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  • Developing Training Courses : A Technical Writer's Guide to Instructional Design and Development

    • ASIN: 0970145403
    • ISBN: 0970145403
    • Brand: Brand: Learning Edge
    • Manufacturer: Learning Edge

    The eight-step strategy presented in this book takes the mystery out of writing effective training courses. Practical templates, checklists, assessments, and examples streamline your effort and eliminate writer's block. You'll discover how to make the most of limited time, money, and human resources to: —Develop training lessons that make a diffe... [Read More]

  • The Terminal List: A Thriller

    • ASIN: B074ZL7LY1
    • Manufacturer: Atria/Emily Bestler Books

    A Navy SEAL has nothing left to live for and everything to kill for after he discovers that the American government is behind the deaths of his team in this ripped-from-the-headlines political thriller that is “so powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written—rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good” (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestse... [Read More]

  • Technical Writer's Handbook: Writing With Style and Clarity

    • ASIN: 1891389211
    • ISBN: 1891389211
    • Brand: Brand: University Science Books
    • Manufacturer: University Science Books

    Written by a practicing scientist, this book is directed to scientists, engineers, and others who want to improve their writing and communication.

  • BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencil, Metallic Barrel, Fine Point (0.5mm), 24-Count

    • UPC: 999992334296
    • ASIN: B001CDEUBO
    • Brand: BIC
    • Size: 24 Pack
    • Manufacturer: BIC Corporation

    The BIC Xtra-Precision Mechanical Pencil is designed for precision and accuracy. These pencils come with fine 0.5mm leads that create sharp, clean lines, making them ideal for any type of careful, neat writing, detailed sketches, or delicate illustrations. The smooth-writing #2 lead is perfect for tests, does not smudge, and erases cleanly to help ... [Read More]

  • Writer's Choice: Grammar and Composition, Grade 11, Student Edition

    • ASIN: 0078298199
    • ISBN: 0078298199
    • Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education

    Writer’s Choice: Grammar and Composition © 2005, an integrated language arts program, keeps pace with the current trends in the teaching of writing and related communication skills. Features in both the student and teacher editions build on a solid foundation of instruction including easy-to-understand explanations, clear-cut definitions, real-w... [Read More]

  • Indexing: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide for Technical Writers (Engineering Reference)

    • ASIN: 0815514816
    • ISBN: 0815514816
    • Manufacturer: William Andrew

    Indexing: A Practical Guide for Technical Writers is a nuts-and-bolts guide to indexing. It explains in plain language and by example exactly how to index any type of print or online publication quickly, easily, and effectively. The sequential indexing method presented in the book has been battle-tested in high pressure publishing organizations in ... [Read More]

  • Professional Resumes for Executives, Managers, and Other Administrators: A New Gallery of Best Resumes by Professional Resume Writers

    • ASIN: 1563704838
    • ISBN: 1563704838
    • Manufacturer: Jist Works

    A collection of the best resumes and cover letters from professional resume writing associations, with writing tips

  • Technical Editing: The Practical Guide For Editors And Writers (Hewlett-Packard Press)

    • ASIN: 0201563568
    • ISBN: 0201563568
    • Brand: Judith Tarutz
    • Manufacturer: Basic Books

    At last, direct from the trenches, here's the book technical editors have been waiting for. Unlike other guides which review grammar and spelling—but don't address the special challenges of technical editing—this lively, practical book deals with the real-world problems, issues, and decisions that face technical editors and writers.In this book... [Read More]

  • Technical Communication for Readers and Writers

    • ASIN: 0618221735
    • ISBN: 0618221735
    • Brand: Cengage Learning
    • Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing

    Sims' Technical Communication for Readers and Writers, Second Edition, guides students in planning, writing, and designing effective documents to meet the needs of users and readers. Thoroughly revised, expanded, and redesigned in full color, this edition gives students the tools they need to create appropriate technical documents for a multitude o... [Read More]

  • The Quantum Spy: A Thriller

    • ASIN: B06XH5789F
    • Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

    “The Quantum Spy takes us to a whole new level of intrigue and espionage. It’s also unbelievably timely. In short: David Ignatius knows his stuff.” —Wolf BlitzerA hyper-fast quantum computer is the digital equivalent of a nuclear bomb; whoever possesses one will be able to shred any encryption and break any code in existence. The question i... [Read More]

  • Essentials for the Scientific and Technical Writer

    • UPC: 800759240609
    • ASIN: 0486240606
    • ISBN: 0486240606
    • Manufacturer: Dover Publications

    This guide explains how to write effective sentences and strong paragraphs as well as how to avoid common errors and write a spec. Includes exercises and answers.

