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Best book on business communication.......2006-10-24
This book covers it all -- speaking, writing, email, briefing and web pages. Best book I've seen on these subjects. Bailey walks the talk. His book is easy to read, and the principles are illustrated clearly. What I like best are the examples.
Almost perfect.......2000-03-13
Edward Bailey commands the field of "plain English" applied to business writing. This is a complete, modern--and highly readable--summary of everything you need to know about writing memo's letters and resumes and doing oral presentations. It lacks a section on e-mail. The resume and cover letter sections use examples which may not match for all industries, and the letter format (showing "Writer/typist") is outdated in the Internet Age.
The communication doctor.......1999-12-03
Want to improve your writing? Want to improve your presentation skills? There's not a better book on the shelves! A must if your serious about your career. In only hours, your writing will improve -- colleagues will notice.
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Quintilian’s method is based on the interrelationship between speaking, reading, and writing. Murphy lists and defines the main elements that appear in the Institutio oratorio. Each of these elements—Precept, Imitation, Composition Exercises, Declamation, and Sequencing—is further subdivided according to goals and exercises.
The first two books of the Institutio oratorio concern the early education of the orator, with the focus on the interplay between seen-language and heard-language. Book Ten is an adult’s commentary on the instruction of rhetoric. It involves itself primarily with facilitas, the readiness to use language in any situation.
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- Its all in simplicity
- Essential reference for today's written business English
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Everyday we write countless memos, letters, and reports without a second thought. Likewise, we give presentations, both formal and informal. Often this writing and speaking gets criticized for being jargon-ridden, obscure, or long-winded--in short, for not being in "plain English." But what is plain English, and how do we go about writing and speaking it? In Plain English at Work, Edward Bailey gives the answer, with down-to-earth tips and practical advice. Bailey, an expert in business communication, gives us a simple model for writing: BL Style: write more the way you talk. BL Organization: make your point easy to find. BL Layout: use headings, lists, and other white space so readers can see the structure of your writing. Psycholinguists, Bailey points out, have proven that the techniques of plain English writing are far easier on your readers; experience has proven that writing in plain English is easier on you--the writer, too. Bailey also gives you a wealth of practical advice for presentations including: BL How to remember your talk. BL How to design visual aids. BL How to design computer presentations. BL How to set up the room you'll be speaking in. BL How to develop a successful delivery style. Perhaps most impressive are the many detailed tips he gives here. For instance, when using a pointer, hold it in the hand closer to the screen (otherwise, you turn your back on the audience, making it harder to hear you). When designing a visual aid, use at least 28-point type, and seldom use all capital letters (which are harder to read). And when presenting a bar chart during a computer presentation, build it--a bar at a time--to focus your audience's attention. Drawing on two earlier and popular books, The Plain English Approach to Business Writing and A Practical Guide for Business Speaking, this new volume has been significantly updated. It includes up-to-the-minute information on using computers, computer graphics, and typography for your writing, and on using the same technology for designing your presentations. The result is an authoritative and comprehensive single volume that will be the essential guide for everyone wishing to communicate more easily and effectively at work.
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Its all in simplicity.......2001-05-24
'Write the way you talk' is the main idea behind this book. Bailey identifies the common problems in written english:People just don't write the way they speak. The book is all about writing and speaking in plain english. You don't need *impressive* words all the time to be effective.
The book is divided into two parts: Writing clearly and easily and Speaking clearly and easily.
The first part starts off with comparison between spoken and written english (In speech if you use the word 'help', you tend to use 'assist' in writing.)
Then the writer moves on to common pitfalls in written style such as excessive use of passive voice and lack of punctuation.
Later chapters are about organization and the layout of written work and that includes selection of typefaces, use of heading, bullets, graphics etc.
In lot of places, the writer disagrees with the common myths of writing, for example: * Never begin a sentence with 'and' or 'but'. * Never end a sentence with a preposition * Never use first and second person pronouns
Now you can begin a sentence with 'and' and 'but' and still can be professional speaker/writer.
The second part is on speaking that covers: selection and design of visual aids, organization of presentation, speech style, rehearsing, setting up the room and handling the audience.
In all the chapters, for clarity purpose, a specific point is explained using examples and illustrations.
A good book for those who wants to improve good writing and speaking skills. And in my opinion a valuable resource if you are a techie and can only speak in jargon or just go blank when it comes to public speaking (well...that was the case with me)
Essential reference for today's written business English.......2000-06-26
This book's simply the very best reference there is on the subject of using plain and simple English to communicate effectively in writing.
Bailey's suggestions are so simple, straight forward and full of common sense that you find yourself thinking, "Of course I should write this way! Everybody should write like this!" The world would be a better place--and be so much more productive--if everyone followed Bailey's suggestions.
Some of Bailey's suggestions include:
* Write like you speak
* Don't be afraid to use contractions * Avoid the passive voice
* Forget jargon and "business-ese"
* Use lists
I teach business writing to non-native English speakers and have depended on Bailey's text as a reference for all of my classes. Without fail, my students report increased productivity and increased efficiency in their written communications after applying his suggestions to their writing.
Essential reference for today's written business English.......2000-06-26
This book's simply the very best reference there is on the subject of using plain and simple English to communicate effectively in writing.
