Whether you're writing simple thank-you notes or creating elaborate business proposals, you need to be able to write well. The ability to craft clear, effective prose is critical to success in all facets of life today. From mastering the basic building blocks of good writing to combating writer's block, The Only Writing Book You'll Ever Need teaches you the solid communication skills required in every situation - at home and at work. Using dozens of detailed examples and samples, author Pamela Rice Hahn walks you through a variety of writing styles, including: Letters and e-mails Basic and academic essays Business writing Technical and scientific writing Web writing Journalism Creative nonfiction and more With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that take you from first draft to final proofread, The Only Writing Book You'll Ever Need will have you producing polished, intelligent, and engaging prose in no time.
Do you struggle with research papers for school? Is business writing one of your weak areas? Are you at a loss for what to include in thank-you notes? The Everything Improve Your Writing Book, 2nd Edition can help! With a few simple rules and a little guidance, you, too, can write clearly and concisely. Publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn outlines simple steps for you to follow for various types of writing, including: Social writing, such as thank-you and get-well notes, congratulatory messages, and invitation responses Journalism, such as letters to the editor, press releases, and freelance article writing Personal and biographical essays Business writing, including sales letters, requests for proposals, and press packets With this practical guide, you'll learn to choose the appropriate tone, use the correct format, and communicate effectively. Whether for school, for work, or just for fun, writing will be a chore no more! Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of The Everything Writing Well Book and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours and coauthor of Writing for Profit. Hahn's work has appeared in Glamour, Country Living, Business Venture, Current Notes, and other national publications. She lives in Celina, OH.
Adults often begin writing and realized that they don't remember all the rules they learned in Mrs. Peacock's 8th grade English class. Most adults in the workplace today have purchased -- on at least one occasion -- a writing guide. Grammar, style, punctuation, sentence structure and irregular verbs are all elements of grammar and style that we often just don't know anymore. And for anyone who has to communicate professionally -- whether a formal business presentation or a general improvement in their everyday conversational ability -- has gone to the bookstore to look for a grammar and style guide.Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours is a straightforward guide to everything from basic nouns and verbs to expressing clear thought in writing. Based on the proven Teach Yourself formula, the authors will construct 24 1-hour lessons on grammar and style that build sequentially. Since grammar and style work together, readers can see how one chapter affects the next as they progress. Best of all -- at $17.99, readers can purchase one all inclusive grammar and style book for more coverage and a better price.
Pressure cookers will boost flavor and cut cooking time a whopping 70 percent - but only if you know how to use them. In this cookbook, author Pamela Rice Hahn teaches you about the joys of cooking with a pressure cooker. No longer the dangers they once were, these time-saving devices are godsends to busy cooks everywhere. In no time, you can whip up: Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto Cranberry-Braised Turkey Breast Balsamic Pork Chops with Figs Halibut in Black Olive Sauce Peanut Butter and Fudge Cheesecake For that slow-cooked taste in far less time, a pressure cooker is the perfect solution. Veteran cookbook author Hahn has been conjuring up recipes using her pressure cooker for years. With a full spectrum of pressure cooker recipes at your fingertips, you can create delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert dishes in no time flat!
The smartest, fastest, most effective preparation for the latest Police Officer exam Thoroughly covers all five areas of the standard Police Officer Exam: Comprehension, Recall, Forms, Legal Definitions, and "What If" Scenarios. Helps candidates quickly assess where they stand, and master what they need to learn Test-taking strategies, time-saving tips, Exam Notes, chapter-review questions, tear-out Cram Sheet, and sample exams According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of openings for new police officers will rise by 10% between now and 2016. To become a police officer, many candidates must pass a standardized police officer entrance exam. Police Officer Exam Cram, 2/e, is the perfect concise study guide for everyone seeking to pass this exam. Using detailed examples, it systematically covers exam objectives in all five core areas: Comprehension, Recall, Forms, Legal definitions, "What if" scenarios. It also covers crucial issues ranging from physical agility to successful oral interviewing. Police Officer Exam Cram, 2/e, also includes: Chapters that map directly to the exam objectives Comprehensive foundational learning on all exam topics An extensive collection of practice questions (including three full practice exams) Notes, tips, sidebars, cautions, test-taking strategies, and time-saving tips that make studying more effective The Cram Sheet tear-out card including exclusive tips, acronyms, and memory joggers - perfect for last-minute study Intended as a standalone study guide, this book can also be used with any other print or electronic learning materials. Either way, it brings together all the knowledge and preparation help that you will need to master the material, gain confidence, and pass your exam with flying colors.
