Secretarial, clerical and office skills Books
Simon & Schuster The Codebreakers
Book SynopsisWith a new chapter on computer security issues, this updated and revised history of codes and codebreaking takes the reader from the protocryptography of Egyptian Pharoah Khnuumhotep II through to the speculations of scientists solving messages from outer space.Trade ReviewThe Washington Post Kahn has produced a tour de force...The volume is an anthology of a hundred detective stories, one more ingenious than the last, and all real, central to the fate of armies and kingdoms....Magnificent.The Christian Science Monitor A literary blockbuster...for many evening of gripping reading, no better choice can be made than this book.Time Perhaps the best and most complete account of cryptography yet published.The New York Times Book Review A notable achievement...Mr. Kahn has presented the specialist and the general public with a lavishly comprehensive introduction to a subject of basic significance for both.Prepublication National Security Agency Evaluation, now declassified The book in its entirelty constitutes the most publicly revealing picture that has ever been presented of U.S. Sigint activities and the agencies engaged in this field.Table of ContentsCONTENTSPreface to the Revised EditionPrefaceA Few Words1. One Day of MagicTHE PAGENT OF CRYPTOLOGY2. The First 3,000 Years3. The Rise of the West4. On the Origin of a Species5. The Era of the Black Chambers6. The Contribution of the Dilettantes7. Crises of the Union8. The Professor, the Soldier, and the Man on Devil's Island9. Room 4010. A War of Intercepts: I11. A War of Intercepts: II12. Two Americans13. Secrecy for Sale14. Duel in the Ether: The Axis15. Duel in the Ether: Neutrals and Allies16. Censors, Scramblers, and Spies17. The Scrutable Orientals18. Russkaya Kriptologiya ("Russian Cryptology")19. N.S.A.SIDESHOWS20. The Anatomy of Cryptology21. Heterogeneous Impulses22. Rumrunners, Businessmen, and Makers of Non-secret Codes23. Ciphers in the Past Tense24. The Pathology of CryptologyPARACRYPTOLOGY25. Ancestral Voices26. Messages from Outer SpaceTHE NEW CRYPTOLOGY27. Cryptology Goes PublicBibliographyNotes to TextAcknowledgmentsNotes to IllustrationsIndex
£47.50
Pearson Education Teeline Gold Word List
Book SynopsisThis Teeline Gold edition of the "Word List" has doubled in size and contains recommended Teeline outlines for over 12,000 words which might be expected to occur frequently in non-technical material. New appendices of legal and medical words are included.
£38.94
Kogan Page Ltd The Definitive Personal Assistant Secretarial
Book SynopsisSue France has over 30 years experience as a secretary and Executive Assistant. She is Emeritus UK Chairman for EUMA and was awarded the prestigious award of The Times Crème PA/DHL PA of the Year 2006. Sue presents at PA conferences throughout the world, and is also involved in training and coaching PAs and secretaries.Trade Review"We are very keen to include The Definitive Personal Assistant & Secretarial Handbook 3rd edition and the Executive Assistant & Managerial Handbook as part of the course material for our top PA and EA courses. What makes these books quite different is the positive messages being sent throughout that directly relate to helping all office professionals develop both themselves and their careers. They are full of useful hints and tips as well as solid deep thinking behind ideas, approaches and concepts such as how to keep on top of the day-to-day workload and how to maintain effective working relationships. As a result, our students have a lot more to offer their employers, are better able to cope with demanding roles and they can enjoy happier and more rewarding careers!" * Penny Lewis, Cert Ed, Principal of Lewis Secretarial College *"I am an entrepreneur/CEO, hiring my first executive assistant and and am not fully sure what to expect. I bought Sue France's books as they addresses important elements that I would have had to figure out as I go, such as acknowledging and mindfully developing the leadership roles associated with an exec assistant position. Already, I feel that learning curve has been cut in half! There are many tactical tips for the execution of this role included. I am using these books as communication/training tools for my new assistant and find them very useful! These books are the most relevant and practical for the needs of *today's* assistants and execs." * Susan Kruger, M.Ed. SOAR Study Skills *"The first 30 pages I read just completely blew me away! It really helped me to see things from another perspective and understand a lot of things." * Emah Solange Ehouman- Recchia *"I run training courses for secretaries and P.A.s and read this book to see if it would be suitable