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Start getting savvy about money—an investment guide for teens
You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is essential! Learn how to handle it responsibly—and how to make it work for you. Let this teen investing book be your guide to money matters ranging from the difference between stocks and bonds to ways to research potential investments. Soon enough you'll be throwing around terms like dividend and liquidity
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"When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy" humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account's discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created...
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Magic connects living things to each other. This book is not so much about learning how to do magic: it is about learning how to find and recognize magic. As you build a relationship with your environment, you tap into the magic and power inside and beyond your self. Roux takes readers through the cycle of one year and shows how it is divided into eight spokes: two solstices, two equinoxes, and four cross-quarter days that fall between those significant...
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Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust. Children were not spared. But some managed to survive. Large numbers were sent to concentration camps. Others were hidden by friends and neighbors. Some were smuggled across borders. Many lost their families. Still, they did not give up. These are their stories of survival. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest...
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"Interwoven with photographs of the people lost, this memoir chronicles the AIDS pandemic from the late 1970s to the late 1990s, up until the death of the author's partner"--
In the 1980s and 1990s the HIV/AIDS epidemic took hold across the country. The devastating disease progressed through the gay community, causing staggering losses as divisive politics and discrimination exacerbated the death toll. Curlee, like most people in their twenties at...
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Business leaders come from a variety of backgrounds. Some inherit a family company. Others are entrepreneurs. All have a vision and are driven to achieve success. Find out what it takes to be an influential business leader.
Space 8™, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each book features stories about fascinating people and...
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"Los Emprendedores de la Inocencia" es un escrito que transporta a los lectores a un viaje a través del mundo de los niños emprendedores en situaciones de vulnerabilidad. Con un estilo narrativo cautivador y perspicaz, el autor nos invita a reflexionar sobre la realidad del trabajo infantil y la importancia de proteger los derechos de los niños en todo el mundo. "Los Emprendedores de la Inocencia" es una obra que deja una profunda impresión en...
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With my book, Young and Free, I try to help the younger generations first, but it is not set in stone that forbidden to read for olders, or that it contains no new knowledge for them, and that they cannot learn anything from it. This book, which is unique both in its themes and in its style, is recommended to everyone who still has the youthful drive, the desire to evolve and to learn and the hope for a better and fuller life.In the book, freedom...
9) First Love
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I am also seriously wondering why I am writing this book on this subject, but what should I say? I also had my first love, and it compelled me to write this book. Love is a natural phenomenon associated with human life. We can't get freedom from love. I think God also can't escape from this. We can say there is a strong relationship between males and females in human life. Scientifically, the particular male and female child so attracted to each other...
10) Managing Money
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, money management, budgeting, Whether you're opening a bank account or taking out a loan, knowing how to manage your money is an incredibly helpful skill. Be smart with your hard-earned income by developing good savings habits and using credit cards responsibly. If you have debt, learn how interest works and create a budget to pay it off. With a few basic money management skills, you...
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Une collègue, un ami ou un parent, nous avons tous une relation qui refuse de penser que le réchauffement climatique a lieu, qu'il a une cause humaine ou que nous pouvons réagir. Alors qu'un consensus scientifique solide existe, certains multiplient les arguments pour nous convaincre que nous ne devons pas nous en faire ou que nous ne sommes pas responsables. Cet ouvrage va à la rencontre de ces arguments. Au départ d'une discussion entre une...
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"No One Told Me Seventeen Sucked," the author fearlessly delves into the often-unspoken realities of being seventeen years old, shedding light on the struggles and challenges that many young adults face during this tumultuous phase of life.
Through poignant and honest storytelling, the memoir explores the universal themes of adolescence, identity, and self-discovery, while unraveling the complexities of navigating relationships, academic pressures,...
14) Life Lessons From Darla a Courageous Girl Living Gracefully With a Terminal Illness Taught Me To
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Shock. That was Darla's first reaction when her carefree childhood was disrupted by cancer. Her life became a roller coaster of intense emotions. Sadly, she lost her leg and, ultimately, faced death. During her illness, we shared difficult times, but also great times celebrating life as Darla grew in faith and joy. She lived in the present—not worrying about her past or future—and was very positive. Darla was a joy to be with because she was joyful!
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, job success, job skills, There's more to finding a job than simply applying. First, figure out what you'd like to do for a living. Think ahead and set career goals. Understand what training and education you'll need to reach your dream. Then begin your job search, looking for work that aligns with your goals. Grab potential employers' interest with a polished cover letter and resume,...
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Este trabajo pretende dilucidar a los lectores la esencia del éxito personal: una construcción que brota de la propia persona. A lo largo de estas páginas, exploramos diez principios fundamentales que guían a cada individuo a reformularse internamente y, en consecuencia, a construir su camino de transformación personal hacia las metas deseadas.El núcleo del mensaje es claro: cualquier individuo, independientemente del momento, el lugar o la...
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Theme: Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, health and safety, Eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are important parts of maintaining good health. However, there are many other aspects that often go overlooked when it comes to overall wellness. From having regular medical checkups to caring for your mental health, understaning how to better care for your mind, body, and spirit can help you live a happier, healthier...
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How can an adoption be closed, yet open at the same time? This story shares an intimate look at a relationship bonded through letters. The precious correspondence was encouraged by Destinee's adoptive parents. They embraced the idea of their daughter having contact with her birth-mother while preserving their privacy. The adoption agency forwarded letters back and forth, keeping personal information secret until it was time for a remarkable reunion!
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My first youth book, Aria, was fun to write, and this book is a continuation of Aria's journey as an angel of hope. This book is for a slightly older audience. It was interesting to research places of good and evil for this story. The demons got what they deserved! I am sure you approve. Free will is a gift from God, but he does allow us to make mistakes. Aria has me mesmerized. I hope you have enjoyed her! She may show up again with a new adventure....
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A distinguishing characteristic of a sovereign nation is the right to issue its own coins. America began exercising that right in 1792. Prior to 1792, everyday business was conducted using a motley accumulation of tokens, coins, medals and counterfeits issued by private individuals, private mints inside and outside of America, and official mints outside of America. These are known as colonial coins period (1616 - 1796).Colonial Coinage (Bermuda),...
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