  • Arkscan 2054A Shipping Label Printer, Support Amazon Ebay Paypal Etsy Shopify ShipStation Stamps.com UPS USPS FedEx DHL on Windows & Mac, Roll & Fanfold Thermal Label, High Speed, Dymo 4XL Compatible

    • UPC: 769923972572
    • ASIN: B072N3S7LV
    • Brand: Arkscan
    • Size: 9.4 x 6.5 x 8.3"
    • Manufacturer: Arkscan

    Arks can 2054A is a multi-functional thermal printer designed to print shipping label, product labels and other labels without refill ink and toner. The thermal direct printer works as a regular printer for the printing content, and it allows you to print any kind of text and image on thermal paper from your Windows’ application and Mac’s appli... [Read More]

  • The Tech Writer's Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook for Aspiring Technical Writers

    • ASIN: 0816040389
    • ISBN: 0816040389
    • Brand: Brand: Facts on File
    • Manufacturer: Facts on File

    This fully updated and expanded revision of The Tech Writing Game (Facts On File, 1992) offers a comprehensive introduction to the craft and business of technical writing - from how and where to train, to landing and holding a job, from perfecting one's skills to mastering the tools of the trade. Each chapter has been revised to reflect changes in ... [Read More]

  • The National Directory of Editors and Writers: Freelance Editors, Copyeditors, Ghostwriters and Technical Writers And Proofreaders for Individuals, Businesses, Nonprofits, and Government Agencies

    • ASIN: 1590770692
    • ISBN: 1590770692
    • Brand: Brand: M. Evans n Company
    • Manufacturer: M. Evans & Company

    This comprehensive guide features America's top editors and writers for hire―serving the needs of nonfiction and fiction writers, publishers, literary agents, corporations, companies, educational institutions, and non-profits.

  • Kaplan Technical Writing: A Resource for Technical Writers at All Levels

    • ASIN: 1427797218
    • ISBN: 1427797218
    • Brand: Brand: Kaplan Publishing
    • Manufacturer: Kaplan Publishing

    Describes the different forms of technical writing and provides information on effective writing and presentation skills.

  • THE ACCIDENTAL MEDICAL WRITER: How We Became Successful Freelance Medical Writers. How You Can, Too.

    • ASIN: 1601455844
    • ISBN: 1601455844
    • Manufacturer: Booklocker.com, Inc.

    If you've considered freelance medical writing as a career, but don't know where to start, then The Accidental Medical Writer is for you. When we got started as freelance medical writers, there was very little information available to guide us and to help us avoid making mistakes. There were plenty of books on writing, and even a couple of books a... [Read More]

  • Untechnical Writing - How to Write About Technical Subjects and Products So Anyone Can Understand (Untechnical Press Books for Writers Series)

    • ASIN: 0966994906
    • ISBN: 0966994906
    • Brand: Brand: UnTechnical Press
    • Manufacturer: Untechnical Pr

    UnTechnical Writing is the handbook for writers in the high-tech world. It covers the art, science and politics of writing and producing technical books and documents for the consumer audience. It helps writers do their jobs quickly and more easily. It contains hints tips, methods and procedures for working with editors, managers, graphic artists a... [Read More]

  • Sous Chef: 24 Hours on the Line

    • ASIN: B00FIN2IRM
    • Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

  • The Practical Technical Writer: Planning and Producing Documents

    • ASIN: 0321100123
    • ISBN: 0321100123
    • Manufacturer: Pearson

    The Practical Writer has a distinct competitive edge over other professional and technical writing books currently available. Rather than overwhelming readers with endless rules dealing with usage and style, this exciting new text offers sound and practical advice based on step-by-step procedures, ideas, checklists, and practice exercises. Students... [Read More]

  • TP-Link Archer C1200 Dual Band Wireless AC1200 Gigabit Router, 2.4GHz 300Mbps with 5GHz 867Mbps, 1 USB Port

    • UPC: 845973096052
    • ASIN: B01IUDUJE0
    • Brand: TP-LINK
    • Size: AC1200
    • Manufacturer: TP-LINK

    Upgrade to AC WiFi for your bandwidth-intensive devices with the dual-band AC1200 wireless router Archer C1200. Supports all smart devices, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, TP-Link smart home plugs, Phillips Hue, Arlo cameras, etc. Allocate your streaming devices to AC for 3x the speeds of Wireless N. Gigabit Ethernet lets you experience wired ... [Read More]

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