to give to our students as a gift. Suitable? It is essential. I'm going to buy a box-load. We are a Pitman training centre (in Preston) and our reputation has been built on turning out the best, most professional businesspeople in the business. So that's why I highly recommend this book." * Customer review *"A brilliant author with a deep understanding of human interrelations, who presents and shares her knowledge in a fascinating and at the same time quiet manner, which only a true professional can do. I've taken a great pleasure from reading the book for the first time." * Customer review *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Using neuroscience to maximize your brain for excellence; Chapter - 02: Relationship management; Chapter - 03: Compassionate communication; Chapter - 04: Confidence, self-belief and goal setting; Chapter - 05: Dealing with difficult people and managing conflict; Chapter - 06: Time, organizing and stress management; Chapter - 07: Organizing meetings and events; Chapter - 08: Perfect presentations; Chapter - 09: Ergonomics: your health and safety; Chapter - 10: Powerful networking; Chapter - 11: A chapter to share with your boss; Chapter - 12: Confident minute taking; Chapter - 13: Harnessing the power of digital tools and social media; Chapter - 14: The successful assistant
£18.99
Little, Brown Book Group Touch Typing In Ten Hours, 3rd Edition: Spend a
Book SynopsisIf you use a keyboard you need this book. Most of us use computers - many of us all the time - but how many of us can type properly? 'When you've learned how to touch type a 3000 word report will take you less than 1 hour to type!' With this book you can learn to 'touch type' in ten hours at a fraction of the cost of a course. It will also take you less time than the average course and, best of all, you can learn in your own home or office. Just think how much time you will save in your working day - and you will be able to concentrate on the content rather than finding the correct letters. Touch Type in Ten Hours contains easy-to-use lessons divided into manageable one hour blocks, and there are plenty of exercises to consolidate what you have learned. There is also a reference guide giving useful 'tips of the trade'. This new edition goes on to show you how to use Microsoft Word 2007 to best advantage. Most of us want to learn all the basics as quickly as possible and in no time at all you should be able to do everything from simple word processing tasks such as moving blocks of text, to more complex tasks such as mail merge, graphics and creating newspaper style columns. Spend a few hours now and reap the benefits for a lifetime, whether you are using a keyboard at work or at home.Contents: Preface; Introduction; Getting started; Part 1 - Drills, Hour 1: The Home Keys a, s, d, f, j, k, l, and; Consolidation; Hour 2: e and i, g and h; Consolidation; Hour 3: o and n, shift keys and t 20; Consolidation; Hour 4: Extra practice, full stop and y; Consolidation; Hour 5: Comma and w, r and b; Consolidation; Hour 6: m and u, p and c; Consolidation; Hour 7: v and x, q and z; Consolidation; Hour 8: Sentence drills; Hour 9: Figures; Consolidation; Hour 10: Alphabetical paragraphs; Part 2 - Additional Touch Typing Practice Material: Sentence practice; Paragraph practice; Longer practice pieces; Tasks 1-10; Part 3 - Microsoft Word Theory: AN INTRODUCTION TO WORD 2007; Running Word; The Opening Screen; Selecting Commands; Standard Toolbar; Formatting Toolbar; THE BASICS OF USING MICROSOFT WORD; Preparing, Saving and Printing a Document; Files and Folders; Getting Help; Selecting Text; Using Bold, Italic and Underline; Changing the Case of Text; Centreing Text; Moving or Copying Text; Indenting Paragraphs; Inserting Symbols; Line Spacing; Changing the Alignment of Text; Centring Text on a Page; Changing the Paper Size; Using Print Preview; Using Tabs; Page Numbering; Inserting a Page Break; Changing Margins; MORE ADVANCED FEATURES IN WORD; Tables; Mail Merge; Mail Merge to Include Labels; Graphics; Using Bullets and Numbering; Columns; Part 4 - Reference Guide: Important symbols and general rules; More general rules; Line spacing; Fonts; Margins; Paper sizes Manuscript correction signs; Abbreviations and their correct spellings; Putting together sentences and paragraphs; The business letter; Memos; Emails; Reports; Illustrations: Correct sitting position; Hand chart.Trade Review"'It has a really simple layout full of 1 hour lessons to type up with a reference guide at the back of the book which is very helpful. Worth the money!' 'This book really delivers on its promises. It cannot help you learn to touch type if you put in no effort, but if you do the basis is there for marked improvement. I couldn't touch type at all when I started using this book and now my technique is almost perfect.'"Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Getting started; Part 1 - Drills, Hour 1: The Home Keys a, s, d, f, j, k, l, and; Consolidation; Hour 2: e and i, g and h; Consolidation; Hour 3: o and n, shift keys and t 20; Consolidation; Hour 4: Extra practice, full stop and y; Consolidation; Hour 5: Comma and w, r and b; Consolidation; Hour 6: m and u, p and c; Consolidation; Hour 7: v and x, q and z; Consolidation; Hour 8: Sentence drills; Hour 9: Figures; Consolidation; Hour 10: Alphabetical paragraphs; Part 2 - Additional Touch Typing Practice Material: Sentence practice; Paragraph practice; Longer practice pieces; Tasks 1-10; Part 3 - Microsoft Word Theory: AN INTRODUCTION TO WORD 2007; Running Word; The Opening Screen; Selecting Commands; Standard Toolbar; Formatting Toolbar; THE BASICS OF USING MICROSOFT WORD; Preparing, Saving and Printing a Document; Files and Folders; Getting Help; Selecting Text; Using Bold, Italic and Underline; Changing the Case of Text; Centreing Text; Moving or Copying Text; Indenting Paragraphs; Inserting Symbols; Line Spacing; Changing the Alignment of Text; Centring Text on a Page; Changing the Paper Size; Using Print Preview; Using Tabs; Page Numbering; Inserting a Page Break; Changing Margins; MORE ADVANCED FEATURES IN WORD; Tables; Mail Merge; Mail Merge to Include Labels; Graphics; Using Bullets and Numbering; Columns; Part 4 - Reference Guide: Important symbols and general rules; More general rules; Line spacing; Fonts; Margins; Paper sizes Manuscript correction signs; Abbreviations and their correct spellings; Putting together sentences and paragraphs; The business letter; Memos; Emails; Reports; Illustrations: Correct sitting position; Hand chart.
£10.44
Legend Publishing,US EasyScript Express -- How to Take Fast & Legible
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£23.24
Kogan Page Ltd Successful Time Management
Book SynopsisPatrick Forsyth runs Touchstone Training & Consultancy and specializes in marketing, sales and communications skills. He is based in Essex, UK. He is the author of more than fifty successful business books, translated into 17 languages, including How to Write Reports and Proposals, also published in the Kogan Page Creating Success series. He writes regularly for a number of business journals, and for Writing Magazine.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Time, a key resource – Opportunities and difficulties; Chapter - 02: First steps towards effective time management; Chapter - 03: Getting (and staying) organized; Chapter - 04: Combating the time wasters; Chapter - 05: Emails – Shortcut or time black hole?; Chapter - 06: First things first; Chapter - 07: Controlling the paperwork; Chapter - 08: Working with other people; Chapter - 09: Final words
£11.69
Kogan Page Ltd The Definitive Executive Assistant Managerial
Book SynopsisSue France has over 30 years' experience as a secretary and Executive Assistant. She was previously the Emeritus UK Chairman for International Management Assistants organisation and was awarded the prestigious award of The Times Crème PA/DHL PA of the Year 2006. Sue presents at PA conferences throughout the world, and is also involved in training and coaching PAs and secretaries. She is based in Cheshire, UK.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: The Leadership Challenge; Chapter - 03: How to Motivate Yourself and Your Teams; Chapter - 04: Developing Emotional Intelligence; Chapter - 05: Leading Effective Teams to Success; Chapter - 06: Performance Management; Chapter - 07: Coaching; Chapter - 08: How to Communicate with Different Personality and Behavioral Styles; Chapter - 09: Managing Projects; Chapter - 10: The Art and Science of Effective Negotiation; Chapter - 11: Change Management - How Can You Help
£18.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Common Core Basics Mathematics Core Subject
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£55.58
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Microsoft Office Word 2010 Manual To Accompany
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£110.12
Penguin Putnam Inc Touch Typing in Ten Lessons
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£12.59
Pearson Education NVQSVQ Level 3 Business Administration Candidate
Book SynopsisFull-colour Candidate Handbook with accompanying website to support the latest Business & Administration standards at Level 3.
£44.64
Pearson Education Teeline Fast
Book SynopsisThis course book is designed for short courses of all kinds either in the classroom or for self-study. It contains sufficient theory to lay the foundation for higher speeds for students who chose to progress.
