Getting a Grip on Your Money: A Plain & Simple Christian Guide to Managing Personal Finances, Eliminating Debt, Spending, Saving & Giving, Investing for the Future
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Getting a Grip on Your Money: A Plain & Simple Christian Guide to Managing Personal Finances, Eliminating Debt, Spending, Saving & Giving, Investing for the Future
William C. Wood
Manufacturer: InterVarsity Press
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ASIN: 0830823476

Book Description

Most people give up on money management for the same reason they quit dieting--it's just too hard to manage all the details, so they forget it all together. But handling your personal finances doesn't require complete budgets or technical spreadsheets.Economist William Wood says that it's better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing at all. Rather than tracking every penny, you're better off following basic, general guidelines that will help you avoid common financial pitfalls.Filled with real-world examples and illustrations, this book offers simple, practical advice for getting your finances in order, with sound help for reducing debt, spending less and saving more. Even in today's uncertain economic climate, you can invest in ways that give you stable, long-term growth. Wood provides commonsense approaches to topics like credit cards, insurance, mortgages, mutual funds and much more.Ultimately Wood reminds you that money is not only for your own benefit; good financial stewardship creates opportunities to give and provide for others. Wood's blend of financial expertise and biblical wisdom shows how Christians can honor God with their money. Whether you are starting college, buying your first home or approaching retirement, here is a sensible approach to personal finances that anybody can handle.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Okay, but I've read better.......2006-11-03

This book is a good breeze-through for anyone who needs to understand some of the basics of money, but I admit I was disappointed in the budgeting section. I have been tracking my expenses for a year now and I was hoping that the budgeting section would provide a good alternative to that (since it is a bit of a burden), but there was actually very little information on how to set up the "simple" budget he is talking about. For those of you who need a better and more in-depth approach to budgeting and debt-reduction, I would highly recommend "Debt-Proof Living" by Mary Hunt (BTW she is also a Christian). It's a much better resource. For those of you who need basic information on investments, car loans, mortgages, etc, this is a good start and will provide the basics without overwhelming you, then you can get more information later as you need it. The bible references in here were a nice touch.

5 out of 5 stars William C. Wood scores an A+.......2002-07-23

Dr. Wood's Christian guide to managing money is refreshingly simple and very well written. "Getting a Grip on Your Money" tackles the tough financial questions and delivers plain, easy to follow advice, relying on the principle that the perfect is the enemy of the good. This book is a must have for anyone, Christian or non-, who wants to make the most of their financial resources.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Managing the Work-Family Boundary (Wiley Series in Work Well-Being & Stress)
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    Flexible Work Arrangements: Managing the Work-Family Boundary (Wiley Series in Work Well-Being & Stress)
    Benjamin H. Gottlieb , E. Kevin Kelloway , and Elizabeth J. Barham
    Manufacturer: Wiley
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    ASIN: 0471962287

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    Dramatic changes in the composition of todays workforce combined with intense competitive pressures on employers, call for new ways of structuring where, when, and how employees accomplish their job responsibilities. This book makes the business case for flexible working in an organization, and shows how flexitime, job sharing, telecommuting, and compressed work weeks can be used as strategic management tools. Key features: Managers and HR managers should read this book if they are contemplating or embarking upon more flexible options for scheduling work and assisting employees to achieve a healthy balance between their jobs and the rest of their lives. It provides practical answers and how-to guidelines for designing a more flexible workplace.

    Southern Seed, Northern Soil: African-American Farm Communities in the Midwest, 1765-1900
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Must Have For All Rush County Researchers
    • The Beech and Roberts Communities
    Southern Seed, Northern Soil: African-American Farm Communities in the Midwest, 1765-1900
    Stephen A. Vincent
    Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 0253335779

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    Southern Seed, Northern Soil captures the exceptional history of the Beech and Roberts settlements, two African-American and mixed-race farming communities on the Indiana frontier in the 1830s. The residents escaped deteriorating conditions in the antebellum South, revived and expanded their good fortune in the frontier, and ultimately paved the way for their descendantsâ climb into the urban middle class.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Must Have For All Rush County Researchers.......2000-08-06

    This book not only helps the part-time genealogist, but also gives the purpose of the free persons of color's move to this territory. It help the descendents of these people (such as myself) put a personality on the many names of people we've come to know and have pictures for.

    It has spurred my family & I on to take the trip from NJ to IN to attend the 2000 Beech Homecoming & look forward to the Roberts Homcoming in 2001. I greatfully appreciate Stephen A. Vincent's labors.

