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The Intelligent Asset Allocator has helped thousands of people like you build wealth through carefully diversified portfolios. Now, with global markets in constant flux, balancing risk and reward is more critical than ever. Self-taught investor William Bernstein offers no gimmicks, inside secrets, or magic solutions - just the facts about investing and calm smart advice on how to build and manage a portfolio designed for the long run.

We’ve all had great teachers who opened new worlds, maybe even changed our lives. What made them so great? Everyone agrees that a great teacher can have an enormous impact. Yet we still don't know what, precisely, makes a teacher great. Is it a matter of natural-born charisma? Or does exceptional teaching require something more? Building a Better Teacher introduces a new generation of educators exploring the intricate science underlying their art.

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Eliza and her friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they watch the Space Needle go from idea to icon. Can they build a tower of their own? Join them to complete A Building Mission!

Everyone wants ownership, but almost no one gets it. Whether we’re talking about the start-up game, the crypto game, the freelance game, or the lemonade stand game—most paths to ownership lead to dead ends. That’s why Codie Sanchez carved a new, smarter path to total freedom. In Main Street Millionaire, she reveals the method she teaches her community of seven-figure investors for building wealth by creating a portfolio of boring businesses. That’s right—the money is not in flashy startups or in the corner office.

A powerful approach to bringing God's grace to kids. Did you know that the way we deal (or don't deal) with our kids' misbehavior shapes their beliefs about themselves, the world, and God? Therefore it's vital to connect with their hearts - not just their minds - amid the daily behavior battles. With warmth and grace, Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families, offer four tried-and-true keys to handling any behavioral issues with love, truth, and authority.

We live in a society that has largely abandoned moral standards and Christian principles. Unkept campaign promises, false advertising, exaggerated tax exemptions, employee theft - compromise has become a way of life. Such moral concession has even invaded the church. Faced with an opportunity to proclaim Christ to unbelievers, we feel intimidated and keep silent. Or we water down God's word on ethical issues at work or in our community to avoid rejection. Too often we prefer hypocrisy to integrity.

Unlock the Future: Dive into the World of the Metaverse! Are you ready to explore the cutting-edge world of virtual reality, augmented reality, and extended reality? Do you want to understand how blockchain technology and NFTs are revolutionizing digital ownership and security? "Building the Metaverse: Technology, Platforms, and Development" is your ultimate guide to mastering the intricacies of the metaverse. What You'll Discover Inside: Foundations of VR, AR, and XR Technologies: - Virtual Reality: Delve into hardware and software components that drive VR hardware. - Augmented Reality: ...

Inevitabilities are going to happen, regardless of what we do in life. The goal of this book is to develop tolerance, so we can charge through these difficulties. Building tolerance can be a push-pull. Many inevitabilities create uncomfortable feelings like anger, fear, sadness, depression, regret, and jealousy. As a result, we pull away from them because experiencing these emotions can be quite challenging. In doing that, situations can get worse, not better.

Welcome to the Startup Factory. Bring Snacks. So you want to build a Venture Studio? Great. You’re either a genius… or sleep-deprived enough to think managing 10 startups at once sounds like a good time. Either way, Venture Studio Blueprint: Building the Ultimate Startup Factory is here to be your co-founder that doesn’t ghost you mid-pitch. This isn’t one of those bland “business and money” books that ends with “and then they IPO’d!” This is your step-by-step, stress-tested, slightly sarcastic survival guide to building a startup-launching machine that doesn’t explode ...

Are you a veteran frustrated by the overwhelming VA claims process? Are you a reservist or national guardsman preparing to discharge from a period of active duty service? Are you an active duty service member preparing to separate from the military? If you answered yes to any of the above questions but feel uncertain about how to access the financial support and healthcare benefits you’ve earned through your service, this guide is here to help you take control! Whether you’re filing your first claim, appealing a denial, or striving to maximize your disability rating, VA Claims: A Step-...

Blade & Sheath is a fully immersive VRMMORPG game where some folks complete quests, while others develop their magic and battle monsters. Then there are players like Josh. He needs to earn some cash, so when he gets a job as a town builder for Blade & Sheath, he can't believe his luck. However, it won't be easy. The land he needs to build on is as untamed as the critters that prowl it. That's not all—he also starts with no skills and no resources.

Andrew has one chance to pull himself up from his humble beginnings and make something of himself. He has been found to have a spark of magic deep within himself. To bring it forth, he must first learn to summon the familiar. He must use every drop of his magic to search the Lands of Mist and find the one meant for him. The one he will be bonded to for life. The one who is actually capable and willing to make all his dreams possible. Andrew may be small now, but he has big dreams.

While there are no bad kids, more often than not, there are also no bad parents. Where parents tend to go wrong lies in their discipline methods. Poor behavior from kids can drive any parent crazy, but reacting based on emotions can be the worst foundation for discipline. So why not try a different approach?

Dive deep into the realm of survival with the new eBook, "Building Shelters for Wilderness Living." An essential guide for anyone who revels in the thrill of the wilderness or finds joy in off-grid living, but also craves the peace of mind that knowledge brings. Every chapter seamlessly weaves from one topic to the next, starting with an introductory exploration of wilderness survival and the crucial importance of shelters. This book winds its way through an array of diverse habitats, giving readers a wealth of knowledge on different types of shelters to build, from the basic lean-to and A-...

Waking up after a plane crash is bad. Waking up with a glitchy blue HUD only you can see? That's a whole new level of messed up. Alex Thorne thought the worst was over when he dragged himself ashore onto a deserted island paradise. Then the System messages started. Starving, injured, and fighting for every scrap, Alex realizes survival isn't just about finding food and water—it's about leveling up. [Urgent Quest: Survive!] Rewards: Continued Existence. Failure: Don’t. With a snarky System tracking his every stat, assigning quests, and doling out skills for everything from [Crawling (...

Tian, a Cultivator at the precipice of ascension, is thwarted in her quest for immortality. Defeated, she escapes to another world with Levels, Classes, magic, and monsters. She becomes a Lost Soul. Her core begins to dwindle, but she does not abandon her goal. Working with a group of rebels in this new world, she opposes the unkillable tyrant Galgom to learn his secrets. Against his army of machines wielding laser guns and laser swords, she will cultivate her new powers, achieving Feats as she seeks her antidote: immortality.

You Are Worth It is a memoir about the War in Afghanistan and Kyle’s heroics, yes, but it also is a manual for living. Organized around the credos that have guided Kyle’s life (from “Don’t Hide Your Scars” to “Call Your Mom”), the book encourages us to become our best selves in the time we've been given on earth.

Meek, minimal, manageable: Learn the tips and tricks for getting started in the tiny house lifestyle! Updated for 2023! Tiny houses, micro homes, small living - whatever you call them, they have entered the public’s consciousness, and this book will show you how you, too, can join the movement. Learn to minimize without giving up the things you hold close to you—with advice on how your life can still be pleasant and sustainable in a small space living environment. Visualize yourself living small! You’ll learn about: The trends leading to the tiny house movement Where to buy - and sell...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by insecurity? Do you long to embrace your true self and navigate life with assurance? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. Most women face these challenges, but it’s time to change that narrative. Imagine greeting each day with unshakeable confidence, knowing you are enough. Unshakeable Self-Love Guide For Women is your companion on this transformative journey—designed to help you embrace self-compassion and acceptance.

Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them. He tells the fascinating story of the development of architecture and the advancements in both structural performance and aesthetic effect.