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Power Sales Words: How to Write It, Say It And Sell It With Sizzle 8 reviews
Vicky Oliver
Sourcebooks, Inc., 2006
Makes Writing Fun
+ Power-Packed and Handy!
+ used "Power Sales Words" to produce a sponsorship video
+ Packed with useful information
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Miss Manners' Basic Training: Communication (Miss Manners Basic Training)6 reviews
Judith Martin
Crown, 1996
Oh, to be as wise as Dear Miss Manners!
+ entertaining, informative, and wise
+ Grace us with your wisdom, Oh Sapient One!
+ Generally worthwhile...
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Roget's International Thesaurus, 6th Edition53 reviews
Barbara Ann Kipfer
Collins, 2002
Roget's Original-style Thesaurus
+ More than a List
+ Can't write without it!
+ Love it
+ Awesome size!
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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (On Writing Well)158 reviews
William K. Zinsser
Collins, 2006
If it's interesting, make it interesting. Don't clutter.
+ Inspiring and practical instruction on writing
+ Best of the best
+ An excellent writing guide
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing, 2nd Edition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)15 reviews
Laurie E. Rozakis
Alpha, 2004
great for beginners
+ Great book! A section of internet and blogging was needed though
+ Creativity in Detail
+ In construction
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The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (14th Edition)36 reviews
Chicago Editorial Staff
University Of Chicago Press, 1993
Putting the Exceptions Where they Belong
+ Right up there with "Machinerys Handbook and NEC"
+ Complicated
+ Prescriptionist McKinnon is off base
+ Needs revision
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The Elements of Style: The Original Edition10 reviews
William Strunk
Dover Publications, 2006
If you don't own this little gem...get it!
+ Excellent
+ Simple, Yet Completely Necessary
+ Classic Book to Improve Your Writing
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Confessions of an Advertising Man21 reviews
David Ogilvy
Southbank Publishing, 2004
Great book if you're into advertising...
+ A Must Read: A foundational cornerstone for your marketing efforts.
+ Classic, very interesting and informative
+ Review of Confessions of an Ad Man by David Ogilvy
+ Sales vs. entertainment value of an ad
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!39 reviews
Lynne Truss
Putnam Juvenile, 2006
Not only for kids for also for young adults
+ eats shoots and leaves
+ Learn grammar!
+ Oooh, so close.
+ Uses humor to get the point across
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The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage : The Official Style Guide Used by the Writers and Editors of ... 11 reviews
Allan M. Siegal, William G. Connolly
Three Rivers Press, 2002
Superb - for fiction writers, too!
+ Say it as simply as possible.
+ A great and indispensable reference book
+ A Great Manual -- but not for tired eyes!
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How to Say it for Executives: The Complete Guide to Communication for Leaders3 reviews
Phyllis Mindell
Prentice Hall Press, 2005
Review by the Business Librarians of the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh
+ Put this on your reading list
+ Pretty good
The lights go down. The speaker strides confidently towards the podium, pauses and makes eye contact with the audience. And from the very first moment you know, instinctively, that it's going to be an excellent presentation. An experience like this reinforces your desire to create your own unique ...
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A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Seventh Edition: Chicago Style for ...34 reviews
Kate L. Turabian
University Of Chicago Press, 2007
A Must for the College Student...
+ Handy and Important
+ reference text book
+ Good Update
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing, 2nd Edition (The Complete Idiot's Guide)15 reviews
Laurie E. Rozakis
Alpha, 2004
great for beginners
+ Great book! A section of internet and blogging was needed though
+ Creativity in Detail
+ In construction
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Roget's International Thesaurus, 6th Edition53 reviews
Barbara Ann Kipfer
Collins, 2002
Roget's Original-style Thesaurus
+ More than a List
+ Can't write without it!
+ Love it
+ Awesome size!
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Miss Manners' Basic Training: Communication (Miss Manners Basic Training)6 reviews
Judith Martin
Crown, 1996
Oh, to be as wise as Dear Miss Manners!
+ entertaining, informative, and wise
+ Grace us with your wisdom, Oh Sapient One!
+ Generally worthwhile...
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The Chicago Manual of Style: The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers (14th Edition)36 reviews
Chicago Editorial Staff
University Of Chicago Press, 1993
Putting the Exceptions Where they Belong
+ Right up there with "Machinerys Handbook and NEC"
+ Complicated
+ Prescriptionist McKinnon is off base
+ Needs revision
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Power Sales Words: How to Write It, Say It And Sell It With Sizzle8 reviews
Vicky Oliver
Sourcebooks, Inc., 2006
Makes Writing Fun
+ Power-Packed and Handy!
+ used "Power Sales Words" to produce a sponsorship video
+ Packed with useful information
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The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage : The Official Style Guide Used by the Writers and Editors of ...11 reviews
Allan M. Siegal, William G. Connolly
Three Rivers Press, 2002
Superb - for fiction writers, too!
+ Say it as simply as possible.
+ A great and indispensable reference book
+ A Great Manual -- but not for tired eyes!
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!39 reviews
Lynne Truss
Putnam Juvenile, 2006
Not only for kids for also for young adults
+ eats shoots and leaves
+ Learn grammar!
+ Oooh, so close.
+ Uses humor to get the point across
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How to Say it for Executives: The Complete Guide to Communication for Leaders3 reviews
Phyllis Mindell
Prentice Hall Press, 2005
Review by the Business Librarians of the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh
+ Put this on your reading list
+ Pretty good
The lights go down. The speaker strides confidently towards the podium, pauses and makes eye contact with the audience. And from the very first moment you know, instinctively, that it's going to be an excellent presentation. An experience like this reinforces your desire to create your own unique ...
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