    5 out of 5 stars The Beech and Roberts Communities.......2000-04-19

    The Beech and Roberts farming communities were composed of free blacks who came from North Carolina in the 1820s and 30s. They located near Quakers because they knew they would receive kindness and respect from them as well as fair dealings. The communities grew and prospered and an emphasis was placed upon education and spiritual development. Eventually, the settlements began to decline and farmers began to sell their land. Gradually, all the inhabitants moved away. Both communities left behind a proud heritage and continue to hold homecomings once a year.

    (I chose the book because I live in Carthage, close to the site of the Beech Settlement and have an interest in its history.) I reviewed the book on April 11 at the Hancock County Library in Greenfield, Indiana. Following the review, the book club members came to my home. From there, our group of eighteen took a "field trip" out to the Beech. Accompanying us was Gladys Boatright, the granddaughter of Eli Archey who is pictured on the front of "Southern Seed, Northern Soil." We all enjoyed the book very much and enjoyed learning of the two fine communities the Beech and Roberts settlements.

    Algorithms for Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imagery V: 5-6 April, 1999, Orlando, Florida (Proceedings of Spie--the International Society for Optical Engineering, V. 3717.)
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      Amazonia: Man and Culture in Counterfeit Paradise
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        Amazonia: Man and Culture in Counterfeit Paradise
        Betty J. Meggers
        Manufacturer: Harlan Davidson
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        Amazonia Man And Culture In A Counterfeit Paradise
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          Amazonia Man And Culture In A Counterfeit Paradise
          Betty J. Meggers
          Manufacturer: Aldine Pub.
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          ASIN: B000GZWLS8
          Amazonia: Man and culture in a counterfeit paradise (Worlds of man)
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            Betty Jane Meggers
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            Amazonia: Man and Culture in a Counterfeit Paradise
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              Amazonia: Man and Culture in a Counterfeit Paradise.
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                Amazonia: Man and Culture in a Counterfeit Paradise.
                Betty J. Meggers
                Manufacturer: Aldine Publishing
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                Kata and the Transmission of Knowledge: In Traditional Martial Arts
                Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                • A thoughful and interesting review of the literature
                • Exploring the deeper meaning of katas to gain insights
                • Best One Yet!
                • Extraordinary research; important insight
                Kata and the Transmission of Knowledge: In Traditional Martial Arts
                Michael Rosenbaum
                Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
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                ASIN: 1594390266

                Book Description

                This book explains how the use of Kata and prearranged training rituals evolved. It examines the relationship and similarities between Kata, dance and poetry.

                Customer Reviews:

                5 out of 5 stars Working insight.......2006-11-16

                As a goju practitioner with over 25 years experience, I found much of this work to be confirming of exisiting knowledge. However there are many,many clear insights which have thown new light on old topics! I found the book to be easy to read, practical, and offering a clear and detailed insight into the world of kata. This book, is a must have for any goju practitioner looking to expand their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of kata. The book is full of aggravating typographical errors...words missing and so on. The book needs revision with a view to correcting these mistakes which provide the reader with a source of real annoyance. Look past this, and the book should be on every goju teacher's desk for constant reference. Hooray! At last a classy text on goju! But martial artists of any style will find it excellent. Congratulations to the authors. Well done.

                4 out of 5 stars A thoughful and interesting review of the literature.......2005-10-31

                The author has put together an insightful and thought provoking review of the available literature and provided some excellent commentary on the concepts involved in kata. A useful text for the professional instructor looking for deeper meaning as to the 'why'.

                5 out of 5 stars Exploring the deeper meaning of katas to gain insights.......2005-04-11

                Written by a martial artist of 25 years' experience who has studied and practiced Isshin Ryu, Bando, Judo, and Boxing, Kata And The Transmission Of Knowledge teaches the reader about the deeper meaning behind ritual forms and pre-arranged fighting techniques known as katas. Chapters foster a better understanding of katas as means to transmit successful techniques from one generation to the next; the author scrutinizes katas that have been used in Greek, Egyptian, Asian, African and European societies since ancient times. Exploring the deeper meaning of katas to gain insights into the views and ethics of societies from which they originated, Kata And The Transmission Of Knowledge is especially recommended for martial artists seeking to better understand the nuances, purpose, history, and applications of the skills they pursue.

                5 out of 5 stars Best One Yet!.......2004-12-29

                Mr. Rosenbaum,
                I have enjoyed all your books but this is the Best One Yet. You keep getting better as a writer and the addition of the drawings adds another dimension.

                I am hoping there is another one in the works.
                -An Avid Reader

                4 out of 5 stars Extraordinary research; important insight.......2004-12-15

                This work is a thinking person's guide to martial erudition rather than a "how to" book about combat technique. Through Rosenbaum's words, we learn the power of kata (patterns of movements containing a series of logical and practical offensive and defensive techniques) to transmit proven methodologies from one generation to the next. This brilliantly researched tome provides important insight into the history and development of martial arts - both military and civilian. It is more of a textbook than a light afternoon read, yet it provides fantastic insight into the views and ethics of societies that created the fighting forms that many of us practice today. I learned a lot from it.

