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I have over 20 years experience as an editor and proofreader, with a focus on business (including the business aspects of health care), education, social sciences, women's studies, and technical topics. I started out in the Manuscript Editing Department of the University of Chicago Press, and have freelanced for many publishers, associations, and other businesses. I also have printing and prepress production experience. My education (ever continuing) includes a BA and MA in English from Northwestern University; business, desktop publishing, computer courses, and a Web site management certificate from Oakton Community College (Des Plaines, Illinois); and printing courses at the Printing Institute of Illinois. I am a member of Chicago Women in Publishing, eWomen Network, Dynamic Professional Women's Network, and am active with the Northwestern U. alumni. |
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Tower Topics is the bimonthly newsletter of the Village of Western Springs, Illinois. | |
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How to Survive Your PhD by Jason R. Karp can be summarized in its subtitle, The Insider’s Guide to Avoiding Mistakes, Choosing the Right Program, Working with Professors, and Just How a Person Actually Writes a 200-Page Paper. If you're thinking about getting a PhD, put this book on your required reading list. Available November 2009. My client made the following comment: "I just wanted to say thanks again for turning this in early... I like to be ahead of schedule as much as I can, so I really appreciate it. Also, excellent job on the proofread! Thanks very much for your work on this project." | |
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10 Ways to Change the World in Your 20s by Libuse Binder is for young people who want to make a difference in this world, but most of her suggestions can apply to concerned citizens of any age. Here's how to get involved and have fun working for your favorite cause. Available November 2009. | |
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The Make Today Matter Makeover by Brook Noel gives easy, practical tips for finally getting your life organized. If you find yourself procrastinating, wasting too much time and money, and thinking about taking better care of yourself, these 26 mini-makeovers can provide a solution. Available November 2009. | |
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Fiske Real College Essays That Work by Edward B. Fiske and Bruce G. Hammond. This revised edition features 109 model application essays written by real teens that helped them get admitted to the colleges of their choice, along with an analysis of what makes them stand out. | |
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Ex by Michelle Fiordaliso and Heather Belle King tells you how to handle all those "ex" relationships in your life, be they spouses, lovers, or in-laws, and stay sane in the process. | |
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The Iron Disorders Institute Guide to Anemia by Cheryl Garrison, is a guide to all the different types of anemia, including symptoms, treatment, and diet. Various forms of this disease affect more than two billion people in the world. | |
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The Vaccine Answer Book by Jamie Loehr, MD, answers all parents' questions about vaccines, including what types are available in the United States, what diseases they protect against, who should and should not receive them. Loehr's explanation of herd immunity is particularly important for parents who have not made up their minds on this issue. | |
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Caring for Your Aging Parents by Raeann Berman and Bernard H. Shulman, MD, is a compassionate and common-sense guide for adult children on how to cope when the roles are reversed and they become responsible for their parents' care. | |
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The Autism & ADHD Diet by Barrie Silberberg gives step-by-step directions for following a gluten- and casein-free diet, which may be useful in the management of autism spectrum disorders and might also help those who suffer allergies and intolerances to those substances. | |
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Permanent Cosmetics - The Foundation of Fundamental Applications is the textbook of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP), the most comprehensive manual in the industry. | |
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Azrael is a collection of religious poetry by T.A. Gibson. Azrael, the angel whose name literally means "help of God," symbolizes the agent of change in the stages of a person's life and experiences. Gibson builds on a long tradition of poets who have explored spiritual themes, including the metaphysical poets and Emily Dickinson. The beautiful cover art by Lynn Jensen Steffey, reminiscent of William Blake, complements this thoughtful book. | |
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Remarkable Woman magazine was a Chicago-area publication for business and professional women. Features included career and financial advice, health and lifestyle issues, fashion trends, profiles of prominent women, and much more. | |
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BCA: Business Case Analysis by James W. Brannock, STS Publications, 2004. Based on 30 years' experience as a management consultant, Dr. Brannock guides the reader step by step in performing a business case analysis in order to evaluate the opportunities and risks of business decisions. He writes, "I am most indebted for the thorough, professional editing services you provided in helping 'debug' the book and making it more readable." | |
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Proven Home-Based Business Ideas compiled by Susan Kent, Full Circle Publications, 2002. Have you ever wanted to go into business for yourself? This book is a good starting point. | |
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The Chicago CAREgiver is a publication devoted to the concerns of family and professional caregivers in the Chicagoland area. | |
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The National Wetlands Newsletter is published bimonthly by the Environmental Law Institute in Washington, D.C. | |
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International M&A, Joint Ventures, and Beyond: Doing the Deal (Wiley Frontiers in Finance) by David J. BenDaniel and Arthur H. Rosenbloom, John Wiley & Sons, 1997. These nice folks are a freelance editor's dream. They gave me credit in the Acknowledgments page: "To Barbara Hague, our copy editor, special mention for your careful edit of the text and thoughtful elucidating questions and comments." | |
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Contemporary Feminist Theory: A Text/Reader by Mary F. Rogers (Editor), McGraw-Hill College Div., 1997. This provocative collection features essays by women of many races and cultural backgrounds. | |
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The June 1998 issue of the Spokesman of the City of Park Ridge, Illinois, celebrating the city's 125-year anniversary, was nominated for the Best Newsletter award in the annual Chicago Women in Publishing contest. | |
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Financial Analysis and Decision Making for Healthcare Organizations: A Guide for the Healthcare Professional by Louis C. Gapenski, Irwin Professional Publishing, 1997. This book comes with a disk of sample spreadsheets that illlustrate concepts in the book. | |
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The 60611 Report, one of a series of marketing publications produced by Avant Guard Associates, was circulated to marketing executives in Chicago's North Michigan Avenue area. | |
| My recent projects include a book of religious poetry, a trade show directory, a textbook on business case analysis, academic papers, children's online lessons at e-Tutor, software training materials for the American Dietetic Association and Rotary International, math textbooks for Everyday Learning Corporation, and newsletters for local elected officials. | ||
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