A concise guide to the correct use of grammar and style for business users. By avoiding complex grammatical theory and the inclusion of examples of correct usage, this is an easy to use reference guide.

Revised and updated for the newest digital platforms—the classic guide to business writing style and protocols While retaining all the valuable information that has made The Business Style Handbook a modern classic, the second edition provides new words, phrases and guidance to help you express yourself clearly, confidently and correctly on any digital platform. New to this edition: Updated A-to-Z section with 250 new entries Best practices for email in a world of portable devices Insights from communications executives at global companies Praise for The Business Style Handbook “This may be the handiest and clearest book of tips on basic business writing I’ve read in a long time.” —Pam Robinson, cofounder, the American Copy Editors Society “An excellent primer on how to communicate effectively in a business setting.” —Michael Barry, vice president, media relations, Insurance Information Institute “This book is especially helpful for people when English is their second language. I recommend it to all my business classes.” —Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D., author, executive mentor and leadership class instructor, Stanford University “You never want poor writing to get in the way of what you’re saying. . . . This style guide is a valuable resource to help ensure that the quality of your writing differentiates you.” —Bart Mosley, principal and chief investment officer, Alprion Capital Management LP

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The Gregg Reference Manual 9e by William Sabin is intended for anyone who writes, edits, or prepares material for distribution or publication. For nearly fifty years, this manual has been recognized as the best style manual for business professionals and for students who want to master the on-the-job standards of business professionals. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Mastering grammar is now easier than ever with this fully illustrated guide that covers the most important rules in grammar and punctuation—making even the most confusing rules easy to understand. This illustrated guide to English grammar gives you everything you need for a better understanding of how to write and punctuate correctly. From proper comma usage to the correct form of there, their, or they’re—understanding grammar has never been easier. Is it who or whom? Affect or effect? And what is a prepositional phrase? With The Infographic Guide to Grammar, you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions, and so much more. Filled with colorful, easy-to-understand entries, this book includes topics like: –Basic sentence structure –The parts of speech –Common mistakes and how to avoid them Featuring 50 vibrant infographics explaining everything from subject-verb agreement to the Oxford comma and verb tenses this book breaks down the complicated rules and guidelines for writing the English language and makes them clear and straightforward.