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The Wall Street Journal lifetime guide to money: everything you need to know about managing your finances--for every stage of life
Par Staff of the Wall Street Journal. 1997
A lay person's guide to planning personal finances. Explains basic concepts of saving and investing, insurance, credit, taxes, estate planning,…
and money management. Tells people in various age-groups and circumstances how to avoid mistakes and to make the best of opportunitiesOn browsing
Par Jason Guriel. 2023
A defense of the dying art of losing an afternoon—and gaining new appreciation—amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops.…
Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing 's essays chronicle what we've lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitization of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic in defense of perusing the world in person, and a love letter to the dying practice of scanning bookshelves, combing CD bins, and losing yourself in the stacksTerra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques
Par Rhonda Willers, American Ceramic Society Staff. 2022
In Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques, Rhonda Willers provides an historical overview, as well as technical information on how to make,…
mix, and apply terra sigillatas. In addition, she presents contemporary artist profiles and techniques to enrich and encourage your terra sigillata development. This book is loaded with techniques. Twelve Process sections featuring illustrated, step-by-step instruction on making, siphoning, and blending terra sigillatas. In addition, you ll find 33 Try It Like sections featuring artist profiles of contemporary ceramic artists explaining how they use and create terra sigillatas for their work.6 Principles to Retire Younger & Richer
Par Daniel Walsh. 2024
Based on his own experience building significant wealth at a young age, author Daniel Walsh shares a unique wealth blueprint…
anyone can follow to retire younger and richer. In this book readers will discover six principles that will help them achieve their wealth-creation goals and dreams.Covering everything the author learned on his own journey, along with multiple real-life case studies from people – young and old – who have vastly improved their financial lives, this book will help you change your money mindset and stop negative self-talk, create habits and rituals for long-term success (it' s not going to happen overnight), understand why leverage is the superpower of highly successful people, tolerate and manage risk, understand compounding income and grow your assets, and create generational wealth so that your children, their children, and their children can continue to advance the fruits of your labour long after you are gone. Follow the blueprint in 6 Principles to Retire Younger & Richer and, no matter your age, background or wealth, you' ll be one step closer to achieving financial freedom.The DC Book of Lists: A Multiverse of Legacies, Histories, and Hierarchies
Par Randall Lotowycz. 2021
Packed with 100+ inventive groupings, hierarchies, and infographics, The DC Comics Book of Lists offers a creative way of looking at both…
the well-known and obscure histories of the top heroes and villains from the DC Universe across 80+ years. Each entry in this book celebrates another corner of DC's past, present, and future. It revels in the rich tapestry of DC's characters and history. Or histories, for that matter. Each first meeting of Batman and Superman is listed, as are highlights of Hawkman's many reincarnations and Jimmy Olsen's amusing and peculiar transformations. Harley Quinn&’s most peculiar career choices? They make quite a resume. The DC Comics Book of Lists also has a chronological list of artificial intelligence, from the 2nd century to the 823rd—with Metal Men, Brother Eye, and Computo along the way—and a Mount Olympus family tree presents Wonder Woman&’s expansive list of relatives. Legacy characters like the Flash and Green Lantern are highlighted, profiling each character to don the mantle, and Suicide Squad members are memorialized in a breakdown of who was killed on each mission. From superheroes and villains with tattoos to the many cats prowling around the DC multiverse, you&’ll find a surprise or two on every page.Illustrated with full-color comic book art throughout, each page of The DC Comics Book of Lists presents a new discovery or way of looking at cherished characters.Early American Children’s Clothing and Textiles: Clothing a Child 1600-1800
Par Carey Blackerby Hanson. 2024
Early American Children’s Clothing and Textiles: Clothing a Child 1600–1800 explores the life experiences of Indigenous, Anglo-European, African, and mixed-race…
