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“If you buy that horse, you’re buying your daughter’s death warrant,” Jane Pohl’s father was warned at the army barracks in the spring of 1941. But the potential that his teenage daughter Jane saw in the small, temperamental Thoroughbred was enough to convince him otherwise. Earlier that year, when Fitzrada arrived at the army base where Jane’s family lived, the horse was stubborn, unpredictable, and dangerous. Any man who dared addle him up soon found himself face down in the dirt. Jane, excited to ride any horse and up for the challenge, had the most success with Fitz. She was patient and consistent, and the horse responded well at last, showing a great affinity for jumping. Then, inexplicably, a terrible riding accident resulted in serious injuries for both Jane and Fitz, and the army decide that it was time to destroy the horse. Heartbroken, Jane pleaded with her reluctant father: the only way to save Fitz was to buy him from the army. Jane Pohl’s foresight proved to be correct. Jane and Fitz went on to take the Virginia show-jumping circuit by storm, winning 37 jumper and 6 hinter championships. At a time when women were rarely seen in jumping classes at horse shows and were not taken seriously by male competitors, Jane and Fitz helped to break down barriers against women riders competing in the Olympics. In 1946, Jane and Fitz found themselves at the Jumper Championship at the prestigious National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden—the highest jumping title in North America. The road there for horse and rider was a five-year test of faith, patience, and understanding friendship.

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Karyn Frist, wife of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, brings to us a collection of personal anecdotes written by prominent daughters and daughters of the prominent that reveal their warm and inspirational relationships with their fathers. In this heartwarming volume, Mrs. Frist has assembled pieces written by a diverse group of women from not only the world of government and politics, but from all walks of life, including entertainment, literature, business, and religious. Among the contributors are: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Former First Ladies, Barbara Bush and Nancy Reagan Commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts Singer and author Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash Lyn Glenn, daughter of astronaut and former Senator John Glenn Bo Derek, actress and Golden Globe winner Olympic gold medalist, Nadia Comaneci Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor World Golf Hall of Fame member, Nancy Lopez

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Solomon's Choice will help "disenfranchised" parents and grandparents who are facing a battle over the custody of their children. Specifically addressing the needs of fathers, separated gay parents and grandparents, the book contains anecdotes from those who have both failed and succeeded in gaining custody of their children or grandchildren, as well as a list of the dos and don'ts of successfully waging a custody battle.

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Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, Dave Marr, Ben Crenshaw, Lanny Wadkins, Sandra Haynie, Rick Beem—names known to golfers everywhere—populate Texas golf history. This book chronicles the development of golf in Texas decade by decade focusing on highlighted events, players, pros, teachers, courses, and tournaments. It includes "10 Historic Events You Don't Know About."

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In anticipation of baseball's return to Washington, D.C. in 2005, Frommer has assembled engaging trivia and inspirational anecdotes from D.C.'s baseball past. Included here are not only factoids from the legendary Senators, but also the Washington Grays, a Negro League team that actually outdrew the Senators.

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More comprehensive than ever, the Complete Guide to Florida Gardening explains in step-by-step fashion how to create one's own personal outdoor paradise. Addressing the needs of gardening notvices, seasoned hobbyists, and horitculture professionals alike, Stan DeFreitas has, once again, created a reference book that no Florida gardener should be without.

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: Some elders age gracefully, with barely any signs of diminished capacity. Others manifest severe infirmities, and adult children or others may have to step in and care for them in their twilight years. For someone in this position, The Caregiver's Manual will be a companion on one of life's most difficult but potentially rewarding journeys. In 1900, only four percent of the American population was sixty-five or older. By 2000, this number had more than tripled, and it is expected to nearly double again over the next fifty years. It is estimated that by the year 2050, more than one person out of five will be in the "senior" category.

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Newsmen in Khaki is a personal memoir about the revered, longstanding armed forces newspaper Stars and Stripes, as told by an Army correspondent and managing editor of editions in North Africa and Sicily during World War II. Whether accompanying bombing missions or parachutists, entertaining a Contessa or visiting a refugee camp, Mitgang offers an innovative and poignant account of his experiences. In addition to his own pieces, Mitgang includes articles by other famous authors in uniform-Irwin Shaw, Klaus Mann, and Bill Brinkley-as well as the voices of many American GIs. Newsmen in Khaki also details the author's post-war career, most notably his long-running stint at the New York Times, where he served as an editor, columnist, book critic, editorial writer, and founder of the Op-Ed page.

