GOLDEN WEST PUBLISHERS UNVEILS NEW ENGLISH-SPANISH TOOL
Just Point and Communicate! Bridges the Language Gap for Construction, Travelers, and More

Phoenix, Arizona - May 1, 2006 -- Golden West Publishers is launching Just Point and Communicate! a new series that seeks to improve workplace relationships and avoid costly misunderstandings for those industries with both English- and Spanish-speaking employees. The best new tool to hit the construction jobsite, this series will revolutionize on-the-job communication with a simple common concept-find the phrase you want to say and just point to communicate.

"Terms and phrases common in the construction field in both English and Spanish," says the cover of the large reference book for General Contractors, Builders and Supervisors. This book contains the essence of all eight of the construction industries represented to date, as well as a section to communicate better while hiring and explaining workplace safety and rules. Inside every pocket-sized book for the jobsite are common instructions, tools, and materials specific to the individual field, with many helpful illustrations. Current fields included in the Construction Series are brick and foundation masons, carpenters, carpet and flooring installers, electricians, landscapers and gardeners, tile and stone masons, painters, and roofers.

"After having a personal experience of not being able to communicate with tile layers for three weeks in my home, I knew I had to come up with a tool to bridge the language gap," says Bobbi Fischer, co-owner with husband Bruce, of Golden West Publishers. We feel that Just Point and Communicate! is a significant solution to a huge problem in America, in offering a means to get the job done without having to learn another language." JPAC's Construction Series is debuting at the National Hardware Show May 8-11th in Las Vegas.

In addition to the construction field and addressing the Fischer's specific concern, there is a Just Point and Communicate! English/Spanish edition for Homeowners, to assist with service, delivery and installation individuals. JPAC for Travelers: Business & Leisure promotes a smooth and safe trip. The Travelers book and others that show the need are being translated into several major languages. Other hot-button titles in progress for Just Point and Communicate! in English/Spanish include several additional construction fields, medical, hotels and restaurants, real estate, teachers, law enforcement, retail stores, and over 50 other industries.

Golden West Publishers has been known for their cookbooks and Southwest adventure books since 1969, when Al and Mildred Fischer, both schoolteachers, began collecting recipes in their spare time. Now owned by Bruce and Bobbi Fischer, Golden West Publishers continues to grow with innovative and inspiring new titles. Details and ordering information are available at justpointandcommunicate.com or call LinDee Rochelle, 623.581.3541. Phone or in-person interviews are available and a review copy will be sent upon request, in relation to a potential media assignment. High quality print images are also available.