Toronto, ON December 12 2003--

Medical Abbreviations (ISBN: 1-55080-889-3) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



Wow! 496 vital medical abbreviations defined. Co-written by an MD, this chart is an essential learning tool for the new and continuing student of medicine - whether a doctor, nurse, or technician. From A to Z, this chart covers hundreds of abbreviations common across many medical applications and fields. Don't delay, get yours today.



Pharmacology (ISBN: 1-55080-918-0) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



This study aid is essential for anyone wishing to study pharmacology in the training to become a nurse, doctor, pharmacist, paramedic, or medical technician or assistant. This chart is crammed with information that will help you study for your exams. Includes pharmacokinetic processes, pharmacodynamic principles, and U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances. Also covers drug classifications related to body system and information on many common drugs, dosages, half-life, pregnancy categories, and common side effects.



NCLEX-PN (ISBN: 1-55080-894-X) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



NCLEX-PN is licensure examination for becoming a Practical Nurse. This chart is crammed with information that will help you with registration information, fees, time limits, administration, and Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). Sample questions, an overview of exam content, and helpful hints will provide a basis for further study and learning. Topics include: Safe, Effective, Care Environment; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Psychosocial Integrity; and Physiological Integrity.



EMT-B (ISBN: 1-55080-751-X) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



EMT-B is the basic certification for anyone wishing to become an Emergency Medical Technician. This chart is crammed with information that will help you with: requirements for entry, physical performance testing, assessing types of shock, backgrounders, and recognition of acutely ill patients. Helps with the written exam, question types, exam elements, and physical test scoring.



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Toronto, ON December 12 2003--Dizzy with the variety of digital media now available? Fear not! We can help you sift through this complex world of products and terminology. Understand the basics of digital media, digital audio players, MP3s, and streaming audio. Understand about ripping music and copying CDs for personal use. Lots of great information on digital photography, too. Learn about pixels, image files, and how to pick a digital camera. Tips on understanding scanners, digital video camcorders, MPEG files, and more. Includes a compact glossary of the most common terms in easy-to-understand language.



DIGITAL MEDIA (ISBN: 1-55080-913-X) $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



Tired of the cable spaghetti behind your equipment? Is that connector octopus becoming a monster? Maybe it is time to go wireless at home. This fascinating chart cuts through the jungle of jargon and explains how to set up a basic wireless network in you own home. Understand how wireless networks work, their speed, range, and limitations. Learn how to plan your network, how to choose between ad hoc and infrastructure style networks. Great information on routers, servers, system requirements, USB adapters, PCI cards, and PC cards. Understand how to install and configure routers, printers, adapters, too. Handy glossary loaded with technical terms in plain English.



WIRELESS NETWORKS AT HOME (ISBN: 1-55080-912-1) $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



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Food Index (ISBN: 1-55080-785-4). Demystifies the Food Index tables and Nutrition labels so commonly found on food packaging. This chart will help you to understand what the label is really telling you and how it affects your health. Learn about nutrient content claims, percentage of daily values, fat facts, additives & preservatives, dietary reference intakes for adults, and more. Includes nutrient values tables for common foods.




Diet Comparison (ISBN: 1-55080-781-1). Diets plans are everywhere, but who can understand them all? What's up with them? What's right for me? Worry no longer. This chart helps distill the facts of 14 of today's most popular weight loss diets, plus 9 therapeutic diets. Learn how to choose a plan that is right for you. Understand basic healthy eating guidelines, how to determine appropriate calorie intakes, and how to build a healthy body image. Includes: Atkins, Fit for Life, Jenny Craig, Ornish, Pritikin, Volumetrics, Weight Watchers, The Zone, as well as DASH, gluten-free, high-iron, and potassium- and sodium-restricted diets.



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Nutrition (1-55080-722-6) Nutrition is life. Take charge of your health and wellness. No mumbo-jumbo - just easy-to-understand facts about proteins, oils, acids, good & bad fats and cholesterols, and more. Learn about vitamins, minerals, metabolism, and your digestive system.



Herbs & Spices (ISBN: 1-55080-721-8) 45 classic herbs and spices that you need to know. Learn their cooking uses and make your meals yummier. Know their health benefits, too! Also, tips on how to grow them indoors and out, prepare them, and recipes to make marinades, vinegars, and oils.



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Toronto, ON December 12 2003--

Quicken 2004 Premier (ISBN: 1-55080-915-6) $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



Quicken has never been easier! This up-to-date chart contains helpful instructions on new features, getting started, cash flow, investing, property, debt, transactions, checks, online banking, accounts, and more. Learn how to set up your data, perform analysis, and issue reports. Also covered: security options, budgets, categories, classes, home inventory, emergency records organizer. Everything you need to get busy with this great application in one handy chart!



