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The first American: a story of North American archaeology
Par Clara Winston, Richard Winston, C. W Ceram. 1971
A wide-ranging account of the development of North American archaeology, with particular emphasis on early man, the Southwest, the American…
Indian, and the mound builders. 1971. Uniform title: Der erste Amerikaner.The courage to be rich: creating a life of material and spiritual abundance
Par Suze Orman. 1999
Author of "The Nine Steps to Financial Freedom" presents a plan for achieving monetary and spiritual well-being. Describes courage as…
faith, determination, a sense of self-worth, and the vision to create a rich and abundant life. Explores the value of money, the rewards wealth bestows, and the responsibilities it confers. Bestseller. 1999.The defence: guarding your money in uncertain times
Par Garth Turner. 1998
Turner, one of Canada's most respected financial educators, offers advice on maintaining, expanding, and passing on your wealth. He discusses…
conservative investment strategies, estate planning, and how to safeguard you money. 1998.The griffin and the dinosaur: how Adrienne Mayor discovered a fascinating link between myth and science
Par Marc Aronson, Adrienne Mayor. 2015
Traces the research scientist co-author's explorations in Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating…
the story of the ancient Scythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure. Grades 2-4. 2015.The curse of King Tut's mummy (Stepping stones. True stories)
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
When the pharaohs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But…
as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharaohs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all - the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse? Grades 2-4. 2007.The bones of St. Peter: the first full account of the search for the Apostle's body
Par John Evangelist Walsh. 1982
Describes the archeological exploration begun in 1939 in Rome to unearth the lost remains of St. Peter. Details the excavations…
under St. Peter's Basilica, the uncovering of the tomb, and the historical and archeological evidence indicating that the discovered bones are those of St. Peter. 1982.The best is yet to come: enjoying a financially secure retirement
Par Christopher Cottier, Betty Jane Wylie. 1996
A guide to retirement planning for people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies. The authors discuss RRSPs and RRIFs, investing…
for retirement, insurance and wills, health care, working after retirement, and housing alternatives. c1996.The behavior gap: simple ways to stop doing dumb things with money (Your coach in a box)
Par Carl Richards. 2012
More than just a how-to guide, 'The behavior gap' is a movement developed by Richards to help even the least-savvy…
investor put his or her money to use more efficiently. With Richards' easy-to-implement practices and habits, investors will close the behaviour gap and get a better return from their investments. 2012.The automatic millionaire homeowner: a powerful plan to finish rich in real estate
Par David Bach. 2006
Bestselling author Bach provides a user-friendly, motivational book designed to help build wealth through homeownership and finish rich in any…
market. Whether you already own your home or are renting, Bach gives you a long-term strategy with step-by-step instructions for success. 2006.T. rex and the crater of doom
Par Walter Alvarez. 1997
A geologist recalls the first scientific proposals of the theory that a large asteroid or comet had collided with Earth…
sixty-five million years ago, causing the extinction of the dinosaurs. Describes the vehement debate that followed, the accumulation of evidence, and the discovery of a crater beneath the Yucatan peninsula that appears to substantiate the impact claim. c1997.Tales mummies tell
Par Patricia Lauber. 1985
Discusses the human mummies of Egypt and how they were preserved, the discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia and…
the mummies of Peru. For junior and senior high readers. 1985.Start late, finish rich: a no-fail plan for achieving financial freedom at any age
Par David Bach. 2005
The author of "The Automatic Millionaire" and "Smart Women Finish Rich" (DC27884) advises people who have neglected to manage money.…
Outlines saving, cutting credit card debt, budgeting, creating a self-directed retirement account, investing in the stock market, owning a home, getting a raise, and more. Bestseller. 2005.Bestselling author of "The Automatic Millionaire" (DC27883) urges women, regardless of age or marital status, to secure their financial futures.…
Offers plans for investing, teaching kids about money, spending wisely, and aligning resources with personal values. Revised edition of the 1999 original includes success stories and Internet strategies. 2003.Bach offers advice on how couples can keep their financial lives in sync, with strategies on such concerns as investments,…
retirement and insurance. Bach also believes that all couples (gay and straight, married and unmarried) need to identify values as well as goals as their first step toward achieving financial security. 2003.Secrets of the mummies: uncovering the bodies of ancient Egyptians (An I was there book)
Par Shelley Tanaka, Peter Brand. 1999
Four mummies, from a mighty pharaoh to a poor weaver, are studied scientifically to reveal the lives and times of…
these three-thousand-year-old people. Also describes embalming and mummification, life in ancient Egypt, and the scientific techniques now used to study mummies. Grades 3-6. 1999.Search for the Maya: the story of Stephens and Catherwood
Par Victor Wolfgang Von Hagen. 1973
Rich dad, poor dad: what the rich teach their kids about money that the poor and middle class do not
Par Robert T Kiyosaki, Sharon L Lechter. 1998
A look at the difference between the rich and the not-so-rich, and why the rich have so much more money.…
Includes a look at the myth that you need a high income to be rich; what assets and liabilities really are; and how to make money work for you, not the other way around. 1997.Retirement guide for Canadians: an overall plan for a comfortable future (Self-counsel retirement series)
Par Henry S Hunnisett. 1993
A guide for Canadians who are at or nearing the retirement stage of life. The author, having experienced many of…
the problems and disappointments encountered by many retirees, attempts to answer the key questions people may have about how to plan for a fulfilling and financially stable retirement. 1993.Retirement's harsh new realities: protecting your money in a changing world
Par Gordon Pape. 2012
Pape zeroes in on the realities of retirement that confront Canadians, including collapsing pension plans, a tax system that works…
against us, pitiful savings rates, and the imminent changes to our retirement system as governments and corporations struggle with harsh economic, demographic, and social realities. Pape teaches you how to create a financial plan that works, pay off debt (and stay debt free), invest wisely, understand your pension plan, and minimize taxes. c2012.Retire rich: winning strategies for higher retirement income
Par Stephen Gadsden. 1999
One in five Canadian seniors lives below the poverty line. Here a financial planner shares tips on how to avoid…
this fate. Gadsden discusses how to calculate how much money you'll need to save, the six keys to retirement wealth, how to organize your finances as retirement approaches, and strategies for generating the largest retirement nest egg possible. Also included are case studies, sample forms, and checklists to help you get started on your way to retiring rich.