                There is one flaw in this work which, though not significant, is pretty annoying: there are 43 illustrations, more than half of which are truly awful. It would have been better off without most of them. Now that I got that off my chest, the main theme of the book is that through understanding the evolution of an art form and how martial knowledge is transmitted via kata, practitioners build a greater appreciation of their art and what it truly means to practice it. The author leads us through a journey back in time, where we see consistent evidence of martial systems being influenced by those that came before and/or invaded. Rosenbaum demonstrates that katas in one form or another were used by ancient Greek, Egyptian, Asian, African, and European societies, and that poetry, dance, and song were also significant methods of preserving and transmitting battle-tested fighting strategies and tactics across the ages.

                Michael Rosenbaum really knows his stuff. He began his martial arts training at the age of five. Along with Isshin Ryu karate, which he has been practicing for 25 years, he has studied Bando, Judo, and Boxing. Rosenbaum is former member of the elite 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, and has completed Infantry, Airborne, and Jungle Warfare Schools. I found his work extremely well researched and informative.

                Lawrence Kane
                Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction

                ...by the way, if you do want a "how to" book to add to this one, check out 'Bunkai-Jutsu' by Iain Abernethy. It's absolutely outstanding!

                Interchange Student's Book 1 with Audio CD (Interchange Third Edition)
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                  Jack C. Richards , Jonathan Hull , and Susan Proctor
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                  ASIN: 0521601711

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                  Interchange Student's Book 1 with Audio CD Korea Edition (Interchange Third Edition)
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                    Interchange Student's Book 1 with Audio CD Korea Edition (Interchange Third Edition)
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                    Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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                    ASIN: 052160172X

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                    Interchange Third Edition is a 4-level series for adult and young adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. The Student's Book, Level 1, builds on the foundations established in the Intro level for accurate and fluent communication, extending grammatical, lexical, and functional skills. Topics such as school, work, leisure activities, entertainment, and food are presented in unique ways using interesting real-life information. Each Student's Book contains 16 teaching units, frequent Progress Checks that allow students to assess and monitor their own learning, and a listening self-study section. Included is a Student Audio CD that contains the Conversation, Pronunciation, and self-study section from the Student's Book. As with the other levels of Interchange Third Edition, a complete set of ancillaries is available to make classes productive, varied, and fun.

                    Tugging On A Heartstring
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                      E.V. Lambert
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                      Emily Lambert was a licensed Able Bodied seawoman by the age of 19, after surviving near-fatal injuries from falling into a spinning winch wheel at age 18. "Tugging On A Heartstring" is the story of her early teen years, from ages 13 to 16, of living and working on her family's first tugboat, a 1906 converted steamer, on the Chesapeake Bay in the 1970s. With six daughters and no sons, the Lamberts' tug "Babe" was women-crewed. Mrs.Deborah Lambert, first mate and mother, became the first woman licensed tugboat operator in the United States. From delightful comedy to dangerous sea action, this is an unforgettable voyage for all ages.
                      Celebrations of Faith: Tying Your Children's Heartstrings to the Truth
                      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                      Celebrations of Faith: Tying Your Children's Heartstrings to the Truth
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                      5 out of 5 stars Celebrating Celebrations.......2001-03-29

                      I went home for dinner one night and noticed new behavior around the table from our younger children. The boys stood until their mom was seated. No one was sneaking food before our prayer. They all waited to ask to be excused until the last one was done eating. Was I in the wrong house? No, my wife had been reading this book and immediately saw a personal application for our home in the area of table manners and had implemented it. What a great introduction to this book!

                      I had already been impressed by the insights in the book about parent/child relations. With 8 children from 21 to 2 years of age, we feel overwhelmed with parenting suggestions at times, but I can see how I can apply some of what I've learned already and the encouragement from the authors to just start with what we could handle was refreshing. The candor and practicality are great. This book is not about theory, but about real life and investing in the well being of our children.

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                      A Tribute to Mothers Treasure Box: Heartstrings of Laughter and Love
                      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                      • Saying "Thank you"
                      A Tribute to Mothers Treasure Box: Heartstrings of Laughter and Love

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                      This beautiful gift box includes a 48-page gift book, 8 note cards, and a bookmark. The book includes a page to write your own loving tribute to your mother.