According to the American Dietetic Association, Americans consume three times the suggested daily salt intake. For many people, too much salt can cause a host of medical conditions including high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Featuring 300 delicious low-salt meals that would please even the pickiest eater, The Everything Low-Salt Cookbook also provides specific instructions on how to eat, what to eat, and how to curb those between-meal salt cravings. The quick-and-easy cookbook features: Appetizers, such as Sweet Stuff Guacamole Dip Seafood, such as Baked Orange Roughy in White Wine Unique sandwiches, such as Meat-Tofu Burgers with Cheese Ethnic cuisine, such as Curried Couscous Healthy desserts, such as Veggie-Fruit Salad Featuring important dietary information such as calorie counts, fat grams, carbohydrates, protein, and sodium for each recipe, The Everything Low-Salt Cookbook will have you throwing out your salt shakers and serving up flavorful dishes for everyone!
Make delicious meals easier than ever with these mouthwatering recipes for your slow cooker! Take the work out of preparing appetizers, entrées, and desserts—and improvise your own delicious slow cooker recipes! Inside this all-in-one guide, you’ll find scrumptious and easy meal options, including: -Thai-Spiced Chicken Soup -Maple Syrup-Infused Slow- Cooked Oatmeal -Spiced Apple Cider Turkey -Yankee Pot Roast -Halibut in White Wine Sauce -Barbecue Western Ribs -Cherries Jubilee -Peanut Butter Fondue From soups and appetizers to dinners and desserts, The Everything® Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition makes preparing delectable foods easier than ever!
Along with time-saving shortcuts and over 100 delicious recipes, this cookbook lists and describes the most low-maintenance grills on the market as well as the tools and accessories needed.
Today, more than ever, families are sitting down to eat dinner together and share the events of their days. But when one or more family members has diabetes, it’s hard to find a fun and creative meal that everyone can enjoy - until now! With this cookbook, family cooks no longer have to struggle to create delicious and healthy meals for all to enjoy. With a dinner recipe for every night of the year, this one-of-a-kind cookbook offers everything from well-balanced family favorites to cultural treats. This book features recipes like: Sweet Potato Flour Crepes; Honey and Cider Glaze for Baked Chicken; Crunchy “Fried” Catfish Fillets; Pasta and Smoked Trout with Lemon Pesto; Cinnamon Grilled Pork Tenderloin; Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta; and other tasty, low sugar treats! Finally, diabetes-friendly dishes don’t have to be boring - and they’re easier than ever to fix!
Whether you're writing simple thank-you notes or creating elaborate business proposals, you need to be able to write well. The ability to craft clear, effective prose is critical to success in all facets of life today. From mastering the basic building blocks of good writing to combating writer's block, The Only Writing Book You'll Ever Need teaches you the solid communication skills required in every situation - at home and at work. Using dozens of detailed examples and samples, author Pamela Rice Hahn walks you through a variety of writing styles, including: Letters and e-mails Basic and academic essays Business writing Technical and scientific writing Web writing Journalism Creative nonfiction and more With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that take you from first draft to final proofread, The Only Writing Book You'll Ever Need will have you producing polished, intelligent, and engaging prose in no time.
Genealogy is one of the hottest topics on the Internet, with thousands of sites, forums, and newsgroups clamoring to help--or confuse--family history sleuths. How do you cut through the noise and find the best tools to trace your roots? This opinionated guide can help. Zeroing in on the science of online genealogical research, author Pamela Rice Hahn shows you how to: * Map out a research strategy * Target the best Internet resources> * Dig up info and swap leads with other researchers * Evaluate genealogy software * Steer clear of hype, dead ends, and time-wasters * Organize a family reunion
Pressure cookers will boost flavor and cut cooking time a whopping 70 percent - but only if you know how to use them. In this cookbook, author Pamela Rice Hahn teaches you about the joys of cooking with a pressure cooker. No longer the dangers they once were, these time-saving devices are godsends to busy cooks everywhere. In no time, you can whip up: Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto Cranberry-Braised Turkey Breast Balsamic Pork Chops with Figs Halibut in Black Olive Sauce Peanut Butter and Fudge Cheesecake For that slow-cooked taste in far less time, a pressure cooker is the perfect solution. Veteran cookbook author Hahn has been conjuring up recipes using her pressure cooker for years. With a full spectrum of pressure cooker recipes at your fingertips, you can create delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert dishes in no time flat!