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In Surviving Little League- the father and son team of Les and Mike Edgerton offer a lighthearted but legitimate guide to maneuvering through the challenges and the characters of Little League baseball. Based on their own coaching and playing experiences, these insiders' views will enlighten, entertain, and energize anyone involved with this great American youth sporting tradition.

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Many people do not realize that on a daily basis they probably already walk 900 to 3,000 steps, even if they have a relatively sedentary lifestyle. By incorporating fairly modest changes into their day-to-day routine, people can easily increase their walking count to 10,000 steps. This book shows readers how to do just that. It serves as a tool for those who want to reap all of the rewards of walking. This paperback book includes a FREE pedometer.

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Like any famous music group, Mary Mary has a significant fan base. While most celebrities' fans would be content knowing their group's favorite colors or fashion designers, the fans of Mary Mary look for more from this groundbreaking duo: they want to know how to live a creative, successful Christian life. In sharing Mary Mary's story, Transparent is as much a guide to life as it is a biography.

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Consumer Guide to Solar Energy is a must for those who are tired of power brownouts and blackouts, skyrocketing energy bills and the feeling that there is nothing we can do to help resolve these problems ourselves. Don't wait for utility bill sticker shock to worsen, or sit through another power outage or energy disruption. The new edition of this guide can help readers seize their own destiny, become more self-reliant and use the available technology to make their homes more comfortable and their power bills more affordable.

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Welcome to Las Vegas -- the city of lights, the land of dreams, the entertainment capital of the world, the place where time stands still. It is the last true frontier town in the Old West, only you're not drawing against the fastest gun in the territory. You are up against an even more formidable opponent: the casino. Barney Vinson knows how intimidating the casinos can be -- and he knows how to help you overcome your fear. Vinson is the official gaming instructor at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where he teaches the fundamentals of all casino games. In this book, he provides answers to all your most nagging questions, from gaming strategy to Las Vegas trivia to casino terminology.

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This indispensable buy and sell reference is written to protect everyone who collects items of value. As a consultant to galleries and individual collectors, Mr. Vartian has seen virtually every type of scam and forgery.

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These charming coupon books will fan the flames of lover and romance as they encourage you and your partner to be playful, laugh, and explore your naughty fantasies. Each coupon is designed to be redeemed!

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These charming coupon books will fan the flames of love and romance as they encourage you and your partner to be playful, laugh, and explore your naughty fantasies. Each coupon is designed to be redeemed.

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The story of Glenn's heroic return to orbit, including his preparation, the shuttle's transmissions from space, and the landing.

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Captures the essence of golf on Ireland's Emerald Isle with words and illustrations.

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Everybody loves ice cream, and when you make it at home, you know you're getting the best ice cream, made with the freshest, most delicious ingredients possible. Ice cream makers are convenient, versatile and lots of fun. With this book you can prepare spectacular desserts easily and often. Coleen and Bob Simmons have revised their best-selling title for this new nitty gritty® edition of From Your Ice Cream Maker with updated information, new recipes and lots of old favorites for all modern ice cream makers.

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This extensively revised edition has more healthy recipes than ever, more tips and advice on cooking with pasta, more extra-quick recipes for meals in minutes, more suggestions for wines to accompany your meal: in fact, it is better than ever. Features: 100+ recipes; a section on extra-quick recipes; savoury appetisers and soups; innovative pasta salads; pasta with fresh vegetables; pasta with seafood; pasta with poultry and meat; baked pasta dishes; all about ingredients; special section on making your own pasta.

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Blenders are a great way to make drinks that are healthy, nutritious and delicious. Best-selling nitty gritty author Joanna White tells you how to make healthy energy-giving shakes with soy and protein powders and smoothies with fresh fruit, plus lots of recipes for sweet dessert drinks, espresso-based drinks, newly-popular chai tea recipes and alcoholic blender drinks.

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Many ethnic cuisines have omelette-like dishes, but the French have elevated the omelette to its present perfection and popularity. Experienced cookbook authors Coleen and Bob Simmons simplify omelettes to the essentials, then show you how to add the variety of fillings and sauces which make omelettes one of the world's most versatile and best-loved foods.

