EDUCATE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM.

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1 LABYRINTH LEARNING 2010 CATALOG EDUCATE. EMPOWER. TRANSFORM. MAKE TEACHING AND LEARNING EASIER WITH SMART SOLUTIONS FROM LABYRINTH unique instructional design innovative online tools instructor resources lablearning.com

2 LABYRINTH MAKES LEARNING EASIER. We publish easy-to-use textbooks that empower educators to teach complex subjects quickly and effectively and enable students to gain confidence, develop practical skills, and compete in a demanding job market. But books are just the beginning. We add comprehensive instructor support materials, an integrated learning management system, and elearning components to create true learning solutions for a wide variety of instructor-led, self-paced, and online courses in community colleges, (including credit programs), career and technical education, and many other programs. What else makes Labyrinth unique? Empathy. We understand the challenges you face. We strive to make education easier for everyone, regardless of the complexity of the material or the skill level of the student. Ease of use. Our unique instructional design ensures concepts are clearly explained, reference steps are available, and skills are developed through a progression of carefully constructed exercises that maximize learner success. Value. We combine competitive pricing with superior quality and responsive service, so instructors and learners get the best possible value. Community. We are dedicated to helping students transform their lives through education. We work hard to build a community that includes educators and learners from all walks of life, and we welcome their contributions. THE LABYRINTH LEARNING STORY Brian Favro, founder of Labyrinth Learning Brian Favro began his teaching career in California in the 1990s. Impressed with the latest software from Microsoft, he saw how it could change people s lives if they only knew how to use it. This goal quickly became his passion. One of the first roadblocks Brian encountered was finding suitable classroom materials. Mainstream textbooks were expensive, and they did not present material logically. That s when he realized it was up to him to find a better way. Brian and his colleague Russel Stolins, MA, Instructional Technology, developed Labyrinth Instructional Design an innovative approach that ensures easy, effective learning. The resulting textbooks quickly became popular with Brian s students and other instructors, and he realized he could help many more people if he started his own company. Today, more than two million students have learned the Labyrinth way. INNOVATIVE BY DESIGN Labyrinth textbooks offer a profoundly different learning experience from mainstream offerings. The reason is Labyrinth Instructional Design. Our unique approach emphasizes five guiding principles that make learning easy and effective and accelerate every learner s path to success. 1. Build a strong foundation. We start with the fundamental concept, so learners know what they re learning and why. With the concept in place, learners move on to Quick Reference Tables that focus on the how to steps, and finally to Hands-On Exercises where they can apply their knowledge. 2. Optimize use of screen captures. Precise callouts point directly to the spot where a learner needs to execute a step. 3. Use illustrations effectively and efficiently. We blend text and illustrations to maximize ease of use and ensure every page is used as efficiently as possible. 4. Streamline layout to eliminate distraction. We help learners focus on one task at a time. We avoid sidebars, overuse of color, and other elements that compete for the learner s attention. 5. Include systematic progression of exercises. We begin with detailed, step-by-step tutorials that show learners exactly what to do, then use end-of-lesson exercises for practical skill-building. This helps students master material quickly and confidently. Labyrinth Learning offers a one-year return policy and user-friendly customer service. Contact us today at custserv@lablearning.com or call

3 WHAT is A learning SOlUTiON? Our solutions give instructors and learners everything they need to succeed. These fully integrated solutions are designed to work with specific courses and dramatically improve the classroom experience. Each solution includes four components: 1. TExTBOOKS FOR ANY COURSE Series Subjects Courses Duration Mastery Flexible, engaging texts that can be combined in multiple ways for virtually any course Microsoft Office 2010 Accounting QuickBooks 2010 Self-paced Online 64+ FastCourse Corporate training texts that cover software features and functionality in one day or less Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Publisher 4+ Silver Texts for beginners with detailed explanations and step-by-step tutorials Intro to computers Intro to operating systems Microsoft Office Internet, web, and File management ESL solutions PC security Digital photography Self-paced ProStart Comprehensive, full-length texts that emphasize business examples and earlier QuickBooks 2009 and earlier Microsoft Publisher Accounting Web design Self-paced Online Brief Streamlined texts for shorter courses and earlier QuickBooks 2009 and earlier Microsoft Windows Microsoft Publisher Self-paced Online ExTENSIVE INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES Reduce prep time and simplify instruction Complete instructor toolkit Printable solution guides for side-by-side comparison Test banks and customizable test generator Customizable assessments Customizable PowerPoint presentations lecture plans with notes, activities, and discussion topics Notes on workforce readiness skills (Office 2010 only) Files that integrate with leading lms platforms Customizable course syllabus Pre-course survey to gauge student skills and goals Online errata reports Maximize learner success Web-based simulations ( WebSims ) that show software features without opening actual applications Vast library of short how to videos Downloadable, pre-populated student exercise files PowerPoint presentations students can access online Instructor support materials are downloadable from lablearning.com or orderable on CD/DVD. 3. LEARNING MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT elab is an intuitive, affordable web-based learning management system (lms) that helps educators spend less time on course management and more time teaching. elab integrates seamlessly with many labyrinth textbooks. Online assessment, training and gradebook components intuitive, attractive, easy-to-navigate interface Automatic grading for hands-on simulation questions Detailed student performance analysis Online platform with no software to install Easy integration with leading lms platforms live, no-cost technical support To schedule a demo or get an elab license key, go to lablearning.com/elab or contact your Labyrinth representative. 4. CONVENIENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Fast, responsive help by phone and online Training and implementation Same-day shipping Free, live technical support One-year return policy

