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  • The Yahoo! Style Guide: Writing for an Online Audience

    Writing for an Online Audience

    Edited by Yahoo!, Chris Barr ...
    Previously published as part of The Yahoo! Style Guide.WWW may be an acronym for the World Wide Web, but no one could fault you for thinking it stands for wild, wild West. The rapid growth of the Web has meant having to rely on style guides intended for print publishing, but these guides do not address the new challenges of communicating online. Enter The Yahoo! Style Guide to Writing for an ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Yahoo! Style Guide

    The Ultimate Sourcebook for Writing, Editing, and Creating Content for the Digital World

    by Chris Barr ...
    WWW may be an acronym for the World Wide Web, but no one could fault you for thinking it stands for wild, wild West. The rapid growth of the Web has meant having to rely on style guides intended for print publishing, but these guides do not address the new challenges of communicating online. Enter The Yahoo! Style Guide. From Yahoo!, a leader in online content and one of the most visited Internet ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Entertaining History

    The Civil War in Literature, Film, and Song

    Series series Engaging the Civil War
    Popular media can spark the national consciousness in a way that captures people’s attention, interests them in history, and inspires them to visit battlefields, museums, and historic sites. This lively collection of essays and feature stories celebrates the novels, popular histories, magazines, movies, television shows, photography, and songs that have enticed Americans to learn more about our ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

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    by Suzanne Gilad ...
    Turn your knack for language into a lucrative careerMust-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speedInterested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, ... Read more

    $15.00 USD

  • Microcopy: Discover How Tiny Bits of Text Make Tasty Apps and Websites

    by Niaw de Leon ...
    Microcopy consists of small pieces of text like headings, hint texts, placeholders, summaries, and instructions throughout a website or app. These little bits of content often get overlooked to the detriment of the application or website you're building, which is tragic since they make the difference between technology that fades into obscurity and technology that goes on to become extremely ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Letting Go of the Words

    Writing Web Content that Works

    Series series Interactive Technologies
    "Redish has done her homework and created a thorough overview of the issues in writing for the Web. Ironically, I must recommend that you read her every word so that you can find out why your customers won't read very many words on your website -- and what to do about it."-- Jakob Nielsen, Principal, Nielsen Norman Group“There are at least twelve billion web pages out there. Twelve billion voices ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • Wikipedia Reader's Guide: The Missing Manual

    The Missing Manual

    You don't have to understand how to edit Wikipedia in order to find the information you need and join the conversation. This booklet gives you just what you need to know in friendly, concise form so you can research any subject without getting lost in Wikipedia's labyrinth. With it, you'll be able to unlock the mysteries of the many links on every Wikipedia page and the sometimes cryptic buzzwords ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Report Writing

    A Survival Guide

    by Rhonda Rhodes ...
    Employers continue to say that written and oral communication skills are the most important skills for employees. This book presents the basics for writing any kind of report, such as research reports, proposals, case studies, business plans, technical reports, feasibility studies and more. Both novice and experienced writers will benefit from the book. Checklists are included to assist writers in ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders

    Packed with customizable editing tools—this practical, up-to-date reference includes the latest on writing and editing onlineThe McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders is an indispensable resource for writers, editors, proofreaders, and virtually everyone responsible for crafting clear, polished writing. Ideal for professionals and novices alike, it guides you through ... Read more

    $18.19 USD

  • A Proofreading Companion: Tips, Tools & Strategies for the Professional Proofreader

    While proofreading is a critical step in the editing process, unfortunately it gets short shrift. Sometimes it is skipped entirely, resulting in unprofessional work, which can affect sales and credibility.In this book, Jennifer Karchmer, owner of Over The Shoulder Editorial, imparts personal stories, anecdotes, examples and practical advice to show how important proofreading is to any written ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Web Words That Work

    Writing Online Copy That Sells

    Write great search-optimized, customer-optimized web copy!(No experience? No problem!)Need to put together a website? Or post to your company’s Facebook page? Or write a great Google AdWords ad? You know it’s important. Your image is at stake. Maybe a lot ofmoney, too. But you’re not a professional web copywriter. Where do you start? Right here. Million-selling author Michael Miller will teach you ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Hello Web Design

    Design Fundamentals and Shortcuts for Non-Designers

    by Tracy Osborn ...
    This book democratizes web development for everyone. It's a fun, clever guide that covers all of the key design principles, best practices, useful shortcuts, pro tips, real-world examples, and basic coding tutorials needed to produce a beautiful website that you'll feel confident sharing with the world. Because you, too, can design for the web!Hello Web Design contains everything you need to feel ... Read more

    $14.99 USD