John Seely

In the first section on communicating in everyday life, chapters cover everything from writing email to giving presentations and preparing reports. John Seely also offers guidance on understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. The second section on the English language gives authoritative advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. A final section examines the process of writing show more itself, including planning and research, drafting, and using technology. New to this edition are chapters on writing email and help on writing for the internet. show less

The main arrangement of this book is alphabetical. This reference book provides a brief introduction to English grammar: for readers who have little or no background knowledge. Explained are the types of sentences, their components and patterns. For analyzing how sentences work there are a number of separate but related grammatical levels. Definition for word placement is also given with much more. Clear instruction in this one book with many examples, can enhance daily usage for everyone.

For communicating in everyday life, this book is the most up to date complete instruction I can rely on. Structure, presentation, research with all needed aspects, for thorough communications and more is given with examples. Topics covered are: Business letters, Email, Job applications, Organizing a meeting, Presentations, Reports, Essays, papers, dissertations and the media. This important book correctly directs working use of these topics. I highly recommend this book. I own a copy.

Pros: useful quick reminder
Cons: lack of advanced information but the title suggests it already