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This Revised edition of A Guide to Personal Investments is a comprehensive guide to the complexities of personal finance in 2023. Written against a backdrop of low interest rates, high inflation and low returns overall the information contained in the book will be particularly invaluable. The book is suitable for small investors in all markets and covers personal pensions, healthcare and education. It will prove an invaluable guide for all who are concerned to maximise returns from their investments, and also protect investments.

This latest book, and timely, in the Straightforward Guides Series, A Guide to Company Law, Revised Edition, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects companies, and the formation of companies with changes in the law up to 2023 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student.

his latest book from the Straightforward Guides Series, Guide to Buying Property Abroad, Revised Edition Updated to 2023 is a clear guide aimed generally at individuals and property investors, and anyone who may wish to relocate to a particular country, to the processes involved in investing in property in overseas countries. The book will prove invaluable to all who are considering traveling abroad and investing in the property markets in Europe and beyond. The book covers changes because of BREXIT and its aftermath, and also COVID 19.

A Straightforward Guide to Planning for Retirement- Managing Retirement Finances, Revised Edition, 2023 demonstrates clearly how those of retirement age and beyond can maximize their income and so Enjoy their retirement. Whilst it has always been important to plan for Retirement, it is now more crucial than ever, to ensure that people understand the opportunities available to them, particularly following problems caused by COVID 19 and also the current inflationary environment This book clearly demonstrates the growth areas and the areas to avoid.

This Revised Edition of A Straightforward Guide to Understanding and Controlling Inheritance Tax is a comprehensive introductory text to the complex area of estates and taxation and how it is dealt with in the UK. It points out the various steps that can be taken to reduce an overall inheritance tax bill. The book is sensitively written by an expert in the field, revised to 2023, and is comprehensive covering all the main areas associated with inheritance tax

A Straightforward Guide to Getting the Best Out of Your Retirement Revised Edition (2023) is a companion volume to Planning for Retirement and outlines all of the many possibilities and opportunities open to those people who have reached retirement age and beyond who need a clear picture of what they can obtain and access, including different levels of care, plus possible employment opportunities and also the role of different organisations. The ongoing situation relating to COVID 19 is also discussed. s

This latest publication in the Easyway Guides Series, How to Succeed at Job Interviews, Revised Edition updates the previous edition following ongoing appraisals of job interviews techniques, the methods used by employers to recruit staff, and the skills needed by staff when attending job interviews in this more competitive economic climate. The book is very comprehensive, and very pertinent in 2023, and will equip those filling in applications and attending job interviews with enhanced Skills.

This latest publication in the Straightforward Guides Series, A Guide to The Process of Conveyancing Revised Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the various processes underpinning the conveyancing of residential property. It is clear and concise and is ideal for anyone who wishes to buy or sell a property without the use of a solicitor or licensed conveyancer and can be used by those who want a practical guide or by those who wish to learn more about the processes of conveyancing generally.

Fully updated for 2023, with two new chapters on productivity and circadian rhythms, the second edition of A Small Steps Guide to Time Management and Goal Setting is a no-nonsense guide to discovering your goals and making them concrete. It is ideal for goal setting for health, career, study, family, finances, travel or leisure. Written for those who want a straightforward guide to getting their dreams on track, with special sections for those who lack motivation or who never seem to have time, readers have access to the small steps method website for further tips and advice.

The Straightforward Business Plan, Revised Edition , is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the formation of a viable business plan and also to the ongoing development of a company. The book has been updated taking into account the current difficult business climate and incorporates current business planning models. It will prove invaluable to all those who are either involved in business and wish to adopt a more structured approach to planning the future or to those new to business who wish to enhance their knowledge of this area.

This latest book, and timely, in the Straightforward Guides Series, Guide to Business Law, is a comprehensive introduction to the law as it affects the business environment. The areas that affect business specifically are the English Legal system generally, contract law, employment law and company law. Also important is the law and intellectual property.

This latest publication in the Straightforward Guides Series, Guide to Public Law is a comprehensive introduction to Public Law and all that entails, constitutional law and the rule of law generally covering the workings of government, Parliament, constitutional monarchy, the legislative process, Tribunals, European Law and administrative law and the powers of police.

This book is a must-have for any aspiring romantic fiction writer. Everything you want to know/understand about romantic fiction is covered right here. Brilliant. You can tell that Kate Walker knows her romantic fiction inside out. A page turner all on its own. Michelle Reid (Mills & Boon Modern/Harlequin Presents) .In this comprehensive guide, Kate Walker, an established author within the Romantic Fiction genre, covers all aspects of writing Romantic Fiction, offering budding authors invaluable tips on producing saleable works of fiction, following her 12-point guide.

