What to say and how to say it. Birthdays, funerals, marriages, divorces-each of these occasions require a personal response, often in the form of a note. But finding the appropriate phrase or sentiment to convey is often difficult. With over 250 sample notes for nearly every occasion and dozens of tips, this is the perfect book to help readers express their feelings to friends, relatives, and loved ones. ? A must-have reference for any home ? Includes over 250 sample notes

Your thoughts are worth more than a penny. You’re no idiot, of course. You know words possess tremendous power. But expressing your feelings during special events or difficult situation requires more than a clichéd greeting-card sentiments. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Right Words for Any Occasion shows you exactly how to spell it out—in your own words. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Over 250 sample notes for the moments that touch people’s lives, from wedding and anniversaries to birthdays and graduations. • Inspiration quotes to help you add just the right sentiment when you can’t find your own words. • Guidance on what to say—and what not to say—during hard times. • Great ways to share your special message with people of all ages and faiths.

Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on. * Presented in an intuitive, cross-referenced organization * Includes hilarious anecdotes and a short bio of each author, a brief contextual note for each quote, and an index of keywords to help you find the appropriate words for any occasion quickly

At a loss for words The gift of understanding power words and phrases will allow readers to set themselves apart, be more assertive, and impress and inspire others. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Power Words also discusses how to develop and encourage clear-headed attention between parties, proactive listening techniques, genuine interest, and open-mindedness. Engaging in the craft of utilizing power words and phrases makes readers more important-and more influential. • Word power books continue to be popular • Provides practical, step–by–step advice for learning the words and phrases that will make all the difference when arguing a point

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Word 97, Second Edition presents a quick, step-by-step overview of Word 97. Its lighthearted approach is perfect for new and progressive Word users who need to quickly take advantage of everything Word 97 has to offer.

With over 300 puzzles with a great variety of themes (20 letters by 20 letters, with never fewer than 25 terms), The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Word Search Puzzlesprovides hours of fun. In addition, many people believe that working word puzzles improves concentration, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills. Everyone knows the feeling of going blank on just the right word from time to time. It's this feeling that accounts for much the popularity of word search puzzles. Teachers have been using them for years for this very reason. 352 Pages

This user-friendly guide combines solid instruction with a light-hearted style of wit and humor. This edition covers HTML version 4.0 which includes HTML tags for Netscape Communicator 4 and the upcoming release of Internet Explorer 4. The CD-ROM offers a "WebMaster's Tool Kit", containing everything needed to create, publish, customize, and manage web pages.