Book excerpt: This clear, concise, user-friendly book strives to deliver vital communication skills that future professionals need to be successful in both their careers and personal lives. It offers readers the opportunity to involve themselves in the subject matter in a creative, self-directed fashion, thus enhancing the learning process. The book provides readers with complete guidelines for writing letters, memos and reports, preparing and delivering presentations and using technology to communicate. For individuals in need of a review or introduction of business communication skills.