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"For the People: 1,608 Ways to Get Your Share of the
Little-Known Bargains the Government Offers "
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WHAT WE'RE READING
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"Heart and Soul Career Tune-Up"
by Chuck Cochran and Donna Peerce
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/089106141X/wendysmall
A practical guide filled with worksheets, quick tips, and
questions designed to help you find your most fulfilling
career options, "Heart and Soul Career Tune-Up" is the third
title in the Heart and Soul series, and one that makes a
terrific gift for graduates or other folks looking to get
more happiness out of their workdays. Beyond the many useful
job-finding techniques that cover artful resumes, proper
methods of follow-up, and accurate pricing of yourself in
the marketplace, the majority of the book focuses on such
generalities as maintaining a positive attitude during your
job hunt and dealing effectively with stress. Using the
Myers-Briggs personality test, positive thinking exercises,
and meditation techniques, this is not your typical career
guide, and it may feel a bit "touchy-feely" for those used
to a drier style. But authors Chuck Cochran and Donna Peerce
have written a guide that nearly everyone can use in some
way. For example, the first chapter on "checking your
alignment" is especially useful to employees wondering
whether they're working for the right company. The chapter
has you describe everything from an ideal boss to the
company's marketing plan and future goals, as well as your
personal goals in life. The results make it easier for you
to examine your options more objectively--perhaps it really
is time to move on. As Peerce and Cochran say, "When you are
doing what you love, you are doing what you were meant to do
in life."
"The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales"
edited by Jack Zipes
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0198601158/wendysmall
This comprehensive guide is as wonderfully thorough and
cross-referenced as we've come to expect from the Oxford
Companions, and it deserves a place on the bookshelf of any
lover of children's literature or films. Arranged
alphabetically, "The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales" covers
authors, illustrators, individual titles, and countries of
origin for the fairy tales of Europe, from medieval times
through the era of Walt Disney. Each entry is handily marked
with asterisks when there's a related section to read; "The
Little Mermaid" has asterisks highlighting both Hans
Christian Anderson and Disney, whereas the larger section of
Victorian Fairy Painting has 19 asterisks in its three pages
of text. While authors and stories generally don't get more
than a few paragraphs of detail, you'll find the quantity of
entries most impressive. Beyond standard fairy tales,
authors of classic children's literature and adult fantasy
are often included, if their works rely in any way on
earlier myths or tales--Terry Pratchett and Maurice Sendak
are two examples. Larger sections devoted to regional
differences are lengthy and fascinating, and they include
Portugal, Spain, France, North America, Britain, and
Italy. The book also has plenty of illustrations. While
they're all in black and white, the variety of artistic
styles is wonderful, and each plate is large enough to show
charming details of giants, maidens, witches, and all the
classic characters of these beloved stories. Whether your
heart lies with Edward Gorey or Kate Greenaway, you're sure
to enjoy the facts behind your favorite tale.
"About the Author"
by Alfred and Emily Glossbrenner
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Who was the inspiration for the character of Rhett Butler?
Where can I find Terry McMillan's tips for a book-promotion
campaign? How old was Issac Asimov when he graduated from high
school? With its entertaining blend of trivia, biographical
facts, and reading recommendations, "About the Author"
provides information on all your favorite writers and their
books. Arranged alphabetically, the authors get a full two
pages each, including dates of major life events, related
Web sites and fan clubs, a full list of titles, and personal
inspirations that can give you new ideas for other books to
discover. Is Wally Lamb your favorite author? Since some of
his favorites are Alice Walker, Margaret Atwood, and John
Updike, maybe you should give some of their books a
try. Several generations are covered. You say you've worked
your way through all these books already? Well, check out
the "What Else to Read" section at the back--these pages
cover award-winning titles, bestsellers, and Top 25 lists
assembled by universities, fan Web sites, and professional
organizations devoted to specific genres. College students
who consider themselves well-read will be surprised at how
many Pulitzer Prize winners they're unfamiliar with. The
list of banned books may be just the thing to get your teen
reading regularly. A terrific guidebook for literature
lovers, it even has a listing of regional events related to
books and reading, as well as contact information for major
publishers and booksellers. Read this book with pen and
paper in hand; you're sure to have a reading list several
pages long by the time you've finished.
"For the People: 1,608 Ways to Get Your Share of the
Little-Known Bargains the Government Offers"
edited by Kevin Ireland
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1579542964/wendysmall
Chock full of big-time freebies like cars, vacations, sports
equipment, and food, "For the People" covers plenty of
options for those looking to save money--and all the options
are brought to you by Uncle Sam, himself! This handy guide
contains a mix of regional and national agencies that are
divided into such categories as taxes, travel and leisure,
and transportation. In every case, complete contact
information is provided--you'll want to read this book with
page markers and pen and paper handy to prevent misplacing
the phone number for that perfect free campground for your
summer vacation. While the index is reasonable and the
chapter headings pretty clear, it can still be a frustrating
search--with so much packed into the book, you've got to be
methodical while using it. Also, because of the quantity of
regional events and agencies, you may be frequently
disappointed. There are lots of wonderful options out there,
but not everyone lives in a large city that offers community
gardens, free cultural passes, and food cooperatives. Mixed
in with these local helpers are some terrific ideas for
making use of national parks and forests, the Small Business
Administration, job training, and tax assistance--national
freebies that we can all use to good advantage. The chapter
on college tuition can earn you thousands. The range of
special scholarships available is astonishing (Employed by
the footwear industry? Want to become a bat conservationist?),
and high school seniors will be surprised at the rewards
available for those willing to write a few letters. Perhaps
you're in the market for a new bicycle? Checking into
police auctions could save you hundreds of dollars, and here
you'll find how to get the best price and selection. With a
little effort on your part, this book more than earns its
keep.
Wendy
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