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Get a life: you don't need a million to retire well
Par Ralph Warner. 1996
Advises the reader not to focus exclusively on finances when preparing for retirement, but also to consider such equally important…
factors as health, spiritual life, interpersonal relationships, and interests outside of work. Interviews with retirees illustrate the importance of this approachControl your money (A quick and easy guide)
Par Inc Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York. 1997
Smart questions to ask your financial advisers (Bloomberg personal bookshelf)
Par Lynn Brenner. 1997
Personal-finance columnist provides eighty questions to ask a professional money manager and background information on key topics of discussion. Covers…
eight major areas: investing, prenuptial and divorce agreements, buying and selling a house, insurance, job loss, estate planning, taxes, and retirement. Contains tips on selecting financial and legal advisersThe dissident: Alexey navalny: profile of a political prisoner
Par David Herszenhorn. 2023
A news-driven biography of Vladimir Putin's nemesis Alexey Navalny— lawyer, blogger, anti-corruption crusader, protest organizer, political opposition leader, mayoral and…
presidential candidate, campaign strategist, provocateur, poisoning victim, dissident, and now, prisoner of conscience and anti-war crusader. THE DISSIDENT is the story of how one fearless man, offended by the dishonesty and criminality of the Russian political system, mounted a relentless opposition movement and became President Vladimir Putin's most formidable rival—so despised that the Russian leader makes a point of never uttering Navalny's name. There's an old saying that Russia without corruption isn't Russia. Alexey Navalny refuses to accept this proposition. His stubborn insistence that Russians can defy the stereotype and create an entirely different country made him such a threat to Putin that the Kremlin wanted him exiled—or dead—and now seems intent on keeping him locked in a prison colony for decades. International correspondent David M. Herszenhorn, weaves together the threads of Navalny's remarkable life and work: The assassination attempt with a military- grade nerve agent by an FSB hit squad in Siberia, his recovery, and the vigilante-style investigation with news outlet Bellingcat to identify and confront his own would-be killers; Navalny's personal biography as part of the generation that straddled the end of the Soviet Union and birth of the Russian Federation, including childhood summers with his Ukrainian grandparents near Chernobyl, and his fellowship at Yale University, which spurred conspiracy theories about his ties to the U.S.; His anti-corruption investigations that exposed billions in graft at Russia's biggest state-owned companies and vast bribe-taking by top Russian officials, including his blockbuster revelations about Putin's Black Sea Palace; His political activism, including huge street protests, his bid for Moscow mayor in 2013, renegade run for president in 2017, his controversial views on nationalism, gun rights and Crimea, his transformation into a prisoner of conscience bravely denouncing Putin's war of aggression in Ukraine, and more. Riveting and complex, THE DISSIDENT introduces readers to modern Russia's greatest agitator, a man willing to sacrifice his freedom—and even his own life—to build the decent, democratic country he wants to live in and hopes to pass on to his childrenConsumer rites: the buying & selling of American holidays
Par Leigh Schmidt. 1995
A social study of the origin and evolution of U.S. holidays into highly commercialized events that clash with religious practices…
and the original intent. Includes chapters on Christmas and Easter, and covers Mother's, Father's, and St. Valentine's Days, as well as Halloween. Provides brief information on recent innovations such as Kwanzaa and Earth DayReal world math: money & other numbers in your life
Par Donna Guthrie. 1998
Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford…
my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readersPetites histoires de l'histoire
Par Daniel Appriou. 2008
L'histoire de France est parsemée d'anecdotes, de bons mots et de faits divers qui, bien souvent, sont occultés dans les…
manuels. Madame du Barry, terrifiée par l'échafaud, l'arrogance de Landru lors de son procès, les dessous de la fuite de Varennes... autant d'images, de brèves, qui dessinent par petites touches une fresque de plus de vingt siècles d'événements. Savez-vous par exemple par quel habile moyen le médecin de Louis XI sut se garder du cruel souverain, qui avait pourtant l'habitude de faire assassiner sans scrupule quiconque s'opposait à lui ? En lui disant : Je sais bien qu'un beau jour vous m'enverrez où vous avez envoyé tant d'autres, mais vous serez mort huit jours plus tard... Le propos glaça le roi, qui n'osa jamais toucher à un cheveu de son docteur ! Vous a-t-on déjà parlé du sang-froid de Bailly ? À son bourreau qui lui demandait, moqueur : Tu trembles, Bailly ? , ce prêtre, condamné à l'échafaud sous la Révolution, répondit : Oui, mais de froid ! ... Une autre façon, plus vivante, d'appréhender l'histoire. L'envers du décor en quelque sorte... -- 4e de couvLe mur de Berlin et la chute du communisme expliqués à ma petite-fille Soazig
Par Marc Ferro. 2009
En 1961, la guerre froide bat son plein. L'Europe est divisée entre l'Est communiste et l'Ouest. Un mur est dressé…
au coeur de Berlin pour empêcher les Allemands de l'Est de passer à l'Ouest. Dans la nuit du 9 au 10 novembre 1989, ce mur est abattu par les Allemands qui refusent la partition de leur pays. Dans les mois qui suivent, en URSS comme dans les pays de l'Est, tous les régimes communistes s'effondrent. Comment ce mur a-t-il pu survivre si long-temps ? Quelles sont les causes de sa chute et de l'effondrement du communisme ? Marc Ferro répond à toutes ces questions dans un ouvrage fondamental pour comprendre l'un des plus grands bouleversements de l'histoire contemporaine. -- 4e de couvTwo incomes and still broke?: it's not how much you make, but how much you keep