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                      4 out of 5 stars Saying "Thank you".......2000-10-13

                      No matter how many times we say it, we can never thank our mothers enough for the gifts of life and love. This book is a beautiful way to appreciate the mother who rocked you to sleep and bandaged your scraped knees.
                      Heartstrings
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                      • Paisley will pull your heartstrings....
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                      5 out of 5 stars Paisley will pull your heartstrings...........2005-12-10

                      this early America romance is just about perfect. It has all the elements of a great romance-adventure, romance, comedy, great dialogue and steamy love scenes. This is one of the funniest romances I've read.

                      If you love plucky, unusual heroines , you'll love Theodosia! Paisley was realistic in the fact that Theodosia is a genius-but has no life experiences or common sense (I personally know several folks like this:)). Roman is a fantastic hero. One part tortured hero, one part alpha male, and one part sweet, funny everyman.

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                      5 out of 5 stars Another Winner for Paisley!!!!!.......2001-03-08

                      A somewhat naive and beautiful genius and her wise-cracking parrot head west in search for the perfect sperm doner and finds love instead in a tall, dark Cowboy. This is a great book...very funny and filled w/ sweet emotions. I recommend all of Ms. Paisley's books. Do yourself a favor and read them all! You won't regret it...Paisley's the best.

                      5 out of 5 stars Another winner for Rebecca Paisley!!.......1999-10-06

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                        Ahoy! Socks Pattern (HeartStrings FiberArts knitting pattern #T305)
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                          Catherine Wingate
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                            Manufacturer: HeartStrings FiberArts
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Pamphlet
                            ASIN: B000PG9Z5A

                            Product Description

                            Another of the popular HeartStrings Faroese shaped shawls, this time in an allover stockinette stitch lace version. The pattern begins with the center back neckband, then proceeds from the neck down in charming lace silhouetted heart motifs. Yarn over increases and the lace patterns themselves are used to shape the traditional center back panel, side panels, front bands, and fitted shoulders. This design adds a band of garter stitch at each side of the center back panel, giving further definition to the graceful lines of this shawl. Planned for 32" long and 48" across at widest point as worn. 1200 yards fingering/jumper weight yarn, 4 sts/inch, size US 8 / 5.0 mm needles suggested. Knitting starts with just a few stitches at the top and works downward. Easily adjusts to other sizes by knitting to length desired, and other weights of yarn with corresponding adjustment in needle size and yardage. Shown in 2-ply laceweight handspun in a blend of merino wool / alpaca / silk / mohair. Charted instructions.
                            Anklet Coronets (HeartStrings knitting pattern #S03)
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                              Anklet Coronets (HeartStrings knitting pattern #S03)
                              Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
                              Manufacturer: HeartStrings FiberArts
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Pamphlet
                              ASIN: B000PG9Z78

                              Product Description

                              Beads enhance the lacy scallops of these dressy socks in a low-cuffed anklet style. I modified a basic feather-and-fan lace structure for ribbed elasticity to hug the ankle and firmness to carry the weight of the beads. For the model shown at left, I chose a regal looking purple variegated yarn and contrast beads. The anklets look equally elegant in a tone-on-tone combination such as in the pink version to the right. Close-up stitch and bead detail Adult medium. 300 yards fingering weight yarn, 8 stitches/inch, size US 1 / 2.5 mm needles suggested. Size 8/0 glass seed beads - 480 (approximately 20g). Charted instructions. Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock yarn and Miyuki beads. For the purple model, the yarn color is #701 Purple Club; bead color is Pearl Ceylon. For the pink model, yarn is #44 Gray's Corner and beads are Purple-lined Blue Crystal.
                              Antique Satin and Lace Ornament (HeartStrings knitting pattern #A81)
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                                Antique Satin and Lace Ornament (HeartStrings knitting pattern #A81)
                                Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
                                Manufacturer: HeartStrings FiberArts
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Pamphlet
                                ASIN: B000PGD5UQ

                                Product Description

                                Fine lace knitted with unbleached linen and pearl seed beads against white satin suggests the look of an antique ornament. Use this pattern as written to decorate a commercial ornament ball, or just as a jumping-off point using your favorite lace edging. Makes a nice gift and remembrance for the holidays. Size 20 crochet thread or equivalent, 10/0 seed beads, US 1 needles, commercial satin or glass ornament. Shown in 35/2 unbleached linen thread and pearl beads. Written stitch instructions.
                                Autumnal Equinox Socks Pattern (Heartstrings Fiberarts #T309)
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                                  Autumnal Equinox Socks Pattern (Heartstrings Fiberarts #T309)
                                  Catherine Wingate
                                  Manufacturer: Heartstrings Fiberarts
                                  ProductGroup: Book
                                  Binding: Pamphlet
                                  ASIN: B000QB9Y0K

                                  Product Description

                                  Pattern #T309. Here's a different take on ribbing that provides a contoured, textured rib ... attractive in both variegated and solid-colored yarns.

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