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Books > Children's & Educational > Vocational subjects & skills > Business studies
For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series
has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With
more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial
contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for
libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each
title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a
unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide
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publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including
both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial
team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity.
Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue
awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing
Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the
issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing
world.
Programs and policies designed to promote higher levels of
financial capability among youth have proliferated in recent years
in the aftermath of the recent economic crisis. This trend is
fueled by the growing recognition that more must be done to equip
young people with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will
serve as the basis for a lifetime of sound financial decision-
making. The recent Executive Order establishing the President s
Advisory Council on Financial Capability for Young Americans and
the recent announcement of the Financial Literacy Education
Commissions (FLEC) new strategic focus on "Starting Early for
Financial Success" are both significant markers of increased levels
of commitment and dedication among national policy makers to this
important issue. This book examines the findings from the Assessing
Financial Capability Outcomes (AFCO) Youth Pilot, and provides
options and ways to save and invest for students.
Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources
written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective
fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view
of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical
bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also
included.
Book Four in, The Adventures of Starlight and Sunny Series,
"Princesses Don't Need A Job ," How to be an independent
entrepreneur with real life skills and positive morals. Picture
book for babies to 3 and ages 4-8 Come join Starlight and Sunny, a
pair of happy, adventurous sisters who go wherever their
imagination takes them. Whether under their bed, in their back yard
or far from home, these darling girls always follow imagination's
lead. You may find them wriggling into a fancy costume, playing
heroes, petting a puppy, or searching for buried treasure. One
things for sure; wherever you find Starlight and Sunny, adventure
will not be far behind. Come along as we see what adventures and
lessons the girls will discover today and like Starlight and Sunny,
you will find happiness, in its truest way. Keep an eye open for
the next adventure book 5, "Building a Dream" How to focus and make
your dreams come to life. You can begin the Adventure with book
one, The "Princess Path," How to do good deeds. Book two, "The
secret Valley," How to be happy. Book three, "I am me Who are
you?," How to pick quality friends and stand up to bullies. What
lesson is your favorite? To find out more about Starlight and
Sunny, you can follow them on Facebook or go to
www.StarlightAndSunny.com
Hard work makes the world go round. Hard work produces life's great
rewards. Hard work makes us happy. So now let us use our freedom of
speech to honor hard work.
This young author gives it to you straight about making and
managing money, as well as economic discipline for youngsters. A
true guide for young adolescents with it's valuable lessons in
confidence building and moral conduct, as it applies to earnings
and money management. One of the best instructional books for
children to come by in a long time This book will have parents
running out to purchase copies for their kids as soon as they're
done reading it Entertaining for both young and old, from cover to
cover with a flare of humor and some of the best illustrations to
accompany each chapter. A superb piece of work by two very talented
thirteen year old brothers who are ironically a whole generation
apart (You've got to read the book to comprehend this). A book
written well beyond it's years and a must read for all children
ages 10 through 16.
The Minimum Wage Millionaire is a must read for teenagers and
parents of teenagers who want to learn about how money works. The
book presents a practical approach to accumulating wealth for
teenagers who are just starting to earn income with a part time
job. Using simple analogies to unravel complex financial concepts
allows the young mind to grasp why it is important to invest early
and how to start with their first paycheck.
Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources
written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective
fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view
of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical
bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also
included.
Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge IGCSE
Economics Workbook is designed to help learners develop their
understanding of economics, to build up skills and to enable them
to assess their progress. The workbook can be used in conjunction
with the Cambridge IGCSE Economics textbook (ISBN 9781107612334) by
the same author but may also be used independently. It is divided
into eight sections which correspond to the sections of the
syllabus and the textbook. Each section, in turn, is divided into
ten parts.
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