Par Linda Kelley. 1996
Describes how job-related expenses can devour a couple's second income. The author discusses taxes, childcare, timesavers, rushed shopping, personal upkeep,…
and other factors to be considered when deciding whether both spouses should workReines et favorites: le pouvoir des femmes
Par Benedetta Craveri. 2007
"À la Renaissance, une profonde mutation s'opère au sein de la société française et fait prévaloir une nouvelle conception de…
la famille, considérée désormais comme le fondement de l'État. Privées de statut juridique propre et de liberté, les femmes doivent alors se soumettre à l'autorité de l'homme comme la noblesse doit se soumettre à l'autorité du roi. Si elles veulent assumer une charge ou disposer d'un bien, ces femmes, qu'elles soient fille, épouse ou veuve, se voient contraintes de demander l'autorisation d'un parent mâle. Au cours des siècles suivants, cette situation évolue peu. Cependant, des femmes parviennent à s'imposer dans cette société d'hommes, et à faire de leur condition d'infériorité un atout. Fortes de leurs ambitions, de leur intelligence et de leur beauté, c'est souvent en profitant de la faiblesse masculine, qu'elles se glissent dans les rouages, sans être broyées. Si elles ne peuvent assumer le pouvoir en leur nom, leurs destinées sont parfois spectaculaires. De Diane de Poitiers à Marie-Antoinette, en passant par Catherine de Médicis, la reine Margot, Gabrielle d'Estrées, Madame de Maintenon ou la marquise de Pompadour, la liste des femmes exceptionnelles sous l'Ancien Régime est longue, et Benedetta Craveri raconte ici avec brio l'histoire de ces reines et favorites qui ont su prendre leur place dans l'Histoire." -- 4e de couvCollege planning for dummies
Par Pat Ordovensky. 1997
A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for admission, paying…
tuition and other costs, and ten common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters stand alone or can be read in sequence. For junior and senior high and older readersMon mari et moi: histoire d'une reine (Best-sellers)
Par Guy Croussy. 2001
La vie de la reine Elizabeth II ou Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, de sa naissance à aujourd'hui. L'auteur trace le…
portrait de cette reine discrète et silencieuse qui a vécu "les désastres d'un empire, les révoltes des démunis, les affres d'une famille qui se désagrège"Mort d'une princesse: l'enquête
Par Thomas Sancton. 1998
Deux journalistes, l'un chef du bureau de Paris et l'autre correspondant au Moyen-Orient du magazine Time, reprennent toutes les questions…
que nombre de personnes à travers le monde se posent depuis la mort de la princesse Diana et de son compagnon Dodi Fayed. Les réponses qui figurent dans cette enquête minutieusement menée avec l'aide de tous les témoins, experts et protagonistes ont pour but de mettre à nu la vérité qui se cache derrière cette tragédieThe truth about money
Par Ric Edelman. 1996
A guide to financial planning for the late 1990s, a time in which the "rules of money have changed" from…
earlier decades in terms of taxation, personal longevity, and other factors. Explains bonds, equities, insurance, real estate, and investment strategies for managing assets. BestsellerThe American Bar Association guide to home ownership: the complete and easy guide to all the law every home owner should know
Par American Bar Association. 1995
Explanation of the legal framework of rights and duties associated with home ownership. Discusses forms of ownership, deeds, titles, insurance,…
taxes, and the financial side of owning a home. Gives tips on avoiding liability, remodeling without getting swindled, and resolving problems with neighbors. Addresses special concerns of aging home ownersla reine d'une ère nouvelle (Elizabeth II #1)
Par Robert Hardman. 2022
Elizabeth Windsor n'était pas née pour être reine. Pourtant, depuis son accession au trône en 1952 à l'âge de 25…
ans, elle s'est révélée une figure astucieuse, déterminée, menant sa famille et son peuple à travers plus de sept décennies de changements sociaux sans précédentThe American Bar Association guide to wills and estates: everything you need to know about wills, trusts, estates, and taxes
Par American Bar Association. 1995
Explains that a person's estate consists of real estate, tangible personal property such as cars and furniture, and intangible property…
such as pensions, bank accounts, and insurance. Guidelines for estate planning include information on wills, trusts, and living wills and cover common estate-planning situationsSustaining the earth: choosing consumer products that are safe for you, your family, and the earth
Par Debra Dadd-Redalia. 1994
A how-to guide for making environmentally responsible decisions. Explains how to assess a product's "sustainability," the ability to be produced,…
used, and disposed of ecologically. Lists common products and offers criteria for judging their environmental acceptabilityThe authors' suggestions for managing your employee benefits are to gain a foundation of knowledge on the subject, become familiar…
with every detail of your current employer's plans, sort through the options, and seize the opportunities that make sense to you. They discuss family benefits, retirement pensions, health benefits, legal rights, and moreThe consumer's guide to understanding and using the law
Par Daniel Johnson. 1994
Pointing out that anyone can become involved in the legal system for one reason or another, practicing attorney Johnson provides…
a basic introduction to different aspects of the law. Discussed are family law including divorce; criminal law; contracts, credit, and bankruptcy; real estate; wills; personal injury; and more. Includes an appendix of sample legal documents and a glossary of legal terms