Income Tax Tips (U.S) (ISBN: 1-55080-914-8) $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN)



Just in time for tax season. We all hate to do them, but this chart can make it easier โ€" especially for first-time personal income tax filers in the United States. Lots of great basic information on the things you need to know such as: Factors that Determine if you Should File, Which Tax Form Should You Use?, Filing for a Dependent, Filing for a Deceased Spouse, and Understanding Withholding. Also includes great tips on the W-2 form, taxable income, reducing taxable income, keeping good records, dependent exemptions. This chart also provides tips on how to avoid tax filing mistakes, understanding audits, self-employment tax, and getting free tax help. Also includes a handy tax preparation checklist.



Canadian Tax Tips (ISBN: 1-55080-924-5) $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN)



Just in time for tax season. We all hate to do them, but this chart can make it easier โ€" especially for first-time personal income tax filers in Canada. Lots of great basic information on the things you need to know such as: Understanding Canada's progressive tax system, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA), and should you file? Also includes great tips on the T-1 General return, reducing taxable income, keeping good records, benefits packages, claiming tuition and education, medical expenses, donations, gifts, RRSPs, RRIFs, and life insurance. This chart also provides tips on how to avoid tax filing mistakes, understanding audits, GST credit, child tax credit, and e-filing.



Excel 2003 (ISBN: 1-55080-897-4) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN

Excel at Excel! This handy reference chart covers everything you need to get started with the 2003 edition of this universal spreadsheet from Microsoft. Includes the latest information on toolbars, customizing Excel, keyboard quickies, task panes, auditing, annotating, protecting, moving around worksheets, working with the web, managing workbooks, worksheets, and data, formatting cells, working with charts, and more. New to 2003 is Working with XML.



Permacharts is the World's largest publisher of laminated quick-reference guides and study aids (450+ titles, 46 million units sold). See the entire Permacharts product line at www.permacharts.com. Each Permacharts title comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against peeling and delaminating under normal use.



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Toronto (Concord), ON January 18 2004--Prime Ministers of Canada (ISBN: 1-55080-545-2). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Updated and refreshingly redesigned, this chart now includes and entry on Canada's newest Prime Minister, Paul Martin, Jr. From 1867 onwards, this chart covers historical information on all of Canada's PMs: Sir John A. MacDonald, Alexander Mackenzie, Sir John Abbott, Sir John Thompson, Sir Mackenzie Bowell, Sir Charles Tupper, Sir Wilfred Laurier, Sir Robert Borden, Arthur Meighen, William Lyon Mackenzie King, Richard Bennett, Louis St. Laurent, John Diefenbaker, Lester B. Pearson, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Brian Mulroney, John Turner, Kim Campbell, and Jean Chretien. Covers life notes, party, term, election results, Governor General, reigning Sovereign, noteworthy legislation, government and events both domestic and foreign.




Canadian Government (ISBN: 1-55080-549-5). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Updated timeline of parties in power and with a cool new background, this guide walks the reader through the basics of the government of Canada. This chart covers the Constitution acts of 1867 and 1982, BNA Act, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Federal bureaucracy section describes government departments, crown corporations, joint enterprises, and regulatory agencies. Also described are the Senate and the House of Commons, branches of government, committee system, the judiciary, the executive, and how a bill becomes law. Fascinating reading that will help you understand the way Canadian governmental processes work.




Canadian History (ISBN: 1-55080-543-6). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Redesigned and better than ever, this guide will highlight historic events covering 500 years of Canadian history. Featuring: Explorers and early settlers, the fur trade, French-English conflicts, British government, U.S.-Canadian conflicts, War of 1812, Rebellion of 1837, responsible government, and Confederation. Also covers the 20th Century via political & institutional life, foreign affairs, economy & society, and industry & technology. Loaded with fascinating facts, this chart will be enjoyed again and again.






Canadian Geography (ISBN: 1-55080-542-8). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



The second largest country in the world has one of the world's most extreme diversity in geographic features. This guide covers physical geography, human geography (population, economic, urban, and political). Physical geography covers drainage, physical features, landscape regions, and climate & vegetation. Provincial and territorial breakdowns included. Updated to in include the new territory of Nunavut.




