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Australian Style Manual
An excellent and affordable guide. This has long been the
standard Australian work of reference for authors, editors and
printers in both public and private sectors. Available from
Government Info Shops in all capital cities (Phone 132 447). The
complete version
5 manual is available in PDF format at this website.
The
Chicago Manual of Style The Chicago Manual of Style has set the editorial standard since
1906, providing consistent, systematic guidelines for writers,
editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, and publishers. The
all-time best style manual (as long as you can filter out the
American bits).
Yale C/AIM
Web Style Guide This guide is considered by many to be the primary standard for
the development of content and applications for the World Wide Web.
You can decide for yourself. However, with more and more
documentation being produced for onscreen use, these principles have
become relevant for all forms of documentation. The complete guide
is available at this site.
Common
Errors in English This is the best resource on the web
for common errors in English. It also includes extensive set of
related links, commonly misspelled words and a section on Non-Errors
- those usages people keep telling you are wrong but which are
actually standard in English.
Robert Bly
Bob Bly is an independent copywriter and consultant with more
than 20 years experience in business-to-business, high-tech,
industrial, and direct marketing. His website includes numerous free
articles on marketing, business skills and personal development.
You'll find some amazingly helpful information here. I also
highly recommend his books "The Copywriters Handbook" and
"The Online Copywriter's Handbook".
Plain
English Saves Time and money Plain English presents
information in a way that readers can read, understand and act upon
with a single reading. They read it quicker, understand better, and
remember longer.
Independent research from companies and governments around the world
continues to demonstrate that clear writing in plain English
produces significant business benefits. This site explains and
proves the benefits using "Plain English"
Super
Math Tricks The wonderful world of applied mathematics is
full of great tricks you can use to perform complex calculations in
your head.
Vedic
Math - Is a compilation of arithmetic shortcuts believed to have been written by ancient Indians during a glorious period in Indian history called the Vedic Age.
It is a unique system of calculations based on simple rules
and principles, with which any mathematical problem - be it
arithmetic, algebra, geometry or trigonometry - can be solved in
one's head. It has now crawled into the 21st century as quick
problem-solving ability becomes the most crucial link between
aspiration and fortune for young Indian students.
Check out this tutorial
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