£30.19
Pearson Education Teeline for Journalists
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£36.76
Pearson Education Pitman New Era Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisPitman New Era shorthand is geared to the needs of top secretaries and professional shorthand writers. The fastest and most accurate shorthand system, it is in world-wide use with speeds of up to 350 words per minute.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Study Plan; Introduction; Unit 1: Straight downstrokes, second place dot vowels; Unit 2: Curved Strokes, second place dash vowels; Unit 3: Horizontal strokes, Upward Strokes; Unit 4: First placed vowels; Unit 5: Third placed vowels; Unit 6: S circle, Downward L; Unit 7: Stroke R; Unit 8: Diphthongs, triphones and diphines; Unit 9: Consonant H; Unit 10: ST, STR, SES and SWAY; Unit 11: Halving; Unit 12: R hook; Unit 13: N hook; Unit 14: WH, abbreviated W, WL, WHL and medial W; Unit 15: L hook; Unit 16: F/V hook; Unit 17: SHUN hook, upward SH; Unit 18: Compound consonants, KW, GW, MP, MB, LR, RR, omission of consonants; Unit 19: Doubling; Unit 20: Prefixes, suffixes and word endings; Appendices: figures, verbatim reporting, short forms, intersections, key to theory check.
£45.21
Kogan Page Ltd Taking Minutes of Meetings
Book SynopsisJoanna Gutmann is a freelance training consultant specialising in office communication. She has a background in secretarial work, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Background; Chapter - 02: Arranging a meeting; Chapter - 03: Sections of a meeting; Chapter - 04: Agenda; Chapter - 05: Personal preparation; Chapter - 06: Attending the meeting; Chapter - 07: Working effectively with the chairperson and group; Chapter - 08: Taking notes; Chapter - 09: Structuring notes; Chapter - 10: Writing up the minutes; Chapter - 11: The minutes; Chapter - 12: Recording decisons and actions; Chapter - 13: Layout and numbering; Chapter - 14: Minutes for different types of meeting
£11.69
Kogan Page Ltd Taking Minutes of Meetings
Book SynopsisJoanna Gutmann is a freelance training consultant specialising in office communication. She has a background in secretarial work, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Background; Chapter - 02: Arranging a meeting; Chapter - 03: Sections of a meeting; Chapter - 04: Agenda; Chapter - 05: Personal preparation; Chapter - 06: Attending the meeting; Chapter - 07: Working effectively with the chairperson and group; Chapter - 08: Taking notes; Chapter - 09: Structuring notes; Chapter - 10: Writing up the minutes; Chapter - 11: The minutes; Chapter - 12: Recording decisons and actions; Chapter - 13: Layout and numbering; Chapter - 14: Minutes for different types of meeting
£33.30
Office Dynamics Who Took My Pen Again
£18.04
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dental Reception and Supervisory Management
Book SynopsisDental Reception and Practice Management 2nd Edition is the dental office administrator's essential companion to all aspects of reception work and supervisory practice management duties. The book covers vital interpersonal skills and the important aspects of business management and marketing relevant to dentistry. In addition, it explains the development of dental care, enhancing the reader's understanding and awareness of the necessary clinical aspects of dentistry. It also addresses the General Dental Council's Standards for the Dental Team, which details the nine principals for observing patient rights, and looks at new regulations introduced by the Health and Social Care Act. Provides practical advice for dental receptionists wishing to upgrade their skillsCovers all aspects of the receptionist role, from administration and marketing to quality management and patient experienceLooks at new standards and regulations put into effectOffers concrete suggestions to improve dental practices and further patient healthIncludes access to a companion website with case studies and links to useful websites Dental Reception and Practice Management 2nd Edition is designed for use by dental receptionists in practice and for use in dental reception courses. It will also greatly benefit dental nurses, dental hygienists, and dentists.Table of ContentsPreface ix About the Companion Website xi 1 The Developing World of Dental Care Services 1 History of the Nonclinical Dental Team 1 The Ethos and Ethics of Dental Care 4 Dental Reception Skills 6 Supervisory Management Skills 8 Reception Manager Personal Specifications 11 Salary 12 2 Administration 13 The Administrative Role on the Front Desk 13 Building Dynamic Systems 14 Dental Reception Systems 14 Keeping Systems Fit for Purpose 15 Supervising Administrative Tasks Carried out by Receptionists in Your Practice 17 Rules for an Effective and Efficient Reception Desk 19 Providing Written Instructions 21 3 Marketing 23 Marketing Definition 23 Market Research 24 Marketing Mix 24 Effective Marketing to Create a Competitive