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Toronto, ON December 12 2003--

World of Cheese (ISBN: 1-55080-599-1) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



Is it your turn to host that little get together? No problem, say โ€œCheeseโ€! It's easy to create a cheese party for yourself, your friends, and your family. What to choose? This guide will help you discover new cheeses to try and enjoy, as well as reacquaint you with some familiar classics. Learn a bit about the history of cheese, the various types, how to cut, slice, serve, and store cheese. This chart has lots of great info on how to cook with cheese, fondues, and a comprehensive guide on 73 different cheeses from around the globe. Includes country of origin, facts, and beverages or foods that go well with particular varieties of cheese. Bon appรฉtit!



Traditional Holiday Dinner (ISBN: 1-55080-892-3) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



Never planned a big holiday dinner, before? No problem, we can help from start to finish. The classic holiday turkey dinner is here. Goose and veggie, too! Whichever main course you choose, we list great recipes for the rest of the meal. For starters: eggnog beverages and butternut squash soup. Side dishes include mashed potatoes, candied yams, green beans, and bronze roasted onions. Main course includes roast turkey with sausage stuffing, pan gravy, and fresh cranberry sauce. Or, you can option roast goose or phyllo vegetarian pie. Finish dinner off with classic trifle and pumpkin pie. Yummy! Let's eat!



Pasta (ISBN: 1-55080-919-9) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



So many pastas, so little time? Which one to choose? If your experience with pasta is limited to spaghetti, macaroni, lasagna, and penne, then you are missing out on a lot of other great pastas. Try something different tonight! Cappelini, bow ties, ditalini, egg noodles, fettuccine, fusilli, linguine, shells, manicotti, orzo, radiatore, rigatoni, vermicelli, wagon wheels, and ziti are kinds and shapes of pasta referenced in this guide. Learn about what pasta is, its nutritional value, how to cook it, dos and don'ts, trivia, and wines to go with your meal. Includes 6 easy recipes that are sure to delight. Enjoy!



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Food for Kids (ISBN: 1-55080-747-1). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



New baby in the house? This chart is loaded with great tips on what to feed your child and when to start them on new things. First foods to give your child at various ages, suitable foods, foods to avoid are all covered. Learn about fussy eaters, picky eaters, those that refuse to eat, and how to work with them. See tips on vegetarian diets for babies, easy and fun recipes to make, and how to offer your child a balanced diet. Also covers nutritious snacks, recipes for toddlers and preschoolers, plus food for kids 6 to 12 years.



Gifts From Your Kitchen (ISBN: 1-55080-916-4) Retail: $3.95 U.S./$5.35 CDN



Tired of buying gifts that are so impersonal? Give a creative gift from your kitchen made with your tender-loving care! This chart contains lots of great tips and ideas to get you started with some handy and welcome gift items for those who appreciate food and fun. Make some sweet treats like pineapple-carrot pudding, gourmet oatmeal cookies, tangerine liqueur, cake in a mug, peanut brittle, raspberry truffles, gingerbread mix, and lemon pistachio biscotti. Or, whip up some savories such as sugar and spice pecans, gourmet porridge, mint vinegar, salad herbs, hot pepper oil, rustic rub, party mix, seasoned salt, orange spiced tea, and more. Also contains recipes for kids, and even one for a favorite dog.



Permacharts is the World's largest publisher of laminated quick-reference guides and study aids (450+ titles, 46 million units sold). See the entire Permacharts product line at www.permacharts.com. Each Permacharts title comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against peeling and delaminating under normal use.



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Toronto, ON December 12 2003--Dinosaurs are cool - no matter how old you are. Geared towards young people, this chart has lots of great info for the young at heart. Learn about how they were discovered, when they lived. Understand the different types of dinosaurs, their eating habits, sizes, head shapes, and other physical features. Lots of facts on baby dinosaurs, their environment, extinction, and fossilization. Learn where some of the world's best boneyards are and start digging!



Dinosaurs (ISBN: 1-55080-888-5). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Give your tot a head start on math skills! This chart is loaded with lots of simple early math exercises for preschoolers and K-1, too. Your child will learn to recognize and count numbers, identify sets, make comparisons, recognize number order & time, and understand money. Simple addition and subtraction facts and exercises will help your child understand simple math problems. Addition and subtraction grid included, too! Use a dry-erase marker or a wax crayon to write on this chart again and again! Canadian addition is the same as the U.S. edition, but uses Canadian spelling of words and references to Canadian money.



Early Math (ISBN: 1-55080-750-1). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN

Early Math (Canadian Edition) (ISBN: 1-55080-923-7). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Spelling is a basic life skill that everyone needs! This chart is loaded with lots of simple early spelling exercises for preschoolers and K-1, too. Your child will learn to recognize and print letters, identify vowels and consonants, and write simple sentences. Lots of exercises to help with big letters and small ones, words that begin withโ€ฆ, months of the year, days of the week, colors, number words, people, community, seasons, and printing their own name. Use a dry-erase marker or a wax crayon to write on this chart again and again! Canadian addition is the same as the U.S. edition, but uses Canadian spelling of words and references.



Early Spelling (ISBN: 1-55080-927-X). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN

Early Spelling (Canadian Edition) (ISBN: 1-55080-928-8). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN




Use this chart to help your child learn their basic colors and shapes, as well as their associations with everyday objects. Learn about the color wheel, warm and cool colors, shades and tints, things that match, recognizing colors, identifying objects, color words, and colors at home. Lots of great examples on identifying and recognizing shapes such as squares, circles, stars, and more. Also covers special shapes, shape words, shapes at home, and what shapes are these? Use a dry-erase marker or a wax crayon to write on this chart again and again! Canadian addition is the same as the U.S. edition, but uses Canadian spelling of words.



Colors & Shapes (ISBN: 1-55080-925-3). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN

Colours & Shapes (Canadian Ed.) (ISBN: 1-55080-926-1). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Are we there yet? Kids bored before you leave the driveway? Then, we have a guide for you. This chart is loaded with 24 games that kids love to play. There's plenty of variety to keep your tots busy on short trips or cross-country treks. Includes: Alphabet Game, Auto Olympics, Automobile 21, Plates & States, Bordering Plates, Find All 50, Spelling Game, Motor Bingo, Crambo, Hit or Miss, Going on a Picnic, Odds and Evens, Counting Cows, Truck Search, Quiet as a Mouse, and more! Canadian addition is the same as the U.S. edition, but uses Canadian spelling of words and references, plus slight modifications to some games.



Car Games (ISBN: 1-55080-746-3). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN

Car Games (Canadian Edition) (ISBN: 1-55080-921-0). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN




Kid's parties can be fun for grown-ups, too! Don't know where to start? Look no further than here. This fun chart is loaded with great ideas for all ages. Theme parties such as teddy bears, dinosaurs, and sleepovers. How to plan and prepare the events, capture the moment, and handle misbehavior. Lots of tips on party-proofing your house, party outings, kids with special needs, and after party thank you notes. Have fun!



Great Parties for Kids (ISBN: 1-55080-891-5). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Babies are the cutest things! Get your newborn off to a good start with this handy chart. It covers essential topics such as bottle, formula, or breastfeeding as well as nursery items, cribs, bath time, bathing, clothing & layette, cloth and disposable diapering, and how to pack a diaper bag. Learn about baby's medicine cabinet, strollers, traveling by car or air, and various safety issues. Take care!



Baby Essentials (ISBN: 1-55080-749-8). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



New baby in the house? This chart is loaded with great tips on what to feed your child and when to start them on new things. First foods to give your child at various ages, suitable foods, foods to avoid are all covered. Learn about fussy eaters, picky eaters, those that refuse to eat, and how to work with them. See tips on vegetarian diets for babies, easy and fun recipes to make, and how to offer your child a balanced diet. Also covers nutritious snacks, recipes for toddlers and preschoolers, plus food for kids 6 to 12 years. Canadian addition is the same as the U.S. edition, but uses Canadian spelling of words and uses Canadian nutritional information.



Food for Kids (ISBN: 1-55080-747-1). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN

Food for Kids (Canadian Edition) (ISBN: 1-55080-922-9). Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



More fun things for kids to do! This fun chart is packed with great ideas kids who like to make art projects. Over a dozen different craft-making activities including: bath jiggle jelly, luxurious lip balm, glorious glycerin soap, friendship bracelets, sassy soap, movie maker, kool kaleidoscope, potions in motion, terrific terrarium, bird in a cage, papier mache piggy bank, origami butterfly, and more. Lots of creative fun!



Art Crafts for Kids (ISBN: 1-55080-753-6) Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Kids need fun things to do! This fun chart is loaded with great ideas kids who like to make things. Over 20 different craft-making activities including: noodle crafts, gobbledy goo, coffee filter tye-dye art, ball catchers, homemade play dough, paper rocketship, Chinese New Year dragon, stained glass window, soap paint, yogurt chalk, marbled artwork, seltzer rockets, coffee grounds fossil, kazoos, and more. Have fun!



Cool Crafts for Kids (ISBN: 1-55080-752-8) Retail: $3.95 U.S. / $5.35 CDN



Permacharts is the World's largest publisher of laminated quick-reference guides and study aids (450+ titles, 46 million units sold). See the entire Permacharts product line at www.permacharts.com.



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