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Haircoloring in Plain English: A Practical Guide for Professionals

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Excellent Haircolor Book for Beginners
Great book
a reader from Georgia
Boring !!
Detailed, Fascinating

Haircoloring in Plain English: A Practical Guide for Professionals
Roxy Warren
Manufacturer: Milady
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1562533576

Book Description

With haircoloring the fastest growing service in the salon industry today, you owe it to yourself to learn what it takes to become an expert colorist. This new, full-color book will provide readers with a thorough understanding of haircoloring concepts emphasizing practical, universal methods for success. From color theory and principles to corrective procedures and promotional techniques, you will learn what it takes to ensure a strong and steady stream of clients and maximize your revenue potential. This book presents information in an accurate, easy to understand manner and provides real-life examples to insure usefulness and practicality.

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Excellent Haircolor Book for Beginners.......2006-07-19

I am a cosmetology educator and I use this book to help me teach my students. Excellent for cosmetology students or some one who has been out of the business and wants to brush up on coloring . A little to basic for advanced professionals.

Great book.......2005-12-07

By far the best book on hair coloring that I ever came across. Covers theory and formulating in depth. It has a lot of practical examples, explains many problem situations and remedies.
The only possible drawback is that this book frequently has to refer to your color manufacturer's documentation - and it is not so easy to find good technical product documentation that is level with the high quality of this book.

a reader from Georgia.......2004-04-27

This book is brilliantly written and researched. It can be read at all levels of background. I highly recommend it for the colorist that wants to be knowledgeable. I picked it up and couldn't put it down.

Boring !!.......2000-08-23

Not a very modern approach. Most of the ideas in this book would be appropriate for the 70's and 80's but not for today. The techniques used are all things any colorist should know coming out of beauty school.

Detailed, Fascinating.......2000-08-06

Excellent presentation of info for the professional hairdresser. Good for any level of expertise. How to of hair color and the WHY behind it. I loved the details...(for example, they explain WHY and HOW chlorine turns hair brittle and green, not just a boring statement of the fact that it does and some ways to reverse that.)

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Write the right letter or email--fast--with this handy reference guide

Since 1997, Dianna Booher’s Great Personal Letters for Busy People has been the go-to reference for anyone who is just too busy to sit down and write. The completely revised edition of this successful book updates all the letters and notes, making them ready to use for any business, personal, or social situation.

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Amazing.......2006-02-24

I am a writer. I have written many letters for all sorts of reasons, so I thought, "How could someone write letters for me?" And then I opened the book. It was as if I had written the words on the pages. Amazing, truly amazing. I now have in my library a book that will save me hours in thinking up my own original version, and because letters now require much less time, I will be more likely to the send one that may otherwise have been put off. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Buy Dianna's book. Letters get action far more than phone calls or emails.

Terrific resource.......2006-01-28

Dianna Booher has compiled an exhaustive collection of sample letters. From the busy person who just needs some help getting started, to those who find themselves in a situation where they know something in writing is warranted but just can't seem to find the right words, this book is a tremendous help; the letters are long, detailed, and anticipate many different possible situations you might be facing. Even if you think you are already a good letter writer, you will find good ideas galore. A very good reference book for anyone's bookshelf.

Everyday Letters for Busy People: Hundreds of Sample Letters You Can Copy or Adapt at a Minute's Notice

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Everyday Letters for Busy People
Hi Khalid

Everyday Letters for Busy People: Hundreds of Sample Letters You Can Copy or Adapt at a Minute's Notice
Debra Hart May
Manufacturer: Career Press
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ASIN: 1564143392

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Everyday Letters for Busy People.......2000-03-12

This book is an excellent source to have handy. In my profession, it is expected of me to formulate all types of letters. My supervisor depends on my expertise for writing all forms of business and personal letters. A copy of this book should be in your home or office. Believe me when I say it is an excellent reference tool. I highly recommend this book to those who are letter writers and those who have never written a letter (personal or business) before.