This new edition of Small Claims and the County Court, substantially revises and updates the previous edition to 2018 in the light of recent changes to the small claims county court procedure. The book is clear and concise and is aimed at the layman, acting without a solicitor. It is also intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about the civil court procedure. Included are the forms needed to commence a claim.

A Straightforward Guide to Writing Performance Poetry is the perfect book for those who wish to develop their poetry and performance skills. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of performance poetry and the book contains all the basic information needed to develop both writing and performance skills. The material is wide-ranging and adopts a contemporary and novel approach to the art and craft or writing and presenting poetry.

This latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series A Guide to Freelance Writing, Revised Edition, by Stephen Wade, is the perfect book for those who wish to concentrate on writing features, reviews etc. for newspapers and other media. Adopting a methodical step-by-step approach, the book updates and builds on the previous edition. The reader is given a firm grounding in the craft of writing and the book contains all the basic information.

A Straightforward Guide to Creative Writing, Revised Edition, updates and builds on the previous edition by introducing new techniques and practical workshops. The reader is given a firm grounding in the art of writing. A Straightforward Guide to Creative Writing is the perfect book for all those who wish to develop their skills in this area whether through a course of study or as a hobby.

A litigant in person is where somebody represents themselves in legal proceedings. It could be an individual acting without legal representation, or it could be a company that acts for itself without lawyers. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of litigants in person. This new edition has been totally revised. It provides updated guidance on how to represent yourself in court cases. Detailed advice is given in several areas of law which the litigant in person might encounter. With an overview of the law and procedure, you can make a reasoned decision as to whether you have a claim or a defence, and if you do, you can decide whether to pursue the case yourself or seek assistance from a lawyer. It is made clear that in almost all cases, legal advice should be sought because a consultation with a legal professional is essential before embarking on any significant legal action.

The private Sector is a significant form of tenure for people in the UK, in the Southeast In particular due to the impossibility of getting on to the housing ladder. A Guide to The Rights of the Private Tenant, is a concise guide to the rights of the tenant of private rented residential property. Changes to the law to 2023 are covered, including to the law and COVID 19, and also the proposed The book will enable anyone to understand the complex area of law that governs the area of residential housing and to understand the relationship between landlord and tenant. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to understand the processes involved, and also for those who want a clear and practical guide.

Building And Managing A Commercial Property Portfolio concentrates on Investing in and managing commercial property. This sector requires skills and a knowledge of the commercial property market. The management skills required are more specialist and the financial aspects are distinct from those of residential property. Standard legal documents are contained within the book. By following the advice offered you should be able to develop and manage a commercial property portfolio successfully.

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. with varying degrees of severity. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults. There''s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control, so it doesn''t have a big impact on your life. This comprehensive book looks at the causes of asthma and what can be done to alleviate them and what treatments are available. The book also looks at the things that can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of asthma.

A Straightforward Guide to Being a Detective An A-Z Readers'' and Writers'' Guide to Detective Work Past and Present, REVISED EDITION is an essential research companion for all writers of crime fiction and non-fiction. In all genres of popular crime writing today, detective characters figure prominently. What is the life of a detective like? What was it like in 1890 or 1990? Former detective Stuart Gibbon and crime historian Stephen Wade answer these questions in this revised companion guide, updated to include changes to police practice to 2023.

This timely book, A Straightforward Guide to Healthcare Rights & Law: A Guide for Patients, Carers and Practitioners is comprehensive, and discusses patient rights in relation to their healthcare needs and also the law that governs the delivery of healthcare and regulates healthcare practitioners. This book will be ideal for those wishing to know more about healthcare law, whether a patient, someone caring for a patient, or healthcare practitioners.

Contract law is a very complex area, one that affects us all, in one way or another. Quite often we find ourselves in need of clear advice which isn''t available. However, this latest edition of A Straightforward Guide to Contract Law provides clear and comprehensive answers to all aspects of contract law and the formation of contracts, along with legal remedies when things go wrong. The book is concise and clear and updates the law to 2023.

Consumer rights continually evolve and change and this book lays out all of the changes to 2013 in a clear and concise way. Areas such as legislation covering the use of credit cards and credit generally, plus distance selling regulations, are all areas that have been affected by the introduction of European legislation. These are covered in depth along with the main body of consumer law.

The latest book in Straightforward Guides' family law series (the seventh edition) is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2011 covered in depth. Covering decrees on all areas of family law, from the relationship between adults and children to the Civil Partnerships Act, the book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student.