Webster's New World Pocket Style Guide

Wnw; Webster; Haslem Jr., John A

ISBN 10: 0028621573 / ISBN 13: 9780028621579

Published by Houghton Mifflin (edition 28th ed.), 1998

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Webster's New World Pocket Style Guide
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (edition 28th ed.)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028621573
• ISBN 13: 9780028621579
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 28th ed.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

The Pocket Style Guide is the portable key to effective writing. Its handy size and durable vinyl cover allow it to travel equally well in a backpack or briefcase. Complete and concise rules of grammar, punctuation and usage are written for easy understanding and are clearly illustrated with hundreds of examples. Ideal for students and communications professionals on the go, the Pocket Style Guide is the perfect complement to the Pocket Dictionary and Pocket Thesaurus.

About the Authors

John A. Haslem is Professor Emeritus of Finance in the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research has been published in academic and practitioner journals, and he has written books on banking and mutual funds. He served as the College of Business and Management's first academic dean, and as its first Chair of Finance. His mutual funds analysis course is considered to be the first offered in the finance curriculum of a collegiate school of business. He has been a consultant for the Director of Supersonic Transport, NASA, US Department of Justice, as well as various banks, law firms, and other organizations. Professor Haslem also advises on mutual funds selection and portfolio allocation.

Allen Webster currently teaches Business Statistics and Economics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois after many years at Eastern Kentucky University. He has also taught at the University of Kentucky in both statistics and economics. His Ph.D. is in Economics from Florida State University.