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Essentials of Business Communication (with www.meguffey.com Printed Access Card) 8th Edition

by Mary Ellen Guffey (Author)
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This cost-effective textbook/workbook/handbook presents a streamlined approach to business communication that includes comprehensive Web resources and unparalleled author support for instructors and students. ESSENTIALS provides a four-in-one learning package: (1) authoritative text, (2) practical workbook, (3) self-teaching grammar/mechanics handbook, and (4) premium Web site (www.meguffey.com). Especially effective for students with outdated or inadequate language skills, ESSENTIALS offers extraordinary digital and printed exercises to help students build confidence as they review grammar, punctuation, and writing guidelines. Textbook chapters teach basic writing skills and then apply these skills to a variety of e-mails, memos, letters, reports, and resumes. Realistic model documents and structured writing assignments build lasting workplace skills. The Eighth Edition of this award-winning favorite features increased coverage of professionalism, employment communication, and communication technology in the workplace.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0324588003
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0324588002
  3. Edition
    8th
  4. Publisher
    Cengage Learning
  5. Publication date
    January 13, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
  8. Print length
    560 pages
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A dedicated professional, Mary Ellen Guffey is Professor Emerita of Business from Los Angeles Pierce College. She has taught business communication and business English topics for more than thirty years and has written several market-leading, internationally acclaimed textbooks, including BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRODUCT and ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION. A leader in the field, Dr. Guffey partners with and mentors hundreds of business communication instructors across the country. Her newsletters have a loyal readership around the world while her workshops, articles, websites and other teaching materials help instructors with all levels of experience achieve better results in their courses.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning; 8th edition (January 13, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0324588003
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0324588002
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1090L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 123 ratings

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Lazychick
5.0 out of 5 stars Tips for Used Book Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2012
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I just received my textbook that I ordered directly from Amazon and I'm very pleased so far. Since I didn't want to pay over $100 for a book, I purchased a used copy that was noted to be in "good" condition for about $20 (prices will vary on condition available). The book arrived as described, with little to no damage--basically, it's exactly as it was described, if not slightly better.

If you order this book, make sure to double check what you add to your cart. There's a link for New "add to cart" and then a Used "add to cart" just below it, which should say "shipped and sold from Amazon." There are, of course, used and new links elsewhere on the page, but they're sold from other merchants. Just make sure to double check, and also clarify that you have the right edition.

If you purchased a used book, the access code inside will likely be used as well, which shouldn't be the case if you pay full price for a new one from Amazon (can't say for other merchants). If you purchase a used book and need the code, you can go to the meguffey(dot)com site to purchase the code there, which will link you to a CengageBrain(dot)come site for the actual purchase, or you can just go to CengageBrain and find the book edition/access code there. Currently, it's marked at $40.25 and seems to be good for 181 days after purchase--at least, that was the case for me. Handy for those who only need it for a semester and want to save money.
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L. Kleinsasser
5.0 out of 5 stars Used book, great shape
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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Came in quick, great shape at a reasonable price.
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Dina Ali
5.0 out of 5 stars Essentials of business communication
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
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great book for those who needs to learn about business communication. I Just got the book and so far I'm still reading through chapter 1 but I like the contents of it and how it explains and lists things clearly to help me get a good idea of what business communication is all about.
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Empathy
4.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013
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This came with the access card, so I enjoy the supplemental web exercises. Great price for a lot of useful information! I really like that I can tear the pages out. When I go to my class, I don't want to have to carry a whole book for just the chapter we're working on. I have so many heavy books as it is, so the option of tearing it the pages out is very convenient. (I wish all text books had perforated pages.) The content of the book itself is very boring, but it could be the subject itself so I don't want to downgrade the book just because it's boring.
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Doll
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
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As advertised.
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West
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013
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This book is amazing. I have had chances to sell it and haven't, because I still refer to it. It's well written, easy to locate information, and it's still modern and relevant. For a textbook, it's actually a fun read.
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Rabiul Hasan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2010
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I have found this book very useful and interesting. This book explains everything in plain and clear English. It comes with access code for web resources which are also very helpful. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to improve communication skills especially writing.
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Valerie Lynn Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BUY
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2012
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I need this book for my College Business class, it was a used book and had a little warn, just like it was stated. The price was great even for a used book. Will do business again.
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