Well, that's exactlywhat this book is intended to be — A handbook, something to have at hand. It provides all essential information in a single handbook. Unrivalled for depth, detail and examples, this book is a must for every writer's shelf. Whether you are writing for academic, business or professional purposes, it clearly sets out rules and practice. It provides detailed guidance on:
- Punctuation and abbreviations
- Presentation of tables, references and footnotes
- Roman figures, special and foreign characters
- UK-US spelling, foreign phrases
- Metric Conversions, currency and prices
- Layout and proof correcting
- Prefixes, suffixes and hyphenation.

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"An ideal handbook for preparing and presenting written material. Writers, academics and professionals alike will find it invaluable" — A Reader