Write personal and professional communications with clarity, confidence, and style.How to Write It is the essential resource for eloquent personal and professional self-expression. Award-winning journalist Sandra E. Lamb transforms even reluctant scribblers into articulate wordsmiths by providing compelling examples of nearly every type and form of written communication.Completely updated and expanded, the new third edition offers hundreds of handy...

This tried-and-true, easy-to-use reference offers thousands of powerful words, phrases, and evaluation descriptions for performance reviews, action plans, and motivational sessions to increase employee and employer communication, performance, and satisfaction.For HR professionals and managers at every level, this user-friendly reference offers ready answers for the difficult job of creating effective reviews and evaluations. Lamb shows managers how to use action ve...

An indispensable guide to writing personal notes and letters that have heart, style, and humor—and that keep us connected with our loved ones.Do you dread writing notes to say "Thank you," "I'm sorry," or "Congratulations"?When's the last time you sent a handwritten letter to a faraway friend, just to catch up?What should you write to a grieving friend or colleague? How do you let friends know you're getting a divorce?As our lives get busier an...

So much of success in business depends on writing well. From résumés to reports, proposals to presentations, Writing Well for Business Success will help you communicate your ideas clearly, quickly and effectively.It will help you:-Distill your message into a well-targeted statement-Ace the elements of style-Write what you want to say in emails, business plans and more-Master the tricks of editing yourselfPresented in author Sandra Lambs li...

Voice. That IT Factor. The Holy Grail. Every writer has one.Every writer knows what it is, but not everyone can put their finger on how to develop it.Join Jeannie Lin and Bria Quinlan, two award-winning, bestselling authors, as they chase down this elusive element.This book discusses the hierarchy of developing a professional voice as well as concrete tips and techniques for discovering and enhancing your writing voice so that it emerges as a unique and compelling f...

Star charts, step-by-step projects, photos, and more: " The Total Skywatcher's Manual is a fun book, but more importantly, it's a useful book." — Sky & TelescopeWith fully illustrated star charts, gorgeous astrophotography, and step-by-step project instruction, this is the only guide you need to navigate the night (and day) sky. Learn about the phases of the moon, how to conduct your own deep-sky observations, how the universe is expanding, our sea...

Calling all lovers of shanks and shoulders, rumps and roasts! Bring everyone to the table with The Meat Lover's Slow Cooker Cookbook for meals featuring delicious, tender meat—even on your busiest days.For years, food writer and recipe developer Jennifer Olvera dedicated her weekends to making stovetop meals for the week—until the slow cooker revolutionized her weeknight dinners. She began converting her favorite recipes to the slow cooker and found hersel...

Over one million copies sold and nine months on the New York Times bestseller list!**For readers of the bestsellers Atomic Habits and Never Split the Difference—this bestselling classic will teach you to hone your intuition to effectively communicate and negotiate...making sure you win every time. These groundbreaking methods will yield remarkable results!YES, YOU CAN WIN!Master negotiator Herb Co...

**A lively illustrated guide "filled with clever tips and tricks for remembering like a memory champion" (Joshua Foer, New York Times–bestselling author of Moonwalking with Einstein).Throughout his research into memory theory, four-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis found existing memory improvement guides to be wanting—overcomplicated, dry, and stodgy. So he decided to write a book that is approachable and fun, centered on what people actually need ...

Discover the amazing natural healing powers of bone broth, the ancient cure-all that is making waves as today's newest health food trend. The miracle broth has been said to heal inflammation, improve skin, aid digestion, and strengthen joints, among a long list of other wellness benefits. While hotspots from New York City to Portland are dishing out cups of bone broth for upwards of $9 a piece, it is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to make at home—and with this simple cookbook in hand, i...

"As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and person with diabetes who loves to cook, comfort foods are always my top choice. Eat What You Love Diabetic Cookbook offers delicious recipes that fit into a healthy eating plan for people with diabetes… Food should and can be enjoyed, and these recipes get a big thumbs-up from me—and from all my guests." —Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, LD, CDE, Diabetes Lifestyle Expert at DiabetesEveryDay.com and author of...

Misused WordsHave you ever said something and no sooner than it escapes your lips, you wonder—did I say that right? Did I use the right word?Chances are it was one of the 200 words covered in this book. I'm not saying it covers all the words, but it touches base with most of the more common culprits.Ever wonder if you should use 'good' or 'well'? How about 'lie' or 'lay'–that's one that almost no one gets right.How about then and than, try to and try and, whi...