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Save Your Retirement: What to Do If You Haven't Saved Enough or If Your Investments Were Devastated by the Market Meltdown




Save Your Retirement: What to Do If You Haven't Saved Enough or If Your Investments Were Devastated by the Market Meltdown
By Armstrong, Frank, III
Author Brown, Paul B.
2009-05 - FT Press
9780137029006 Check Our Catalog

Real Solutions for Saving Your Retirement... No Matter Where You Stand Right Now! Step-by-step plans you can use if you're planning to retire in... 5 years 10 years 15 years over 20 years or tomorrow! "The market meltdown has all of us worrying about whether we will ever be able to retire. Worrying doesn't help you. Planning does. "Save Your Retirement" by Frank Armstrong, III and Paul B. Brown can-and should-serve as your battle plan." -John A. Byrne, Executive Editor, "BusinessWeek" "Convinced the sinking economy has dragged your retirement plans down with it? "Save Your Retirement" shows there's still treasure inside that wreckage- and provides a map to help you find it." -Josh Hyatt, "Money Magazine" "Whether you're just beginning a career or you're five years from retiring, the authors show you how to take a realistic look at your current financial status and your retirement goals. With a refreshingly positive approach, they give all of us, no matter our life stage, a blueprint for successful retirement." -Professor Larry Meiller, Talk Show Host, Wisconsin Public Radio "Frank Armstrong, III and Paul B. Brown heal your retirement anxiety and show you exactly how to achieve financial security for the golden years. You'll actually be excited to save!" -Farnoosh Torabi, Author of "You're So Money: Live Rich Even When You're Not" " " Terrified about retirement? Stop losing sleep, and take action! This book gives you specific, step-by-step plans you can use to save your retirement. Forget "one-size-fits-all" solutions that don't fit your life. Here are personal plans focused on your unique situation-whether you're 5, 10, 15, or 20-plus years away from retirement or are scheduled to retire now. (There's even a detailed plan for people who've already retired and want to make sure their money lasts!) No matter what the market meltdown did to your portfolio or how little you've saved, you can save your retirement-if you start now. Get this book, and get started! All the help you need to save your retirement:

  • Where to move your savings
  • How to recalculate what you'll really need to retire
  • How to assess when you can now afford to retire
  • How to change your approach to investing
  • How to use the federal tax system to save more
  • What to expect from Social Security now
Part I: Let's Take a Deep Breath and Get Our Bearings 1 Chapter 1: There's Hope 3 Chapter 2: You Are Not Alone: Just About Everyone Is Unprepared to Retire the Way They Want 11 Chapter 3: Maybe You Don't Want to Retire 23 Chapter 4: Before You Begin Your Rescue Efforts: Things to Do to Make Sure You Don't Make the Situation Worse 29 Part II: Working with the Scenario That Is Right for You 63 Chapter 5: R(etirement) Minus 20 (or More) 71 Chapter 6: R-15 79 Chapter 7: R-10 95 Chapter 8: R-5 107 Chapter 9: R=0 117 Chapter 10: R+ 123 Part III: (Dramatically) New Thinking 127 Chapter 11: Maybe You Want to Retire Later 129 Chapter 12: Don't Touch Up the X-Rays 133 Chapter 13: Dealing with Risk 141 Chapter 14: Where Does Social Security Fit In? 151 Chapter 15: What to Do the Moment You Stop Reading 161 Chapter 16: Final Thoughts 167 Part IV: Appendices 173 Appendix A: Where Does the Money Go? 175 Appendix B: Getting to What's Next 183 Appendix C: Useful Links and Resources for Retirees 191 Appendix D: Suggested Asset Allocation Models 195 Index 199 …More

The Department of Mad Scientists: How DARPA Is Remaking Our World, from the Internet to Artificial Limbs


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The Department of Mad Scientists: How DARPA Is Remaking Our World, from the Internet to Artificial Limbs
By Belfiore, Michael
2009-11 - Smithsonian Books
9780061577932 Check Our Catalog