Hi Khalid.......1999-04-05

Good mornin

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Concise and understandable

Practical Internet Law for Business
Kurt M. Saunders
Manufacturer: Artech House Publishers
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Concise and understandable.......2001-10-20

This book is very readable. It's written in plain language, easy to follow, and the law is explained concisely. All of the topics covered are very current and there was a lot of practical advice and useful information about how to avoid legal problems and comply with the law.

Wordbook of Australian Idiom - Aussie Slang: No Worries! She's Apples!

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Wordbook of Australian Idiom - Aussie Slang: No Worries! She's Apples!
Kerrin.P. Rowe
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ASIN: 1412062608
Release Date: 2006-07-06

Book Description

A direct and informative Wordbook of Idiom and Slang which is directed at giving explanation to the meaning of and the correct usage of the Australian English language.

There are some words used that may offend as they have converse meanings to other English Speaking countries; however, there is no intent to offend or malign or denigrate anybody.

This book is designed to be informative, educational, and full of humor and will give the reader insight to a unique and colorful language.

How to Administer an Estate: A Step-By-Step Guide for Families and Friends (How to Administer an Estate)

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How to Administer an Estate: A Step-By-Step Guide for Families and Friends

How to Administer an Estate: A Step-By-Step Guide for Families and Friends (How to Administer an Estate)
Stephen G. Christianson
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ASIN: 1564145239

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Newly revised and updated, How to Administer an Estate is a step-by-step self-help resource that guides you through the entire estate and probate process from start to finish. In clear, precise, helpful language, Stephen Christianson walks you through each of the procedures involved in the process from the first steps to take upon the testator's death, to wills vs. intestacy, to closing an estate. He answers every possible question along the way, such as: -How do you decide to become an executor?
-How do you determine the property of the estate and who holds important interests?
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How to Administer an Estate: A Step-By-Step Guide for Families and Friends.......2005-12-22

Even for a lawyer who does not practice in this area of law, this book is a must-see to help you get through the often times confusing area of probate. The book is well suited to the law in any state, and is especially helpful if you are the family member who gets handed the ball after a death in your family

Lifetime Encyclopedia Of Letters, Third Edition, With Cd-Rom

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Lifetime Encyclopedia Of Letters
Mediocre
For a small business owner not the average consumer...
As a template, THE BOOK is very useful
A Good Reference Item

Lifetime Encyclopedia Of Letters, Third Edition, With Cd-Rom
Harold E. Meyer
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ASIN: 0735202184
Release Date: 2001-01-02

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The modern conundrum: while the art of letter writing is fast extinguishing, the need for expressive, impressive, appropriate letters is as great as ever. The result? A mortifying amount of miserable missives that sadly miss the mark. E-mail informality is all very well for one's sister in Toledo or one's colleague three cubicles down, but when one needs to promote a product or raise funds, seek a job or request a favor, effectively complain, apologize, or reprimand, or send a letter of condolence, the typically confident and competent achiever gets noodly in the knees. Write a thank-you letter? The prospective correspondent is suddenly busy cleaning his or her desk and organizing the office files.

All you really need is a template to show you the way, and that's where Harold Meyer's Lifetime Encyclopedia of Letters excels. There are 981 letters covering most every business or personal occasion, organized in 600 categories, and followed by a comprehensive index. From Declining Requests (subdivided into "Invitations," "Applications for Credit," and "Donations," among others) and Requesting Favors to Sympathy, Apology, and Thank-You notes, Meyer shows an array of approaches, discusses effective techniques for various intended results, and instructs you on which tone to pursue, depending on whom the letter is going to and what you're trying to achieve. The encyclopedia won't actually write the letter for you or affix the stamp, but it provides proven formats to help structure your thoughts, and smooth starter and closer sentences--typically the hardest to write--to jump-start your communication and end with style. --Stephanie Gold

