Straightforward Publishing imprint: 120 books

A Straightforward Guide to Managing Commercial Property, revised edition, substantially updates the previous edition in the light of recent changes in landlord and tenant law. The book will enable the reader to understand the main areas of this complex and complicated field, one that is usually left...

This latest publication in the Straightforward Guides Series - A 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....

This latest book in Straightforward Guides Series, A Guide to Family Law, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2019 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the...

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 latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series A 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 2019 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional...

This latest publication in the Straightforward guides Series, Guide to Intellectual property and the Law is a concise guide to the legal framework governing intellectual property. The book is comprehensive and covers all areas relating to copyright, patents etc.

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.

Introduces the aspiring crime writer to the skills needed to write true crime and crime history. The chapters cover everything from finding a subject, working on a creative treatment and researching in libraries and archives. The reader is given a clear understanding of the craft of writing in this popular and expanding area, with material included from social history, law and criminology.

Many people regret the fact that they didn't get to know their parents or grandparents well enough and that it is now too late. If only they had left a written record of their lives! To ensure that readers' descendants won't be left in the same position, it is time to write an autobiography. Readers...

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.

Many people regret the fact that they didn't get to know their parents or grandparents well enough and that it is now too late. If only they had left a written record of their lives! To ensure that readers' descendants won't be left in the same position, it is time to write an autobiography. Readers...

Business Accounting can be complex. Whilst most people have a basic idea of accounting and maintaining books, not everyone knows how to use accounts fully to manage a business. This book deals comprehensively with the overall basics of accounts and preparation of books and accounts. It also deals...

Emerald's Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the law as it relates to property ownership. The book will enable the reader to understand this complex area and to understand more fully the law as it relates to ownership and leasing of residential and commercial property. The book will also assist the student or professional.

This is the perfect book for all those who need advice and guidance concerning the complicated area of inheritance tax. This book is clear and concise and is intended for the layman. It points out steps that can be taken to reduce the inheritance tax bill. The book is sensitively written by an expert...