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In this edition of our Author Spotlight Series, BarCharts Publishing is pleased to introduce to you, Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd.With more than 50 nonfiction titles for K-12 and Higher Ed publication, Jane is the author of three QuickStudy laminated study guides: Chemistry 2, Physical Science, and Global Climate Change—which is the focus of our Author Spotlight Q&A. In addition to over two decades working in educational publishing, writing STEM curricula, authoring ed …

When it comes to the rising costs of college textbooks, students and parents alike cringe at the thought of just how much they will need to shell out, and whether or not such costs are worthwhile.Unfortunately, the outcomes of both concerns are almost always not positive. In fact, they’re usually met with anger and frustration. New or used, the value of college textbooks is almost always more due to it’s demand, by way of the college courses requiring them than what is actually contained in the …

With each passing day, we turn the page on memories and their historical significance in time. Especially, with the ease of obtaining information digitally, what we consume is often forgotten before we fully absorb its importance.But it wasn't always this way.Case in point; the story of Andrew Carroll which appears in this month’s edition of the Smithsonian Magazine. Sure, you’ve probably never heard of the man, but by and large, he's responsible for the care of more than 225 years of nearly for …

For nearly a century, modern medicine has seen some pretty remarkable advancements in research, technology and yes, medicine. So many innovative breakthroughs, in fact, this entire article wouldn’t even begin to scratch the surface.Of course, there are some things the medical profession is known for that will, unfortunately, remain the same. For instance, general practitioners often yield a solid two-three week wait for an appointment, it's almost a given to wait just as long to be seen by a spe …

Reading, writing, and arithmetic. They are to education what red, yellow and blue are to the color wheel. As a primary foundation, this academic triad laid the groundwork for all subject areas to build upon. Without question, their level of importance is both apparent and necessary. The same, however, should be said of the arts. A recent New York Times article emphasized the significance of art education and how its arsenal of creative disciplines can truly benefit all academics. With toda …