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Business Communication: Concepts and Applications in an Electronic Age features short, varied, up-to-date readings by 38 business communication authorities in business, government, and academia. It eases the job of teaching by helping students hone their written, verbal, and non-verbal business communication skills in a format that allows selective instruction and maximum flexibility. The Fifth Edition has been extensively revised and updated; nineteen of the 38 articles are new. It now in...

When health, safety, or environmental risks take center stage, communicating risk information can be a daunting challenge. The increased visibility of global terrorism and other catastrophic emergencies underscores the potential for human tragedy - along with economic, social, and political consequences. Communication must be targeted, understandable, and effective without inadvertently provoking hostility and mistrust. For over 10 years, "Risk Communication", a handbook of strategies and guidan...

This book demonstrates effective methods of answering typical examination and assessment questions. Each chapter is arranged so that basic principles are considered first,with more complex issues being dealt with once these have been mastered. This fourth edition contains new questions and has been substantially revised in the light of recent developments in land law. Most importantly, the Land Registration Act 2002 is given comprehensive consideration.

This distinctive monograph examines the dynamic rhetorical processes by which scientists shape, negotiate, and position their work within an interdisciplinary community. Author Ann M. Blakeslee studies the everyday rhetorical practices of a group of condensed matter theoretical physicists, and presents here the first substantial qualitative study of the planning and implementation of discursive practices by a group of scientists. This volume also represents one of the first studies to use situat...

Well Composed: A Guide to Effective Composition and Transformational Leadership provides students with an innovative approach to English composition and rhetoric. The book uniquely challenges students to develop writing skills and delve into the study of the foundational concepts in transformational leadership. Throughout, students are encouraged to introspectively examine their own level of leadership and self-leadership. The opening chapter, a transformational leadership rudimentary guide, in...

Offers advice on preparing effective resumes, includes real-life examples, and provides instruction on creating an electronic resume.

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A strong resume can be the single most important factor in landing the best job. "Resumes for Environmental Careers" identifies the key ingredients of outstanding resumes for this field in order to help you write a concise, stylish, and information-packed resume that will get noticed. Inside you'll find tips and techniques for crafting a successful resume and much more, including: nearly 100 sample resumes; numerous sample cover letters; worksheets that help you gather information and draft your...

Published Aug 24, 2007 by Addison-Wesley Professional. Part of the Tools and Techniques for Computer Typesetting series. The series editor may be contacted at [email protected]. This attractively priced boxed set brings together four leading books on the LaTeX software system for typesetting documents, covering all you need to know about LaTeX. Because LaTeX is especially good for technical documents and is freely available for almost any computer system, it has become a lingua...