Generous-hearted and wickedly insightful, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing is the New York Times bestselling novel by Melissa Bank The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing maps the progress of Jane Rosenal as she sets out on a personal and spirited expedition through the perilous terrain of sex, love, relationships, and the treacherous waters of the workplace. Soon Jane is swept off her feet by an older man and into a Fitzgeraldesque whirl of cocktail parties, country houses, and rules that were made to be broken, but comes to realise that it's a world where the stakes are much too high for comfort. With an unforgettable comic touch, Bank skilfully teases out universal issues, puts a clever new spin on the mating dance, and captures in perfect pitch what it's like to come of age as a young woman. 'This chronicle of a New Yorker's relationships has a wit and perceptiveness that singles it out from the crowd' Guardian 'As hilarious as Girls' Guide is, there's a wise, serious core here' Wall Street Journal 'A sexy, pour-your-heart-out, champagne tingle of a read-thoughtful, wise, and tell-all honest. Bank's is a voice that you'll remember' Cosmopolitan
This book is perfect." —Hadley Freeman, The Guardian A funny, tender, and wickedly insightful look at a young woman's forays into love, work, and friendship over the course of 25 years Nothing comes easily to Sophie Applebaum, the black sheep of her family trying to blend in with the herd. Uneasily situated between two brothers, Sophie first appears as the fulcrum and observer of her clan in "Boss of the World." Then, at college, in "The Toy Bar," she faces a gauntlet of challenges as Best Friend to the dramatic and beautiful Venice Lambourne, curator of "perfect things." In her early twenties, Sophie is dazzled by the possibilities of New York City during the Selectric typewriter era—only to land solidly back in Surrey, PA after her father's death. The Wonder Spot follows Sophie's quest for her own identity—who she is, what she loves, whom she loves, and occasionally whom she feels others should love—over the course of 25 years. In an often-disappointing world, Sophie listens closely to her own heart. And when she experiences her 'Aha!' moments—her own personal wonder spots—it's the real thing. In this tremendous follow-up to her runaway bestseller, The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing, Bank returns with her signature combination of devilishly self-deprecating humor, and again shares her vast talent for capturing a moment, taking it to heart, and giving it back to her readers.
The New York Times bestselling classic of a young woman’s journey in work, love, and life “In this swinging, funny, and tender study of contemporary relationships, Bank refutes once and for all the popular notions of neurotic thirtysomething women.” —Entertainment Weekly “Truly poignant.” —Time Generous-hearted and wickedly insightful, The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing maps the progress of Jane Rosenal as she sets out on a personal and spirited expedition through the perilous terrain of sex, love, relationships, and the treacherous waters of the workplace. Soon Jane is swept off her feet by an older man and into a Fitzgeraldesque whirl of cocktail parties, country houses, and rules that were made to be broken, but comes to realize that it’s a world where the stakes are much too high for comfort. With an unforgettable comic touch, Bank skillfully teases out universal issues, puts a clever new spin on the mating dance, and captures in perfect pitch what it’s like to come of age as a young woman.
Voor fans van het new Adult-genre is nu het tragisch-komische 'Wonderland' te lezen. De boeken van Melissa Bank zijn wereldwijd bekend. Van de band met onze geliefden tot opgroeien en de manier waarop het leven ons gaandeweg verandert; Bank weet al deze momenten feilloos in woorden te vatten. Welkom in de wereld van Sophie Applebaum, het zwarte schaap in haar familie. Op tragikomische wijze deelt ze alle perikelen in haar zoektocht naar de liefde, eeuwige vriendschap en acceptatie van haar familie. Maar waar ze werkelijk naar op zoek is, is zichzelf. Wie is ze, wat zijn haar passies en wat wil ze eigenlijk bereiken in het leven? De roman is verdeeld in drie delen, waarbij elk deel zich richt op een andere fase van Alice's leven. In het eerste deel is ze een jonge vrouw die in Wisconsin woont, die te maken heeft met de uitdagingen van opgroeien en probeert uit te vinden wie ze is. In het tweede deel is ze in de twintig en woont ze in New York City, waar ze verliefd wordt op een man genaamd Luke en worstelt om bekend te worden als schrijver. In het derde deel is ze in de dertig en heeft ze te maken met de nasleep van haar mislukte relatie met Luke, evenals met de uitdagingen van het vinden van geluk en vervulling in haar leven. Met een flinke dosis droge humor en nuchterheid, weet bestsellerauteur Melissa Bank de uitdagingen van een jonge, moderne vrouw in haar twintiger jaren treffend te beschrijven. Melissa Bank heeft wereldwijd naamsbekendheid gekregen door haar populaire roman ‘Vrouw zoekt man’. Melissa Bank, geboren in 1961, is de schrijfster van de bestseller ‘Vrouw zoekt man’. Ook is ze bekend van de roman ‘Wonderland’, dat inmiddels in meer dan dertig talen te lezen is. Haar boeken worden ook wel ‘Smart Women’s Fiction’ genoemd door haar scherpzinnige en komische blik op het leven van de moderne jonge vrouw. Bank schrijft ook korte verhalen voor meerdere gerenommeerde Amerikaanse tijdschriften en won in 1993 de Nelson Algren prijs.
