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What "asdf jkl;" really means.
This classic text provides a quick method for learning to type for speed and accuracy.(I recommend it for Grades 6 and up)

It is divided into brief step-by-step lessons beginning with the home keys "a s d f j k l;" and ending with speed and accuracy tests on full texttranscriptions.

When I was in high school, I used this book to learn howto type during February school vacation.I did a three lessons a day, 30mins each morning noon and evening.In one week, I went from 0 to 35-55words per minute.

The result of the easy instructions and simple drilland practice lessons was a skill which has served me well eversince.

Highly recommended.

What "asdf jkl;" really means.
This classic text provides a quick method for learning to type for speed and accuracy.(I recommend it for Grades 6 and up)

It is divided into brief step-by-step lessons beginning with the home keys "a s d f j k l;" and ending with speed and accuracy tests on full texttranscriptions.

When I was in high school, I used this book to learn howto type during February school vacation.I did a three lessons a day, 30mins each morning, afternoon, and evening.In one week, I went from 0 to35-55 words per minute.

The result of the easy instructions and simpledrill and practice lessons was a skill which has served me well eversince.

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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If you thought shorthand was difficult to learn, this book will change your mind. Inthese few pages the art of shorthand has been distilled into a simple skill anyone canlearn. Fast writing is an essential skill for everyone who needs to taken notes.

This is the primary textbook of the Tabor method of scriptshorthand for professional use - for journalists, reporters, secretaries and officepersonnel.

This level uses simplified longhand letters; these arevery easy to learn as they are all associated with, and derived from the writer's ownfamiliar handwriting. Each letter is simplified to a single recognisable pen-stroke. Themethod is thus much easier and quicker to learn than the older geometric shorthandsystems, but is equally fast to write.

After years of researchthe theory has been reduced to a minimum. The method is based on two fundamentalprinciples and three specific abbreviating rules. The latter deal with the sounds of Tand D, R and L. Three frequently occurring prefix groups are presented together withsome half-dozen common suffix groups. All these are based on familiar writing practiceand are easy to remember. The textbook is designed for either self-study or classroomteaching. There are two parts; 1. Theory, and 2. Reading and writing practice.

The simplicity of the system will enable you to write shorthandafter only a few hours and to write it as fast as the older geometric systems. ... Read more

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This cassette accompanies the teach-yourself-book, "Shorthand - Pitman New Era", and enables the listener to practice exercises and dictation tests for shorthand. This pack is aimed at people seeking a first or refresher course in shorthand. ... Read more

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This cassette, available for the first time, enables the listener to practice exercises and dictation tests for shorthand. It accompanies the "Teach Yourself Shorthand - Pitman 2000" book. ... Read more

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This teacher's manual gives advice on how to guide students through the level 2 RSA typewriting exam. The text gives word counts as a guide to typing speeds and should be useful for putting together practice exam material. ... Read more

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This text is designed for those taking GCSE typwriting examinations. It assumes that the keyboard has been mastered and concentrates on developing the student's ability to apply typewriting to a variety of business-related assignments. These are designed to reflect real-life situations and begin at an elementary level, proceding to intermediate and advanced levels. Each of the assignments within the different levels is based on a theme and many of these incorporate skills and knowledge associated with office studies, so also making students aware of business practice. Each assignment is divided into tasks and there are "research pointers" in the text to indicated specific knowledge or resources the student needs in order to complete the task. Students will be required to make use of such items as telephone directories, dictionaries and advertisements and are expected to undertake research to find out such things as the procedure for opening a bank account, the meaning of VAT and the current rate, the duties of a receptionist and procedures at official meetings.Speed and accuracy passages involving the typing of business-related material are set at various stages throughout the text and are designed so that they can be adapted to suit particular class or examination requirements. ... Read more

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This self-study manual is part of the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS®) Examination Review Series which provides valuable assistance to anyone preparing for the CPS Examination. The Series focuses on key topics test-takers must know in order to pass the exam. It is the only examination preparation series produced in conjunction with the International Association of Administration Professionals (IAAP™). KEY TOPCS: Content is based on the current CPS Examination Review Guide published by the IAAP™. Each chapter contains: An overview; text, in outline form, with examples highlighted in italics; illustrations; review questions in formats similar to those found on the CPS Examination; solutions to review questions--with some explanation of correct answers, where needed, and references to the portion of the outline that explains the answer more fully; term review; glossary at the end of the manual, with references to the chapter where the terms may be found in context. An accompanying Self-study Guide enhances material in the manual.For professionals preparing for the CPS Examination. ... Read more

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Fine Third Edition and Fourth Will Be Better
As co-author I have found the MANAGEMENT text for the CERTIFIEDPROFESSIONAL SECRETARY EXAMINATION REVIEW SERIES, published by PrenticeHall to be helpful for college students and office professionals who arenot necessarily seeking CPS certification.The fourth edition is beingpublished now and should be out within a few weeks.