Edge 27 Product Sales 27 4 Financial Administration 31 Financial Aspects of Patient Consent 31 Managing Cash Flow 31 Credit and Collections 31 Protecting Practice Income 31 Terms of Business 32 Informing Patients of Fees and Payment Terms 33 Written Estimates 33 Payments Due 34 Collecting Fees Patient Payments 34 Informing Patients of Fees Due 34 Website 35 Perception of Value: Car Parking Issues and Welcome Packs 35 5 Staff Selection 37 Define the Current Needs of the Practice 39 Advertising Job Openings 42 Preparing a Fulfilment Pack and Posting the Job 42 Creating the Shortlist 42 Interviewing 43 The Provisional Job Offer 44 Appendix 5.1: Interview Record Form 44 6 Quality Management 47 Quality in Dental Care 47 The Receptionists Role for Quality Management 47 Health and Social Care Act 2008 47 Definitions 48 The Role of Policy and Procedure 48 Continuous Improvement 49 Quality Theory 49 Total Quality Management (TQM) 52 Policy Building 52 Making Improvements 53 Systemic Shortfalls 53 Quality Audit 55 Policy, Process, and Procedure 56 Quality Circles in Practice 57 Quality Summary 58 7 Working as a Team 59 The Role of Management and Leadership 59 Nature and Nurture 60 Team Roles and Related Behaviours 60 Communication – The Cement of Society 62 Defence Mechanisms 63 Burnout 63 Working Successfully with Difficult People 63 What Can You Do? 67 Communicate with Care 67 8 Team Meetings 69 Introduction 69 Structuring Team Meetings 69 Communication Aids for a Team Meeting 71 Experiential Learning 72 Structure Information to Assist Remembering 73 Answering Questions 75 Gathering Feedback 75 9 Safety and Well Being 77 Safeguarding 77 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 77 Vulnerable Adults 77 A Stepped Approach to Safeguarding 77 Principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 78 Children 79 Modern Slavery Act of 2015 80 Mental Capacity Act of 2005 81 Health and Safety Laws 83 Risk Assessment − Because Prevention Is Better than Cure 84 Hazards 86 Employee Responsibilities 89 10 Customer Care 91 Steps of the Patient Journey 91 Customer Care Strategy 92 Making Patients Feel Valued 95 Gathering Patient Feedback 98 Private Dental Care Complaints 101 11 Treatment Coordination 103 Practical Considerations 103 The Business Case for Care Coordination 104 Working with Patients 106 Care Plan Scripts 107 Preventative Home Care 108 Appointment Planning 108 Practical Considerations 108 Ethical Aspects of Coordinated Care 109 Ethical Selling 109 Informed Consent 110 Practical Considerations 110 Care Quality Standards 110 12 Computers in Dentistry 113 Using Computers for Dental Administration 113 Data Security and Protection – NHS Practices 113 General Data Protection Regulations 115 Emails and Messaging 116 Health and Safety Issues when Using Computers at Work 117 Index 119
£37.76
Kogan Page The Definitive Executive Assistant Managerial
Book SynopsisSue France has over 30 years' experience as a secretary and Executive Assistant. She was previously the Emeritus UK Chairman for International Management Assistants organisation and was awarded the prestigious award of The Times Crème PA/DHL PA of the Year 2006. Sue presents at PA conferences throughout the world, and is also involved in training and coaching PAs and secretaries. She is based in Cheshire, UK.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: The Leadership Challenge; Chapter - 03: How to Motivate Yourself and Your Teams; Chapter - 04: Developing Emotional Intelligence; Chapter - 05: Leading Effective Teams to Success; Chapter - 06: Performance Management; Chapter - 07: Coaching; Chapter - 08: How to Communicate with Different Personality and Behavioral Styles; Chapter - 09: Managing Projects; Chapter - 10: The Art and Science of Effective Negotiation; Chapter - 11: Change Management - How Can You Help
£60.30
Kogan Page Ltd Successful Time Management
Book SynopsisPatrick Forsyth runs Touchstone Training & Consultancy and specializes in marketing, sales and communications skills. He is based in Essex, UK. He is the author of more than fifty successful business books, translated into 17 languages, including How to Write Reports and Proposals, also published in the Kogan Page Creating Success series. He writes regularly for a number of business journals, and for Writing Magazine.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Time, a key resource – Opportunities and difficulties; Chapter - 02: First steps towards effective time management; Chapter - 03: Getting (and staying) organized; Chapter - 04: Combating the time wasters; Chapter - 05: Emails – Shortcut or time black hole?; Chapter - 06: First things first; Chapter - 07: Controlling the paperwork; Chapter - 08: Working with other people; Chapter - 09: Final words
£34.00
Barcharts, Inc IM Abbreviations Texting Emoticons