In May 2005 Penguin will publish 70 unique titles to celebrate the company's 70th birthday. The titles in the Pocket Penguins series are emblematic of the renowned breadth of quality of the Penguin list and will hark back to Penguin founder Allen Lane's vision of good books for all'. was an immediate bestseller and praised by critics for its unique voice. In this piece, Jane tells us about her relationship with a man who will never use her name.
It’s never too early to get ahold of your finances and adopt healthy fiscal habits to last a lifetime. Introducing a quick-start e-book guide, adapted from The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything, for young women and their money: making it, budgeting it, spending it, saving it, investing it, and enjoying it. Whether you’re a financial “Ostrich” with your head buried in the sand, an obsessively detail-oriented “Magpie,” an out-of-control “Cuckoo,” or even a well-balanced “Hummingbird,” this smart and funny tutorial is packed with helpful advice and tips. How to put yourself on a budget—and stick to it. Separating wants from needs, and knowing when to splurge. What to look for in checking accounts and credit cards (are those “rewards” really worth it?). The Simplest Explanation of Retirement Plans You’ll Ever Slog Through. Taxes: when to farm them out and when to do them yourself. Plus, Eight Easy Steps to Make Extra Cash, why you should always pay off credit cards before student loans, the tricky business of loaning to/borrowing from friends and family, and, for when you just can’t pay, the lowdown on bankruptcy. About this title: Workman Shorts is a new line of bite-size, subject-specific e-books curated from a library of trusted books and authors.
How can countries make sustainable gains in student learning at scale? This is a pressing question for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)--and the developing world more broadly--as countries seek to build human capital to drive sustainable growth. Significant progress in access has expanded coverage such that nearly all children in the region attend primary school, but many do not gain basic skills and drop out before completing secondary school, in part due to low-quality service delivery. The preponderance of evidence shows that it is learning--and not schooling in and of itself--that contributes to individual earnings, economic growth, and reduced inequality. For LAC in particular, low levels of human capital are a critical factor in explaining the region’s relatively weak growth performance over the last half century. The easily measurable inputs are well-known, and the end goal is relatively clear, but raising student achievement at scale remains a challenge. Why? Part of the answer lies in management--the managers, structures, and practices that guide how inputs into the education system are translated into outputs, and ultimately outcomes. While management is often mentioned as an important factor in education policy discussions, relatively little quantitative research has been done to define and measure it. And even less has been done to unpack how and how much management matters for education quality. This study presents new conceptual and empirical contributions that can be synthesized in four key messages: 1. Student learning is unlikely to improve at scale without better management. 2. Management quality can be measured and should be measured as a catalyst for improvement. 3. Management affects how well every level of an education system functions, from individual schools to central technical units, and how well they work together. 4. Several pathways to strengthening management are open to LAC countries now, with the potential for significant results. The study elaborates on each of these messages, synthesizing recent data and research and presenting the results of several new research initiatives from across the region.
Want to buy 10 properties in 10 years, and still have money in your pocket? It’s possible. Property Rich will show you how. Authors Melissa Opie and Stephen Zamykal guide you on your investment journey by combining a revolutionary approach to loan structuring that the bank won’t tell you about – the Kitty Loan System – with expert advice on property investing. Property Rich will help you: Structure your loans so you can quickly build a multi-property portfolio Invest with little impact on your day-to-day spending Choose the best properties for maximum capital growth Share your wealth and knowledge with family and friends Be financially free through smart property investing.
Climate change is one of a few major factors that ensure the country will continue to struggle to supply its cities and industries and fields with enough water, particularly in the North, as well as face more frequent and longer droughts. The country has shown a stunningly agile disaster response system, but its system for disaster prevention and management is far less developed. The road to greater drought management and sustainable water supplies is demand management. How to achieve this in a historically hydraulic-engineering society is explored through the case study of Guiyang Municipality in Guizhou Province.
