You will find Writing Essays for Dummies is split up into the following sections:

Part I: Navigating a World of Information
Chapter 1: Mapping Your Way: Starting to Write Essays
Chapter 2: Identifying the essay type

Part II: Researching, Recording and Reformulating
Chapter 3: Eyes Down: Academic reading
Chapter 4: Researching Online
Chapter 5: Note–taking and Organising your Material
Chapter 6: Avoiding Plagiarism                                                            

Part III: Putting Pen to Paper 
Chapter 7: Writing as a process 
Chapter 8: Getting Going and Keeping Going                                         

Part IV: Mastering Language and Style    
Chapter 9: Writing with Confidence
Chapter 10: Penning the Perfect Paragraph       
Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice                                                               

Part V: Tightening Your Structure and Organisation
Chapter 12: Preparing the Aperitif: The Introduction  
Chapter 13: Serving the Main Course: The Essay’s Body              
Chapter 14: Dishing up Dessert: The Conclusion                           
Chapter 15: Acknowledging Sources of Information                                

Part VI: Finishing with a Flourish: The Final Touches
Chapter 16: It’s all in the detail                             
Chapter 17: Perfecting Your Presentation          
Chapter 18: The afterglow                                    

Part VII: Part of Tens  
Chapter 19: Ten Tips to Avoid Things Going Wrong  
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make Your Essay Stand Out

This book is set out so it can be easily understood, especially for beginners and even for seasoned writers who are looking to improve. It helps you with your writing style and also for those who are not 100% sure about proper structure and it’s a god send for those starting out at university. You can read on how to plan your time for essay writing, the best way to read through your reading list as well as how to take good notes which will help your essay writing. It also covers all the small details on how to write university essays such as hitting your deadlines with time to spare and information on referencing and plagiarism.

Writing Essays for Dummies is a must have for anyone having trouble writing essays, especially if you find you have been receiving lower marks, you can probably find out from this book where you have been going wrong.

Writing Essays for Dummies

The Help is written by Kathryn Stockett and she used the experiences she found growing up with a black maid and the experiences of her maid.  The book focuses on the unsettling times in the southern states of the USA where there was still a lot of tension between the blacks and whites. The book is set in Jackson Mississippi in 1962 and follows black maids who are basically bringing up their white bosses children, but still suffer a lot of segregation.

To start off with I found it hard to get my head around the fact that white people thought the black people were good enough to bring up their children however not good enough to use the same toilets (which comes up frequently in the book). For someone of my age growing up without racial segregation in the UK a lot of what went on compels me to understand more.

The Help manages to touch these thought provoking topics with some light heartedness and a compelling story that keeps you hooked. It follows Aibileen, raising her seventeenth white child whilst struggling with the hurt caused by her own son’s tragic death, then there is sassy Minnie who is an excellent cook, however she does not have much patience. Then there is white Miss Skeeter, home from College, who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared. The three become friends slowly as each woman finds the courage to cross boundaries, as Skeeter writes about the maid’s trials and tribulations.

I find all the characters likeable well all but Hilly, but then again I don’t think she is meant to be liked and in fact I was revelling in some of her retribution throughout the book. This is defiantly one of those books you can’t put down and I would recommend reading it before you see the movie, which has also go rave reviews.

The Help

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The book covers all the expected fast cars, such as Ferraris, Maseratis and Audis, but also has some surprise inclusions. For example, who would have guessed that the VW Golf MkII, when stripped down and lowered, would be one of the speediest cars around?

The top ten includes some familiar favourites but there are a number of wildcards. For example, the 1970s Ford Falcon XB GT and the old-school racer Peugeot 205 GTi both feature in the list. As you might expect from Top Gear, the top spot is reserved for a truly cheeky choice – the borrowed car.  The narrator ends this homage to the boys’ toys of your dreams by concluding: “You can do anything you want in a hire car as long as you always remember one crucial thing – it’s not yours.”

The book is peppered with amusing quotes from the TV series itself, and shares the excitable, boyish language of the show.  It would make a fun addition to any petrol head’s bookshelf while having enough facts and figures to act as a decent reference book too.

The book helps readers to select the right plans and coverage at the best price, and even explains how to fill out forms should you have to make a claim.  Ideas to manage risk factors and reduce liability are included, allowing readers to make changes to their home, lifestyle and possessions to reduce their risks and premiums. 

