A winning combination of how-to guide and reference work, The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need addresses a wide-ranging spectrum of business communication with its straightforward seven-step method. These easy-to-follow steps save you time from start to finish, and helpful checklists will boost your confidence as they keep you on track. You'll learn to promote yourself and your ideas clearly and concisely--whether putting together a persuasive...

"Being a good employee means meetings and emails and interpersonal interaction, but a new job doesn't come with a manual on how to do be a good manager. This appealing book will show you how to be the kind of employee that people respect and admire, who gets noticed for the right reasons, gets promoted, and still gets to hang out on the weekends" --

An updated handbook provides vital insights into the process of cross-cultural adaptation and advises Americans on how to cope with the culture shock they will encounter while living, studying, and working abroad.

In an era characterized by the rapid evolution of the concept of literacy, this handbook focuses on multiple ways in which learners gain access to knowledge and skills. It explores the possibilities of broadening current conceptualizations of literacy to include the full array of the communicative arts.

A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend. The Language of Flowers is a full-color guidebook to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy. The language of flowers was historically used as...

"We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the Internet hadn't been invented. Since then, there has been a radical transformation in how we communicate. The average American adult receives over 120 emails and over 100 text messages each day. With all this correspondence, gaining a...

Learn about the most common behavioral traits in dogs, understanding how dogs react to human contact, and strengthen your bond with your dog by interpreting its stresses and fears.

Oh, boy . . . you got a dog. Now what? Theyre cute and cuddly, but do you really know what you just got yourself into? Walking, feeding, and cleaning are only the beginning. Your new best friend will provide you unconditional love with never-ending demands. So where do you go from here? Dog Hacks Handbook has all the help you need for the newest member of your family. From keeping your playful pup from jumping on every guest to making sure he doesn't...