Here is the latest edition of a practical self-teaching manual that can also be used in courses that teach writing fundamentals on a high school or college-101 level. The book's open and friendly style and constant references to the real world make it especially suitable for corporate training programs. Guidelines and style rules cover term papers, essays, business and personal letters, office memos and reports, and other forms of correspondence. Also covered in detail are general rules governing written English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph structure, and correct word usage. Writing samples demonstrate the do's and don'ts of correct and effective written English.

Writing the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Series)

Business & Money

Dutwin M.A., Phyllis

Diamond M.A., Harriet

Job Hunting & Careers

Barrons Educational Series

The authors demonstrate the importance of translating coherent thinking into coherent grammar, and then offer help in punctuation, vocabulary building, effective expression, and writing style. Over the years, Barron’s popular and widely-used Easy Way books have proven themselves to be accessible self-teaching manuals. They have also found their way into many classrooms as valuable and easy-to-use textbook supplements. The titles cover a wide variety of both practical and academic topics, presenting fundamental subject matter so that it can be clearly understood and provide a foundation for more advanced study. Easy Way books fulfill many purposes. They help students improve their grades, serve as good test preparation review books, and provide readers working outside classroom settings with practical information on subjects that relate to their occupations and careers. All Easy Way books include review questions and mini-tests with answers. All new Easy Way editions feature type in two-colors, the second color used to highlight important study points and topic heads.

English the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Series)

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Here is an excellent English grammar brush-up manual and subject review for adults preparing for the GED, for students of English as a second language preparing for the TOEFL or TOEIC exams, and for all others who need to improve their skills in basic English usage. Topics presented and explained include: 
<li> The sentence, the simplest complete thought </li>
<li> Adding descriptive words and using them correctly </li>
<li> Rules of agreement between nouns and verbs </li>
<li> Time and sequence of tenses </li>
<li> Balanced sentences to reflect coordinated thoughts </li>
<li> Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and much more Twenty-two lessons cover the various aspects of English grammar with practice exercises accompanying each lesson and answers to all questions. This new edition has been updated to reflect the most recent GED writing skills tests.</li>

Grammar in Plain English

Foreign Language Study & Reference

The authors demonstrate the process of translating coherent thinking into coherent grammar, with attention to all parts of speech, verb tenses and moods. Examples of proper sentence construction deal with simple, compound, and complex sentences, and demonstrate agreement in number, correct sequence of tenses, and more. Other topics covered include punctuation, vocabulary building, and writing style. Exercises with answers appear throughout the text. Barron’s continues its ongoing project of updating, improving, and giving handsome new designs to its popular list of Easy Way titles, now re-named Barron’s E-Z Series. The new cover designs reflect the books’ brand-new page layouts, which feature extensive two-color treatment, a fresh, modern typeface, and more graphic material than ever. Charts, graphs, diagrams, instructive line illustrations, and where appropriate, amusing cartoons help to make learning E-Z. Barron’s E-Z books are self-teaching manuals focused to improve students’ grades across a wide array of academic and practical subjects. For most subjects, the skill level ranges between senior high school and college-101 standards. In addition to their self-teaching value, these books are also widely used as textbooks or textbook supplements in classroom settings. E-Z books review their subjects in detail, using both short quizzes and longer tests to help students gauge their learning progress. All exercises and tests come with answers. Subject heads and key phrases are set in a second color as an easy reference aid.

E-Z English (Barron's Easy Way)

This newly updated English grammar manual is ideal for self-teaching and classroom study, for adults preparing for the GED, as well as for ESL students, and for all others who need to improve their skills in basic English usage. Topics include: 
<ul>
<li> Mastering sentence structure </li>
<li> Adding descriptive words and phrases correctly </li>
<li> Following rules of agreement between nouns and verbs </li>
<li> Understanding time </li>
<li> Balancing sentences to reflect coordinated thoughts </li>
<li> Applying basic writing principles </li>
<li> Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and much more</li>
</ul>
 Twenty-two lessons cover English grammar rules and usage and include practice exercises and answers throughout, along with periodic review.

English as a Second Language

Business writing styles vary among cultures. When working with American businesses, best results come from using American style. This book guides you through writing and editing practice as you review troublesome grammar and punctuation issues. Included are examples from a number of industries: science, technology, engineering, banking, general business, and others. You also will have an opportunity to work with your own documents. Executive Writing: American Style is a revised version of Executive Writing: A Style Manual for the Business World, which has been popular among professionals and students since 1997.

Executive Writing: American Style

Diamond,Linda Eve

Fahey, Marsha

Apocryphile Press

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Writing the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Series)

English the Easy Way (Barron's Easy Series)

Grammar in Plain English

E-Z English (Barron's Easy Way)

Grammar in Plain English

Executive Writing: American Style