It provides information specific to people in different stages of life such as new graduates, families and the elderly, as well as looking at the sometimes complex topic of insurance for people who work from home, whether that be in a self-employed capacity, or as a remote employee.

The sections are laid out into easily digestible chapters and describe how to handle claims and make sure you are adequately compensated in the event of a claim; common traps and loopholes in policies; and advice on navigating your way through the plethora of policy types.

The friendly language and illustrations make this book a fun read, whilst clearly explaining how to make sure that your insurance policies provide you and your family with the cover you need.

The book looks at a vast range of subjects: how to dress for self-confidence and success; how to combine fabrics, patterns, accessories and jewellery; and how to look great on a limited budget without compromising on style.  The accessible writing style and clear photography make this guide simple for all women to follow, however confident they are in their personal style. It provides tips on rejuvenating your existing wardrobe with jewellery and other accessories, and gives good advice on how to dress for different ages and shapes.

The book looks at high fashion but its real strength is in the guidance it provides for everyday situations, including tips on how to pull off casual clothing and sportswear successfully. It also provides suggestions for those occasions when many women struggle to get their outfit right – going out for dinner or a business event, and special occasions such as weddings and parties. 

This is a really useful guide for any woman who wants to improve the way she dresses and be secure in the knowledge that her outfit is just right, whatever the occasion.

It is a fascinating and revealing read, exploring the relationship between women, bingo and gambling and would appeal to anyone who has an enthusiasm for 20th Century history, sociology or women’s studies.  It is an academic analysis of what is often thought of as a trivial leisure pursuit, but the text is well-researched, clearly written and very accessible for any reader with an interest in the topic.

The book looks at the beginnings of bingo and goes on to investigate the links between its heyday in the 1960s and how it lured many women into gambling. It also investigates the nature of bingo as a ‘game of chance’ and the psychological reasoning behind players’ enjoyment. The book examines the impact of bingo on British culture, the links between bingo and crime, and the widespread use of bingo-related language that has entered our vocabulary.

This is a well-researched and impressively readable book on this sometimes mocked hobby, and is an excellent analysis of the little-explored topic of women and their relationship with gambling.

At 46 pages, the book is not a lengthy read, but it covers all the things you need to consider before choosing what kind of used car you want to buy, and from where.  It provides step-by-step tips to picking out the right vehicle for your needs and also provides advice on potential pitfalls.

The book includes some useful money-saving ideas on running an older car, and what to look out for if you want an economical vehicle. The legal side of buying a used car is also covered, so buyers can ensure all the paperwork is in order when signing the contract.

There is advice on where to find a good selection of used cars, and the different sources – such as used car dealerships, newspaper or magazine advertisements, and online websites – are all explored.

This book is a useful source of information for anyone who is looking to buy a used car for themselves. It is also a good guide for people who are considering buying and selling used cars as a business venture.

There are precise diagrams and detailed instructions for making roller, roll-up and Roman blinds.  In particular, there are a number of different techniques for making Roman blinds and this book explores each of them in detail.

The step-by-step guidance is similarly used in the sections on making curtains and cushions, and all the sections are set out clearly so it is easy for readers to find their way around. The book also includes a guide to measuring your windows, together with a glossary so that readers have the right terminology before they begin. The photographs in the book are of a very high quality and each stage of the process is clearly photographed.

Those who just need a little design inspiration and guidance will thoroughly enjoy adding some character to their home with the ideas in this book.

The book covers a total of 1,100 resorts around Europe and North America, giving additional details for 450 of the most popular ones.  Highlights of the book include Val Thorens in Savoy, France; Saas Fee in Switzerland; the Stubai Valley in Austria and Bad Kleinkirchheim – known as BBK by ski aficionados. 

Not only is this an extremely thorough review of the best winter sports resorts, but it is realistic, impartial and unbiased.  The pros and cons of each resort have been put together by a team of enthusiasts who have visited each destination, and star ratings are also included so that readers can make an educated choice about which resort is the right one for them.

Anyone who is thinking of taking a ski holiday in the 2011/2012 season will find this beautifully-presented book a great source of information to plan their holiday, and the photographs and illustrations will continue to be enjoyable long after your ski boots have been packed away.