Book SynopsisEssential reference to understand the acronym-like codes, abbreviations, slang and emojis used personally and in business environments through workflow and everyday life. In all communication today, whether texting, Slack, Zoom, social media, IM, DM, chat, gaming, online, emails and even face to face, the meaning of the language in any form is critical. With succinct definitions for each in our famous QuickStudy six page laminated reference, you can quickly find meanings you do not know - yet. This can be especially helpful for parents and families decoding the language being used by their children who spend so much time communicating digitally with friends but also strangers. With language changing faster than ever, and possible regional or group created abbreviations, all instances you encounter may not be included. Easier to navigate than any book or website and not requiring a device or computer for lookup, as a desktop tool plus personal or family reference you will definitely lea
£9.80
Elsevier Health Sciences Medical Transcription
Book SynopsisHelps to master the fundamentals of medical transcription and meet the challenges of the evolving medical transcription field.Table of ContentsSection 1: Career Role and Responsibilities 1. The Medical Transcription's Career, Including Ethical and Legal Responsibilities Section 2: Tools of Transcription 2. Equipment and Technology Section 3: Transcription Guidelines 3. Punctuation 4. Capitalization 5. Transcribing Numbers, Figures, and Abbreviations 6. Letter Transcription 7. Proofreading, Making Corrections, and Quality Assurance 8. Using Reference Books: Learn How to Get Help From the Experts 9. Word Endings: Plurals, Nouns, and Adjectives 10. Grammar Review Section 4: Medical Records and Reports 11. Outpatient Medical Chart Notes and Daily Progress Notes 12. Preparation of a History and Physical Examination Report 13. Preparation of Miscellaneous Medical Reports Section 5: Correspondence and Business Documents 14. Writing Business Documents: Email, Memos, Agendas, Minutes, and Policies 15. Making the Transition from MT to Speech Recognition Editor 16. Establishing Your Career and Applying for Transcribing Positions Section 6: Appendices A: Answers to Tests B: Reference Materials C: Medical Documents D. Rules and Helpful Hints for Transcribing
£59.84
John Murray Press Get Started In Shorthand Pitman 2000
Book SynopsisIs this the right book for me?Gain a working vocabulary in Pitman 2000 in clear and easy stagesShorthand is a valuable asset to everyone, young or old, in private or business life and Pitman 2000 is a system designed for easy learning, with a speed potential to meet the demands of a modern fast-moving world. Get Started in Shorthand: Pitman 2000 is a beginner''s guide to the basic theory and will give you a working vocabulary in Pitman 2000 in clear and easy stages.Each of the main sections contains a new set of sounds and rules, short forms, phrases and exercises, including audio exercises online. Review exercises give you the opportunity to consolidate material already covered, and a key to the exercises enable you to measure your rate of progress throughout the book. Written to make self-tuition both simple and stimulating and based on original Pitman Publishing material, this authoritative book is indispensable to anyone seeking a first oTable of Contents : Introduction : 1. Consonants and vowels : 2. Seven more consonants and indicating vowels : 3. Halving strokes : 4. The L hook : 5. REVIEW : 6. Third-place vowels : 7. Diphthongs and triphones : 8. The ST loop and the -STER loop : 9. S and Z : 10. Initial R hook to straight strokes : 11. REVIEW : 12. Final hook N to curved strokes : 13. Final hook N to straight strokes : 14. Suffixes : 15. Compound consonants : 16. Initial hooks to curved strokes : 17. Reverse forms of initially hooked curves : 18. REVIEW : 19. -SHUN hook : 20. F/V hook : 21. Doubling : 22. Prefix CON- or COM- : 23. Figures, negative words and vowel insertion : 24. REVIEW : Keys to the exercises
£15.29
Business Expert Press How to Use Marketing Techniques to Get a Great
Book SynopsisWhen we apply for a job, we are essentially trying to sell ourselves. If we understand the process of marketing, we can make that sale a lot easier. This requires a plan that includes a deep understanding of our target audiences, an understanding of our strengths and weaknesses, an understanding of the benefits we can offer, and a knowledge of the 4 Ps, product, place, price and promotion.Add to this, an ability to differentiate and position ourselves in the crowded marketplace and to use promotional tactics to rise to the top of the applicant pool, we can get the job of our dreams. When we master these skills, we make the chore of getting a great job, the job we want, more a certainty than a hopeful wish.This book will show you how to network better, how to create an effective email pitch, write a powerful resume and cover letter, and how to persuade recruiters that you offer the most value to satisfy their needs. This book will make you a pro at marketing yourself!