children in colonial America, their connections to textile production, the process of textile production, the textiles created, and the clothing they wore. The book examines the communities and social structure of early America, the progression of the colonial textile industry, and the politics surrounding textile production beginning in the 1600's, with particular focus on the tasks children were given in the development of the American textile industry. The book discusses the concept of childhood in society during this time, together with documented stories of individual children. The discussion of early American childhood and textile production is followed by extant clothing samples for both boys and girls, ranging from Upper-class children's wear to children's wear of those with more humble means. With over 180 illustrations, the book includes images of textile production tools, inventions, and practices, extant textile samples, period portraits of children, and handmade extant clothing items worn by children during this time period. Early American Children’s Clothing and Textiles: Clothing a Child 1600–1800 will be of interest to working costume designers and technicians looking for primary historical and visual information for Early American productions, costume design historians, early American historians, students of costume design, and historical re-enactment costume designers, technicians, and hobbyists.Papier-Mâché Monsters: Turn Trinkets and Trash into Magnificent Monstrosities
Par Dan Reeder. 2009
Step-by-step instructions for creating papier-mâché monstrosities and expanding the limits of your imagination, from the author of Paper Mache Dragons…
Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again—helping others to let out their inner monsters! All that&’s needed are a few simple materials and a wild imagination. Reeder guarantees success if the tried-and-tested, goof-proof how-to steps in this humorous read are followed. But there&’s more—he&’s also giving away all of his secrets for creating ghoulish monster elements such as jaws, claws, horns, scales, webbing, tentacles, eyeballs, fingers, toes, gnarly hands and feet, and even perfect drool! Learn how to make a basic monster and you&’ll be well on your way to creating more hideous creatures, beasts, dragons, and whatever else your dark side can think of!&“I&’m not one to argue that the world doesn&’t need more monsters, be they made of papier and/or cloth mâché, as demonstrated in Dan&’s entertaining new book, or flesh and blood, as demonstrated by the one standing behind you right now.&” —Gary Larson, creator, Far Side&“For lovers of the truly grotesque, Reeder provides detailed photo instructions for large figures constructed of clothes hangers, newspaper, and glue. Cloth skin, teeth, and slathered-on paint finish them off. The toothy dragons are particularly effective.&” —School Library JournalLive Richer Now: 100 Simple Ways to Become Instantly Richer (Be Better Now)
Par Jacob Sager Weinstein. 2024
Whatever financial shape you're in, you can be wealthier than you are today--without making it your full-time job. Live Richer…
Now is a collection of 100 things you can do this very moment to lead a more financially free and secure life. It includes tips on spending wisely, investing carefully, breaking big goals into small ones, extinguishing burnout, networking and negotiating, and working less to do more. With a life-changing tip on every page, you can flip anywhere in this instant, browsable book to learn something new. Plus, turn your favorite tips into lifelong habits with the daily and weekly habit trackers included.Backed by the latest research and vetted by a certified financial adviser, Jacob Sager Weinstein provides a holistic program for creating a more financially secure life by focusing on six key aspects:- Rich beginnings - Richer You- Richer Risks- Richer Investments - Richer Credit- And Richer Spending A Be Better Book: Helping readers live happier, smarter, healthier, and richer lives right now.Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships
Par Scott Rick. 2024
A revolutionary guide to navigating the financial aspects of real relationshipsHave you ever asked yourself “What if I’m a tightwad…
and my significant other is a spendthrift?” or vice versa? Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, knows that many people do. He also knows that the financial aspects of an intimate relationship can become a money minefield if couples try to navigate it without first discussing all of the financial issues between them, especially if those two people have different approaches to spending.Tightwads and Spendthrifts is a science-based guide to understanding and transforming how we manage money, both on our own and in relationships. Building on his original research, and surveying a vast body of interdisciplinary work, Tightwads and Spendthrifts will help you understand your own financial psychology and how it plays out in your relationships. Can tightwads and spendthrifts live together in harmony? Rick says “yes,” but not without first asking hard questions about whose opinion should count most when making a financial decision. After all of the issues have been aired, he tells readers how to create a game plan for navigating financial decision making that both Tightwads and Spendthrifts can rely on for a happy life together.Super Slime: 30 Safe and Inventive Slime Recipes
Par Dk. 2019
The most incredible and gooiest trend that&’s taking the internet by storm – Slime! This activity ebook for kids contains…
