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Many subjects relevant to life and living are not taught in school. One of them is â??How to Get Rich'.<br><br>When you work for someone else, your salary is determined by that person; a portion of that salary will have to be used to pay annual taxes, another for rent, and another still for transportation and yet another for daily expenses. Eventually, you will he left with just enough for your food for the month. "Entrepreneurs, on the other hand think for...
| Автор | Laura Maya |
Tillamook Passage is a novel for young adults. The story is historical fiction about the maritime trade of sea otter pelts and the Northwest coastal Indians. In 1788, the sloop Lady Washington, commanded by Captain Robert Gray, discovers native villages on a large, pristine bay which Gray names after the Indians: Tillamook. <br><br>Barter with the natives, initially friendly, gives way to a surprise attack. During the ensuing battle, two young sailors become separated from the ship,...
| Автор | Brian MD Ratty |
"Revolution" is a chronicle of a remarkable contest fought between the largest, most powerful army on earth and a motley collection of men and boys, extremely ill equipped and inexperienced in the arts of warfare. It reveals how the radical revolutionaries, revered today as the nation's founding fathers, sometimes barely succeed and more often miserably fail to keep a healthy Continental army and a pusillanimous Continental Congress together.<br><br>Written...
| Автор | Kenneth JD Samcoe |
Ten-year-old Samantha Plum's continuing adventures find her returning to Hawaii and the Philippines under a cloud of sadness and impending doom. <br><br>In this second installment, Sam deals with emotions that are too heavy a burden for a young girl, and the loss of her mind-talking support: her parents are in jeopardy; the spirit of her ancestor 'Lolo Ciano' is imprisoned in a dream cloud; Ollie's gift had been taken away by the fireflies, and Patti...
| Автор | Patricia Laurel |
Recent studies have indicated that the average corporation loses 1-6% per year of their revenue to fraud. The author has put together a book which covers every necessary aspect of protecting a privately-held company, or a publicly-held company, from the risks of fraud. Corporate Governance principles, an analysis of the Enron trial, and practical case studies abound in this volume.<br><br>Whether you are a Private Investigator needing a Guide to Forensics, or a business owner looking...
| Автор | David Meade |
Yarn, a sheep, explains the twelve months of the year to his flock in The Golden Months of Ram Merino. Set in a medieval world shared by friendly animals and a small band of knights, each month is introduced by a full-page illustration followed by a description of the actions pictured. An impatient fox, who hurries from one month to the next, learns a valuable lesson by year's end. For his part, Ram Merino himself can only sigh: "My goodness, how much wool we gather in a...
| Автор | Robert W. Pomeroy |
A friendly star takes a bratty girl on a magical trip back to the first Christmas eve, where she discovers the true meaning of Christmas and friendship. <br><br>Maya stays up past her bedtime, ready to blackmail Santa for the perfect gift. Instead, she is visited by a talking star, who transports her back in time. She befriends a poor young shepherd boy, and finds a barn with a special baby and three kings. Maya learns the joy of giving, especially when her friendly star pays a high...
| Автор | N J Davis |
For many Toastmasters Clubs, one of the biggest challenges in running a successful and productive club is maintaining a constant flow of visitors to attend and join you and your fellow Toastmasters as a member. Members come and members go. Life happens! Your Club membership can quickly change from a healthy charter-strength club to one in danger of losing its Charter. <br><br>Veteran Toastmaster of over two decades, Rae Stonehouse DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster), PDG (Past District...
| Автор | Rae Stonehouse |
Society constantly sends us messages on beauty, relationships, careers, and life choices. With all the pressure on women to live up to media standards, we're left asking, "Can you really have it all?" Join youth mentors and good friends, Candice Henry and Jennifer Joslyn, as they discuss what it means to be young women who follow God's call of leadership in their lives. Candice, a former pageant winner, and Jenni, a former model and actress, know what...
| Автор | Candice Henry |
Is it even possible to recreate a loving and caring family in a totally separate State where one has never been before? In Kentucky Tails a book that is for the young at heart, Penny journeys to a faraway land where she will never see her family again.<br><br>Penny enjoys the view of The Grand Canyon where she hailed from with a very handsome and generous man. She finds herself zipped closed in his back pack and is driven to Bowling Green, Kentucky where the man lives. Far from home...
| Автор | Betsy Byrne |
The Great Depression played no favorites-a fact that thirteen-year-old Faith Covington finds out when her father loses his job and she and her mother are transplanted from their upscale neighborhood in New York City to a farm in the Pennsylvania wilderness. As Faith struggles to learn a new way of life-and ultimately to figure out who she is, her faith is challenged by new customs and by a plot she stumbles upon that threatens the whole community. How will she respond when she comes face to face...
| Автор | C. E. Edmonson |
December 7, 1941. A soft Hawaiian breeze flutters across the lanai. A perfect Sunday morning . . . until tragedy strikes. Thirteen-year-old Emiko Arrington can't stop looking through the window at the cloud of smoke rising from Pearl Harbor, a shimmering curtain of black and gray that gradually drifts out to sea. She sees the planes, swarming like insects as they pour down the valley and turn into the harbor. She sees their bombs and torpedoes fall away. Within a short time, Emiko and...
