New Releases by Barb Asselin

We are pleased to contribute to the education of the Canadian legal community with this new resource for Paralegals. Computer Applications for Paralegals: Using MS Office Suite and Windows to Prepare Professional Documentation was written by Barb Asselin, former Law Clerk and current faculty member at Algonquin College's Ottawa campus. This textbook contains instruction on the following topics: *Basic law firm configuration, including a chart of all lawyers and staff members, for use within the textbook *Physical and electronic file management *MS Outlook, including the calendar, contacts, and tasks functions *MS PowerPoint, including the following features: slide layouts, design, text, customizing bullets, headers and footers, adding content, transitions, animations, formats, viewing, and printing *MS Excel, including the following features: creating a spreadsheet, adding data, formatting, formulas, charts, statistics and other functions, and pivot tables *MS Word, including the following features: correspondence, merging, memos, facsimiles, reports, styles, templates, tables, and a variety of editing techniques *Combining software by imbedding documents from one application into documents from another application, and *Specific learning outcomes, detailed hands-on instruction with multiple images, a variety of exercises, and summary for each chapter. Note that the Paralegal version of this textbook will include exercises and examples that focus on areas of law generally practiced by Paralegals. BONUS: Each copy of this textbook contains access to a private webpage that includes the following: *video tutorials for each chapter *practice exercise documents for each chapter, and *a variety of precedents for use with the available exercises

We are pleased to contribute to the education of the Canadian legal community with this new resource for Law Clerks. Computer Applications for Law Clerks: Using MS Office Suite and Windows to Prepare Professional Documentation was written by Barb Asselin, former Law Clerk and current faculty member at Algonquin College's Ottawa campus. Click here to download a free sample of this textbook, which includes the complete Table of Contents and Chapters 1 and 2. This textbook contains instruction on the following topics: -Basic law firm configuration, including a chart of all lawyers and staff members, for use within the textbook -Physical and electronic file management -MS Outlook, including the calendar, contacts, and tasks functions -MS PowerPoint, including the following features: slide layouts, design, text, customizing bullets, headers and footers, adding content, transitions, animations, formats, viewing, and printing -MS Excel, including the following features: creating a spreadsheet, adding data, formatting, formulas, charts, statistics and other functions, and pivot tables -MS Word, including the following features: correspondence, merging, memos, facsimiles, reports, styles, templates, tables, and a variety of editing techniques -Combining software by imbedding documents from one application into documents from another application, and -Specific learning outcomes, detailed hands-on instruction with multiple images, a variety of exercises, and summary for each chapter. Note that the Law Clerk version of this textbook will include exercises and examples that focus on areas of law generally practiced by Law Clerks. BONUS: Each copy of this textbook contains access to a private webpage that includes the following: -video tutorials for each chapter -practice exercise documents for each chapter, and -a variety of precedents for use with the available exercises

A new sleuthing team is in town! Alex and Lexi are best friends and known around school as "The Alexes" - but more importantly, they are sleuthing partners. When they discover that a vandal has destroyed some property at Lexi's house, the dynamic duo spring into action to solve the mystery. Their keen observation skills are put to the test as they try to locate the soggy vandal, following clues until they are sure they've found the culprit! Join The Alexes in this first book in a new youth mystery series that is sure to inspire you to find your own sleuthing partner!

A new sleuthing team is in town! Lexi is a regular girl trying to survive middle school and mind her own business, but someone is targeting her. She keeps finding nasty notes on her locker between classes. The most likely culprit is the new kid in school, Alexander. Join Lexi as she searches for clues and tries to catch the bully red-handed. In this prequel to a new youth mystery series, you are sure to be inspired to find your own sleuthing partner!

Katie is spending the summer with her grandmother, away from her friends, her puppy, and the rest of her family. Will she make new friends, or will she spend the summer being sad because she misses her old friends? Katie and the Roller Skates is a Read-With-Me story of discovery and fun, as Katie finds that she CAN make new friends and try new experiences. Your children will enjoy trying to read to you or being read to, plus they will love the fun illustrations in this early reader. Interview with the Author: Q - Why do you enjoy writing children's books? A - It's a mixture of things, actually. I loved reading as a child. I would often spend my weekends either at the local library, or curled up in our lazy-boy chair reading. I knew I wanted to instill that love of reading into my children from as early an age as possible. The first children's book I wrote was called, Casey's First Tooth, about my oldest daughter getting her first tooth. The kids still laugh when they read that one! Q - What do you hope readers will enjoy most about your children's books? A - I hope that parents will discover a fun book that their kids will enjoy reading over and over again. Plus, I hope that kids will enjoy trying to read my books, have fun being read to, and love the fun illustrations. Thanks for reading!