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With over 1 million copies sold, this classic letter writing resource is now available with CD-ROM, making composing the perfect letter quicker and easier than ever. Covering 625 distinct categories, this hands-on guide provides nearly a thousand ready-to-use letters for every conceivable situation--from seeking out new business to collecting debts to extending congratulations. To compose the perfect letter in a snap, all a stymied writer needs to do is find the appropriate topic in the index, read the brief lead-in comments, and follow the blueprint. Now including a CD-ROM for the first time in this third edition, adapting model missives are even quicker, freeing writers from the tedious task of re-keying. This targeted, user-friendly collection includes expertly crafted letters for: •

Requesting favors, from a deadline extension to an extended stay with a relative. •

Saying "no," politely but firmly, to sundry pleas, demands, and invitations. •

Selling and fund-raising to get bottom-line results. •

Seeking employment, and reprimanding and terminating employees. •

Making and responding to complaints with impact. For writers determined to draft from scratch, author Harold Meyer offers crash courses in "How to Do It," with step-by-step outlines, interest-arousing openers, and clincher closers for each letter group. Sweeping in scope and eminently useful, Lifetime Encyclopedia of Letters is the ultimate reference for writing it right, whatever the occasion.

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Lifetime Encyclopedia Of Letters.......2006-12-24

I am a proud owner of this book and recently ordered one second hand on Amazon for a girlfriend of mine, whom I got tired of writing letters for. I have recommended it to many friends who assume I'am a certified paralegal because of my letter writing skills. this book is a must have for anyone who needs to learn how to formulate a letter correctly.

Mediocre.......2005-03-06

This book is mediocre. I'd expect a book on "letter writing" to provide examples of unusual and creative letters; letters that would catch and leave a fresh impression on the reader, but it's not the case.
The professional section is OK, even though the letters are boring, dull, and predictable. The personal section is simply dreadful: tactless and unimaginative. Letters of sympathy and condolences are some of the worse ones.
I'd not have bought it if I'd have taken a closer look at it.
If you're already a good letter-writer, then this book is a good tool to provoke your OWN writing. If you're not, look for another guide.

For a small business owner not the average consumer..........2003-11-27

I purchased this book thinking that the author provided a voice to capture my thoughts when dealing with merchants. Why I ever doubted my ability to write my experience with a product or services, I do not know.

I agree that this book provides a template. If you use a Wordprocessing software application it already comes with one.

I would not recommed this as a purchase for the average consumer.
This book is written more for the small business owner, who for example, is attempting to collect bad debts or negotiating for better pricing on business services.

As a template, THE BOOK is very useful.......2003-06-26

The Lifetime Encyclopedia of Letters has come in handy for me on several occasions (both business and personal). The book itself is broken down into categories, and within these are outlines, models, indexes, open/closing sentences, and example letters for each category.

The "How To Do It" outline provides you with a step-by-step process for each letter. This helps to keep your letter focused. The explanations in the outline is brief, and somewhat vague, but if you follow through with the model letter, you can see what direction your letter would take.

There are also suggestions for opening and closing sentences. This will help jog your inspiration. I never used any of the suggested sentences, but it did give me a clear idea of how I should open and close my letters. Many times, hesitation has been a result of not knowing how to start... this book helped solve that problem for me.

The best feature of this book is the variety of letters. Some are more aggressive than others, and this can be tailored to what you are trying to "sell" or say. The contrasts in letter presentation gives you a chance to choose the most appropriate letter for those who will read it.

The personal letter section is useful for the more "delicate" correspondence (compliments, reprimand, gifts, etc...). This book guided me with proper etiquette through some very nerve-wracking letters. It also provided me with the confidence to write more letters for appropriate situations. I have actually received compliments from letter receivers!

This book is meant to be used throughout your lifetime, for business and personal uses. My copy is pretty old, and I still use it. The letters I write using the encyclopedia are absolutely my own. Because I view this book as a template of standards, I merely adapt it to suit my own personal style and needs. I recommend it to anyone who needs to write a letter and wants to do it right with the best results.

