Reference Books

Five indispensable reference guides, now available to buy, which will be used time after time. These books have been written by teaching staff of the National School and also a serving senior civil servant and are based on their many years of experience in every aspect of Ministerial and Parliamentary work. Titles are:

	Winner Inside Write Award - Plain English Campaign Joining the Civil Service by Christopher Jary A book for all new entrants to the Civil Service - what it's for, what civil servants do and why they do it. This book is currently being updated to include latest changes in the Civil Service. Topics include: What is the Civil Service Working in the Civil Service Serving the public Serving Parliament Serving Ministers £7.50 including postage to the UK. Excerpt: Read Chapter 2
	How To Be A Civil Servant by Martin Stanley The first book about the British Civil Service ever published by a serving civil servant. This book provides advice about how civil servants should most effectively carry out their professional duties, and how they should respond to unfamiliar professional, ethical and scientific etc. issues. Topics include: How civil servants work Civil servants' relationship with ministers The constraints within which civil servants must operate How civil servants are managed. 12.00 including postage to the UK
	Finding your Way Around Whitehall and Beyond by Paul Grant A book for people who want to understand the government environment, especially those that are new to the Civil service and for those about or newly appointed to working with and around Ministers. This book is currently awaiting revision in line with Government changes. Topics include: The constitutional framework ministers The Civil Service The business of government Parliamentary scrutiny Devolution The European Union. £8.50 including postage to the UK.
	Working with Ministers by Christopher Jary A book that will help any civil servant, irrespective of seniority, who is involved in briefing or drafting for Ministers. It explains and demystifies what Ministers need and what officials can do to make sure they get it. Topics include: Ministers and civil servants: characteristics, roles and relationships The private office how to brief and prepare submissions for a minister how to draft answers to Parliamentary Questions how to draft ministers' speeches Civil Service ethics in practice £11.50 including postage to the UK.
	Speechmaking by Susan Jones A guide for all who write speeches for others. Topics include: What makes a good speech and how to build one Words Special occasions Hearts and minds Research Giving and receiving a speech £14.50 including postage to the UK

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