Excellent progress isbeing made in updating the fourth edition to include management tipsrelated to electronic communication, e-commerce, and other technologicaldevelopments.Key business and management concepts are covered in afriendly, understandable manner in both editions.

I have used thesechapters with my college students, especially those on leadership, conflictmanagement, and organizational behavior. This is a very useful book to haveas a supplement but is not designed as a replacement for excellentmanagement and organizational behavior principles texts written by manyauthors.

Secretaries, students, and administrative assistants who haven'tconsidered seeking the CPS rating might do so.The three-part examinationis administered two times a year, November and May, at various sitesthroughout the country as well as in overseas education centers.

I amthrilled to have worked with Dr. Betty Schroeder, Northern IllinoisUniversity on the Management book.Dr. Schroeder is the series editor andOffice Systems and Administration,Finance and Business Law, andManagement)published by Prentice Hall and endorsed by the InternationalAssociation for Administrative Professionals, formerly ProfessionalSecretaries International. Dr. Schroeder is a delightful co-author andsuperb editor.

Many of my college students and associates have sugestedthat Management be placed in libraries and other public places. The text isan excellent reference to consult for varied management issues.

Dr. AlanD. Kardof ... Read more

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good solid self-teach book
I've worked with several beginning French books, and this is the best by far--at least for someone with my background and learning patterns.It might be a bit tough if you don't have any background whatsoever in any romance language, but it seems to me that learning a language always takes a lot more work than the ads for books often claim.Work methodically through this book and you'll have a good solid base upon which to build when you go to France or start reading French books and newspapers.

Really good and no more "Basic" than TY's French Grammar
I really got sucked into buying several of the TY French books at the same time, mostly due to their appearance and scanning them in the bookstore.This title is the only one I can recommend.It is much better than the TY French Grammar; as a reviewer of that book pointed out, that book has a very skimpy index and odd organization that make it hard to look up a topic.This book, while I wish it went for less "chatty" chapter titles (e.g., "articles" instead of "How to say 'the'")does have a logical organization.Unfortunately, it has no index at all, so it works better as a chapter by chapter course than as a reference, but I found the way the topics were presented to be logical and comprehensible.Good tips on approaching a language as well, such as telling you not to get bogged down when a foreign language doesn't follow the same patterns or idioms your native tongue does.

Good refresher!
I checked this book out of the library in preparation for an upcoming trip to Paris.It is probably too compact for entry level learning for most people.But I last took a French course in 1970, and I have never had the opportunity to use the language since then.I found the book to be an excellent refresher text and will be going to Paris with a lot more confidence.I have just ordered a copy for myself.

are you a teacher?
Titles do not lie.This is book is truely only for those who want BASIC and can teach themselves.If you`re like me and need things explained several times this book is good since you can reread it.But at the sametime with very few examples, if you don`t understand it the first time,chances are you`re not going to understand it by rereading the same thingseveral times. Know your learning patterns before you buy this book! ... Read more

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Revised and updated with new exercise material in line with current examination requirements, this book takes the reader from the first principles of the QWERTY keyboard through to confident touch typing in a variety of situations and business correspondence formats. ... Read more

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This "can-do" guide to being an empowered assistant is the first entry in the new Take Charge Assistant series. In today's business world, secretaries and administrative assistants are practically managers, with a wide array of responsibilities -- and little room for error.

Packed with research, checklists, tips, anecdotes, and interviews with secretaries and assistants at major corporations, Empower Yourself! is the reference for the assistant who wants to get on the fast track. It shows readers how to:

**take charge of their jobs and remain in charge -- gaining visibility, power, and influence
**feast on a smorgasbord of ideas for analyzing tasks, developing teamwork, building partnerships, and solving problems
**learn how to deal with information overload, manage stress, and handle conflicts with confidence
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This course is designed for students to begin honing practical skills and producing mailable materials. The Student Transcript contains the printed keys for all letters and memos in the text, and a reading chart. The Instructor’s Guide provides a detailed lesson planning section, vocabulary tests, and dictation and transcription tests. The 20 cassette tapes are designed to accom-panythe Dictation and Transcription text. ... Read more

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With this all new, easy-to-use text-workbook, students canmaster medical transcription skills easily and efficiently. Designed for use in beginning medical transcription rograms,Medical Office Transcription: An Introduction to Medical Transcription also helps students learn to identify correct termi-nology, spell and define terms, and prepare appropriate forms. Reports are dictated in different accents and dialects, as well as in both gender voices, to simulate real medical office environments. ... Read more

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Medical Office Transcription
The Book is very helpful, and I have learned a lot just studying it.However the book make reference to a ten tape audio, which would have been very helpful in order to continue my study at home.However, there were no tapes and without excellent skills, I having a difficult time retaining the information...