£21.80
John Blake Publishing Ltd The PA's Story: She Kept Their Diaries. She Kept
Book SynopsisThe PA's Story is the book which has taken the Square Mile by storm. Life as the personal assistant to some of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the country is a poisoned chalice. As the first line of communication between the big boss and the outside world, a PA also becomes the last frontier of secrecy, confidentiality and trust. Given the right boss, an exhilarating working life can blossom. With the wrong boss, it can become a living hell. Victoria Knowles's unique inside perspective as a woman fighting to thrive in a vice-filled world dominated by men is at once moving, revealing and scandalous. The high-flying city boss lifestyle has been scrutinised ever more in the press for all the wrong reasons of late, and with revelations of sexist bullying, illicit affairs and pornography in the office, this is a shocking expose about the men who have everything and still want more. The PA is an explosive, furious memoir about working in the City of London spanning over a decade.Trade Review'For those heading for the heat of the beach and looking for a read that packs a high degree of sizzle, then you might find it in The PA' - The Telegraph 'Victoria Knowles has detonated a bomb in the City with her furious memoir' - The Sunday Times 'Lifts the lid on sleazy secrets of the Square Mile' - The Sun
£7.59
Universe of Learning Ltd Speed Writing, the 21st Century Alternative to Shorthand (Easy 4 Me 2 Learn): A Speedwriting Training Course with Easy Exercises to Learn Faster Writing in Just 6 Hours with the Innovative Bakerwrite System and Internet Links
£14.24
£12.34
£12.34
Legend Publishing,US Easyscript 1 -- Beginner 2 (40 Wpm): How to Take
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£38.99
Legend Publishing,US Easyscript 2 -- Intermediate (80 Wpm): How to
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£77.24
Legend Publishing,US Easyscript/Computerscript 2
Book SynopsisIncludes EasyScript II, ComputerScript disk, EasyScript notepad and EasyScript reference card. In addition to taking notes manually, ComputerScript software enables you to use the method with a computer. You can enter your abbreviated notes into computer and ComputerScript software will transcribe them automatically into readable format. ComputerScript runs on WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS and MS-DOS platforms and the files are stored in ASCII format. Course completion 10 hours.
£137.99
Legend Publishing,US Easyscript/Computerscript 1
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£99.74
Legend Publishing,US Easyscript 3 -- Advanced User / Instructor's
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£107.24
Legend Publishing,US MiniScript Shorthand
Book SynopsisExisting shorthand systems (Gregg, Pitman, Teeline) provide non-alphabetical symbols or outlines to increase the writing speed. A number of writing strokes is significantly reduced and a high speed can be attained. However, a great deal of time must be spent on memorization and retention is difficult if you decide to use Gregg, Pitman, Teeline and similar symbol-based methods. On the other hand, speedwriting methods use alphabet letters and are easier to learn. But they require two or three strokes to write a standard letter and can not match a writing speed attainable by non-alphabetical shorthand. The MiniScript system is non-alphabetical version of the EasyScript method and designed to simplify learning and provide a high writing speed comparable to symbol-based shorthand and. EasyScript was introduced in 1990 and has become a viable alternative in the United States and worldwide for those who prefer to utilize alphabet-based speedwriting. MiniScript employs: a) a proven and popular EasyScript alphabet-based abbreviation methodology that reduces considerably the memorization volume by using a small set of abbreviating rules and b) writing abbreviations with special symbols to attain writing speeds comparable to non-alphabetical shorthand. Applying MiniScript you will need to remember only a list of 9 special symbols representing English alphabet. Symbols from conventional PC keyboard such as period (.), slash (/), comma (,) are used and require little or no training. EasyScript book is not required to study MiniScript. A demo of EasyScript is available at our website easyscript.com
£23.24
M.L. Humphrey Track Changes
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£8.59