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End the confusion about cooking grains and learn to use grains in more than 100 delicious recipes.

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This book features 120 'fast and delicious' recipes for appetisers, breakfast and brunch, lunch and dinner entrees, side dishes and desserts. Includes: pates, lunch meats, molded salads and other cold loaves, Poultry and seafood loaves; Meat loaves, including beef, sausage, lamb, pork and ham; Loaves with vegetables, pastas and grains; Loaves of bread, quick yeasted, savoury and sweet; Dessert loaves including bread pudding, cakes, tortes and mousses; Tips about loaf pans: variety and use.

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Use versatile, economical and popular chicken in appetisers, soups, salads and entrees. Basic buying, storing and cooking directions are included.

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In the early 1820s, eleven-year-old Georgina is excited to be moving to the wild Texas frontier with her family. But those dreams are dashed when their ship sinks during a storm. Georgie finds herself marooned alone, scared, and soaking wet on the Texas coast inhabited only by Karankawa natives. She doesnít think things can get any worse, but then sheís rescuedóby pirates led by Jean Laffite! This book in the Lone Star Heroines series brings to life real Texas history with a background chapter on the Karankawa natives, the founding of Galveston and the hurricanes that regularly threaten it, and biographies of Laffite and some famous Texans who met him. Look for other stories of Lone Star Heroines and Lone Star Heroes for boys, too.

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Laughing Gas is a collection of Marian Henley's Maxine!, a weekly comic strip in syndication since 1981. Maxine is a ponytailed pundit who, as one editor observed, "always has her mouth open." Maxine offers an opinion on everything that matters most: love, religion, politics, philosophy, and of course, bad hair.

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Photographer Rick Vanderpool traveled over 20,500 miles and spent 54 days on the road shooting the word "Texas" in an infinite variety of sizes, shapes, angles, colors, and materials. He found the word on belt buckles and theater signs, sewer lids and tumble-down buildings, dinner plates and every other surface you can imagine and many you would never dream of. He completed visits to all 254 Texas counties in July 1999. He called the project "Looking for Texas" and selected a few hundred of these photos to be included in this journal, which he kept to record his thoughts, experiences, and encounters along the roads. Vanderpool's writing is lyrical, humorous, sensitive, and entertaining: the work of a true poet and artist.

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The spring of 1847 is approaching and Katherine Haufmann has just moved to Fredericksburg, Texas with her family from Germany. As she struggles to get used to her new home, 13-year-old Katherine becomes intrigued by the mysterious fires that start appearing in the nearby hills. While the rest of the town focuses on peace talks with the Comanche, Katherine decides to discover the cause of those fires. The Lone Star Heroines series brings to life real events in Texas history and shows young readers how girls living during those exciting times experienced and even contributed to those dramatic events. Each book in the series includes a chapter of background stories and pictures of the actual people who lived them. Look for other stories of The Lone Star Heroines Series, and the Lone Star Heroes series for boys, too.

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Ghosts are part of a magical universe embraced by every society and culture, and telling ghost stories has been a way to communicate ideas, fears, and history since the beginning of mankind.

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This book could well be the battly cry of the baby boomer generation today. In his entertaining and motivating book, author Bob Basso, dubbed America's Number One Fun Motivator by People Weekly, takes the reader along on the wild, wacky, adventure of a middle-age dropout halfway up a tree in the South Pacific. A healing and hilarious journey into modern maturity, this book offers a lighthearted approach to getting more fun out of life and discarding outdated attitudes that stifle thought and repress further development in the best years ahead. Basso offers food for the soul to anyone in the vicinity of fifty.

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A New York Times Bestseller! Just weeks before her wedding, four of Rachelle Friedman's friends threw her a bachelorette party. At the end of a perfect evening of dancing and celebration, they decided to take a moonlight swim. One of her friends playfully pushed her into the water . . . two feet too far from the deep end. That chilling moment changed their lives forever. Rachelle broke her neck and was paralyzed from the chest down. She would never walk again. The Promise is a powerful memoir of resilience, love, and loyalty. On the night of the accident, the five girls made an unspoken agreement to never reveal the name of the friend who had pushed Rachelle into the pool—and their bond has remained unbroken. As Rachelle undergoes a physical battle for her life, her friend struggles emotionally to prevent one moment in time from defining her forever. It's the story of true integrity; it's also about finding the incredible strength inside each of us we never knew we had. Also a love story, The Promise chronicles Rachelle and Chris's relationship, their struggle with her paralysis and rehab, the physical challenges of intimacy, and ultimately, their fairy-tale wedding.

