Books published by Straightforward Publishing

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.

The latest edition of the Straightforward Guides Series, Guide to Employment Law, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights with changes in the law up to 2013 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student.

A Practical Guide to Residential Conveyancing Revised Edition, by Peter Wade 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.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO OBTAINING PROBATE, Revised Edition is a concise and informative guide to the processes that underpin the practice of the administration of estates. The book is designed for those people who are involved in obtaining probate and acting as executor who wish to understand more about this complex area. The book is fully updated to 2022.

This book will enable the layman to understand the workings and the importance of Powers of Attorney. Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and enables the person being the Donor to appoint another person to deal with their financial affairs if they become mentally incapable. LPAs cover financial matters, property matters and personal welfare issues. Personal welfare issues could include making of treatment or daily living decisions. The book will take you through all that you need to know to create, prepare and register a Lasting Power of Attorney. This is equally as important as having a Will.

A Straightforward Guide to Individual and Family Finances is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the complex area of personal finance. The book is clear and concise and is intended for the layperson, although it can be utilised by the professional or student. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to obtain important practical advice concerning this area, particularly in the current turbulent climate where uncertainty concerning savings and investments is prevalent.

This latest book in the Easyway Guides series, A Guide to Handling Bereavement, Revised Edition, deals with the practical arrangements necessary after a death. The book is factual yet sympathetic and is intended to guide those who have suffered bereavement. The book is clear and concise and is intended for the layperson. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge of this area.

Writing Your Own Life Story is designed to guide you through all the stages of writing from planning to final lay-out. Written in a friendly, accessible style, full of practical advice and worked examples, this book will help you get your memories from your head onto the page. This new, updated edition is a must-have for anyone wanting to tell the story of their life.

Writing is not a skill that comes naturally to all of us. This book is designed to help you develop as a writer and deals with the pitfalls and problems of trying to write good English. Corder takes you through the entire writing process - from initial idea, through planning, writing, revising and proofreading to the eventual presentation of a piece of writing. At the end of the book, there is also an easy guide to basic grammar and punctuation as well as some self-test exercises you can try out.

This latest book in the Easyway Guides Series, A Guide to Writing and Delivering Wedding Speeches, the Easyway, presents a range of speeches which can be used for each stage of a wedding. The book is a perfect guide for those who have been called upon to make a speech at a wedding and need guidance on creating a speech and also delivery techniques, such as controlling nerves.

This excellent little book is designed for all those who are troubled by English Grammar. Many people forget the rules of grammar as they get older and need to revisit this area to gain confidence. it could be that they have started a college course and are rusty, or are just interested in grammar and want to learn more. Alternatively, the book is suitable for a younger audience who may have left school with a poor knowledge of grammar and want to learn more. Whatever, this book is ideal for all types of people.