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Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical learning adventure that brings four special celebrations to life in this engaging children's story for ages 6-9! In this latest addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the excitement of Project ACES Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), National Skilled Trades Day, Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day, and even National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - all in one action-packed school day! From exercising with millions of children worldwide to exploring diverse career paths with real-world ...

Thirsty Dragon lays bare the untold story of how an influx of Chinese money rescued France's most venerable wine region from economic collapse and how the result was a series of misunderstandings and crises that threatened the delicate infrastructure of Bordeaux insular wine trade.

In 2007, a stranger-than-fiction multibillion-dollar bidding war for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) erupted between the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Atlanta’s Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Zero-Sum Game: The Rise of the World’s Largest Derivatives Exchange takes listeners behind the scenes of this battle to tell the gripping - and often comical - story of how the historic merger between CME and CBOT almost didn’t happen.

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

If you had purchased $100 worth of Bitcoins in the middle of 2009 and held onto those coins until August 2017, you would have turned that $100 into more than $8,000,000. The lucrative world of cryptocurrency no longer has to be a mystery. This book will shock you. Secret strategies are revealed. Discover what cryptocurrency is all about and how to make a lot of money investing and trading in them.

In 1784, when Americans first voyaged to China, they confronted Chinese authorities who were unaware that the United States even existed. Nevertheless, a long, complicated, and fruitful trade relationship was born after American traders, missionaries, diplomats, and others sailed to China with lofty ambitions: to acquire fabulous wealth, convert China to Christianity, and even command a Chinese army. In America's First Adventure in China, John Haddad provides a colourful history of the evolving cultural exchange and interactions between these countries.

Conflict of Identity is by Dr. Glenville C. Ashby, PHD. He has opened a new branch of psychology directly involving people of the African Diaspora. This book looks at the situations and conditions that have brought people of African ancestry to where they are now. Dr. Ashby goes through the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and colonialism, and how it still affects Blacks worldwide. He introduces the listener to Womb Therapy, a system that encourages people to reconnect with the source of wisdom, Africa.

We are at a crossroads of immense proportions. Nationally, internationally, and globally, we areliving in a manner that is absolutely, unconditionally, irrevocably unsustainable. Our global economic stability is in jeopardy, our planet’s ecosystems are under attack, and our health is deteriorating. Huge changes are coming whether or not we want them, whether or not we are ready for them. How can we lead the charge to introduce innovations and solutions to meet the inevitable challenges of new kinds of economic forces?

Whether you're a complete investing novice or you already have your own investment portfolio, The 80/20 Investor is for people who understand that a basic education in investing is necessary for a path to financial freedom. Yet, have very little time to study investing extensively or trust Wall Street to manage their portfolios. It's for individual investors and entrepreneurs who have day jobs and businesses to take care of.

The extended bubble in the credit, housing, and financial markets created twenty-five years of artificial prosperity and wealth. The bubble has burst and much of that inflated wealth is gone.The government has attempted to pump air back into the bubble; the goal is to get markets up, save banks and corporations, and reduce unemployment. This has created another artificial world and will have unintended consequence - both bullish and bearish.

Introducing the ultimate guide "Cryptocurrency Compliance." This book will unravel the intricate web of rules and regulations that underpin the dynamic field of cryptocurrencies. Whether you are a budding investor, a blockchain enthusiast or a professional navigating the complex world of digital currencies, this comprehensive handbook will become your go-to resource. Be introduced to the essentials of cryptocurrency regulation, understand how to comply, and also why it’s so crucial in the initial chapters. Then, the book embarks on a global journey, detailing cryptocurrency regulation ...

Wondering what this Bitcoin and cryptocurrency stuff is all about? Are you curious if you should consider investing in it? Cryptocurrency has been booming recently. This is why it’s no surprise that you’ve been hearing stories about people that have done very well investing and trading crypto. Would you like to be a part of those people benefiting right from the comfort of their homes? The biggest issue is not knowing where to start. This audiobook will guide you through the tough parts.

The purpose of this insider's account is to provide an answer to all these questions and more. Andrew Marr's brilliant, and brilliantly funny, book is a guide to those of us who read newspapers, or who listen to and watch news bulletins but want to know more. Andrew Marr tells the story of modern journalism through his own experience.

For Zak Ebrahim, a childhood amongst terrorism was all he knew. After his father's incarceration, his family moved often, and as the perpetual new kid in class, he faced constant teasing and exclusion. Yet, though his radicalized father and uncles modeled fanatical beliefs, to Ebrahim something never felt right. To the shy, awkward boy, something about the hateful feelings just felt unnatural.

Interested in investing in decentralized finance? Do you want to a head start on making money with NFTs and in the Metaverse? This book will help you to understand it and make a sound investment. There are so many ways you can get involved in this exciting new economy. And it’s all happening right now.

The Bitcoin Big Bang is a guide to navigating the uncharted territory of digital currency. Written by CNBC contributor Brian Kelly, this book goes beyond Bitcoin 101 to explain how this transformative technology is about to change the world. Digital currency is thrown into perspective against the history of payment systems and its own evolution as listeners are invited to explore the ways in which this technology is already changing the way business gets done.

Put your money where your mouth is when it comes to handling your finances and join the Female Invest trio on a mission to investigate sustainable stocks and funds, angel investing, and empowering initiatives - for both you and the planet. Cutting through the noise, this trusted resource will rationalize the vast scope of the term "sustainable investing", and consider how investments, funds, stocks, and shares can be responsible, ethical, green, and impactful - enabling you to partake in a truly circular economy.

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the buzzword of the moment, with skyrocketing prices and huge media attention. Are you missing out, or do you feel like you are? Not to worry! This book, updated for 2022, gives you everything you need to know about cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and how to take your first steps in this new and exciting market. What do all those confusing acronyms mean? How to you buy and sell and NFT - or even, what is an NFT in the first place? Everything will become clear!

Transform the way you think about money in this easy-to-use, jargon-free guide by Anne Boden (CEO of Starling Bank) which busts commonly held financial myths, helping you to get the most of your cash in today's digital world.There's never been a shortage of advice on managing your money, clearing debt, being canny with your cash and getting the best deals. But it can be hard work, and everyone seems to be saying something different. What if you could easily cut through all the rhetoric and noise and everything could be made straightforward?

From the bestselling author of The Roaring 2000s and The Great Depression Ahead comes a work that looks forward, showing listeners how to weather the storm in this new economy that is going to get much worse in the years ahead.

In his most recent New York Times best-selling work, The Great Depression Ahead, Harry S. Dent predicted the debt crisis that would ensue in the wake of the government’s failed stimulus plan. Dent’s investment advice sees no place to hide....