over 30 squishy innovative recipes that are gross, sparkly, even smelly, for lots of fun! Learn everything you'll need to know about slime-making. Take inexpensive, accessible, safe materials and turn them into a fun day of crafting with a kids&’ activity ebook perfect for all ages. Customize incredible Halloween and Christmas-themed slimes, set off a slime avalanche, and create slime from unexpected everyday ingredients such as a banana and even toothpaste.Slime is so versatile!Every project is easy to follow, with detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs, and spectacular images to show you what your "slimelicious" final product should look like. Recipe variations provide an opportunity to put your own fun twist on the activities and information boxes explain the science behind the slime with astonishing fun facts to boot.Children will adore making and playing with these super slimes. Warning - playing with this squidgy, gloopy, gooey substance is incredibly addictive, no matter how old you are!Right from the get-go Super Slime lists the inexpensive ingredients you&’ll need to work through the book. Each slime recipe also comes with a time expectation on how long it should take and a difficulty level so you can plan your crafting accordingly.As a bonus, it comes with a great section on storage, clean-up, and some extra hints and tips for more fun! Get Gross, Sparkly, Or Festive!Each recipe in Super Slime is thoroughly tested and uses safe, accessible ingredients. With so many options and vast variations online, it's comforting to know that your slime will come out perfect every time! Enjoy creating some of this spectacularly squishy stuff:- Slime you can draw on- Playdough slime- Slime stress balls- Color changing slime- And much, much more!Start making slime today!This ebook is one of two slimetastic titles in the DK collection! Try The Slime Book next, packed with another 30 wonderful recipes your little ones will love to try - it's got some edible recipes too!Everyday Crochet: 15+ Cozy Patterns
Par June Gilbank. 2022
Learning crochet has never been easier!You&’ve seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you&’d love to learn…
to create them yourself. Now&’s your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how to hook your way to a wonderful new skill. This revised edition includes:Expert advice on choosing your hook, yarn, and other helpful toolsStitch-by-stitch lessons for dozens of pretty and practical stitchesIllustrated instructions for shaping your work with increases and decreasesGuidance on reading crochet patterns and decoding crochet chartsTroubleshooting tips for avoiding common crochet mistakesMore than 15 stylish projects and patterns that build on what you&’ve learnedThe Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-Step Techniques
Par Alison Smith. 2018
This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own…
home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained. The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showing key stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you've got every sewing question covered.Estate Planning, 5E (Idiot's Guides)
Par Stephen Maple. 2016
Anyone with assets and heirs needs a will to determine what will happen to their property and plan for the…
welfare of their children should they pass away unexpectedly. As people age, they tend to think more seriously about having a will and planning their estates, to help their heirs, and to give them the maximum amount of money possible. This book makes it easy to understand all the issues surrounding estates, and to draft a will. This book covers: • An introduction to the important concepts of estate planning and vital information on how to get started on a plan. • Valuing your property and assets, including businesses and self-employment issues. • Getting the most from life insurance, pensions, and retirement savings. • Creating a will and trusts, and learning how probate works. • Looking after minor children in the event of your death, planning for special situations such as divorce and bankruptcy, and avoiding family feuds over inheritance. • Everything you need to know about taxes: estate, gift, state and federal income—and how to ensure that your heirs receive the assets you have intended for them. • Planning for retirement, including Social Security benefits, power of attorney, and health care directives.Sewing (Idiot's Guides)
Par Cinnamon Miles. 2013
Become more than so-so at sewing!Whether you want to make a quilt, re-upholster a chair seat, or fix a hem,…
sewing is one of the most essential and useful skills you can master. But if you've never even turned on a sewing machine before, learning to sew can seem like a daunting task. Not anymore! Geared toward the absolute beginner, Idiot's Guides: Sewing teaches the basics of sewing in a series of lessons using full-color, step-by-step illustrated instructions that enable you to clearly see how every technique is executed, from threading a sewing machine to reading a pattern. The lessons are accompanied by practice projects, allowing you to try out their newly learned skill. As the lessons become more advanced, so do the projects, giving you instant gratification as you become more proficient. This completely illustrated guide is an essential tool for any person who wants to learn to sew. Features include:• Tailored to the beginner who has never used a sewing machine before, with clear, easy-to-understand instructions. • Comprehensive, step-by-step, color instructions teach all the basic techniques of sewing, from threading a machine to various stitches and construction. • Practice projects throughout help the reader learn and practice techniques. • Handy guides teach how to read a pattern, choose and prepare fabrics, create seams and finishes, and more.LEGO® Awesome Ideas