A Good Reference Item.......2001-12-14

I'm confused by the previous reviews. It seems like the objections are to the CD-ROM...our copy didn't come with one. I work in a library, and when I have trouble writing a letter or more often coming up with wording for a condolence card (I'm hopeless at this) I run to the stacks for this book! I find it most useful for appropriate ideas not necessarily a complete letter. If I don't find the subject matter I need I plunder other letters for the right words...sometimes just a sentence can get me started. I've recommended this book to other staff members who have found useful information in it. I just ordered a copy for our professional reference collection!!! This book is a great resource, but perhaps not the answer to ALL letter writing ills.

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Indispensable!
FURTHER EXCELLENCE IN WORDS!

How to Say It Style Guide
Rosalie Maggio
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ASIN: 073520313X

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Instant answers for composing perfect prose

Providing quick and succinct solutions to the most common writing problems, this perfect companion to the How to Say It® series gives readers all the information they need to write powerful and persuasive prose.

The book begins with a brief introductory chapter covering 18 rules every writer must know, from organizing your thoughts and finding the best word for the purpose at hand, to being consistent and the importance of revising and rewriting. It then offers an A-Z listing of important terms and concise answers to the questions users may have in the course of business or personal writing. Included also is a section on troublesome words and phrases covering commonly misspelled words, tips for deciding between similar words (that/which, capital/capitol, bring/take), and suggestions for writing more concisely and to the point. Key words throughout direct readers to common problems and a helpful index makes finding answers easy.

Written in a concise and accessible style, How to Say It® Style Guide is an indispensable reference to finding the right words and composing lucid, convincing writing for any situation.

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Indispensable!.......2002-08-19

This is my new favorite book! It's a little thin paperback, and that's the best thing about it: no lengthy discussions of arcane grammar. This book is just what you need to know. If you're writing and you have a question, you can look up the answer in seconds. Spell check and grammar check only go so far; they can't tell you whether to capitalize "than" in a title, or whether to leave one or two spaces between sentences. I consider myself to be a good writer, but even I get confused. ("Red, blue, and green" or "red, blue and green"?) Since my job involves writing endorsements that are read by the entire company, I can't afford to look stupid. Strunk and White's style manual is great if you want a course in writing, but if you're looking for quick reference, How to Say It is the new standard. I highly recommend it.

FURTHER EXCELLENCE IN WORDS!.......2002-05-12

I have had the opportunity to read a number of this author's Quotation books, as well as her books giving advice on letter writing and on Non-sexist Wordfinding. In short, she is terrifically knowledgeable, and her writing style is vibrant and entertaining! I highly recommend this new book, and any of her older books, too.

In particular, The New Beacon Book of Quotations by Women, Quotations for the Soul, and Quotations on Love are well worth owning. Rosalie Maggio has gradually developed a vast collection of information about words and their uses, and she does a fine job sharing that knowledge so we can all be better writers and readers.

Retire Early Sleep Well: A practical guide to modern portfolio theory, asset allocation and retirement planning in plain english, Second Edition
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Retire Early Sleep Well: A practical guide to modern portfolio theory, asset allocation and retirement planning in plain english, Second Edition
Steven, R. Davis
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Retire Early Sleep Well is a concise yet thorough guide to modern portfolio theory, asset allocation and retirement planning for young and old. This newly revised and expanded second edition provides updated information about asset and portfolio performance; and a substantially expanded discussion of asset allocation. Very popular in its first edition, Retire Early Sleep Well is widely recommended to both experienced and beginning investors of all ages. Its straight-to-the-point, plain english style distills complex topics into their essentials, and its practical advice is easy to follow.

Esquire Things a Man Should Know About Work and Sex (and Some Things in Between)

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A misleading 'book'
It's actually 2 books in 1
A fun ride through Gender Studies...

