Moolah Or Bummer!


Book Description

There's nothing more intimidating to the inexperienced investor than complicated financial jargon. With a whimsical and poetic style, author Moget Africa covers over ninety topics, ranging from personal finance to economics, and from real estate investing to the stock market. Intended as a tongue-in-cheek guide to understanding fundamental financial issues, each subject is written against a different backdrop. From the exotic surf breaks of outer Fiji to the mundane Aussie Bar'n Grill, Moolah or Bummer! covers topics including: 401(k) retirement plans Fixed and adjustable mortgage rates Market uncertainty Profit=Revenues-Costs Roth IRAs Time value of money Weak dollar If you recognize the importance of creating financial stability in your own life, Moolah or Bummer! provides an honest and refreshing approach that will teach you how to handle your monetary affairs with confidence. If you have avoided investments in the past because of the volatile stock market, Moolah or Bummer! will provide you with the information and power you need to take charge of your financial future.




Bummer


Book Description

I stood on my tiptoes and peeked in the window. At first, all I could see was Dad kneeling in the middle of the shed, looking into the corner. Then something moved. I focused on the movement. I sucked in my breath in astonishment and loudly whispered, “What! That is a baby bighorn sheep!” This is the story about the first day of that long and exciting summer with Bummer, our pet bighorn sheep.




Bummer & Lazarus


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It's back, bigger and better, with new stories & illustrations! First published in 1984, the book recounts the delightful story of two stray dogs who roamed the streets of San Francisco in the early 1860s, as reported in newspapers of the period. In a new introduction, Barker compares these contemporary accounts with the myths that have evolved around Bummer and Lazarus. Herb Caen called the original a wonderful addition to the shelf of Sanfriscana.




Bummer Summer


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With a new stepmom, sister, and baby brother in the house, Kammy’s summer can’t get any worse—until she goes to camp Twelve-year-old Kammy Whitlock had been fine living with just her dad since her mom died when she was only four. Although she gets along OK with her new stepmom, the addition of a troublesome toddler and a crying new baby has pushed her over the edge. Against her wishes, her parents have decided that Kammy needs a break from home life until her siblings have settled in. Kammy goes to Camp Arrowhead with the understanding that if she’s miserable, she can come home after two weeks. If not, she’ll stick it out the rest of the summer. But surviving even two weeks is going to be tough—she’s already gotten lost at night and made an enemy of Susie. Maybe Kammy just doesn’t fit in anywhere. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author’s collection.




Baby Bummer


Book Description

The boomer generation of which the fell right in the middle of. A fictional account of real life story of an average yet not so average Joe, born and raised in the 50s, grew up in the 60s, blossomed in the 70s, maintained through the 80s. Each decade filled with hopes and aspirations, goals and achievements and setbacks that come with making an attempt to attain the American dream. But then came the 90s and a life once of takes a truly traumatic turn leaving Joe struggling to find direction in an unknown environment due to his turn to experiencethat most recent round of lay off.




Beach Bummer


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Everyone is having fun at the beach except Poppy. Poppy must devise a plan to beat her beach day blues.




Complete Major Bummer Super Slacktacular


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Lou Martin's just gained incredible superpowers! Too bad all he wants to do is stay firmly planted on the couch. But an alien got Lewis Martin, slacker extraordinaire, and Martin Lewis, promising young lawyer, confused and sent an Extreme Enhancement Module to the wrong guy, and now Lou's got superheroes trying to get him to . . . ugh . . . contribute to society--and outlandish supervillains, monsters, and aliens are out to take him down! * Created by John Arcudi (B.P.R.D., The Mask, A God Somewhere) and Doug Mahnke (The Mask, Final Crisis, Green Lantern). * Major Bummer collects all fifteen issues, long out of print and collected here for the very first time!




The Bummer Boy


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A biography of Benjamin Franklin Butler.




What-A-Bummer Camp


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Eleven-year-old Hmong American Nhia "Silver" Lee is nervous about going to summer camp, and hopes to overcome self-doubt to maybe have fun.




Bummer at Luna Beach


Book Description

A beach, a bluff, and a body A body is found at Luna Beach, one hairy arm sticking out of the sand at the bottom of the bluff. While police detective Rory Gallardo and his staff uncover the man’s origins, 72-year-old Rosie McMahon and her cat Hephaestus are also on the case. Pursuing clues with the help of her journalist pal Lou and environmentalist student Tiffany, Rosie discovers a mystery bigger than a dead tourist. Set against the backdrop of a classic Southern California beach town, Bummer at Luna Beach is a cozy mystery to win the hearts of those who like their beach towns funky.