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This book recounts the experiences of adults living successfully with attention deficit disorder. Acclaimed A.D.D. expert Dr. Lynn Weiss tells the stories of 15 individuals who have learned to incorporate A.D.D. attributes positively into their lives and triumph.

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Moments forms the professional and personal memoirs of the esteemed broadcaster, Chip Moody, recounting the important news stories, the behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the famous encounters, and his battle against cancer.

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Mention the name Steve Spurrier to sports fans and without a doubt a lively discussion and exchange will ensue. Love him or hate him, opinions about the new coach of the Washington Redskins and University of Florida gridiron commander, rarely rate as ambivalent. Bill Chastain's The Steve Spurrier Story: From Heisman to Head Ballcoach is the first comprehensive biography of the man on the sidelines. Through interviews with family, friends, colleagues, and players, Chastain provides an intimate look at the significant influences and events that have helped shape Steve Spurrier into the extraordinary and oftentimes controversial football coach he is today. When Spurrier was growing up, the slogan "It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game …" was not a tenet that stuck in the Spurrier household, where Spurrier's father, the Reverend Graham Spurrier, liked to say, "if it doesn't matter if you won or lose, why do you keep score?" A talented athlete, made better by his competitive instincts, evolved from this philosophy. Spurrier's competitive instincts led him to performances that qualified him to win the Heisman Trophy while playing quarterback for the University of Florida; a disappointing NFL career followed. Spurrier's competitiveness continued to be his driving force once he began his coaching career. Few coaches in the history of college football impacted the outcome of a contest from the sidelines the way Spurrier did. An offensive genius with a unique feel for the game, Spurrier rubbed opposing coaches and fans the wrong way by winning—and winning big—while the University of Florida program reached heights never before dreamed of by alumni and fans. Complex and commanding, demanding and driven, Steve Spurrier steps up to the National Football League at the helm of the Washington Redskins in 2002. Having made Gator football synonymous with "powerhouse," can the ole Head Ballcoach dominate at the professional level the way he did in college? Although the jury may still be out, he

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With his no-nonsense, no-frills style of play, Hall of Fame middle linebacker Ray Nitschke personified the Lombardi era of the Green Bay Packers. Called the hardest hitter in NFL history by many football historians and fellow players, #66 instilled fear in opponents with his crushing blows, loudmouth taunting and trademark, toothless sneer. Drafted by Green Bay in the third round in 1958, Nitschke eventually went on to MVP honors in 1962, Pro-Bowl selection in 1964 and All-Pro selections in 1964, '65 and '66 playing in 190 games over his 15-year career, the second most in Green Bay history. Not only does Nitschke describe impressive statistics and football feats; it provides an intimate look into the life of a man who conquered his own emotional demons with alcohol abuse and aggression. Through interviews and first-hand accounts by players, coaches, journalists and friends, we find that Nitschke, the on-field ogre, was a gentleman and dedicated family man. As the product of a struggling blue-collar, Midwestern upbringing, Nitschke made himself available to football lovers and Green Bay fans of all ages, active in the community until his death in 1998. Nitschke accurately paints the picture of an 'everyman,' despite-all-odds football player who rose to inhuman heights in the game and forever changed the course of defensive denomination and player intensity in the NFL.

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Told in the stars' own words, the stories in My Greatest Day in Show Business recall the most memorable moments of 100 high-profile film and television luminaries. Complete with celebrity photographs throughout, this book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of America's most beloved entertainers.

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ESPN: The Uncensored History is the first book to provide a critical analysis of the 20-year history of Americas original and largest sports network. Through information gleaned from internal documents, police and court records, and interviews with network employees, on-air talent, producers and executives, this book investigates the inside story of ESPN and brings it to you uncensored.

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A franchise over a century old, the Philadelphia Phillies still own only one world championship—the glorious, long-overdue Series of 1980. This book relives all the action of that remarkable season .

