Mary A. De Vries

  • 10

    Catalog books

  • 10

    Works

  • 1986 to 2000

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Mary A. De Vries has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 10 catalog-linked books across 1986 to 2000, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Business & Self-Help.

Best for readers who want practical takeaways and books they can put to use quickly. If you want the easiest first click, start with The Office Sourcebook and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1986 to 2000; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Prentice Hall Direct and Berkley Pub Group.

Best Place To Start

The Office Sourcebook

Prentice Hall Direct • 1989 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Business & Self-Help entry points • common used copies from Prentice Hall Direct and Berkley Pub Group

Genres and themes: Business & Self-Help

Who this author is best for: readers who want practical takeaways and books they can put to use quickly

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1986 to 2000; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Prentice Hall Direct and Berkley Pub Group.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Office Sourcebook

    Prentice Hall Direct • 1989 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1989 • 393 pages.

  2. The Business Writer's Book of Lists

    Berkley Pub Group • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 333 pages.

  3. The Elements of Correspondence (Elements of)

    Pearson P T R • 1996 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 276 pages.

  4. The Professional Secretary's Book of Lists & Tips

    Prentice Hall Direct • 1995 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 433 pages.

  5. The Elements of Correspondence

    Macmillan Distribution • 1994 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 276 pages.

  6. Practical Writer's Handbook

    Signet • 1986 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  7. New robert's rules of order

    Rebound by Sagebrush • 1999 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1999.

  8. Complete Secretary's Handbook

    Prentice Hall Direct • commitment varies by edition

    It stands out partly because the publisher trail is clearer than usual for this author page.

  9. Prentice Hall's Complete Desk Reference for Office Professionals

    Prentice Hall Press • 2000 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 608 pages.

  10. The Prentice Hall Office Administrator's Deskbook

    Prentice Hall • 2000 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 606 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Business Writer's Book of Lists is the easier short commitment, while The Office Sourcebook asks for more reading time up front.
  • The Office Sourcebook gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while The Business Writer's Book of Lists leans later in the catalog.
  • The Elements of Correspondence (Elements of) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from The Office Sourcebook.

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