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Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cycling rules the road in Amsterdam today, but that wasn't always the case. In the 1970's, Amsterdam was so crowded with vehicles that bicyclists could hardly move, but moms and kids relied on their bicycles to get around the city. Pedal Power is the story of the people who led protests against the unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on their bikes, showing what a little pedal power could do! Author and illustrator Allan Drummond returns...
Series
Publisher
Reverté Management
Pub. Date
2021
Language
Español
Description
A well-crafted business plan builds enthusiasm for your initiative and increases your chances of success, whether you are proposing a new dynamic within your organization or creating an entirely new company. This book offers you a series of basic concepts. With your reading you will learn to: present your ideas clearly; develop sound financial plans; anticipate the risks and rewards of the project; anticipate and know how to address the concerns of...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated "instant MBA" degree presented in an engaging, sketch notes-style that that covers all the main concepts taught in a traditional business school program--at a fraction of the cost"--
"Jason Barron spent 516 hours in class, completed mountains of homework and shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to complete his MBA at the BYU Marriott School of Business. Along the way, rather than taking boring notes that he would never read (nor...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Dream Cities explores our cities in a new way - as expressions of ideas, often conflicting, about how we should live, work, play, make, buy, and believe. Wade Graham uses the lives of the pivotal dreamers behind these concepts, as well as their acolytes and antagonists, to deconstruct our urban landscapes - the houses, towers, civic centers, condominiums, shopping malls, boulevards, highways, and spaces in between - exposing the ideals and ideas embodied...
Author
Series
Publisher
Verso
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Our cities are changing. Around the world, more and more money is being invested in buildings and land. Real estate is now a $217 trillion dollar industry, worth thirty-six times the value of all the gold ever mined. It forms 60 percent of global assets, and one of the most powerful people in the world--the president of the United States--made his name as a landlord and developer. Samuel Stein shows that this explosive transformation of urban life...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Here is a single-sit read than can change the course of your retirement. Written by Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci, an economics professor, a retirement and savings specialist, and a trustee to two retiree health-care trusts worth over $54 billion, How to Retire with Enough Money cuts through the confusion, misinformation, and bad policy-making that keeps us spending or saving poorly. It begins with acknowledging what a person or household actually needs...
Author
Publisher
Nimbus Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Christine Ibbotson has been providing financial advice for decades. She's fully aware of the reality: In today's busy life, most people are worried about their jobs, their kids, and what to make for dinner. Planning for the future is usually last on the list. Most believe it is too difficult to understand all the ins and outs of the financial markets, how to save and plan for the future, and how to pay off their mortgage. They would rather leave it...
94) Rise and grind: outperform, outwork, and outhustle your way to a more successful and rewarding life
Author
Publisher
Currency, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Daymond John has never been a stranger to hard work. And he also knows how spectacularly a killer work ethic can pay off. As a young man, he started a hip-hop inspired fashion brand on the streets of Queens, New York, with a $40 budget by hand-sewing hats between his shifts at Red Lobster. Today, his brand, FUBU, has over $6 billion in sales. While others might be searching for a shortcut to the top, says Daymond, the truth is that if you want to...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"How to make any wedding liberating, brave, and sexy. This post-DOMA book is for any couple-same or opposite sex-seeking a personalized wedding that dignifies the relationship and the individual self. No "new normal" here-this guide emboldens you to harness your unique, brazen, queer truth; to be creative; and to plan your wedding your way. Every fiancé faces the question: How do I become something new without losing myself? Using his own story-from...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Will teach you everything you need to know to make your second wedding run smoothly. You will learn what types of vows and ceremonies you should consider and how to deal with religious differences and etiquette for speeches and toasts. You will find useful advice on shopping, choosing a location, registering for gifts, and budgeting. There is also advice on how to plan your reception--from appropriate décor to the right entertainment. This book...
Author
Publisher
Hay House, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When you think about planning for retirement-whether it's years in the future or just around the corner-you're bound to have questions. Can I ever afford to stop working? Will Social Security be there for me when I need it? Is the market a safe place for my money? How can I make my money last? Have I waited too long to start saving? Suze Orman, America's most recognized expert on personal finance, answers all the questions that keep you up at night-starting...
100) The AARP retirement survival guide: how to make smart financial decisions in good times and bad
Author
Publisher
Sterling Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
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