| Автор | C. E. Edmonson |
Fourteen-year-old Maddie Bergamo has it all-looks, brains, mad moves on the basketball court, a cute crush, and true friends-and so far, her life seems right on track to make her eventual goals of the Olympics and a sports scholarship to her Ivy League dream school.<br><br>But then life topples her neatly stacked plans, and Maddie finds herself in a fight for survival. As events spiral out of her control, Maddie receives an unexpected gift: an ancestor's extraordinary diary...
| Автор | C. E. Edmonson |
A brilliant portrayal of Cultural Diversity, by behaviorist Barbara Kennedy, who is also the author and narrator of "The Fox and the Hawk." This gentle illustrated story will make you laugh and cry. The simplicity and clever repartee show the reader what love looks like, pure and simple. The story takes place in a small fishing town, Pink Salmon Bay, Alaska. The reader will understand some of the challenges in a community; what fear looks like, and "mob...
| Автор | Barbara Kennedy MPH MSW |
INTRODUCTION: A SAFARI INTO GENESIS<br>Genesis 2:19 After Adam, an adult, was created, God offered him the option to name animals.<br> Let's join him. We'll wear our jungle fatigues and tracking boots. We'll include a large quick-lens camera. Zoom lens binoculars and a knapsack containing some rations, dangles from our neck. We have heard from doubting Thomases who would discourage us from examining the New World emanating from Genesis. Our binoculars now zoom...
| Автор | Mrs Alice J Vargo Vargo |
Families who love an old-fashioned Christmas will adore this vintage book of holiday verse. Whimsical illustrations of Santa Claus, cherubic children, and adorable pets grace every page. A dozen enchanting poems include «The Plum Pudding,» «The Twin Snowmen,» «Under the Mistletoe,» «At the Tabbykin's Ball,» and other seasonal verses.This loving reproduction of an original 1920 edition is printed on heavy paper to ensure that it will last for many holiday seasons. A lovely gift book and a...
| Автор | Raphael Tuck |
Every little girl's graduation from diapers to the potty is always a very important moment–and one to make both parents and toddlers proud! In The Potty Book, Hannah needs to have her diapers changed so she can go out and play. Then mom and dad bring home a big box, and Hannah is anxious to open it up and see what's inside. Is it a rocking chair? A bed for Teddy? No, it's a potty–which means that it's time for Hannah to graduate from her diapers. This gentle and humorous...
| Автор | Alyssa Satin Capucilli |
Every little boy's graduation from diapers to the potty is always a very important moment–and one to make both parents and toddlers proud! In The Potty Book, Henry needs to have his diapers changed so he can go out and play. Then mom and dad bring home a big box, and Henry is anxious to open it up and see what's inside. Is it a rocking chair? A bed for Teddy? No, it's a potty–which means that it's time for Henry to graduate from his diapers. This gentle and humorous little...
| Автор | Alyssa Satin Capucilli |
In B.E.S. top-selling The Potty Book for Girls , renowned children's author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Hannah as she graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Hannah; she's getting a new brother or sister! Having a new baby in the house brings about a range of emotions in an older sibling, from excitement to joy to jealousy. In Hannah is a Big Sister , Capucilli and Stott employ straightforward text and eye-catching illustration to...
| Автор | Alyssa Satin Capucilli |
In B.E.S. top-selling The Potty Book for Boys , renowned children's author Alyssa Satin Capucilli introduced us to Henry as he graduated from diapers to potty. Now, Capucilli returns with a new adventure for Henry; he's getting a new brother or sister! Having a new baby in the house brings about a range of emotions in an older sibling, from excitement to joy to jealousy. In Henry is a Big Brother , Capucilli and Stott employ straightforward text and eye-catching illustration to...
| Автор | Alyssa Satin Capucilli |
It starts with a few good friends.<br />It starts over nachos and garlic bread.<br />It starts so small the world doesn't even feel a ripple.<br /> <br />From Perth, Australia to – Sydney – Delhi – New York – Israel – the West Bank – Pakistan – <br /> <br />A fast-paced, hard-hitting look at our times.<br />A Big Circle of Friends takes you from driving lessons with parents to radical international terrorist cells.<br /> <br />It will...
| Автор | Erica Bentel |
James Gong is training for his black belt in taekwondo. One night a camera crew turns up at training for an episode of My Life.<br />James is sparring a white belt who gets carried away and hammers James' foot. Sparks fly in James' brain and he gasps – all caught on national TV. James responds with a jumping spinning sidekick which obliterates his opponent.<br /> <br />This is the beginning of James' woes at the club, for he has disgraced Mr Cho, the head...
| Автор | Paul Collins |
If there's doubt, I can't help but worry. It's life or death. It's not as simple as the flick of a coin.'<br /> <br />Stephanie dreams of being accepted into art school but questions her talent. She has a major crush on the hottest boy in school and is desperate for him to notice her. But when Steph's mother unexpectedly becomes ill, Steph meets Richard and feels an instant attraction, but he is damaged and finds it difficult to share the events...
| Автор | Karen West |
'…and we will be like two stars circling about each other, drawn together – a double star…' It's 1961 and life turns upside-down when 15-year-old Sandra and her family move to the city from their small country town. She's upset to leave behind her beloved piano teacher, her almost-boyfriend Nick Morgan, and especially best friend Emilia. Heart-searching letters fly between the two girls as Sandra's ambition to be a concert pianist takes a new direction and she is...
| Автор | Julia Osborne |