Do you struggle with research papers for school? Is business writing one of your weak areas? Are you at a loss for what to include in thank-you notes? The Everything Improve Your Writing Book, 2nd Edition can help! With a few simple rules and a little guidance, you, too, can write clearly and concisely. Publishing professional Pamela Rice Hahn outlines simple steps for you to follow for various types of writing, including: Social writing, such as thank-you and get-well notes, congratulatory messages, and invitation responses Journalism, such as letters to the editor, press releases, and freelance article writing Personal and biographical essays Business writing, including sales letters, requests for proposals, and press packets With this practical guide, you'll learn to choose the appropriate tone, use the correct format, and communicate effectively. Whether for school, for work, or just for fun, writing will be a chore no more! Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of The Everything Writing Well Book and Alpha Teach Yourself Grammar and Style in 24 Hours and coauthor of Writing for Profit. Hahn's work has appeared in Glamour, Country Living, Business Venture, Current Notes, and other national publications. She lives in Celina, OH.
Make delicious meals easier than ever with these mouthwatering recipes for your slow cooker! Take the work out of preparing appetizers, entrées, and desserts—and improvise your own delicious slow cooker recipes! Inside this all-in-one guide, you’ll find scrumptious and easy meal options, including: -Thai-Spiced Chicken Soup -Maple Syrup-Infused Slow- Cooked Oatmeal -Spiced Apple Cider Turkey -Yankee Pot Roast -Halibut in White Wine Sauce -Barbecue Western Ribs -Cherries Jubilee -Peanut Butter Fondue From soups and appetizers to dinners and desserts, The Everything® Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition makes preparing delectable foods easier than ever!
Today, more than ever, families are sitting down to eat dinner together and share the events of their days. But when one or more family members has diabetes, it’s hard to find a fun and creative meal that everyone can enjoy - until now! With this cookbook, family cooks no longer have to struggle to create delicious and healthy meals for all to enjoy. With a dinner recipe for every night of the year, this one-of-a-kind cookbook offers everything from well-balanced family favorites to cultural treats. This book features recipes like: Sweet Potato Flour Crepes; Honey and Cider Glaze for Baked Chicken; Crunchy “Fried” Catfish Fillets; Pasta and Smoked Trout with Lemon Pesto; Cinnamon Grilled Pork Tenderloin; Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta; and other tasty, low sugar treats! Finally, diabetes-friendly dishes don’t have to be boring - and they’re easier than ever to fix!
Who wouldn?t want to come home to a delicious meal she didn?t have to spend all day in the kitchen to prepare? This cookbook takes the work out of preparing appetizers, entr?es, and desserts, and shows readers how to create flavorful dishes?all within a slow cooker! This fun cookbook provides easy meal options for busy cookers. Busy home chefs can experiment with 300 delicious recipes, including: Butternut Squash Soup Maple Syrup-Infused Slow-Cooked Oatmeal Spiced Apple Cider Turkey Horseradish Roast Beef and Potatoes Halibut in Lemon-Dill Sauce Cherries Jubilee Peanut Butter Fondue From soups and appetizers to dinners and desserts, this cookbook makes preparing delectable foods easier than ever!
According to the American Dietetic Association, Americans consume three times the suggested daily salt intake. For many people, too much salt can cause a host of medical conditions including high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. Featuring 300 delicious low-salt meals that would please even the pickiest eater, The Everything Low-Salt Cookbook also provides specific instructions on how to eat, what to eat, and how to curb those between-meal salt cravings. The quick-and-easy cookbook features: Appetizers, such as Sweet Stuff Guacamole Dip Seafood, such as Baked Orange Roughy in White Wine Unique sandwiches, such as Meat-Tofu Burgers with Cheese Ethnic cuisine, such as Curried Couscous Healthy desserts, such as Veggie-Fruit Salad Featuring important dietary information such as calorie counts, fat grams, carbohydrates, protein, and sodium for each recipe, The Everything Low-Salt Cookbook will have you throwing out your salt shakers and serving up flavorful dishes for everyone!
Rizwan Khan is a 20-year veteran police officer with the Indianapolis Police Department and has held a variety of positions for the department, including uniform patrol, investigations and warrant service. He received a BS in Public Affairs from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis and is also an Oracle DBA consultant as well as a co-author. Pamela Rice Hahn worked in law enforcement for 10 years prior to her career as an author of general interest and technical books and articles. Pam has authored or co-authored more than 10 technical and general non-fiction books.
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