Esquire Things a Man Should Know About Work and Sex (and Some Things in Between)
Ted Allen , and Scott Omelianuk
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ASIN: 1588162141

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All men need to know the rules that lead to success in every professional and social situation, and no one can explain them with more humor and verve than Esquire's experts: "Queer Eye Guy" Ted Allen and Scott Omelianuk.

With lots of wit and plenty of wisdom, this to-the-point handbook advises men on all aspects of life, from topics to discuss during a plane flight with the boss to surefire signs a woman wants to get you into bed. (There are no surefire signs.) Written by Ted Allen, one of the Fab Five on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and Scott Omelianuk, Esquire's former executive editor, it presents the rules of the game that every man who wants to get ahead should follow in these complicated times. Need etiquette guidance on the job? Find out what to wear on an interview, what things never to order at a business dinner, how to fire somebody, how to ask for a raise, and more. Want ideas to heat up the bedroom? Always remember: It's about her. Except when it's about her. Every page offers a delicious new tidbit of enlightening amusement.

Things a Man Should Know:
The thing is, the clothes do make the man.
Use all the mouthwash and breath mints you like.
Sticky notes are not stationery.
Everybody who drinks the office coffee should occasionally make a pot.
On the notion that good girls don't: Yes, they do.
Menage à trois: French for "In your dreams."

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A misleading 'book'.......2006-08-22

I'd say that readers expecting anything of substance relating to any of the topics discussed in this book should look elsewhere.

There is some really good advice about work, sex, and relationships. But, I was unhappy with the fact that the authors use 36 point font so that each page has about 9-10 sentences. It just makes one wonder whether they had about half of a book and decided to put it out in this format to pull one over on the reader.

Had they actually used a proper font size, I doubt this 'book' would be more than a 20 page pamphlet.

I'd say give it a pass.

It's actually 2 books in 1.......2005-09-21

After I bought this book I learned that it is actually 2 books in 1--"Esquire's Things a Man Should Know About Sex" and "Esquire's Things a Man Should Know About Handshakes, White Lies, and Which Fork Goes Where." You should definitely buy this book instead of the other 2, because it is twice as long for the same price. This book consists almost entirely of 1- or 2-sentence paragraphs with pithy advice about how to behave in the workplace, how to dress, and how to woo women and behave in the bedroom. It also has a few etiquette questions and answers and top ten lists (such as things not to do in a certain situation, etc.) thrown in for good measure. A good humorous reference for men and useful for women as well so they can understand men better (maybe). I recommend it for short-attention-span reading.

A fun ride through Gender Studies..........2005-06-29

Scott Omelianuk and Ted Allen (of "Queer Eye" fame) former Esquire magazine editors who have written numerous books called "Esquire's Things a Man Should Know About . . ." are shrewd & witty writers with an eye for amusing specifics their series contains titles such as "Marriage", "Handshakes & White Lies", "Sex", "Style" & now this ... Esquire's Things a Man Should Know about Work and Sex (and Some Things in Between) which are all based on the magazine's popular feature of the same name.

It's not really a book. Well it is, no its not. Yes it is. It's more a collection of one-liners and witty admonitions constituting a vague philosophy of life that would be considered ideal by some & chauvinistic by others.

This racy guide conveys insights from men and women, wisecracks and tips about cultivating and maintaining relationships like "Ménage à trios" is French for "In your dreams." & Sex three times a week can burn off 7,500 calories a year etc...

This book is a straight-forward guide on what to do, when to do it & who to do it with. Everything you ever wanted to know about life with a twist...pretty much.

Its one of those books that are sarcastic, witty & a pleasant read.

I've got five books of the same series & each is unique in its own right, however there are a few repeats but that is expected. Their humor at men's expense is terrific but actually women relish it too. I mean how far can you go in a man's world to realize our life revolves around the fairer sex?

Not recommended for people who are too serious or can't laugh at themselves.

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