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The Male Brain






The Male Brain
By Brizendine, Louann
2010-03 - Broadway Books
9780767927536 Check Our Catalog

From the author of the groundbreaking "New York Times" bestseller "The FemaleBrain" comes the eagerly awaited follow-up that demystifies the baffling malebrain and overturns the stereotypes about men and boys. …More

Making Haste from Babylon: The Mayflower Pilgrims and Their World: A New History






Making Haste from Babylon: The Mayflower Pilgrims and Their World: A New History
By Bunker, Nick
2010-04 - Alfred A. Knopf
9780307266828 Check Our Catalog

Far from the storybook figures of American mythology, the Pilgrims were complex men and women, and Bunker tells their story in this meticulously researched, revelatory book. …More

George, Nicholas and Wilhelm: Three Royal Cousins and the Road to World War I






George, Nicholas and Wilhelm: Three Royal Cousins and the Road to World War I
By Carter, Miranda
2010-03 - Knopf Publishing Group
9781400043637 Check Our Catalog

In the years before World War I, the great European powers were ruled by three first cousins: King George V, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Tsar Nicholas II. Carter uses the cousins' correspondence and a host of historical sources to tell their tragicomic stories. …More

Life After Death: The Evidence




Life After Death: The Evidence
By D'Souza, Dinesh
2009-11 - Regnery Publishing
9781596980990 Check Our Catalog


"Praise for" Life Afer Death
"A brilliant investigation of the fascinating and crucial issue of what happens when we die. It is an inquiry conducted on the basis of scholarship and reason and it provides a convincing answer that is explosive in its impact."
--RICK WARREN, author of "The Purpose Driven Life"
"An indispensable, electrifying book. Writing clearly, forcefully, and fairly, D'Souza covers an amazing range of arguments. I know of no better way to understand the issue of life after death than to get this book and just follow the argument."
--DALLAS WILLARD, professor of philosophy, University of Southern California
"From the moment I started reading Life After Death, I found myself compelled and enthralled. This is an important and fascinating book that will reinforce the faith of the believer and enlighten and challenge even the most hardened skeptic."
--MICHAEL MEDVED, nationally syndicated radio host
"Never one to be daunted by attempting the impossible, Dinesh D'Souza here shows again the argumentative skills that make him such a formidable opponent."
--CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS, author of "God Is Not Great" and "The Portable Atheist"
"Writing not only for the religious believer but also for the honest seeker, Dinesh D'Souza displays a sophisticated understanding of religion, philosophy, history, and science in making a convincing case for life after death."
--DEEPAK CHOPRA, author of "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind"
"It is always a pleasure to read works by Dinesh D'Souza, and Life After Death is no exception. The author guides the reader gently through the thickets of philosophy, physics, and brain science toward his stunning conclusion that is made to seem entirely reasonable because it IS reasonable."
--DANIEL ROBINSON, philosophy faculty, Oxford University
"A delightfully readable book on a subject of surpassing importance. I found myself constantly amazed at the clear and accessible way in which D'Souza writes about such deep and subtle questions. Drawing upon his broad knowledge of the latest discoveries in fields as diverse as cosmology and neuroscience, he makes a powerful case for life after death."
--STEPHEN BARR, professor of theoretical particle physics, University of Delaware


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On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear






On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear
By Ellis, Richard
2009-11 - Knopf Publishing Group
9780307270597 Check Our Catalog

As global warming threatens the ice caps' integrity, the polar bear has come to symbolize the peril that faces all life on Earth. Here, the acclaimed science writer Ellis offers an impassioned and moving statement on behalf of polar bears--and all they stand for. …More

Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough




Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
By Gottlieb, Lori
2010-02 - Dutton Books
9780525951513 Check Our Catalog