This is my dry comedic 3000-mile adventure in search of finding a place to call home. I was not known as the best of drivers and fortunately, I arrived at my destination without any personal injury or inflicting harm on anyone. It was winter when I left the east coast and I avoided a natural disaster, but there was the occasional wrong turn. Feeling stagnant after graduating from college, I quit my job, packed my car with a few belongings and began my journey. It was a bold quest without a map, which was a stressor to my friends and family as I have no sense of direction. This is my experience, yet told through the eyes of someone entirely different from myself.
A colossal cheat sheet for your post-college years, answering all the needs of the modern woman—from mastering money to placating overly anxious parents, from social media etiquette to the pleasure and pain of dating (and why it’s not a cliché to love yourself first). A perfect combination of tried-and-true advice and been-there tips, it’s a one-stop resource that includes how to clean up your digital reputation, info on finding an apartment you can afford and actually want to live in, and why you should exercise the delicate art of defriending. Plus the fundamentals, from health (mental and physical) to spirituality to ethics to fashion, all delivered in Melissa Kirsch’s fresh, personal, funny voice—as if your best friend were giving you the best and smartest advice in the world.
Accessible Financial Literacy and Budgeting for Beginners ”Finally a smart, funny, relatable, and REAL book on navigating finances and wealth-building for Black women! ―Cinneah El-Amin, founder of Flynanced #1 New Release in E-commerce Professional, Budgeting & Money Management, and Wealth Management An easy-to-follow financial literacy guide for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Financial help can be hard to find but So…This Is Why I’m Broke gives practical and simplified financial tips for you to financially thrive. A safe space for all BIPOC. Financial help is right here! Melissa Jean-Baptiste of “Millennial in Debt” is a first generation American providing readers with accessible financial tips and advice wrapped up in her story of paying off over $100,000 on a teacher's salary. Melissa makes financial literacy relatable and easy to understand. Action steps to develop your financial literacy. Learn about budgeting for beginners, fixing your credit score, investing, and passive income ideas. With this guide, financial literacy gets broken down step-by-step through interesting perspectives and historical points. Inside, you’ll find: An accessible financial guide on financial literacy and investing for beginners The story of Melissa, a “Millennial in Debt” teaching others how to thrive financially Practical examples on budgeting for beginners and passive income ideas, and the best budgeting book If you’re looking for books for entrepreneurs or financial literacy books for the CEO in your life, grab your copy today! If you liked reading Financial Feminist, Get Good with Money, We Should All Be Millionaires, or More Money Now, then you’ll love So…This is Why I’m Broke.
This publication features an ADB project that turned around an urban water utility in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and offers a good example for other similar utilities in South Asia. ADB's investment program in the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) provided a breakthrough in approaching urban development, particularly the delivery of clean, reliable, affordable water and to the poor, no less. And not just a breakthrough for Dhaka or the rest of Bangladesh, but for the region of South Asia. This publication looks at the key success factors that other utilities are taking note of: The zonal approach to rehabilitating and managing urban water services, trenchless technology for expeditiously laying pipes, and how to connect the urban poor-and keeping them connected-through community-managed approaches.
Banking system collapses have annihilated credit markets and even the few borrowers with investment grade credit ratings cannot borrow. Conditions are worse than when the monetary system collapsed in 1931. Government revenue streams have shrunk to a trickle and services have shrivelled commensurately. Benefits are virtually non-existent, so protests, civil disobedience and riots continue to rise. Developed nation hope for emerging nation growth to provide export markets vanished with China plummeting into prolonged recession. Instead, China is trying to distract its increasingly restive population from their problems with an aggressive foreign policy over military control of the South China Sea ... Can this actually happen? Indeed it can! In fact, this book is a searing indictment of the agenda now adopted by governments and central banks, which is likely to result in yet more bank failures, countries leaving the eurozone, dysfunctional capital markets and higher taxes and reduced government services and benefits. Yet it is still not too late to choose a different path that will help put capitalism back on track. Skene and Kidd outline what that path should be to ensure a prosperous rather than austere future.
Become an eyewitness to history with the new Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series. Rewritten and updated, with even more full-colour photographs and historical engravings than before, Cornerstones of Freedom, Second Series introduces the people and events that helped shape the United States. Don't miss a single exciting page!
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