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"Gabriel really wants to buy some fancy Fast Kids shoes. But his mom says they can spend no more than thirty dollars. Gabriel searches for a great deal on the shoes. He looks online, goes to the shoe store, and checks a discount store too. Will he find the shoes at a price he can afford? Read this book to find out!" - Amazon.com.
Gabriel learns how to hunt for a bargain when he is in the market for new running shoes in order to win the upcoming race....
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x, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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An entertaining and pain-free introduction to the key concepts of economics, by a Financial Times writer, this book is part field guide to economics and part exposé of the economic principles lurking behind daily events. Reporting back from Africa, Asia, Europe, and your local Starbucks, author Harford shows us the world through the eyes of an economist, and reveals that everyday events are in fact intricate games of negotiations, contests of strength,...
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160 pages ; 19 cm
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Shop smart. Save big. Eat great! Do you want to score the hottest bargains and best deals? It's easier than you think! In this helpful pocket guide, Sara Lundberg, author of the super-saver website BudgetSavvyDiva.com, reveals her cleverest, most effective and down-right sneakiest strategies for saving money while filling the cart with all your favorite foods. Thanks to the advice in this book, you'll quickly be navigating the grocery aisles like...
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295 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"With the whole world trying to convince us to spend our way to happiness, we've been left cluttered, stressed, and unfulfilled. Tara Button, founder of BuyMeOnce, is at the forefront of the global movement to change the way we shop and live forever. Tara advocates a life of mindful buying that celebrates what lasts, giving you exercises that help you curb impulses, ignore trends, and discover your true style"--Amazon.com.
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"If you're like most people, you want nothing more than a fair shot in life: a chance to seek out opportunities, work hard, and make your own way in this world. But as author Allen Marshall explains in How You Got Screwed, the game has been rigged, making it almost impossible for you to win. How You Got Screwed explains exactly how the rules have been made to favor those in charge. Consider the financial system, which steals your earning power with...
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269 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
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A powerful, environmentally-conscious guide to decluttering, saving money and growing a community inspired by the ancient practice of gift economies where neighbors pooled resources includes seven steps to learning how to buy less and give more.
In 2013, Clark and Rockefeller discovered that the beaches of their community in Puget Sound were spoiled by a daily influx of plastic items and trash washing on shore. They launched the first Buy Nothing...
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191 pages : illustrations, charts ; 23 cm
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According to Debt.org, the average American has over $15,000 in credit card debt alone. With such staggering debt, paying off loans can seem like a dream that will never be realized. Alex and Cassie, owners of the blog Thrifty Couple, were once $100,000 in debt, but were able to pay off over $85,000 in three and a half years just by adopting their life-changing 2% plan. The 2% Rule to 100% Debt Free implements a plan that involves the incremental...
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xviii, 292 pages ; 24 cm
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"Stearns explores the practical and personal challenges of both caregiving and successful aging. She couples findings from the latest research with ... insights and problem-solving tips to help caregivers achieve the best life possible for those they care for -- and for themselves as they age"--Amazon.com.
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x, 245 pages ; 22 cm
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"The essential guide to keeping you and your family safe in the modern world. Do you know where to take shelter in an earthquake? How to bust a lying car mechanic? Save money at the store? You'll know now. Every morning, millions of Americans watch Jeff Rossen explain how to solve our most pressing and harrowing problems, such as: how to put out a kitchen fire, find bedbugs, avoid rip-offs, and even how to survive a plane crash. In Rossen to the Rescue,...
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ix, 308 pages ; 23 cm
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"...Imagine grocery shopping once-a-week or less, eating healthier, and having more free time -- all while saving money. Sound too good to be true? For the Economides family, it's a reality, and it can be yours too ... America's Cheapest Family shows you strategies, tips, tools, and tricks in 'Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half,' so you can achieve huge savings year after year ... And these tips and strategies can work whether you're shopping for seven...
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394 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
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"Whether you're cleaning house, cooking a meal, improving your appearance, or fighting a cold, this indispensable guide will help you with natural and simple solutions to your daily tasks requiring only basic-and inexpensive-items with multiple uses that you should always keep on hand in your home. Vinegar, baking soda, lemons, duct tape, and beer are just a few of the all-purpose tools you need to eliminate odors, keep your food fresher longer, get...
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"From the New York Times'"Queen of Green" comes the ultimate guide for finding and eliminating the toxic chemicals in your home today. There is no longer any question that consumer products contain toxic chemicals harmful to our families. But how do we protect ourselves, and where do we start? In Toxic Free, Debra Lynn Dadd, hailed by The New York Times as the "Queen of Green," discusses the hidden toxic chemicals already present in our homes, their...
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