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"When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world's youngest billionaire and crypto's Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side? In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer...
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Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"I am MONEY. You work hard to earn me, and if you're careful and smart about it, I can end up working for you! Introduce kids to the basics of money with this easy-to-understand picture book! Readers will learn about how to earn and save money, how to spend money wisely, and even how to use money to invest in themself. But the most important lesson of all? The best part of money is sharing it! The simple text also helps explain the different forms...
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Page Street Kids, an imprint of Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Big Bill the dollar loves his one-derful life of tippin', payin', and donatin' at restaurants, farmers markets, and collection jars...until Hundred pays a visit, telling tales of large bills living in the lap of luxury. Then Bill's dreams turn to mega mansions, fancy cars, and superstars. With the magical help of his friend Penny, Bill's wish for wealth comes true. Suddenly he's a ten thousand dollar bill----one of the biggest bills in history! But...
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Clarkson Potter
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"The personal-finance playbook followed by past generations doesn't add up in today's world. In a market where buying a first home can feel out of reach thanks to sky-high housing prices and mortgage rates and investing seem so complicated, it's time for some new money rules! WSJ personal finance reporters Bourree Lam and Julia Carpenter help you start where you are. Use these pages to: Clarify your money goals and make a plan for sticking with them,...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"This is a kids book about money. Money is one of those things EVERYONE has to deal with in their life, but few of us have learned much about it. There may not be a more important topic for grownups to teach kids about than money. This book is a suitable way to introduce the topic to kids aged 5-9. It covers what money is, how to earn it, and how to use it wisely. Develop your child's financial skills in managing money including saving, budgeting...
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VR Editorias
Pub. Date
2022.
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Español
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"Todos somos malos con el dinero. Algunos simplemente son mejores para disimularlo. Pero como a nadie le gusta habler de esto, el mito de que los demás saben usarlo y tú no sigue vigente. Este libro te ayudará a desmontarlo. Aquí encontrarás consejos y tips sobre finanzas personales para tomar mejores decisiones y evitar que los bancos u otras compañías se aprovechen de ti, lo cual te ahorrará mucho más que dejar de visitar tu restaurante...
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Quill Tree Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"So no one taught you about money, either? Let's figure this me$$ out together. In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat--aka the Financial Hype Woman--freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly. Because we're done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money. It's time to join the party and finally learn about all the financial stuff that always felt too confusing." --...
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Conecta
Pub. Date
2023
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Español
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"La Marie Kondo de las finanzas personales comparte un método que alinea tu salud emocional con la de tus finanzas, deja de lado las carenicas y comienza a impulsar tus sueños. Por siglos, a las mujeres nos han dicho que somos muy buenas para gastar el dinero en banalidades y caprichos hasta endeudarnos, pero somos poco hábiles para las finanzas: que los presupuestos son aburridos y que no vamos a entenderlos. Kumiko Love se enfrentó a estas creencias...
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics--and more specifically, money--play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers students the know-how they'll need to start on the road to...
12) Red team blues
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Martin Hench volume 1
Publisher
Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"New York Times bestseller Cory Doctorow's Red Team Blues is a grabby next-Tuesday thriller about cryptocurrency shenanigans that will awaken you to how the world really works. Martin Hench is 67 years old, single, and successful in a career stretching back to the beginnings of Silicon Valley. He lives and roams California in a very comfortable fully-furnished touring bus, The Unsalted Hash, that he bought years ago from a fading rock star. He knows...
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Océano
Pub. Date
2022
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Español
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"Una guía práctica ilustrada para dominar tu vida financiera. A todos nos incomoda hablar de dinero. Nuestras ideas y actitudes en torno a las finanzas están condicionadas por varios factores: desde las experiencias personales y las expectativas familiares, hasta los estigmas culturales y un sistema diseñado para fomentar la desigualdad y reducir las oportunidades de crecimiento. Por ello nos resulta tan difícil reunir buenos ahorros, evitar...
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Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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A lot has been written about money. It makes the world goes round. It doesn't grow on trees. It's the root of all evil. This book cuts through the myths and misconceptions to give young readers a simple and accessible introduction to money - from why it shapes the world we live in to where it comes from, and how to increase what's in your pocket. New in the series, following Politics for Beginners and Business for Beginners. Cartoons, comic strips...
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Arcade Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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When he discovers stranded Cuban refugees during a fishing outing turned tragedy, newsman Luke Blackburn becomes the center of a media firestorm that threatens to blow up his marriage while his star investigative reporter slowly pieces together a story of corruption and cartel money in his refuge, Key West.
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Liars Society volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad...But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre...But Jack has a secret of his own...one with the...
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics -- and more specifically, money -- play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers students the know-how they'll need to start on the road...
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Sadiq volume 15
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In order to earn enough money to buy a birthday gift for his mother Sadiq, his siblings, and his friends start a cookie delivery business, but baking and delivering cookies proves to be more complicated (and messy) than they expected.
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Gigi Shin volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Determined to go to an elite art camp, young Korean American girl Gigi Shin starts a tutoring club with her friends to make money, but when the first few sessions are chaotic, she wonders if she'll end up sacrificing more than she bargained for to achieve her dreams"--
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[2023]
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IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Pete the Cat wants a supercool Sharkbot toy, but he doesn't have enough money in his piggy bank. He takes on odd jobs, from shoveling snow to selling lemonade and more, and saves every penny. How long will it take for him to earn enough money to buy the toy?
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