Bailey's suggestions are so simple, straight forward and full of common sense that you find yourself thinking, "Of course I should write this way! Everybody should write like this!" The world would be a better place--and be so much more productive--if everyone followed Bailey's suggestions.
Some of Bailey's suggestions include:
* Write like you speak
* Don't be afraid to use contractions * Avoid the passive voice
* Forget jargon and "business-ese"
* Use lists
I teach business writing to non-native English speakers and have depended on Bailey's text as a reference for all of my classes. Without fail, my students report increased productivity and increased efficiency in their written communications after applying his suggestions to their writing.
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The Communication Handbook for School-to-Work is full of practical tips and techniques for a wide variety of everyday situations, both inside and outside the classroom: developing and presenting written assignments for school or work, conveying technical information, applying conventions of grammar and style, making speeches and oral presentations, working in groups, studying, writing exams, and more.
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* A JIST best-seller—very popular with job seekers!
* More than 215,000 copies in print!
* Rated one of the top job search books ever!
Millions of people have used Michael Farr's job search methods to find better jobs in shorter amounts of time. The reason: Farr's methods are practical and results-oriented, the very kind of information that job seekers want.
"The Very Quick Job Search," Third Edition is completely updated and current with a substantial amount of new job search methods and research. It's comprehensive, yet designed in such a way that job seekers can quickly find just the information they need on topics such as the two best job search methods, three employer expectations that must be met, four strategies to use a resume effectively, and much more!
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This Book Will Help Entry-Level Workers Find A Job.......2003-03-25
This book is designed for entry-level job seekers who can look for work at least 25 hours a week. Tells how to get a job by obtaining interviews, which is redefined as a conversation with a person who can hire you, whether or not they have a job open at the time of your discussion. Describes seven step to get a job, which are: 1) Know your skills. 2) Have a clear job objective. 3) Know where and how to look for openings. 4) Spend at least 25 hours a week looking. 5) Get two interviews a day. 6) Do well in interview. 7) Follow up on all contacts. The book is organized so you only have to read the parts that are relevant to you. Very helpful to people with learning disabilities.
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Need employment? Start HERE!!.......1999-06-09
This book was actually used as a textbook for our career strategies class in college. Unlike most college textbooks, this book is very reader-friendly, and gets straight to the heart of the matter - getting you the job you want. Covering all essentials of job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and more, the author has provided a clear and simple road map to the layman. If you follow the guidelines this book teaches, I personally promise you the position you wish is in reach - now!
A little too quick for me.......1999-03-27
My job search wasn't enhanced by this book. I felt that it didn't focus enough on choosing the right career and the right job like Vaultreports.com. Thus, it didn't help me a great deal in choosing what to pursue.
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Great How-to Book!.......2004-11-12
This book gives specific things to look for when buying items to re-sell for a profit. She gives name brands, store names, and sales methods that have proven to be profitable for her. I can't wait to get started. There's no fluff in this book!
Succinct, an easy read, a bit elementary.......2004-04-30
Wood has a few good pointers here. However, if you have a good deal of common sense and you've been on eBay for a while, you'll come to the same conclusions. She did bring to light a few ideas about where to find stuff to sell; there again, nothing ground-breaking. This is a great book if you are afraid of testing the waters, and you want to feel better about your venture. I would have liked to hear the author's take on how she sells on eBay: her approach, how she determines where to start the opening bid, tips on how to make listings successful, and her eBay ID would be good to know to compare techniques. In other words, I wanted more nitty-gritty.
Very Small Book.......2004-04-11
She has a lot of good ideas but I was very disappointed in the size of the book for the price. It is the fastest book I have ever read. You could thumb through it at the bookstore and get all you need out it without buying it!
Turn trash into cash!.......2004-04-04
Bargins to Bucks by Kathy L. Wood was given to me by a friend. I thought Ms. Wood did a good job in putting this book together. Very user-friendly and she offers a lot of good ideas. Nice Job!
She shares her secrets!.......2004-03-15
Kathy Wood has shown us the way to turn "trash" into "cash". This is the only how-to book you need if you are interested in skipping the technical jargon, while easily making some extra money! Who knew shopping could be a profitable part-time job? Thanks Kathy for a great book!
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The WetFeet Insider Guide to Citigroup's Corporate & Investment Bank
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One thing hasn't changed since the John Houseman TV spots of years past ("Smith Bahney. They make money the old-fashioned way. They earn it."): Smith Barney, now Salomon Smith Barney, is still making money—oodles of it. Salomon Smith Barney, which is part of Citigroup's global and corporate investment bank, ranks number one in almost every major category in the league tables. Want to get in on the action? WetFeet brings you this Insider Guide to help you get your foot in the door at this giant among giants by answering questions such as:
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Objective and thorough.......2003-04-12
This is a good source for interview preparation and for evaluating the company. It provided a range of information to explain the company through and through. Worth its weight in gold if you're going into Salomon for an interview.
Kicking ..........2003-03-07
SSB is kicking ... in the league tables. I know that now that I've read this Insider Guide, which goes on to explain why SSB is doing so well. I'd really like to work for this company, so I'm doing what it takes to get a leg up on the competition. Like reading this guide and taking what I need out of it to create dialog with my contacts at SSB.
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