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Barcharts Quickstudy
We've taken our popular Accounting 1 guide and made it even better! Updated content and an additional panel of information not only make this an essential companion for students in introductory accounting courses, but also a refresher for those in higher level courses. In this edition you will find more coverage of the subject including expanded sections on financial statements and accounting in business, making this a study tool you won't want to be without!
Our best-selling Accounting 2 guide has now gotten even better, thanks to the latest up-to-date information added to the original text. The new material within this 3-panel (6 page) guide goes further into the various accounting practices that businesses use to keep financially afloat; mathematical equations, charts, and tables are also included in an easy-to-use format.
Whether you are a business or accounting student looking to ace the next test or a veteran of the business world who could use a refresher, the Accounting Equations & Answers QuickStudy guide is here to help! This 3-panel guide outlines commonly used and difficult-to-remember accounting equations for tracking assets, liabilities, equity, income, and more, as well as handy hints, common pitfalls, and other points to make sure you don't let anything slip through the cracks. Examples are included for easy comprehension.
Topics covered include:
Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.
Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.
Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.
300 full-color cards on 14 human body systems, covering parts that could not be covered on our first set of cards. To truly offer the benefit of flash cards for memory retention, we included the maximum number of body part labels per card that short-term memory can retain and move to long-term memory. This second set adds a few systems beautifully illustrated by award winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez. With images and numbered labels naming parts on one side and just the numbered parts on the other, students can easily test themselves or their study partner. There is nothing else that compares in quality, number of cards and price.
Suggested uses:
- Students - establish your core memory of human anatomy whether you will be a nurse, physical therapists, pre med, or even a massage therapist
Suggested uses:
- Students - establish your core memory of human anatomy whether you will be a nurse, physical therapists, pre med, or even a massage therapist
300 full-color cards on 14 human-body systems, with images on one side and label text on the other so that students can test themselves easily. There is nothing else that compares in quality, # of cards and price!
Loaded with meticulously detailed, beautifully illustrated microstructures of the human body clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.
Illustrations by award-winning and best-selling medical illustrator Vincent Perez, whose life mission is cataloging the beauty and detail of our complicated body systems for the medical professional, the formative student and the inquisitive layperson.
6-page laminated guide includes illustrated and labeled:Cell Kidney: Renal Corpuscle Ear: Cochlear Duct Eye: Retinal Rods & Cones Tongue: Taste Buds Tooth: Marginal Gingiva Skin & Hair Nose: Olfactory Epithelium Eye: Chambers & Structures Digestive Wall Layers: Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines Liver: Lobule Blood Vessels: Capillary Bone: Osteon Muscles: Sarcomere Nerve: Structure
Illustrations by award-winning and best-selling medical illustrator Vincent Perez, whose life mission is cataloging the beauty and detail of our complicated body systems for the medical professional, the formative student and the inquisitive layperson.
6-page laminated guide includes illustrated and labeled:
Complete labeled illustrations of over 1,400 anatomical identifications.
Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.
Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.
Loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.
Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.
While BarCharts' Anatomy guide set the bar high for studying the human body, we just exceeded that mark with this special 3-panel "Quizzers" edition of the original version. Along with the same labeled, full-color illustrations of each body system, there are now accompanying questions and answers that quiz you on what you've learned from using the guide. It's a great reference tool for students and medical practitioners alike.
What is the "central sulcus" within the brain? What do "sebaceous glands" secrete? These questions--as well as many more--are answered through the com¬prehensive lists of anatomical terms and their defini-tions found within our latest 6 page study guide. The guide's easy-to-use format includes sections on each area of the human body and its accompanying terms; every word list is alphabetized so that users can find what they need quickly. Additionally, the guide is a great companion to our Anatomy QuickStudy(R) guide. Any medical student, doctor, or nurse should have this handy reference tool in his or her bookshelf!
Those who love art are guaranteed to further expand their knowledge of this form of expression when using this comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide, which examines in detail each type of art--from printmaking to photography--that currently exists. Key definitions, historical periods and lists of well-known art pieces are included for easy access.
BarCharts' comprehensive tour of art and artists continues with our 3-panel guide, which covers the Renaissance period through World War II. Specific artists--such as Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet and Salvador Dali--and their works are detailed, as well as the types of art they represent. This guide is sure to be a welcome addition to any art lover's bookshelf.
Focusing on safety and ease of laboratory use, this 2-panel guide is a one-stop resource for all biology lab students. It covers everything from dissection to microscopes.