In an eye-opening, brutally honest, often funny, sometimes painful journey that culminates in a redefining of romance, Gottlieb expands on her 2008 article in "The Atlantic" that explores women's acceptance of Mr. Good-Enough rather than waiting for Prince Charming. …More

The Spiders of Allah: Travels of an Unbeliever on the Frontline of Holy War




The Spiders of Allah: Travels of an Unbeliever on the Frontline of Holy War
By Hider, James
2009-06 - St. Martin's Griffin
9780312565855 Check Our Catalog

In his fascinating, terrifying, and often very funny book, Hider takes his doubts about religion straight into the dark heart of the world's holy wars--from Israel to Iraq. …More

The End of Wall Street




The End of Wall Street
By Lowenstein, Roger
2010-04 - Penguin Press
9781594202391 Check Our Catalog

This revelatory work offers a blow-by-blow account of America's biggest financial collapse since the Great Depression. Drawing on 180 interviews, Lowenstein tells, with grace, wit, and razor-sharp understanding, the full story of the end of Wall Street. …More

Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation


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Making Mischief: A Maurice Sendak Appreciation
By Maguire, Gregory
2009-09 - William Morrow & Company
9780061689161 Check Our Catalog

The bestselling author of the wildly imaginative "Wicked Years" presents a magical visual tribute to the art of the legendary Maurice Sendak. …More

Chasing Medical Miracles: The Promise and Perils of Clinical Trials




Chasing Medical Miracles: The Promise and Perils of Clinical Trials
By O'Meara, Alex
2009-06 - Walker & Company
9780802716965 Check Our Catalog

Chasing Medical Miracles is the first book to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the complicated world of clinical trials, revealing how a multibillion-dollar industry of private companies conducting them with little oversight has taken root and quietly become a major part of the American medical establishment. …More

The Genius in All of Us: Why Everything You've Been Told about Genetics, Talent, and IQ Is Wrong






The Genius in All of Us: Why Everything You've Been Told about Genetics, Talent, and IQ Is Wrong
By Shenk, David
2010-03 - Doubleday Books
9780385523653 Check Our Catalog

With irresistibly persuasive vigor, Shenk debunks the long-standing notion of genetic giftedness and presents dazzling new scientific research showing how greatness is in the reach of every individual. …More

The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society






The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society
By de Waal, Frans
Illustrator de Waal, Frans
2009-09 - Harmony Books
9780307407764 Check Our Catalog

From an internationally renowned authority on primatology and psychology comes a fascinating investigation of empathy in both humans and animals. …More

Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility






Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
By Walker, David M.
2010-01 - Random House (NY)
9781400068609 Check Our Catalog

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Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human




Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human
By Wrangham, Richard
2009-05 - Basic Books
9780465013623 Check Our Catalog

In this stunningly original book, a renowned primatologist argues that cooking created the human race. A groundbreaking new theory of evolution, "Catching Fire" offers a startlingly original argument about how we have come to be the social, intelligent, and sexual species we are today. …More

Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne




Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne
By Gavin, James, III
2009-06 - Atria Books
9780743271431 Check Our Catalog

From the Cotton Club's glory days to the glitzy but bigoted hotels of Las Vegas's heyday, this behind-the-scenes look at American icon Lena Horne is as much a story of the limits of the American dream as it is a masterful biography. b&w photos. …More

Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original




Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original
By Kelley, Robin D. G.
2009-10 - Free Press
9780684831909 Check Our Catalog

The first full biography of American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, written by a brilliant historian who enjoyed full access to the family's archives and provides the author with dozens of interviews. …More

City Boy: My Life in New York During the 1960s and '70s




City Boy: My Life in New York During the 1960s and '70s
By White, Edmund
2009-09 - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
9781596914025 Check Our Catalog

"City Boy" tells the story of White's years in 1970s New York, bouncing from intellectual encounters with Susan Sontag and Harold Brodkey to his erotic entanglements downtown to the city's burgeoning gay scene of artists and writers. …More

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