This comprehensive resource contains more than 800 alphabetical entries and provides users with 100 sample documents. Authors Wilson and Wauson are the founders of a successful corporate communications consulting firm and have also written the Administrative Assistant’s and Secretary’s Handbook (2003). Section 1, “The Writing Process,” thoroughly covers topics such as interviewing, using visuals, proofreading, documenting sources, and even writing collaboratively. Section 2 is the “Business Writer’s Alphabetical Reference,” starting with entries for A, an and Abbreviations and moving on through Capitalization, Compound predicates, Infinitives, Sentence variety, and Transitive verbs, to name a few examples. Among the highlights of this section are the list of Clichés and the chart of Biased or sexist language (with alternatives). The 102 sample documents in section 3 include brochures, reports, résumés, and training-manual and online user-guide examples. The detailed table of contents and index will assist users in finding what they need. This well-organized resource provides clear examples, numerous cross-references, and practical, useful sample documents. Accessible to all, it is designed and written for businesspeople in every category as well as academic faculty and students. Recommended for business and writing collections. --Susan Awe