Spend just 5 minutes a day promoting your books to bestseller status! Are you a published author looking to promote your book or books? Are you hoping to publish a book soon and wondering how you are going to promote your new book? Do you have a "day job" and not enough time to promote your books, even though you want your books to become your "day job"? If you have books to promote and no time, this book can help. Inside you will find: - an explanation of book promotion strategies that can take only 5 minutes a day to perform - a list of "to do" items that are recommended to be completed before you start the 5-minute marketing plan - a 90-day marketing plan for your book that only takes 5 minutes a day to complete, and - a customizable Word template so that you can create your own 90-day, 5-minute marketing plan! Order your copy today and sell more books in just 5 minutes a day!

Find out of the Kindle Unlimited program is meant for you, or not - for avid readers AND authors/publishers! Have you heard about Amazon's new Kindle Unlimited program, but you are unsure if it is right for you? If you are an avid reader, it MAY be good for you, but only under certain circumstances. Is it really unlimited? What is the real cost and benefits? Are there restrictions and limitations? What type of reader is it really meant for? If you are a writer and/or a publisher, you may be wondering if you should enroll your books in the Kindle Unlimited program. What benefits are there to you? If you already have a book, does it automatically get enrolled? Can you un-enroll your book? If you enroll, are there any restrictions you need to know about? How much money can you make if you enroll your book in KU? This book will explain all of the options, pros, and cons of the Kindle Unlimited program to you from the perspective of both an avid reader as well as a writer/publisher. Download your copy now and find out if you should or shouldn't enroll in Kindle Unlimited.

Do you love the Christmas holidays and can't wait to decorate each year?Do you love having a Christmas tree filled with handmade ornaments?Do you have children who love to do crafts but they keep making the same crafts each year?Would you like to find some fun and easy ornaments to make this holiday season?Would you like to make some wonderful handmade ornaments to give to friends, family members, and teachers?Do you love Christmas and can't wait to make new crafts each year?Do you teach children or have a home day care or grandchildren that you would love to plan some fun, seasonal crafts with?This book is filled with fun and easy Christmas ornaments that can be made on your own or with friends, or children. No matter your skill level, you are bound to find a bunch of ornaments that fit both your skill set and the materials you have on hand. With this book, you can make:* Country Hearts and Stars* Felt Christmas Tree* Dough Gingerbread Man* Golden Sleigh Bell* Felt Reindeer* Felt Mini Stocking* Cinnamon Dough Ornaments* Feather-Filled Glass Ornament* Yarn Christmas Tree* Painted Pinecones* Glass Balls With Bling* Clothespin Star* Two-Tone Painted Glass Ball* Handprint Snowman Family Glass Ball* Wooden Ball With Candy Cane* Wooden Ball With Christmas Tree* Clothespin Nutcracker* Clothespin Reindeer, and* Clothespin SnowmanYou will also find a bonus section of two additional ornament patterns. This is a free excerpt of the author's book, Christmas Crafts for Kids. Bonus patterns include:* Large Ribbon Star Ornament, and* Ribbon Ball OrnamentAre you ready to make some fun and easy Christmas ornaments for yourself or for others? Let's get started...

