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|  | Nickel & Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
In this study of America's minimum wage workers, the author explains how she went under cover several times, taking on different low-wage positions, to determine how adults who lack higher education survive. After working at Wal-Mart and as a waitress, she concluded that the working poor should be afforded more health care, housing assistance, and respect. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001. AUTHOR: Barbara Ehrenreich
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Business 
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 | Christmas in the Country by Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode
Description not available.A girl reflects on Christmas at her grandparents home in the country, with its fresh-cut tree, handmade ornaments, gifts from Santa, and special church services. AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Children's
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 | Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty Bard Macdonald, Hilary Knight, Hillary Knight, John McDonough
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is an amazing woman who was once married to a pirate and lives in an upside-down house that smells like cookies. But the most amazing thing about Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is that she can cure any child of any bad habit. In this first book in a series, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle helps Patsy overcome her hatred of baths, teaches Hubert the value of cleaning up after himself, and cures Allen of his habit of eating very s-l-o-w-l-y. Illustrated with b&w drawings. AUTHOR: Betty Bard Macdonald, Hilary Knight, Hillary Knight, John McDonough
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Children's
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 | Die Broke by Mark Levine, Stephen M. Pollan
This reference differs from other financial advice books by categorically stating that the conventional wisdom about money is wrong. The author preaches that readers should spend their money during their lifetimes. He includes a comprehensive approach to career planning, saving, investing, buying insurance, making donations, paying for education, providing for parents, children, and spouses, and handling a myriad of other financial details. AUTHOR: Mark Levine, Stephen M. Pollan
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Business
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 | Opportunities in Architectural Careers by Richard D. Rush, Robert J. Piper
Opportunities in Architecture Careers offers job seekers important information about a variety of careers within the field of architecture. Included is training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. AUTHOR: Richard D. Rush, Robert J. Piper
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Business
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 | Retire Worry-Free by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine Staff
Description not available.Experts from a leading personal finance periodical guide readers of all ages through retirement planning, from determining a financial goal to developing an investment strategy and maximizing benefits from company savings plans. Reprint. AUTHOR: Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine Staff
PUBLISHER: Kiplinger Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Business
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