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This enlightening book is the go-to guide for fans for biographical information, rare photos, and interesting trivia about their favorite child stars, shows, series, networks, and the times that defined the shows. Spanning forty years of television history, this book details both the success stories and misfortunes of many child stars. Included in this book are the stories of Anissa Jones, Buffy on Family Affair, who tragically died from a drug overdose at the age of eighteen, as well as Ron Howard, who starred in both The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, and who later became an Academy Award–winning director. A child star herself, Kathy Garver profiles these and other legends of classic television in a book that will answer the question: Where are they now?

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Everybody loves ice cream, and when you make it at home, you know you're getting the best: frozen treats made with the freshest, most delicious ingredients possible. Ice cream makers are convenient, versatile and lots of fun. With this book you can prepare spectacular desserts, traditional recipes, and new favorites easily and often.

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Save time on meal preparation and change your ideas about meals on the go: Wraps and Roll-Ups has satisfying solutions to your need for speed!

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Kupe and the Corals is the story of Kupe, a young boy who undertakes an amazing voyage of discovery to learn about corals and the importance of coral reefs to all of the many animals that depend upon them. One night while he is fishing with his father, Kupe observes an astonishing event, thousands and thousands of tiny “bubbles” rising to the surface of the waters in the lagoon near where he lives. Kupe is amazed by this sight and wants to learn more about the “strange pink bubbles” that he has captured in an old jam jar. Kupe visits with an elder from his village and a scientist from the nearby marine lab in an attempt to learn more about what he has seen. During his conversations, Kupe learns that what he has captured are tiny coral larvae, baby corals that are produced in the millions over just a few nights each year by the adult corals living in the lagoon. Kupe then goes on to learn more about how corals grow and the importance of corals in building the reefs that provide homes for all of the other wonderful animals that he sees while snorkeling in the lagoon. Now, realizing how important the larvae he has captured are to the health of the coral reef, Kupe happily returns his larvae to the sea. Kupe and the Corals, is the sixth book in the Long Term Ecological Research Network Series.

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A practical guide from an expert camper who rates campsites throughout Texas including location, facilities, activities, sights, layout, fees and cautions. Photos give the flavor and attractions of many of the sites.

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The NFL draft features no action on the field. No passing, running, tackling, or kicking. Hey, there isn't even a field. Yet the draft has become more popular than many other sporting events, including the NBA and NHL playoff games, against which it goes head-to-head for viewers. In fact, the draft has spawned its own cottage industry in which names such as Gil Brandt, Mel Kiper Jr., and Mike Mayock have become as well known as any of the first-round selections. In On the Clock, Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport chronicle the history of the proceedings. The veteran sportswriters take you from the first grab bag in 1936, when Philadelphia chose Heisman Trophy winner Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago only for him to decline to play in the NFL, to the 2014 draft—considered one of the deepest in talent ever. Along the 78-year journey, learn about the competitions for the top overall spot (Peyton Manning vs. Ryan Leaf), the unhappy No. 1s (John Elway and Tom Cousineau), the big flops (JaMarcus Russell), and the late-rounders-turned-superstars (Tom Brady). Meet the draft wizards, from Paul Brown to Bill Walsh and Jimmy Johnson, and read about the draft whiffs that cost personnel executives their jobs. On the Clock takes you behind the scenes at one of pro football’s most suspenseful annual events.

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"Why aren't I as wealthy as I should be?" Many people ask this question of themselves all the time. Often they are hard-working, well educated middle- to high-income people. Why, then, are so few affluent. For nearly two decades the answer has been found in the bestselling The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy, reissued with a new foreword for the twenty-first century. According to the authors, most people have it all wrong about how you become wealthy in America. Wealth in America is more often the result of hard work, diligent savings, and living below your means than it is about inheritance, advance degrees, and even intelligence. The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. You will learn, for example, that millionaires bargain shop for used cars, pay a tiny fraction of their wealth in income tax, raise children who are often unaware of their family's wealth until they are adults, and, above all, reject the big-spending lifestyles most of us associate with rich people. In fact, you will learn that the flashy millionaires glamorized in the media represent only a tiny minority of America's rich. Most of the truly wealthy in this country don't live in Beverly Hills or on Park Avenue-they live next door.

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