4 MASTERY SERIES Ideal for instructor-led, self-paced, and online courses to 96+ contact hours Prepare learners to succeed with flexible, engaging materials that cover the latest productivity and accounting software. Flexible packages. Find the right book at the right price for any course. The Mastery Series features smooth, logical transitions from book to book, so you can select the best combination of depth and breadth. Compelling case studies. New case studies feature companies with progressive themes. Content focuses on situations and work environments learners are likely to encounter. Easy-to-use content. Student-friendly lessons, web-based software simulations, and assessments all work together to engage learners and foster success. Skills mastery. Students master material through a progression of exercises, many of which integrate workforce readiness skills. Instructor resources. get the teaching tools you need, including PowerPoint presentations, solution guides, sample syllabi, lecture notes, and much more. MASTERY SERiES: HOW it All WORKS TOgETHER The Mastery Series uses a flexible, modular approach that makes it easy to select the right books for your courses. Content for individual Office applications is available three ways: in three separate levels, in unified complete courses, and split into two levels. WORD EXCEL POWERPOINT ACCESS Three Levels Complete Courses Two Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 WORD COMPREHENSIVE EXCEL COMPREHENSIVE POWERPOINT ESSENTIALS ACCESS ESSENTIALS WORD EXCEL POWERPOINT ACCESS WORD EXCEL POWERPOINT ACCESS 36+ OFFICE 2010 BRIEF OFFICE 2010 ESSENTIALS OFFICE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE: OFFICE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE: Includes select lessons from Level 1 texts plus Office concepts and Windows skills Includes select lessons from Comprehensive/Essentials courses plus concepts, integration among Office applications, and Windows skills Includes all four Introductory courses plus concepts, integration among Office applications, and Windows skills Includes all four Advanced courses WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING The books are great. The material almost teaches itself. i always look at all the new texts that are sent to me, but i haven t found one that beats labyrinth s approach. labyrinth texts provide clear and accurate step-by-step instructions and graphics, which are easy for students to follow with minimal educator assistance.

5 64+ Microsoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office 2010: Comprehensive: Introductory Premium Video Edition 1,256 pp / $68.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Comprehensive: Introductory 1,256 pp / $64.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Comprehensive: Introductory 1,256 pp / $74.90 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Comprehensive: Advanced 1,100 pp / $64.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Comprehensive: Advanced with elab License Key 1,100 pp / $74.90 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Essentials Premium Video Edition 880 pp / $53.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Essentials 880 pp / $49.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Essentials with elab License Key 880 pp / $59.90 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Brief Premium Video Edition 450 pp / $42.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Brief 450 pp / $38.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2010: Brief 450 pp / $48.90 / Item: X Microsoft Word 2010 Microsoft Word 2010: Comprehensive 632 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2010: Comprehensive with elab License Key 632 pp / $55.90 / Item: Microsoft Word 2010: Introductory Skills 352 pp / $24.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2010: Advanced Skills 276 pp / $24.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: X Microsoft Word 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2010 Microsoft Excel 2010: Comprehensive 720 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2010: Comprehensive with elab License Key 720 pp / $55.90 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2010: Introductory Skills 336 pp / $24.95 / Item: X Microsoft Excel 2010: Advanced Skills 380 pp / $24.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: RETURN TO TEACHING The elab LMS automates exam grading and its online gradebook helps manage assignments and tests. Go to lablearning.com/elab to learn more. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Essentials 456 pp / $41.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Essentials 456 pp / $51.90 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Introductory Skills 232 pp / $24.95 / Item: X Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Advanced Skills 226 pp / $24.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010 Microsoft Access 2010: Essentials 456 pp / $41.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010: Essentials 456 pp / $51.90 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010: Introductory Skills 226 pp / $24.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010: Advanced Skills 226 pp / $24.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Accounting and QuickBooks Pro 2010 QuickBooks Pro 2010: Essentials 452 pp / $42.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2010: Essentials 452 pp / $52.90 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2010: Essentials with 140-day Trial Software 452 pp / $48.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2010: Essentials with 140-day Trial Software and elab License Key 452 pp / $58.90 / Item: The ABCs of Accounting, 2nd Edition 244 pp / $24.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2010: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2010: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: Place an order, browse books, write reviews, and connect with a community of educators at lablearning.com, or call