Do you like the idea of making Christmas crafts, but think they may be too hard?Do you love the Christmas holidays but struggle to find fun things to do with your kids to celebrate?Do you have children who love to do crafts but they keep making the same crafts each year?Would you like to find some fun and easy crafts to make this holiday season?Want to get your kids away from the computer for a little bit? Would you like to make some wonderful handmade gifts to give to friends, family members, and teachers?Do you love Christmas and can't wait to make new crafts each year?Do you teach children or have a home day care or grandchildren that you would love to plan some fun crafts with?This book is filled with fun and easy crafts that can be made by you, your friends, and your children (note some will require adult supervision). Inside you will find many Christmas crafts, tree ornaments, and even some easy handmade gift ideas for some special people on your Christmas list. There are crafts inside that are great for moms, dads, kids, people with sewing experience, people with woodworking experience, people with no crafting experience, and even families working together!With this book, you can make:* Cookie Garland* Gingerbread House* Wooden Snowman #1* Wooden Snowman #2* Wooden Snowman #3* Angel Ornament* Apple Cider Mix* Wooden XMAS Letters* Wooden Sucker Christmas Tree* Candle Centerpiece* Christmas Stockings* Pinecone Wreath* Evergreen Wreath* Mug O' Gingerbread Men* Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees* Painted Pinecones* Cookie Mix JarAre you ready to make some fun and easy crafts this holiday season? Let's get started...

NOW UPDATED FOR THE 2014 HOLIDAY SEASON!!! Do you love the holidays but find that they are gone before you know it? Do you have the best of intentions to cook great food and plan delicious meals, but the time just gets away from you? Would you like to create special family moments that your loved ones will look forward to year after year? Then, this book is for you. Inside are 25 delicious, fun, no-fail recipes your family and friends will love. Not only that, you will also get a 25-day schedule to get the most out of your baking time. If you follow the schedule, you will have a homemade supply of yummy treats to give to teachers, take to parties, and to enjoy on your own - all month long! Ready? Let's get started...

Did you know that you can publish a book on Amazon for as little as $5 or $6?Have you always wanted to write a book, but think it is too difficult to get published?Are you tired of getting rejection letters from publishing houses?Have you already published some Kindle books on Amazon, but have yet to make any money at or reach the bestsellers' list?If any of these questions resound with you, then this book is for you! Inside you will find easy approaches for turning your existing writing projects into published books, such as:* How to turn your blog content into multiple Kindle books* How to turn your rejected manuscripts into Kindle books* How to turn your short stories into Kindle compilation books* How to turn your unfinished manuscripts into Kindle books, and* How to turn your hobbies, skills, and interests into multiple Kindle books.You will also find a step-by-step approach to writing, formatting, publishing, and marketing a Kindle book to bestseller status. You will learn how to choose a topic to write about, how to properly format your manuscript so that it will be viewed properly on a wide range of electronic devices, how to create a cover page, and how to publish your book so that the whole world can buy it. Finally, you will learn how to market your book for maximum exposure, downloads, and sales.Are you ready to reach your dream of being a published author? Let's get started...

For most people, the idea of learning a new language is a daunting task – and perhaps overwhelming. Will you be able to learn it? Will it be too difficult? Will you feel stupid if you can't do it?The idea that YOU can take charge and learn something you have always wanted to learn is empowering. You CAN do it. You CAN learn American Sign Language! This is the starting line.This book will help you see how to add American Sign Language to your knowledge of languages one step – or letter – at a time. With easy to follow instructions and visual cues and examples, you will master the alphabet and be ready to take the next step – communication!Ready? Let's get started…

For most people, the idea of starting a family and having a baby conjures up a mixture of emotions. They are excited to start this new journey but scared at the same time. Will they do the right thing? Will their baby be healthy? Will they repeat the mistakes of their parents - or the successes? How will they know if they are doing it "right"? The idea that YOU are the one responsible for this tiny new life can be overwhelming. This book will help you see how to eliminate one of the major challenges in having a baby - communication. When a baby is born, the only way he or she can communicate is by crying. Learning and using sign language with your baby allows them to communicate with you MUCH sooner than if they had to wait until they could talk - up to two years sooner! Better communication means WAY less crying and a MUCH happier baby - and parent! PLUS, this book will show you how you can benefit from this new form of communication in just minutes a day - honestly! Ready? Let's get started...

Do you love the idea of a home party, but think it is too much work?Do you entertain a lot, but want to serve something different next time?Have you always wanted to try shooters, but didn't know where to start?Are you hosting a beach-themed party and want something fun like Jell-O or pudding shooters?Then, this book is for you. Inside are delicious, easy and quick, no-fail shooter recipes your family and friends will love. Inside you will find 80 shooter recipes, including:• Mixed shooters• Layered shooters• Themed shooters, including Valentine's Day, Christmas and St. Patrick's Day• Jell-O shooters, and• Pudding shooters.Ready? Let's get started…

Whether you are a first time gardener, or a seasoned veteran, the pages of this journal will help you organize, plan, and budget for the perfect garden. Inside, you will find the following pages: - 10 grid-type pages for planning the perfect garden - 30 page for cataloguing plant types - 52 garden journal pages - 10 pages for tracking various suppliers, and - 10 budget pages for tracking gardening expenses Depending on the length of your growing season, there should be enough pages in this journal to track your gardening efforts for at least two or three years. Have fun and happy gardening!

