Broderbund Software and Prima Publishing Team Up to Create Prima's Official Companion to Family Tree Maker.ROCKLIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998- New book provides family history enthusiasts with a guide to genealogy research and the No.1-selling genealogy software Genealogy software is computer software used to collect, store, sort, and visualize genealogical data. Genealogy software will often generate kinship charts based on the data entered. , Family Tree Maker Broderbund Software, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ) and Prima Publishing announced today that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement for Prima to publish the official companion book to Broderbund's best-selling Family Tree Maker(R) genealogy software program. "We are very pleased Broderbund has chosen Prima as its publishing partner. Broderbund has sold more than two million copies of Family Tree Maker, and we're excited about providing their customers with a Prima-quality book to complement their software product," said Matt Carleson, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. and Publisher for Prima's Technology Division. "Family Tree Maker is such a robust product we feel customers may be using only a fraction of its true capabilities," said Doug Mack, General Manager, Banner Blue Division of Broderbund Software. "Prima's Official Companion to Family Tree Maker Version 5 is designed to help readers utilize all of the program's powerful tools to help them discover and preserve their family history. Myra Vanderpool Gormley, Certified Genealogist, was selected to write the book, so she could offer advice not only on using the software but also on tracing the family tree, which she's gained through years of professional research." With Prima's Official Companion to Family Tree Maker Version 5 customers learn how to: -- Save time researching with tips from professional genealogists -- Create and publish a family book -- Discover their relatives online -- Enhance their family history with pictures, sound and video clips -- Get the most out of Family Tree Maker with expert advice and tips Prima's Official Companion to Family Tree Maker Version 5 will be released concurrently with the new version of Family Tree Maker. The book will be available where Family Tree Maker is sold, as well as in leading bookstores and other major retailers throughout the world. The author, Myra Vanderpool Gormley, Certified Genealogist, is a syndicated columnist Inc.com defines a syndicated columnist as, "[A] person hired by publications or broadcast organizations to produce written or spoken commentary about specific feature subjects. and feature writer for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate The Los Angeles Times Syndicate and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate International are newspaper syndicates which sold more than 140 features in more than 100 countries around the world. . She is the author of two books and more than a thousand articles on genealogy. Among her awards are the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution's Continental Congress Special Recognition Award and the National Genealogical Society's Award of Merit for distinguished work in genealogy. Prima Publishing, founded in 1984, is one of the country's largest independently owned and operated publishers and consists of four publishing divisions: Prima Health, Prima Lifestyles, Prima Games Prima Games, a division of Random House, is the largest publishing company of video game strategy guides in the United States.[1] It is an imprint of the Random House Information Group, based in Roseville, California. , and Prima Technology. Prima, headquartered in Rocklin, California Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California. It is a primarily residential community located north of Sacramento. It shares borders with Roseville, Loomis, and Lincoln. As of 2006, the city's population was estimated to be 50,920 people[1]. , has previously published books on popular Broderbund products such as Myst(R) and Riven rive v. rived, riv·en also rived, riv·ing, rives v.tr. 1. To rend or tear apart. 2. To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder. 3. (tm). In addition, the company owns Prima Creative Services Creative Services are a subsector of the creative industries, a part of the economy that creates wealth by offering creativity for hire to other businesses. Examples include:
Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive software for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has repeatedly broken new ground, conceiving and developing families of software products with enduring customer appeal based on creativity, innovation and ease-of-use. Some of the Company's best-known brands include Family Tree Maker(R), The Print Shop(R), 3D Home(R) Series, Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. Sandiego(tm), Living Books(R), Myst(R) and Riven(tm). The Company, headquartered in Novato, California, is committed to providing its customers with engaging products that set quality standards and take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund, Family Tree Maker, Carmen Sandiego, 3D Home, The Print Shop, Living Books are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. Myst and Riven are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cyan, Inc. All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Matt Carleson, 916/632-4400
matt@primapub.com
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Broderbund Software
Paul Burchfield, 510/494-2712
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