Leave it to our experts at QuickStudy to help explain the complex world of biochemistry in an easy-to-understand fashion. This 3-panel (6-page) guide provides the most comprehensive information on the subject--definitions, formulas, molecular structure, and full-color charts and illustrations highlighting important chemical concepts.
BarCharts' best-selling quick reference to biology has been updated and expanded in this latest edition. With updated content and an additional panel of information, this popular guide is not only an essential companion for students in introductory biology courses but also a must-have refresher for students in higher-level courses. Author Randy Brooks, PhD, a scientist and university professor, has a gift for making the complicated subject of biology easy to understand, from evolution to population genetics--without the fluff. In this new edition, you will find more coverage of the subject, including expanded sections on reproduction in animals, as well as helpful illustrations and diagrams, making this a study tool you won't want to be without.
Essential terminology for Biology study pulled together in one guide to maximize success in College and High School courses. Succinct definitions by our resident Ph.D., Biology author and professor ensure the usefulness of this handy guide from high school to college.
Loaded with meticulously detailed, beautifully illustrated structures of the human brain and surrounding systems, clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification. Illustrations by award-winning and best-selling medical illustrator Vincent Perez, whose life mission is cataloging the beauty and detail of our complicated body systems for the medical professional, the formative student and the inquisitive layperson.
Suggested uses:
o Students - handy reference that is compact and easily reviewed on a daily basis
o Administrative - use for billing and coding Doctors - use guide to educate patients or for reference with staff
Suggested uses:
o Students - handy reference that is compact and easily reviewed on a daily basis
o Administrative - use for billing and coding Doctors - use guide to educate patients or for reference with staff
Good communication skills are essential for companies in terms of marketing their services to the public, and for co-workers interacting with each other. BarCharts' new 3-panel guide addresses this important area of business, using a format that breaks down each element into sections featuring comprehensive lists of key definitions, tips and suggestions. It's a must-have for any businessperson's bookshelf.
Any business owner or business student should possess a strong knowledge of the financial tools needed to thrive in today's economy. This 3-panel (6-page) guide provides an in-depth look at several aspects of business finance, including:
- Types of Business Organizations
- Financial Markets
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash Flow
- Corporate Financial Planning Tools
- Basic Ratio Analysis
- Time Value of Money
- Bonds
- Stocks
- Capital Budgeting Techniques
- Risk & Return
- Option Valuation
- Underwriting
- Leverage & Capital Structure
- Operating & Cash Conversion Cycles
- Inventory Management
- Foreign Exchange Markets & Rates
- Hedging Concepts
- Leasing
- And more!
- Types of Business Organizations
- Financial Markets
- Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Cash Flow
- Corporate Financial Planning Tools
- Basic Ratio Analysis
- Time Value of Money
- Bonds
- Stocks
- Capital Budgeting Techniques
- Risk & Return
- Option Valuation
- Underwriting
- Leverage & Capital Structure
- Operating & Cash Conversion Cycles
- Inventory Management
- Foreign Exchange Markets & Rates
- Hedging Concepts
- Leasing
- And more!
As a business major, entrepreneur, or professional the more essential laws relevant to business operations you know, the better. This 6 page laminated guide is a perfect quick reference to review laws that are covered in a business law course, but also for professionals reviewing laws related to start-ups, business operations or as a legal primer for decisions that could drastically affect your career and your company. Designed to find many related answers at a glance you can see the landscape of law in a more complete snapshot faster and more efficiently than scrolling through a listing of sites from your Google searches.
6-page laminated guide includes:Torts Criminal Law Contracts Business Entities Partnerships Agency Corporations Product Liability Uniform Commercial Code Ethics
6-page laminated guide includes:
Designed to illustrate the importance of management leadership in the business world, our information-packed 3-panel (6-page) guide is sure to resonate with students and businesspeople, alike. Clear explanations of key terms and principles, as well as theories and their proponents, are enhanced by vivid graphics.
Comprehensive guide on basic formulas & definitions for an introductory course in business mathematics.
Comprehensive guide which is a must for business students, professionals or anyone looking to broaden their business vocabulary.
6-page laminated guide packed with 100's of daily business terms.
6-page laminated guide packed with 100's of daily business terms.
Ultimate guide to C]+ programming language.
Guide assumes that all readers have a general understanding of programming languages, and an understanding of the PC/Wintel environment.
4-page guide includes detailed information on:
- numbers & characters
- operators
- if/else commands
- arrays
- switch statements
- loops
- functions
- sharing variables
- advanced functions
Guide assumes that all readers have a general understanding of programming languages, and an understanding of the PC/Wintel environment.
4-page guide includes detailed information on:
- numbers & characters
- operators
- if/else commands
- arrays
- switch statements
- loops
- functions
- sharing variables
- advanced functions
Focusing on the current "best practice" of the C++ standard, this handy 6 page laminated reference guide is a must-have desktop tool designed to give you the need-to-know answers at your fingertips. Author Scott Smith with 30 plus years of experience using C++ and authoring thousands of pages of technical documentation while working with world-wide financial markets has meticulously constructed the reference he knows you need. C++ is a living language which is continuously evolving. The code in this guide was testing against GCC 8.2.1 and should work with any C++ compiler which fully implements the standard.
6 page laminated guide includes:Basic Concepts Source Code Comments The Preprocessor Line Continuation Keywords, Attributes Fundamental Types Enumerations Compound Types, Incomplete Types, Type Aliases Objects, CV Qualifiers, Storage Class Specifiers Object Lifetime, Object Initialization Literals Expressions, Operators, Statements Functions Lambda Expressions Classes Access Specifiers Special Member Functions Copy/Move Namespaces Name Resolution & Scopes, Name Hiding Polymorphism Function Overloading Type Conversion Operator Overloading
6 page laminated guide includes:
For every student who has ever found the answer to a particular calculus equation elusive or a certain theorem impossible to remember, QuickStudy comes to the rescue! This 3-panel (6-page) comprehensive guide offers clear and concise examples, detailed explanations and colorful graphs--all guaranteed to make calculus a breeze! Easy-to-use icons help students go right to the equations and problems they need to learn, and call out helpful tips to use and common pitfalls to avoid.
This 2-page study guide contains basic chemistry analysis and concepts designed specifically to aid science students.
Take the mystery out of chemistry with the latest three-panel version of BarCharts' popular Chemistry QuickStudy(R) guide--enhanced as part of our Quizzers(TM) line of study tools. What makes this edition different is a series of back-page questions and answers to test your knowledge on such concepts as physical processes, stoichiometry, bonding models, chemical interactions, and more. Like the original version, color-coded sections feature helpful illustrations, including an up-to-date periodic table, and concise information to help you master the subject.
This 6-page study guide contains basic chemistry analysis and concepts designed specifically to aid science students.
Complete, labeled illustrations of 12 portions of the circulatory system. Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez. Chart includes detailed diagrams of:
- veinous system
- arterial system
- circulatory system
- schema: head & neck
- blood circuits
- Circle of Willis
- skull & arteries
- blood vessels
- hepatic portal veins
- coronary arteries & cardiac veins
- arteries of brain
- veinous system
- arterial system
- circulatory system
- schema: head & neck
- blood circuits
- Circle of Willis
- skull & arteries
- blood vessels
- hepatic portal veins
- coronary arteries & cardiac veins
- arteries of brain
Our 3-panel (6-page) guide offers a concise review of tips to help improve skills in English grammar and word usage, which is sure to make it a hit with "grammarphobes" and word lovers, alike. Jam-packed with information that is divided into separate sections on grammar pitfalls and usage pitfalls, including:
-Subject-Verb Agreement
-Tense & Pronoun Shifts
-Run-on Sentences & Sentence Fragments
-Commas & Apostrophes
-Double Negatives
-Misused Modifiers
-Split Infinitives
-Redundancy
-Verb Form Mistakes
-Misused Words
-And more!
-Subject-Verb Agreement
-Tense & Pronoun Shifts
-Run-on Sentences & Sentence Fragments
-Commas & Apostrophes
-Double Negatives
-Misused Modifiers
-Split Infinitives
-Redundancy
-Verb Form Mistakes
-Misused Words
-And more!
Want to save time while surfing the Web or balancing a virtual checkbook? This 4-page guide points out helpful shortcuts that can be found within the most popular Windows PC and Apple Macintosh software, including:
- Windows Operating System (including Vista)
- Access
- FrontPage
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- QuarkXPress
- InDesign
- Quicken
- UNIX/Linux
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opera
- Apple Macintosh
- Plus, special character shortcuts for word processing
Whether new to the world of computers--needing to know the difference between desktops and laptops, which video card is best, or how to guard against certain "viruses"--or computer-savvy but just looking for a handy one-stop reference, this 3-panel (6-page) guide is for all users! The latest, most comprehensive information contained within includes such topics as:
- Computer Hardware
- Monitors
- CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- RAM (Random Access Memory)
- Hard Drives
- Battery
- Wireless Standards
- Docking Stations
- Ports
- Printers
- Computer Software
- Internet
- Web Browsers
- And much more!
