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|  | Why Africa Failed to Develop by George B. Ayittey
An history of Africa in the 20th century, concentrating on the postcolonial period. Ayittey, an associate professor at American University, tries to explain the reasons behind the economic and political collapse that most African nations have experienced since achieving independence in the 1960s. AUTHOR: George B. Ayittey
PUBLISHER: Palgrave Macmillan
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Business 
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 | The Investor's Anthology by Charles D. Ellis, James R. Vertin
Original Ideas from the Industry?s Greatest Minds
Charles D. Ellis with James R. Vertin A must-read for the serious investor. -John C. Bogle, Founder of The Vanguard Group Now in paperback, this popular anthology brings together original writings from many of the biggest names in finance, including Warren Buffett, Barton Biggs, Benjamin Graham, John Templeton, and other luminaries who have helped shape the face of modern finance. Unusually candid, amusing, and instructive, these articles give readers a unique opportunity to hear, first-hand, what top money mavens have to say about all the most important ideas, issues, concepts, and trends in the business. For instance, Mary Leibowitz talks about bond portfolios, Philip Fisher gives his views on common stocks, and T. Rowe Price reveals the secrets of his phenomenal success in mutual funds. The book is packed with amusing tales from such money moguls as David Babson, Barton Biggs, Roy Neuberger, Arthur Zeikel, Sidney Homers, and dozens more Charles D. Ellis (Greenwich, CT) is a Managing Partner of the international financial consulting firm Greenwich Associates. James R. Vertin (Menlo Park, CA) is a principal of Alpine Counselors and a past president and trustee of the Association for Investment Management. AUTHOR: Charles D. Ellis, James R. Vertin
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Business
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 | The Purple Coat by Amy Hest, Amy Schwartz
Every year, Gabrielle's grandfather, a tailor, makes her a new navy blue coat. One year, she wants a purple coat instead of a blue one, but her mother says no. Fortunately, her grandfather has a perfect solution. AUTHOR: Amy Hest, Amy Schwartz
PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Business & Investing
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 | Eloise Takes a Bawth by Hilary Knight, Kay Thompson, Mart Crowley
Description not available.A new installment in the popular Eloise seriesuforty years in the makingufollows the exuberant young heroine through her observations of taking a bath. 200,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Hilary Knight, Kay Thompson, Mart Crowley
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Children's
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 | The Great Gilly Hopkins by Alyssa Bresnahan, Katherine Paterson
Gilly Hopkins had been moved from so many foster homes that she no longer even tries to be nice. Brilliant, arrogant and angry, she is determined not to fit in to her new home--and, of course, she would never love anyone. After all, her mother is going to come for her one day, isn't she? But Gilly hadn't counted on Maime Trotter, her new guardian; Maime's ward, the wimpy seven-year-old William Ernest; old and wizened Mr. Randolph; and even her teacher, the cool Miss Harris, to worm their way into her wounded heart. AUTHOR: Alyssa Bresnahan, Katherine Paterson
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Children's
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 | Two Hundred Two Tips Even the Best Business Travelers May Not Know by Christopher J. McGinnis
Description not available.Offers advice on making business travel more efficient and less stressful, and covers packing, international travel, hotels, airports, money management, and safety AUTHOR: Christopher J. McGinnis
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Business
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