6 FASTCOURSE SERIES Optimized for instructor-led corporate training sessions 4 to 8 contact hours Help students quickly grasp the features and functionality of Microsoft applications in one day or less. Microsoft Excel 2010 FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: X FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2010 FastCourse Microsoft Access 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Access 2010: Level 2 80 pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Access 2010: Level 3 90 pp / $11.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2007 FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2007 FastCourse Microsoft Access 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Access 2007: Level 2 96 pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Access 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2010 FastCourse Microsoft Word 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Word 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Word 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2007 FastCourse Microsoft Word 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Word 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Word 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Level 2 96 pp / $11.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: Level pp / $11.95 / Item: X Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level 1 88 pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level 3 88 pp / $10.95 / Item: Microsoft Outlook 2007 FastCourse Microsoft Outlook pp / $10.95 / Item: Microsoft Publisher 2007 FastCourse Microsoft Publisher 2007: Level 1 88 pp / $10.95 / Item: FastCourse Microsoft Publisher 2007: Level 2 96 pp / $10.95 / Item: X SILVER SERIES Ideal for self-enrichment and continuing/community education 12 to 16 contact hours Explain computers and technology to beginners using meticulously constructed explanations and step-by-step tutorials. 6+ Introduction to Computers Welcome to Computers with 372 pp / $24.95 / Item: Welcome to the World of Computers, 2nd Edition 276 pp / $21.95 / Item: Introduction to Operating Systems Welcome to Windows pp / $21.95 / Item: X Welcome to the Mac, OS X Leopard Edition 204 pp / $19.95 / Item: Welcome to Windows Vista 256 pp / $21.95 / Item: Welcome to Microsoft Windows 272 pp / $21.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Welcome to 280 pp / $21.95 / Item: Internet and Welcome to 128 pp / $14.95 / Item: Welcome to the Web 148 pp / $14.95 / Item: Welcome to the Internet: Internet Explorer 7 Edition (includes Welcome to and Welcome to the Web) 280 pp / $22.95 / Item: ESL Solutions Welcome to Computers for ESL Students, 2nd Edition: Windows XP Version 204 pp / $21.95 / Item: Welcome to Computers for ESL Students, 2nd Edition Workbook: Windows XP Version 96 pp / $5.95 / Item: PC Security Welcome to PC Security & Maintenance 252 pp / $22.95 / Item: File Management Welcome to File Management with Windows Vista 92 pp / $12.95 / Item: Digital Photography Welcome to Digital Photography, 2nd Edition 244 pp / $22.95 / Item:

7 PROSTART SERIES Ideal for instructor-led, self-paced, and online learning 24 to 71 contact hours Equip students with in-depth knowledge of popular software for business, accounting, desktop publishing, and web design with an emphasis on business examples. : Brief Edition 472 pp / $38.95 / Item: : Essentials, Revised Edition 852 pp / $49.95 / Item: : Essentials, Revised Edition with elab License Key 852 pp / $59.90 / Item: : Essentials, Revised Edition with Windows 7 Supplement 852 pp / $49.95 / Item: : Essentials, Revised Edition with Windows 7 Supplement and elab License Key 852 pp / $59.90 / Item: The Videos: 56 Essential Skills, Revised Edition (CD-ROM) $ / Item: Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007: Comprehensive 600 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2007: Comprehensive 600 pp / $55.90 / Item: X Microsoft Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007: Comprehensive 728 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2007: Comprehensive 728 pp / $55.90 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Comprehensive 484 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Comprehensive 484 pp / $55.90 / Item: Microsoft Access 2007 Microsoft Access 2007: Comprehensive 572 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2007: Comprehensive 572 pp / $55.90 / Item: X Web Design Web Page Design with XHTML/CSS 524 pp / $45.95 / Item: X Microsoft Publisher 2007 Microsoft Publisher 2007: Essentials 364 pp / $35.95 / Item: Accounting and QuickBooks Pro 2009 The ABCs of Accounting 244 pp / $24.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Essentials 472 pp / $42.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Essentials with 140-day Trial Software 472 pp / $48.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Essentials with 140-day Trial Software and elab License Key 472 pp / $58.90 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Essentials 472 pp / $52.90 / Item: EXPLORE ELAB Adding elab lets educators boost productivity and spend more time with students. Go to lablearning.com/elab to get the full story. BRIEF SERIES Ideal for instructor-led, self-paced, and online learning 8 to 20 contact hours Teach computer skills quickly with streamlined texts for short career and technical courses and continuing/community education. 8+ Microsoft Windows Computer Concepts and Windows XP/Vista 164 pp / $17.95 / Item: Transitioning to Windows Vista 148 pp / $15.95 / Item: : Essential Computer Skills, plus elab 816 pp / $81.75 / Item: : Advanced Computer Skills, plus elab 836 pp / $81.75 / Item: : Post-Advanced Computer Skills, plus elab 888 pp / $81.75 / Item: Transitioning to 152 pp / $15.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: X Microsoft Word 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Word 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2007 Microsoft Excel 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Excel 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2007 Microsoft Access 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Access 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Publisher 2007 Microsoft Publisher 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Publisher 2007: Level pp / $17.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009 QuickBooks Pro 2009: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Level 1 with 140-day Trial Software 212 pp / $25.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2009: Level 2 with 140-day Trial Software 264 pp / $25.95 / Item:

8 DISCOVER A GATEWAY TO KNOWLEDGE Transform your classroom experience with Labyrinth. Visit lablearning.com to browse our catalog, write a review, place an order, or join our growing online community. CUSTOMER SERvICE: FAX ORDERS: elab Institutional Block: 100 License Keys, Digital Delivery / $ / Item: elab Institutional Block: 25 License Keys, Digital Delivery / $ / Item: X elab Single-Use License Key $14.95 / Item: elab Single-Use License Key, Digital Delivery $14.95 / Item: elab Unlimited License Key $24.95 / Item: elab Unlimited License Key, Digital Delivery $24.95 / Item: BACKLIST TITLES ProStart Office 2003 Series Welcome to Microsoft Office pp / $21.95 / Item: Welcome to Microsoft Word pp / $21.95 / Item: Welcome to Microsoft Excel pp / $21.95 / Item: X Microsoft Office Access 2003: Essentials Course 400 pp / $39.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Excel 2003: Comprehensive Course 752 pp / $45.95 / Item: Microsoft Office 2003: Essentials Course 832 pp / $49.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: Essentials Course 364 pp / $39.95 / Item: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003: Essentials Course 332 pp / $39.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Word 2003: Comprehensive Course 736 pp / $45.95 / Item: Brief Office 2003 Series Microsoft Office Excel 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Excel 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Excel 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Access 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Access 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Outlook 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Word 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: Microsoft Office Word 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: X Microsoft Office Word 2003: Quick Course pp / $17.95 / Item: QuickBooks QuickBooks Pro 2008: Essentials 496 pp / $42.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2008: Essentials, Plus 140-day Trial Software 496 pp / $48.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2008: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2008: Level 1, Plus 140-day Trial Software 232 pp / $25.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2008: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2008: Level 2, Plus 140-day Trial Software 280 pp / $25.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2007: Essentials 506 pp / $42.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2007: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: QuickBooks Pro 2007: Level pp / $19.95 / Item: Introduction to Computers Welcome to the World of Computers 260 pp / $21.95 / Item: Welcome to Computers for ESL Students 206 pp / $21.95 / Item: Welcome to Computers for ESL Students: Workbook 88 pp / $5.95 / Item: GREEN LIVING SERIES Apply environmentally friendly principles at home, at work, and in the community with these practical, easy-to-read guides. FASTCARD SERIES Six-panel, visually appealing quick-start guides, available individually or bundled with textbooks or productivity software. Introduction to Green Living 128 pp / $14.95 / Item: Greening Your Home 84 pp / $14.95 / Item: Greening Your Business 96 pp / $14.95 / Item: Windows vista FastCARD $4.00 / Item: Office 2007 FastCARD, Plus 180-day Trial Software $19.95 / Item: Office 2007 FastCARD $4.00 / Item: Word 2007 FastCARD $4.00 / Item: Excel 2007 FastCARD $4.00 / Item: PowerPoint 2007 FastCARD $4.00 / Item: Access 2007 FastCARD $4.00 / Item: Outlook 2007 FastCARD $4.00 / Item: