Box of Books #5

The box of books giveaways through my giveaway newsletter have been very popular, so below I'm detailing another set of them that will be up for grabs in April (if you want a chance to win, be sure to sign up for my newsletter here.) For now, here are the books I've received from publishers and a bit about them (from Amazon):

• The Millionaire Next Door - In The Millionaire Next Door, Stanley (Marketing to the Affluent) and Danko (marketing, SUNY at Albany) summarize findings from their research into the key characteristics that explain how the elite club of millionaires have become "wealthy." Focusing on those with a net worth of at least $1 million, their surprising results reveal fundamental qualities of this group that are diametrically opposed to today's earn-and-consume culture, including living below their means, allocating funds efficiently in ways that build wealth, ignoring conspicuous consumption, being proficient in targeting marketing opportunities, and choosing the "right" occupation. It's evident that anyone can accumulate wealth, if they are disciplined enough, determined to persevere, and have the merest of luck.

• Put More Cash in Your Pocket: Turn What You Know into Dough - No matter how tight you cinch that belt it never seems like enough. Squeeze another few dollars out of the budget and they′re eaten up by rising prices at the pump or at the checkout. It doesn′t make sense, everyone′s hurting and yet prices keep going up. There is a way out; a way to stop sinking; a way to not just tread water, but to actually start to get ahead. There is a way to get some fast cash that will make a real difference in your life. It′s not a magic investment formula or some money saving gimmick. You just have to keep doing what you′re already doing...but in a smarter way. And the only thing you have to give up is your self-defeating attitude toward money. What′s the answer? Stop worrying about saving money-- and start concentrating on making money. In this incredibly timely book for a moment when everyone is looking to make a little extra dough, highly sought-after money management expert and speaker Loral Langemeir empowers readers to stop saving, stop sacrificing, and start making money by charging for what they already do -- by turning the skills, hobbies, and chores that are part of their everyday lives into a "21st Century Lemonade Stand"-a money-making business that requires no business plan, no capital, no investment-just your creativity and the willingness to ask for the cash. Loral′s approach is simple, straightforward, and proven and teaches anyone how to easily make $1000 more a month.

• Get Financially Naked: How to Talk Money with Your Honey - You may think that marital bliss means money doesn’t matter, but in today’s troubled economic times, that’s simply false hope. And with layoffs galore and debt mounting, financial stress is through the roof. Think keeping afloat and affectionate is impossible? Think again. This inspiring, action-oriented guide helps young women in committed relationships understand and manage their money matters. Complete with charts, graphs, case studies, and tip-based advice, this succinct, straightforward guide speaks to worried women in the same way that made On My Own Two Feet a mega-success. Accessible and easy to follow, the three-part process presented in this book teaches you how to: Accurately interpret your current financial condition, become truly involved in the costs of the couple, and move forward using the “three powers steps to financial success."

• Shoo, Jimmy Choo!: The Modern Girl's Guide to Spending Less and Saving More - Remember when Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw faced the brutal realization that she couldn’t buy her apartment because she’d already spent her money on a closet full of Manolos? Well, if Carrie had met Catey first, she’d own her co-op and be on her way to a comfortable retirement! Catey Hill is the online money expert for the Daily News Web site—and author of this humorous, practical “girlfriends guide” to personal finance for 20- and 30-something females. (The ones with the designer shoes…and maxed-out credit cards.) With a hip, “I’ve been there” voice along with worksheets and exercises, she helps women evaluate why they spend, get out of debt, and create a savings and retirement plan that even allows for the occasional splurge. Among the topics she covers: student loans, car payments, investing, saving for a home, and more.

• Be Your Own House Contractor - The primary message behind Be Your Own House Contractor is “You can do it!” According to construction expert and author Carl Heldmann, anyone can oversee the building of a house and save up to 25 percent by acting as the main contractor. This popular book has sold over 268,000 copies since it was first published in 1982. Written for those with little or no experience in the building trades, Be Your Own House Contractor clearly and simply lays out the steps involved in home construction and answers the many questions that arise. Concise chapters deal with: Locating and purchasing land, procuring financing, estimating costs and staying within a budget, hiring subcontractors and finding suppliers, building the house, and restoring an existing structure. An extensive appendix contains examples of the forms, certificates, and permits that are required, as well as sample contracts and plans.

• The Power of a Positive Attitude: Discovering the Key to Success - Attitude affects every facet of our lives--from the way we handle stress to how we communicate at work. The way we view difficulties and setbacks can make the difference between success and failure. Roger Fritz has devoted his career to helping people overcome obstacles and achieve their goals by changing their outlook on life. In The Power of a Positive Attitude, he shows readers how to develop a deeper understanding of the effects of their attitude and how it influences not only their performance but the results others achieve. Now, readers can learn to succeed in business by: assessing their attitude toward themselves and their co-workers * overcoming nega­tive attitudes * learning the dos and don'ts in dealing with their bosses * becom­ing better listeners * overcoming resistance to change in the workplace * rejecting suggestions without causing resentment * giving and responding to criticism from team members * disagreeing with employees and colleagues without being disagreeable * conquering burnout and stress Life-affirming and authoritative, this is an invaluable book that will empower anyone to face life and work with joy and confidence.

• Who Owns the World: The Surprising Truth About Every Piece of Land on the Planet - WHO OWNS THE WORLD presents the results of the first-ever landownership survey of all 197 states and 66 territories of the world, and reveals facts both startling and eye-opening. You'll learn that: Only 15% of the world's population lays claim to landownership, and that landownership in too few hands is probably the single greatest cause of poverty; Queen Elizabeth II owns 1/6 of the entire land surface on earth (nearly 3 times the size of the U.S.); The Lichtenstein royal family is wealthier than the Grimaldis of Monaco; 80% of the American population is crammed in urban areas; The least crowded state is Alaska, with 670 acres per person. The most crowded is New Jersey, with .7 acres per person; 60% of America's population are property owners. That's behind the UK (69% homeownership); And much, much more!

Comments

[Budgeting in the Fun Stuff]

I've been wanting to read The Millionaire Next Door...very cool. Look forward to the next newsletter!

[blake]

I like the sound of "Be your own house contractor." Always wanted to do that for my next house. I think it would be fun.

[John]

I've read the millionaire next door a long time ago, great book. Would love to read it again. The others sound very interesting. Thank You for the chance.

[Valerie]

Let's hope it's my lucky day! I would love to read these books.

[Nathan]

Millionaires became who they are because they are great learners, actually we all have to learn something from somebody so we should have somebody or something to learn from. 'The YES Movie'' produced by Louis Lautman
www.TheYESmovie.com

[ED]

Sounds great! Thank you!

[MaryW]

Thank you.

[Anita]

Wow! "Who Owns The World" seems really interesting.
Would love to read that!
Thanks for the opportunity!