Schmidt, Stanley F. (Stanley Fredric)
Summary: Financial choices can make a big difference in how comfortable your life is. Topics often not taught in schools or in homes, three reasons to use a credit card, the ultimate use of money, the five places to invest, how to retire in 24 years, and five suggestions for choosing a good spouse. PLUS you'll learn about insurance, taxes, personal habits that will help make you successful, real estate,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Polka Dot Publishing 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.15 SCHSummary: What harm could come from sitting leisurely at the computer, chatting with online pals? Unfortunately, many young people who spend hours in chat rooms or post sensitive information on the Internet have little or no idea of the risks involved. This program warns students about how vulnerable they are whenever they venture into the cyber realm-even when they think they're among "friends."...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Matthews, J. L.
Summary: To find the right kind of long-term care, you may need to make difficult personal, medical, and financial decisions during emotionally tough times. Long-Term Care helps you and your family understand the range of available choices. Even more important, it guides you toward the best care you can afford. You'll learn how to: explore your options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nolo 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.16 MATSummary: "Provides health information about an overview of surgical specialties, common types of surgery, surgical procedures, and the risks associated with surgery and how to manage pain along with the surgical complications. Includes glossary, index, and other resources"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 617 SURDavis, Robert J.
Summary: A look behind the hype promulgated by a variety of health promoters argues that many of these pronouncements are half-truths pushed to advance a variety of agendas and furnishes tips, facts, tools, and resources to help readers critically assess the datato do what is best to promote their health and overall well-being.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of California Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613 DAVUhl, Xina M.
Summary: In this online world, it's easier than ever for young people to manage their money, stay within a budget, and grow their money with smart investments. The explosion of online shopping means that it's also become easier than ever to spend that money foolishly. This lively volume helps teens to navigate the world of finances and shopping online with explanations about banking, credit, mobile...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: 332.024 Uhl 2020Gardner, Jane
Summary: In Smart Grocery Shopping, learn how being a smart shopper can save you time and money. In Shop Smart, Jane makes some mistakes on her first trip to the grocery store, including shopping without a list.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Saddleback Educational Publishing 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 GARGardner, Jane
Summary: Build students' personal finance skills. --Publisher
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Publisher / Publication Date: Saddleback Educational Publishing 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332 GAR1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 332 GAR
Pogue, David
Summary: Offers more than two hundred tips and tricks for making financial management easier, sharing insights into making and saving money while avoiding scams.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2016
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332 POGUhl, Xina M.
Summary: "A first car is a young person's ticket to independence and responsibility. A lot is involved in the process of this purchase: how to decide what to buy, what is affordable, how much may be owed in taxes, and what the insurance options are. This information-packed volume helps readers learn how to negotiate the purchase price, whether they are entitled to a warranty, and how to get a loan. Tips...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 629.22 Uhl 2020Summary: "Provides consumer health information about alcohol abuse, addiction, and related health effects, with facts about treatment and recovery. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and a directory of organizations for alcohol-related concerns"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Omnigraphics 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.292 ALCSummary: Follows Damon Gameau as he embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as healthy. Highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC THASummary: "More than 200 of our best ideas for kitchens, bathrooms, closets, home offices, bedrooms, kids' rooms, and more"--Cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 BESAntona, Rick
Summary: Discover the perfect diamond at the right price for you! It is never easy finding the perfect diamond. Every diamond is a one-of-a-kind treasure. In The Perfect Diamond Buying Guide, you will discover important insights and tips to guarantee you are purchasing the highest quality diamond at the best possible value. The Perfect Diamond Buying Guide is a straightforward book that will walk you...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Uptown Diamond 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640.73 ANTOlmsted, Larry
Summary: "You've seen the headlines: Parmesan cheese made from wood pulp. Lobster rolls containing no lobster at all. Extra-virgin olive oil that isn't. So many fake foods are in our supermarkets, our restaurants, and our kitchen cabinets that it's hard to know what we're eating anymore. In Real Food/Fake Food, award-winning journalist Larry Olmsted convinces us why real food matters and empowers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.3 OLMSummary: Walk down the aisle of any supermarket or pharmacy and you are bound to be confronted by shelves full of nutrient supplements, from vitamin A to zinc. But are they worth the staggering prices many people pay for them? What exactly are supplements, and when should they be avoided? This program looks at a wide range of supplements that are currently available and examines their potential impact...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: This video follows Megan and Josh as they venture through a food store with the same shopping list to see who gets the better nutrition value and price for eight common items. After watching Grocery Shopping Challenge, viewers will know some of the tricks supermarkets use to persuade customers to spend more-and how to eat well for less by separating the hype from the deals. Correlates to all...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Marketing specialists can no longer rely on traditional media, such as television and print ads, to generate mass appeal. And sometimes they don't need to. This program explores marketing case studies in which consumers-often those in the 18-to-25 age group-have boosted product sales through word-of-mouth, amateur videos, fan clubs, and other informal and unpaid means. Featuring commentary from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Many young people are unfamiliar with the concepts of simple interest and compound interest, and how the different rates could impact their wallet over a number of years. In this program a teen planning to purchase a new bike investigates several financing options: personal loans, interest-free loans, store credit, credit cards, and investing her money in a savings account. Using spreadsheets...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: There's a fine art to selling earlobe lifts, inflatable massage boots, and mini-staircases for arthritic dogs. This ABC News program enters the strange world of A. J. Kubani and his New Jersey-based company, Telebrands-a purveyor of quirky household products showcased in late-night TV infomercials. In a one-on-one interview, Kubani discusses his main strategy: identifying a mundane, irksome...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Whether the setting is a preschool, hospital, or retirement home, it's vital for those who plan meals and menus to understand the dietary requirements of particular age groups. This program explains the nutrients our bodies require for optimum health and how those requirements change throughout our lives. Overviewing the stages of the human life cycle, the video highlights the basic nutritional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: For young adults just starting out on their own, couples planning for the future, and anyone who needs help in learning to manage their money, one of the most important financial processes they need to understand is the use of credit. This program begins with a brief look at how credit fuels our economy and how advertisers entice consumers to go into debt to supposedly improve their social...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: As students get ready to move away from home, "How will I pay for all this?" may not be at the front of their minds. This video features interviews with young adults who have made the transition and beneficial tips on budgeting, credit cards, debit cards, loans, and more. Help your students get the financial smarts they need so they can "fly solo" with confidence! Correlates to all applicable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Bold claims about the curative powers of "superfoods" and other trendy products represent a daunting challenge for today's consumer. How reliable are these assertions? What happens when a no-nonsense medical doctor applies rigorous scientific testing to the health hype on product labels? This program takes viewers on an eye-opening journey led by Dr. Lesley Regan, a veteran physician and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009