This is aimed at those who love to write and those who have to write. "Rules of Thumb" is a quick reference guide that tries to reduce each writing problem to a few practical points - enabling the reader to write with confidence. It is a brief, inexpensive, and easy-to-use handbook written in plain English and exhibiting a friendly voice that is ...
The lifelong creativity of this needlework artist is celebrated in this survey of her crazy quilting and silk-ribbon embroidery. This second volume in the "Arts and Inspirations" series is filled with Montano's words and photographs of her creations.
In the business world, limply written, badly organized documents can subtly but steadily downgrade your career. You've got to write clearly, concisely, and energetically - without meandering, repeating yourself, or sabotaging your ideas with poorly constructed sentences, stilted language, and embarrassing grammatical errors. Get the help you need ...
Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of "Rules of Thumb." Reflecting the most current MLA, APA, and CMS documentation styles, the sixth edition remains the ideal handbook for improving grammar without overwhelming student writers with specialized terminology.
A collection of 24 applique wildflower patterns for quilts, wall hangings and clothing. Instructions are provided for ten projects with explanations of methods for light box applique, pre-applique and the needle turn stitch. Also included are techniques for other designs from the natural world.
Wracking your brain over writing? Puzzled by punctuation? Groaning over grammar? You need shortcuts. When you're a student, writing an assignment that's due tomorrow, you don't have time to flip through a massive grammar textbook or study a style and usage guide. You need "Shortcuts for the Student Writer", the ultimate all-in-one reference source ...
The Tranpunto technique gives raised motifs that add textural richness to the finished quilt. This guide describes time-saving techniques in six, easy-to-follow lessons, and provides 21 full-size patterns.
Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of "Rules of Thumb". Reflecting the most current MLA, APA, and CMS documentation styles, the sixth edition remains the ideal handbook for improving grammar without overwhelming student writers with specialized terminology.
Step-by-step details outline the entire process for enhancing creativity in quilt-making -- how to plan, draft, choose color and fabric, cut, pin, sew, assemble, quilt, and bind.
An exercise book including writing assignments and dictation activities, designed to help students improve their grammar usage, writing style and proper use of documentation of sources. The variety of reinforcement presents measures students can take to practice new skills and grow as writers.
The techniques demonstrated in this book are modern, but the projects and patterns are based on quilts from the era of the American Civil War and convey an authentic feel of that period. Photographs, diary excerpts, and letters introduce the women from the North and South who crafted these quilts.
The "McGraw-Hill Guide to Electronic Research in Art" is a brief handbook for students that introduces the process of conducting online research. From the hardware basics of connecting to the Internet, through the advanced vagaries of search techniques and copyright law, "The McGraw-Hill Guide" is a valuable primer to the principles and pitfalls ...
Maths can be an unnecessary source of anxiety for both students and professionals involved in nursing and healthcare. Now the new edition of Coben & Atere-Roberts' classic text tackles this issue head-on, providing valuable support and advice for those who need it. Building on the success of its predecessor, the second edition provides practical ...
Following in the tradition of the other members of the "Rules" series, "Rules of Thumb for Online Research" is a brief, practical guide to electronic research and documentation.
This is a maths book with a difference. Based in the healthcare context, it is designed to help healthcare students to tackle the maths they need in their work and to become more independent learners in the process. The book is particularly intended to help those who may be anxious about their maths, and strategies are included to help students to ...
"The Handbook for Dental Nurses" is a practical, easy to understand, quick reference guide to clinical practice. The focus is on checklists, helpful hints and practical information with full colour photographs and diagrams to illustrate good practice in all aspects of dental nursing. The book is aimed principally at dental nurses in practice, ...
With contributions from leading experts in the child welfare field, this book provides an overview of the best current evidence from research on 'what works' in social care services for children and families. The research reviews are helpfully laid out in sections covering services for children who are looked after away from home; interventions ...
Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of "Rules of Thumb", the reference handbook that students turn to, again and again, throughout their college and professional lives. "Rules of Thumb" offers advice on the writing and research process, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a wide variety of common assignments.
Rule of thumb: a method or procedure derived entirely from practice or experience...a roughly practical method. "Oxford English Dictionary's" brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of Rules of Thumb. "The 2002 APA Update Version" reflects the most current APA and MLA documentation styles and remains the ideal handbook to improve grammar ...
Rule of thumb: "A method or procedure derived entirely from practice or experience [ . . . ] a roughly practical method."- Oxford English Dictionary Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of Rules of Thumb. The "2003 MLA Update Version "reflects the most current APA and MLA documentation styles and remains the ideal handbook to improve ...
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