A fun picture book to enjoy with your child today.“We want to go, too,” the bees say today. “The band is our favorite,” their friends hear them say. The fiddle, the trumpet and even the drums, We play them all. It's a whole lot of fun. We'd play for the crowd and we'd make them roar. If we were in the circus, they'd ask us for more! Celebrating the excitement of the circus, this rhyming book features a host of circus and other animals, each wanting a different "circus" job when the circus comes to town. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers learning to read, this book is filled with cute animal illustrations your children will love! Start reading with your child today! Scroll up and you can order now. Enjoy!

Whether you are an avid golfer, or a "three tournaments a year" golfer, this log book will help you keep track of your scores and stats. There is space to keep track of the date, course, weather, players, score, slope, par, and more for each round of golf you play during the season. Beginner golfers can track where they may have room for improvement and more advanced users can track their net scores and handicap throughout the season. "Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad." - A.A. Milne Happy golfing!

A picture book your kids will love as they learn about African animals! "The lion is the jungle king. He prowls and growls and roars. He sleeps for twenty hours out of every twenty-four." Celebrating the unique qualities of baby animals from Africa, this rhyming book features a host of African animals and fun facts about each one. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this book is filled with cute animal illustrations your children will love!

These online business owners have all been there, see it, and done it - and they have done it wrong! Here are some of the mistakes that business owners all over the Internet have experienced: - Gabriel, an e-commerce site owner, shares with us how over-spending at the beginning of your new business venture, can limit the potential of your business. - Derek, the CEO of an Independent Publishing House tells of how he lost money by not using a contract to hire out micro-jobs - April, the Founder of a meal preparation company shares with us how her social media expenses got out of control - Kevin, owner of an online consulting business, shares with us how not researching his online business led to a long and expensive road to success - Business owner Eugene shares with us how choosing a complicated platform led to a website that could not be maintained without spending a lot of money - John, owner of an online ticket company, shares with us how his experiences with "black hat" marketing techniques resulted in Google implementing a penalty on his website - Lori, owner of a reverse-engineered dating website, shares with us how choosing the wrong team members cost her 20% of her company - Jessica, a successful blogger, shares with us the benefits of blogging regularly and how not blogging regularly can hurt your business - Erica, a Business Productivity Expert, shares with us how clarity allowed her to see the forest through the trees - Arnold, an online career consultant, shares with us how spending money on general traffic was not the best solution for generating targeted customers - Matt, an e-commerce site owner, shares with us the challenge he faced with the development of what would become a large-scale business - Roberta, an e-commerce site owner, shares with us how her first attempt at a do-it-yourself e-commerce website resulted in a site that lacked any real design flow - Tara and Mike, online entrepreneurs, share how getting caught up in the DIY approach hindered the creation of their website - Hartley, a full stack web developer and online entrepreneur, shares with us his experience with clients who get caught up in which technology to use, when usually these things have very little impact on whether the business succeeds or not These are just some of the stories you can learn from with this book. Ready to see which mistakes you should avoid to fast-track your online business? Let's get started...

Did you know that you can publish a book on Amazon for as little as $5 or $6? Have you always wanted to write a book, but think it is too difficult to get published? Are you tired of getting rejection letters from publishing houses? Have you already published some Kindle books on Amazon, but have yet to make any money at or reach the bestsellers' list? If any of these questions resound with you, then this book is for you! Inside you will find a step-by-step approach to writing, formatting, publishing, and marketing a Kindle book to bestseller status. You will learn how to choose a topic to write about, how to properly format your manuscript so that it will be viewed properly on a wide range of electronic devices, how to create a cover page, and how to publish your book so that the whole world can buy it. Finally, you will learn how to market your book for maximum exposure, downloads, and sales. Are you ready to reach your dream of being a published author? Let's get started...