Phoenix, Arizona-November 5, 2007 -- It's frustrating and potentially dangerous when a homeowner and construction worker can't communicate. Golden West Publishers has a simple solution to a tough problem. Just Point and Communicate! for Homeowners and a series for the Construction industry, are filled with job-specific phrases and terms in English and Spanish that allow easy communication on renovating, rebuilding and maintenance projects, with non-English speaking workers.
A pervasive topic in Southern California, rebuilding, repairing and renovating are top priorities after recent wildfires. In an effort to help residents and construction companies keep costs down and rebuild with minimum difficulty, GWP's owners, Bobbi and Bruce Fischer, are extending a 20% discount on the Just Point and Communicate! construction and homeowners books. "The devastation is so disheartening," says Bobbi. "We love California and want to help in a way that will benefit more than just one or two people." Their offer is available through March 31, 2008, to individuals and the construction industry affected by the fires in these Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Call 800.658.5830 (602.265.4392) for details.
Part of the Just Point and Communicate! bilingual assistance series, the Homeowners ($19.95) bridges the language barrier to save time and money. It covers hiring to housekeeping, carpet cleaning to fence repairs, renovation projects to additions, furniture moving to painting, pool and yard maintenance, and more. Numerous illustrations and job category phrases speed communication. The 8 1/2 x 11 inch format is easy to understand and a comprehensive bilingual guidebook for homeowners, condo-owners and apartment dwellers.
The General Contractors, Builders and Supervisors (8 1/2 x 11, $29.95) includes eight construction fields, also available separately in a convenient pocketsize for the job site (4 1/4 x 9 inches, $19.95 each): Brick, Concrete and Foundation Masons; Carpenters, Drywall Installers and Framers; Carpet and Flooring Installers; Electricians; Landscapers and Gardeners; Painters; Roofers; Tile Installers and Stone Masons.
"We're offering a remedy for a language communication problem that plagues the U.S. coast to coast," says Bruce Fischer. "According to U.S. Census Bureau figures for 2000, on a national level, 18.3 percent of Hispanic/Latino citizens speak English 'not well' and another 10 percent, 'not at all.' The Just Point and Communicate! Series addresses this issue and provides help in an industry most affected."
A "look inside the book," category details, and ordering information, are available at justpointandcommunicate.com or call Golden West Publishers, 800.658.5830 (602.265.4392). Company branding and quantity pricing are available.