Medical Office Transcription
The Book is very helpful, and I have learned a lot just studying it.However the book make reference to a ten tape audio, which would have been very helpful in order to continue my study at home.However, there were no tapes and without excellent skills, I having a difficult time retaining the information... ... Read more

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Today's office assistants are so overwhelmed with the demands of multiple bosses, they need their own assistants! The Internet provides a motherload of resources and tools--IF you know how to use it!

CyberAssistant is a quick-reading guide to this amazing technology. Presented in clear, step-by-step explanations, the book shows assistants how to:

* use e-mail, send attachments, and keep "files" of their e-mail, as well as critical e-mail "netiquette"* master the standard search engines, such as Yahoo, Lycos, and Altavista to conduct a quick and successful search for highly specific information (find a competitor's Web site...contact an embassy...look up a newspaper article...etc., etc.)* make reservations for nearly anything: travel arrangements, theatre tickets, sports events (and then print out a map and directions)* research the best prices for a product, track a FedEx package, check into an industry newsgroup, look up a long-lost friend, and on and on and on! ... Read more

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Develop Solid Research Skills With This Book!
Business people and hobbyists alike have found the Internet to be a goldmine of a place for buying and selling, marketing and promoting, and for gathering and sharing information. There is much to search for online but not everyone has the time and resources available to conduct adequate research. D.A. Smith-Hemphill has written CyberAssistant: How to Use the Internet to Get More Done in Less Time to help other members of the online community to make the most effective use of the time and resources they do have.

The book focuses primarily upon getting set up with an online account and computer equipment, developing research methodology, and making use of the navigational tools people should be using for their searches. Smith-Hemphill discusses how to search for ISP services, setting up browsers and computer equipment, getting along with others, using search engines, making use of the newsgroups and discussion groups, tapping into specialized databases, and how we should go about looking for information.

Smith-Hemphill takes netiquette seriously and her treatment reflects a high standard of behavior still found lacking online. She points out that because we communicate online electronically, people we interact with know us only by how we communicate with them using a mouse and keyboard. Readers will learn how to make good impressions the first time and every time when replying to e-mail, participating in online discussions, following respectable acceptable use policies, correct spelling and use of grammar, our choice of words, and other proper key strokes.

Search engines play an important role in conducting online research. Smith-Hemphill discusses use of the major search engines that help us find the information we look for. Selection of key words, phrases, and other character strings are among the topics covered. A selection of other helpful Websites will assist readers to track down essential information online and help them develop solid research skills.

One fascinating aspect about this book is worth mentioning. Smith-Hemphill encourages her readers to learn from their online research experiences. The documenting of various research methods, procedures, and other helpful tricks and tips can go a long way to enhance our long-range effectiveness - and careers. This is an important process every member of the online community should learn to do!

The book reads easy and is highly informative. The average business owner, employee, researcher, student, and hobbyist will find it very helpful and easy to follow. This book would make a great addition to any business, classroom, and library environment with online connectivity. This is a great gift idea. Ideal for beginners!

Solid foundation material.Useful tips for all levels.
This is a clear, concise, and complete guide to the use of the internet. The book is packed with information applicable to persons at various levels of skill. Following the logical presentation of information, novicesshould be working confidently on the internet within a short time. As amore advanced user, I was able to strengthen my knowledge of the internetin general.I also picked up many useful tips and the addresses of someuseful web sites which I had not previously come across.The style ofwriting and the layout make "CyberAssistant" especially easy toread. ... Read more

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For anyone who wants to be the best - and thinks they have what it takes to make it to the top in the world of work offers a wealth of advice and insider's tips. Informative and inspirational each book in the series includes Case studies, interviews or profiles of successful people in the field; Advice on key skills to develop; Information on key elements of particular jobs; Hints on getting in and on; Contact points and useful addresses; Websites of interest; Advice on where to find the top jobs ... Read more

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America's favorite typing guide, with more than 800,000 copies soldnow updated!For over two decades, this classic guide has been the first choice of student typists everywhere!Its easy-to-follow self-teaching methodgenerously illustrated with keyboard diagramshas helped more than 800,000 readers learn the touch typing or computer keyboarding they need for success at school or on the job.Features include:- Spiral binding with easel for easy use- Two-color text- 35 easy lessons to help boost speed and accuracy-Up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest typing and keyboarding equipment used in today's "electronic office- Bonus: Keyboarder's reference guide including computer languagesNathan Levine, a professional typing instructor, resides in New York City. ... Read more

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Good for kids too!
After typing in too many silly jokes for my 7 yr old at various websites, I bought this book to help her learn typing. It's a great book, lessons are good, and instructions are limited to what is needed. None of the psychobabble I found in other books. This just teaches the right fingers for each key, correct posture and gets on with the actual lesson.I have only used the lessons with my kid, not the accompanying software.

Typing and Keyboarding for Everyone is a winner!
I've been using the Typing and Keyboarding for Everyone to train over 50 clerical students in keyboarding for the past year now with great success.It's an easy reading book for beginners and those looking to just refreshlost skills.I personally would recommend it to anyone. ... Read more