The perfect book for those who wish to concentrate on writing features and reviews for newspapers and other media. Adopting a methodical step-by-step approach, this new edition of A Straightforward Guide to Freelance Writing updates and builds on topics covered in the previous edition. The reader is given a firm grounding in the craft of writing and the book contains all the basic information needed to develop a career as a freelance writer.

The latest book in the Straightforward Guide to Creative Writing series updates and builds upon the previous edition by introducing new techniques and practical workshops. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of creative writing. This guide is the perfect book for all those who wish to develop their skills in this area, whether through a course of study or as a hobby. The book provides the essential knowledge needed to approach this increasingly marketable area.

A Straightforward Guide to Writing Business and Personal Letters, Third Edition, deals with the production of effective letters covering both business and personal situations.The book dwells from the outset on grammar and punctuation. It shows the writer how they can express what they are trying to say, how to lay it out and take care that the letter achieves its aims.

The perfect book for those who wish to concentrate on writing features and reviews for newspapers and other media. Adopting a methodical step-by-step approach, the book updates and builds upon the previous edition. The reader is given a firm grounding in the craft of writing and the book contains all the basic information needed to develop a career as a freelance writer.

This second edition in the Straightforward Guides series is the perfect book for all those who need advice and guidance concerning the complicated area of inheritance tax. The book is clear and concise and intended for the layman, pointing out steps that can be taken to reduce the inheritance tax bill. The book is sensitively written by an expert in the field, revised to 2011 and comprehensively covering all the main areas associated with inheritance tax.

A Straightforward Guide to What to Expect when You Go to Court, Revised Edition, is designed for anyone who gets called to court, either as a defendant, a litigant or witness. It is also designed for anyone bringing their own case to court. The book is comprehensive, clear and is aimed at the layperson and also the professional or student.

The perfect book for those who wish to develop their poetry and performance skills. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of performance poetry and the book contains all the basic information needed to develop both writing and performance skills. The material is wide-ranging and adopts a contemporary and novel approach to the art and craft of writing and presenting poetry.

A comprehensive guide to the British legal system and the practical use of the courts when contemplating any form of legal action. The book will enable the reader to understand this complex area and to feel confident enough to embark on the process of going to court - in most cases without the use of a solicitor. Overall, this concise book will prove invaluable to all who read it, containing a wealth of information about all areas of the law.

A comprehensive and clear guide for all who are involved in the purchase and sale of property. The book is particularly relevant at the moment taking into account the current property market and the need to be aware of the fundamental points when buying and selling. The book covers all aspects of the sales and purchase process including auctions and the process of conveyancing - which has also undergone changes in the last 12 months.

A comprehensive guide to the framework of law as it governs all aspects of copyright and intellectual property. Covers all areas relating to copyright, patents, trademarks and general ownership of intellectual property. Immediately accessible to all - student, layperson or professional.