documented papers in the latest APA style. Thorough and practical, this conc[...]
This book is designed to be a companion to the official Publication Manual of the American Psychology Association, Sixth Edition. This book highlights the key aspects that most undergraduate and graduate students will encounter when writing research papers for course work. This resource condenses t[...]
The perfect travel guide for women?baby boomers and beyond?who want to become savvy, safe travelers, and have fun doing it Whether you already belong to a Red Hat Society chapter or just want more fun and pizzazz in your life now that you have time to indulge, this book answers every nagging questi[...]
Widely used in introductory literature courses as a style guide or as a supplement to anthologies, this text provides students with valuable guidelines for interpreting literature and writing essays. The text includes full-length selections as well as student essays.[...]
With her "classic with a twist" sensibility, Michelle Obama oozes chic Mikki Taylor, one of the nation's foremost authorities on fashion, beauty, and style, has taken Mrs. Obama as her muse, to write the book women who admire them both have been waiting for, "Commander in Chic."""The nation's major[...]
Do you want to write more effectively, correctly and in a manner which is appropriate for this brave new world of text speak and blogging? Whether you are a professional writer, or writing for your profession, a journalist, non-fiction writer, or simply a would-be blogger, you will find essential gu[...]