- Computer Hardware
- Monitors
- CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- RAM (Random Access Memory)
- Hard Drives
- Battery
- Wireless Standards
- Docking Stations
- Ports
- Printers
- Computer Software
- Internet
- Web Browsers
- And much more!
Step-by-step outline of the U.S. system for investigating & prosecuting criminal offenses - from arrest to disposition.
BarCharts, Inc was founded on our law guides created by the owner. They were designed to understand the significant details within the larger scheme of the law, as a daily refresher, and to review before the Bar Exam. Twenty five years later we keep those guides up to date for students of law and criminal justice, paralegals, and practicing lawyers to have the most handy legal reference to the most important points of the law possible in 6 laminated pages.
Suggested uses:Used by criminal justice majors and professionals Law students and legal professionals at any level To understand proportion and relevance within Criminal Procedure Quick and constant refreshers before classes and exams As the last review before taking the Bar Exam
Suggested uses:
For the professional electrician or anyone looking to have basic electrical knowledge, this 3-panel (6-page) guide is a handy resource to have at the ready. Color-coded sections feature comprehensive, easy-to-understand information on receptacles, conductors, wires and other electrical elements. In addition, each section is enhanced by charts, illustrations, diagrams, formulas and equations. Safety rules are indicated with easy-to-spot icons.
Don't go through your EMT training course without this handy reference! Packed with valuable information on scene size-up and patient assessment, this guide is an essential study tool for EMTs in training and an excellent refresher for EMTs already in the field. This guide also features a large section on anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of all major body systems, along with common disorders and injury management. Helpful illustrations and tables are included for quick reference.
Core engineering concepts defined with mathematical formulas and diagrams that will support an engineer in courses throughout their student years, as a refresher before certification testing, and as a handy reference throughout a professional career. Precise coverage and easy access makes this a valuable six pages in an immensely critical field of study and application.
6 page laminated guide includes:Statics: Vectors, Forces, Moments, Equilibrium, Centroids, Distributed Loads, Centers of Mass, Moments of Inertia Dynamics: Particle Kinematics, Particle Kinetics, Energy & Momentum Methods, Kinetics of Rigid Bodies, Plane Motion, Three Dimensional Kinetics Mechanics of Materials: Intro, Static Failure Theories, Variable Loading Failure Theories, Torsion, Beams, Columns Fluid Mechanics: Intro, One Dimensional Flows, Steady Incompressible Flow Through Pipes or Conduits, Impulse & Momentum, Multipath Pipelines, Flow in Open Channels, Measurements
6 page laminated guide includes:
Guide to how "elements of style" function in the composition and editing process of writing.
Useful for any student from middle school through college as a quick-reference writing tool.
Useful for any student from middle school through college as a quick-reference writing tool.
Covers the basics of grammar: the eight parts of speech. Concise, easy-to-understand explanations are reinforced by clear, straightforward examples.
Covers basic rules for sentence construction, including punctuation and capitalization. Concise, easy-to-understand explanations are reinforced by clear, straightforward examples.
Covers basic sentence structure and the mechanics of style. Concise, easy-to-understand explanations are reinforced by clear, straightforward examples.
Your handy guide to one of the most important parts of speech: The Verb.
As with any other language, the proper understanding and use of words is important for communication between English-speaking people. Therefore, sharpen your vocabulary skills with this handy 3-panel guide that features a comprehensive list of advanced-level words--from "dissipate" to "incongruous"--for you to study. In addition, helpful vocabulary tips and guidelines are provided in order to make learning new words even easier.
Writing from the planning stages through completion.
Any student at almost any level can improve his/her writing skills.
Any student at almost any level can improve his/her writing skills.
Explains essential business math and how to create equations and spreadsheets in Microsoft(R) Excel to compute that math. More than a guide to using Excel, written by a professor that teaches the course Business Math with Spreadsheets, this well-rounded coverage includes screenshots, Excel equations and an explanation of the math. Great for students or anyone needing a handy guide for reference.
Among the many data analyzing features to be found in Microsoft's Excel software, PivotTables and PivotCharts are two of the most useful. Find out how they can work for you with our jam-packed 3-panel guide, which features step-by-step instructions and full-color screen shots for easy reference.