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A sharp examination of the troubled state of retirement in America shares sobering insights into how the real estate crash and limited social security are preventing retirement and inducing widespread poverty in aging Baby Boomers.
"As millions of baby boomers reach their golden years, the state of retirement in America is little short of a disaster. A third of Americans have no retirement savings at all. The real estate crash wiped out much of the...
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"After a sudden change of plans, a remarkable woman and her loyal group of friends try to figure out what she's going to do with the rest of her life--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting to Exhale. Loretha Curry's life is full. A little crowded sometimes, but full indeed. On the eve of her sixty-eighth birthday, she has a booming beauty-supply empire, a gaggle of lifelong friends, and a husband...
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Paul and Simon hardly know each other. In fact, Simon thinks Paul is a bit of a '*@&%'. So, they're both surprised when, after a few drinks in the pub one evening, they agree to take on Britain's most famous cycling challenge together, 900 miles from Land's End to John o' Groats. Especially since, they are both novice cyclists.
Somehow, they persuade their partners, Bek and Kirsty, to give up their summer holidays to drive the length of Britain twice...
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Greatest American Hero volume 16
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Hinkley and Pam's vacation turns serious when they call Bill to help a Czechoslovakian downhill racer and his girlfriend defect with secret information.
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You're invited to a creepover volume 10
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Simon Spotlight
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c2012
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English
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Maggie Kim's parents have always dreamed of operating their own hotel, so when the historic Wharton Mansion goes up for sale, they see it as the perfect opportunity to open their own ski lodge. This weekend, Maggie and her family are going to check the place out and perhaps even buy it on the spot. But Maggie doesn't want to move to a run-down old mansion all the way up on a desolate mountain, and the ghost that lives there doesn't want her there...
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Andrews, McMeel & Parker
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©1987
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Lynn Johnston relies on the normative nature of domestic chaos--contemporary living--to create this successful comic strip. The Patterson family episodes reflect many of our households--making us laugh at our own foibles. Illustrated.
8) Gut
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It's popular to talk about how important a person's gut biome is. But to young readers, the millions of bacteria that live in the gut and help us digest and move our food along might be big news! Full of colorful, clear diagrams and simple explanations, this book takes readers on a journey through the gut, alongside some helpful kid guides that make the journey even more fun. An excellent companion to any studies of the human body, this volume also...
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PBS Distribution
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[2015]
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Christmas is a magical time of year for Caillou, and from the first snow to Christmas Eve he gets to experience many holiday activities for the first time, including visiting Santa, ice skating, and singing Christmas carols. From playing in the snow to learning about special holiday treats and traditions, Caillou's Christmas is holiday-fun for the whole family. Includes 12 holiday stories!
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The critically acclaimed novel about four women who learn how to carry on while leaning on each other from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and It's Not All Downhill From Here.
When the men in their lives prove less than reliable, Savannah, Bernadine, Gloria, and Robin find new strength through a rare and enlightening friendship as they struggle to regain stability and an...
When the men in their lives prove less than reliable, Savannah, Bernadine, Gloria, and Robin find new strength through a rare and enlightening friendship as they struggle to regain stability and an...
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A Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane mystery volume 3
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"1918, Italy: When a deadly blizzard traps Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane in the Dolomite Mountains, it's all downhill from here. Their hotel is snowed-in, and no one can get in or out. Then a man is found dead in his locked hotel room-- and the killer is still on the premises. But with no murder weapon and too many suspects, their investigation is treading on thin ice. The colder it gets outside, the hotter it gets inside as Fiona squares off with both...
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A rip-roaring comedy about big plans and bigger egos at the world's largest tech company
Something is fishy at Anahata, and it's not just the giant squid that serves as a mascot for the tech company. A prince in exile is working as a product manager. The sales guys are battling with the engineers. The women employees are the unwitting subjects of a wild social experiment. The VPs are plotting against each other. And, the yoga-loving, sex-obsessed...
13) Hunter's Moon
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Youngest sister Grace Fairfield is the family rebel. Fun-loving, clever, and creative, she elevates rebelliousness to an art form, often resulting in chaos in Dark Hollow. When Grace is assigned her first Hex Support case at a haunted amusement park, she's thrilled to revisit her beloved stomping grounds from college. Unfortunately, the case involves an employee found dead on an expensive new rollercoaster that's supposed to bring in enough revenue...
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For better or for worse treasury volume 3
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Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Collects Johnston's fifth, sixth, and seventh individual collections: "The Last Straw, Keep the Home Fries Burning," and "It's all Downhill From Here," along with Lynn's thoughts and observations along the way.
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"Finally, a cycling guide for people who love to relax and enjoy the ride. All of these 33 day trips are flat or downhill (with a few gentle rises here and there): leisurely pedaling along rivers, picnic stops at spectacular lake, cruising descents through verdant valleys. Every Swiss region is included in this lushly-photographed and diverse book, from the Engadin to Ticino, the Swiss Plateau to the lakes of French-speaking Switzerland--even the...
19) Rise: my story
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"The first ever memoir from the greatest female ski racer of all time, revealing never before told stories of her life in the fast lane, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers for athletes around the world"--
With a career that spanned a transformation in how America recognizes and celebrates female athletes, Vonn helped blaze a trail for other world-class female athletes and reimagining what it meant to pursue speed at all costs....
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Portfolio/Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
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[2021]
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"Award-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be, with a foreword from psychologist Angela Duckworth, the best-selling author of Grit. Set audacious goals. Foster good habits. Create social support. You've surely heard this advice before. If you've...
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