Fun-money Books

Having spent a lot of time looking for information on imaginative & fun (and sometimes luxury) travel with kids, I can tell you that this is a really unique book. It is comprehensive, carefully researched and well written with loads of practical tips. Some 'travel with kids' books might as well just be bland advertising copy, this one really provides good editorial content, with positive and critical comments. It is a pleasure to read and we will use it for a long time. Fodor's should publish more of these for other parts of the US/world.

I loved this book and would recommend it to any family wanting to travel in the northeastern United States. The writers offer tips and reviews on places of interest, resorts, and campgrounds in a wide range of prices. In fact, we have visited some of those places and found a brand new vacation prospect in Lake George which we will be trying out this summer! Definitely one of the most informative travel books on the market today -- entertaining even if you do not go to these places.

Very useful book for locals and visitors. We liked the way it gave us recommended age groups and prices. We can now plan ahead places to visit within and on the way to our next holiday area. We have also used it for planning field trips from the school into San Francisco. Easy to use and enjoyable to read.

I've been searching for a book like this for several years and haven't found one that fit the bill until now! I had a great time reading it - so well written - and got more useful information than I'll ever be able to use in one lifetime! Thanks so much to the writers and publishers!

Incredible variety of authors! This is a great collection of new and very, very old authors. Anyone who has ever had a philisophical thought is represented in this book. This book gives you a ton of ammunition for future dinner parties. Sit back and enjoy.

I am so impressed with Quote Junkie; I have purchased two books of different editions for class and enjoyed them so much I decided to get another. These quotes are out of the box in there thinking but validated by the world's most respected philosophers. Get it, get it, get it!

I am amazed by the number of different quotes, different topics, and different people that are in this book! Before reading this book, the only philosophers I knew of were Aristotle and Socrates. This book is very impressive. This is one you should put in your personal library.

Do you know the difference between a stock and a bond? A hedge fund or a mutual fund? If you want to take control of your finances, grab a copy of this book. Written in a humorous style, this half romantic novel and half financial guide will lead you through the maze of Wall Street jargon along with offering you valuable advice for different stages of your life. A must read for every woman, Flirting with Finance is great talk show material. Its message is what counts: Women should take control of their own financial welfare. Read this witty and informative book to set yourself on the path to financial freedom.

This romantic tutorial taught me everything I know about finance! I own my own house and all the shoes(Jimmy Choo's) I want! Life is good thanks to the lovely Gwendolyn and her book. Read this book and your eyes will be open to so many opportunities!

On the Money Journal collects the newspaper column "On the Money" (which is now in its fifth year of syndication), a financial writing intended especially for C-level executives and published monthly by American Cities Business Journals. Written by veteran entrepreneurial executive Stephen Guyer, the "On the Money" column addresses surprisingly in-depth money matters in plain talk with a dash of humor. Readers will learn about the ins and outs of investing whether on a small or large scale, and how to balance business or corporate needs, risks, and rewards in fluctuating economic times. Recommended for those responsible for running all manners and sizes of businesses, and an absolute "must-have" for corporate executives responsible for big financial decisions.

On the Money Journal by C. Stephen Guyer is a useful and entertaining collection of articles selected from Mr. Guyer's regular column in the Denver Business Journal. The articles deal with a broad spread of money topics, ranging from acquiring and borrowing money to having fun with money, from the amusing - holiday spending and current currency catch phrases to the serious - dealing with taxes and bankruptcy.

Readers ranging from average individuals to financial professionals will all find interesting, current, and helpful information. Small business owners will find good advice, as will CFOs. Home business entrepreneurs and cube dwellers will each benefit from reading this book.

There is a wealth of references to websites for readers who want to delve deeper into the various topics, also regular mail addresses and contact information, including entities such as government agencies and investor research. One can even find a link to the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce where you can learn all about the often mentioned but seldom understood topic of Swiss bank accounts.

The articles are thorough and well researched. The writing style has the clear and sharp characteristics one would expect to find in a respected and widely read business periodical. The information is well balanced, containing both practical knowledge and enough background to fill in all the pieces of the money puzzle.

I connected with the words of Joline Godfrey. Her evaluation on what women are doing in business, helps all of us see the opportunities to do things differently. The first chapter where she talks about the right stuff struck home - women needing connection with others, seeing people as whole individuals, wanting balance in life, seeing business as a creative outlet, are all principles she dives into - they make sense for those seeking to more than financial goals. There are many bottom lines in life - the women business owners the book reviews get it and are designing business with a bigger picture in mind. Thank you Joline for shifting my thinking - I was already headed in that direction - your book help me get there a little faster.

This book was a life changer for me. My entire paradygm shifted about my own potential to be an entrepreneur after reading this book. It was instrumental in my decision to leave my public school teaching position and start my own business. I found the specific stories of women's successes and struggles encouraging. I had often given up on ideas once problems started to arise, but after reading this book, I adopted the mantra "Every problem has a solution." It has helped me through many a seemingly crisis situation. I have reread it several times. The most valuable piece for me was the perspective that we women can do something that we love, have fun AND make a living. My husband also enjoyed this book, so it's not just for women.

This book is very inspirational. The fact that most of these businesswomen started out as homemakers with no previous business background is incredible. It really makes me believe that if they can do it, so can I!

I had been thinking about getting into business using my scrapbooking skills, but I had no idea where to start. This book was an excellent resource! It compiles all the information you need to get started in several areas of scrapbooking businesses - opening a retail store, mail order, creating other people's pages, and more. The personal stories from women entrepreneurs who are succeeding in the scrapbooking world were really inspirational! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to start a business using their scrapbooking skills.

How did those talented people who transport us into worlds different from ours, if only for one hour a week, became television drama writers? Not only does this book covers how some writers got their start, but it tells you how to get started. It isn't written from someone who grew up in Hollywood and happens to know people who would open doors for him. It is written from someone like most of us who started from scratch. Again, like the other books in this career series, the price is great, content is very good, and there's substance rather than flash.

If you are like me, someone who is exploring a new job and loves shopping, this is a pretty good choice. The mystery shopping book is very good since it covers everything about mystery shopping like how to keep getting jobs in it, whether you should get certified, starting your own mystery shopping business, and some companies who you can contact. The personal shopping book goes hand-in-hand with the mystery shopping, although they are different. What I like best about the personal shopping book is how easy it is to grasp getting started. It compares personal shopping as a business with personal shopping as a job you can apply for. Because both books talk about how to find a job and expands into creating your own opportunities in a shopping career by starting a business, I find them very helpful for not just beginners, but also those who need a refresher or is enterpreneurial. Overall they gave me a feeling that I can do it!

Good information that will save you time in your road to becoming a produced screenwriter. At less than $5 and shorter than most screenwriting career books out there, you won't be wasting your money or time. It's a small price to pay to gain valuable experience from someone who's been there.

I really enjoyed reading and learning from this book.

Mrs. Skarles has written a very simple, informative book that is very helpful for the young and intermediate reader who is looking to improve his or her writing.

She provides lots of examples and tips on how to improve both your writing style on your writing technique.