Par Daniel Lipkowitz. 2015
Unlock the secrets of LEGO® building and create new worlds with your imagination.Your guide to becoming a LEGO master builder.…
Become inspired with detailed master building techniques and tips to create amazing modules with your collection. Test and challenge your building skills, with hundreds of awesome ideas to choose from, ranging from beginner LEGO builds to more advanced creative modules.A fun activity that stimulates creativity and tactical skills. LEGO blocks are to be played without limitations and this building guide is here to inspire you. This LEGO instructions book explores the endless possibilities you can create with your own LEGO brick collection. It&’s up to you, show off your building skills or add amazing creative modules to your own LEGO world.Are You Ready For The Most Awesome LEGO Building Adventures Yet?Learn through visual tips, step-by-step guides, creative model ideas and pro building techniques shown throughout the book. The LEGO® Awesome Ideas book includes detailed illustrations on how to build amazing real-world modules like fleets of mini robots, magical castles, a LEGO® birthday cake, space vehicle constructions and even a realistic-looking LEGO mobile phone. Journey through six incredible worlds bursting with hundreds of approved fans LEGO ideas and building tips. This book helps you create your own amazing models with step-by-step guides that unlock the secrets of great LEGO building. This LEGO book is based on 5 different LEGO themes:- Outer Space- The Wild West- Fantasy Land The Real World - The Modern Metropolis With creative model ideas and visual tips and techniques, LEGO® Awesome Ideas will inspire everyone from beginners to accomplished builders.An International Literary Association - Children's Book Council Children's Choices List SelectionLEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2015 The LEGO Group.Includes all the fundamentals readers need to know to enjoy the craft and create successful projects. Clear, well-illustrated instructions guide…
readers through each step of beading for jewelry and home crafts, including choosing a design and beads, selecting clasps and other findings, stringing on different materials, weaving off and on a loom, working with wire, and finishing any project.• Expert advice on mastering stringing and weaving techniques, plus specialty techniques such as beading flowers, beaded embroidery, and various beaded embellishments.• Choose the best color, size, and shape of beads and the right connectors, fasteners, and clasps for any project• Tons of crisp, instructional black-and-white photos and line drawingsLEGO Minifigure Handbook
Par Hannah Dolan. 2020
Meet the coolest LEGO® Minifigures ever!The strange, the spooky, and the silly - all of your favourite LEGO® minifigures are…
here.Go back in time with retro minifigures from the LEGO archives.Meet new characters from fun LEGO themes, including LEGO® NINJAGO®, LEGO® City, and LEGO® Collectible Minifigures.Your guide to more than 300 awesome minifigures! ©2020 The LEGO Group.Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique…
from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong.The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills.With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity.World's Best Origami: Over 100 Amazing Models from Top Origami Artists
Par Nick Robinson. 2010
Join the fold and discover this timeless art form. World's Best Origami is an amazing collection of more than 100…
of the most unusual and best-loved origami patterns ever created. Expert origami artist Nick Robinson has collected traditional origami patterns as well as his own pieces and those from some of the greatest origami artists in the world- many in print here for the first time ever. More than 100 pieces-the most comprehensive origami book on the market Projects rated from beginner to advanced and include everything from boxes, containers, geometrics, and abstracts to figures, birds, animals, and flowers, and more-this unique volume has something for everyone at every skill level Each diagram clearly displayed with easy-to-understand instructions The only book to include the works of several masters of the craft, including Edwin Corrie and Francesco Guarnieri, as well as the authorThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Person-to-Person Lending
Par Beverly Harzog, Curtis E. Arnold. 2009
Forget credit card companies—make it personal! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Person–to–Person Lending fills readers in on what they need…
to know, such as how person–to–person lending works, who lends and who borrows, and the advantages and disadvantages of Virgin Money, Prosper, Zopa, and Facebook's Lending Club.• Loans on Prosper and LendingClub rose to $100 million in 2007; by 2010, the online banking report forecasts $1 billion in person–to–person loan originations• Javelin Strategy & Research (Dec. 2007) predicts that the demand for person–to–person lending services may grow from $38 billion to $159 billion over the next five years.