Author: Charles Aybar
Publisher: Charles Aybar, Ph.D.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Jake Thompson was no ordinary boy. While most kids his age were obsessed with video games, collecting toys, or spending their allowance on snacks and gadgets, Jake was different. He wasn’t interested in spending, wasting, or even saving money. No, Jake had his sights set on something much bigger—investing. Ever since his trip to Wall Street with his dad, Jake had been captivated by the world of finance and investments. He didn’t care about having a pile of money just to buy stuff; he wanted to understand how money could grow, how it could be used to create opportunities, and how it could build a future. For Jake, investing wasn’t just about making money. It was about learning how the world worked. He loved the idea of watching something small turn into something bigger, like planting a seed and watching it grow into a tree. Stocks, bonds, commodities—these weren’t just terms in books for Jake. They were tools to create something new. He knew that by understanding these tools, he could make smart decisions for the future, and that was what excited him most. Jake’s journey into the world of investing started with visits to some of the most important financial places in the country. He’d walked the streets of New York’s Financial District, where towering buildings housed some of the world’s biggest investment firms. He’d toured the Philadelphia Mint, where he learned how coins were made, and he had visited the Chicago Board of Trade, where people traded things like grain, oil, and metals. These experiences fueled his passion for understanding how value was created in the world, whether through the stock market, trading commodities, or investing in something rare—like diamonds. And now, Jake was ready for his next adventure. This time, it wasn’t a stock exchange or a financial district. It was a place where he could find something truly valuable beneath the ground—Crater of Diamonds State Park. When his dad suggested a week-long trip to this park, where people could search for diamonds and keep what they found, Jake’s curiosity was piqued. What better way to learn about investing than by finding one of the most valuable things in the world—diamonds? Jake had read that diamonds weren’t just rare; they were an incredible investment. A single diamond, if big enough and of high quality, could be worth a fortune. And unlike stocks or bonds, diamonds were tangible. You could hold one in your hand, and its value didn’t depend on the rise and fall of a market. For Jake, this was more than a fun trip. It was a chance to learn about a new type of investment, one that was buried deep in the earth and waiting to be discovered. Jake’s three friends—Sam, Emma, and Tyler—were coming along on the trip, too. They might not have shared Jake’s interest in investing, but they were just as excited about the idea of hunting for diamonds. For Jake, it was perfect. Not only would he get to spend a week with his friends, but he’d also have a chance to explore the world of valuable gems, learning everything he could about how to find, identify, and value them. As the car packed with their gear rolled toward Crater of Diamonds State Park, Jake could feel the excitement building inside him. It wasn’t just about finding a diamond—it was about learning a whole new way to think about value and investment. He didn’t care about the fame or fortune that might come with finding a rare diamond. What fascinated him most was how something small and seemingly insignificant, buried deep in the ground, could become something so valuable in the right hands. This trip would be his next big lesson in the world of investing. And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, he would find a diamond that would change everything.
Finding Jake
Author: Bryan Reardon
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062339532
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A father’s mind races as he waits for his son in the aftermath of a high school shooting in this New York Times–bestselling psychological thriller. Simon Connolly’s successful wife has gone to her law office each day, while he stayed home to raise their children—Jake and Laney. He has tried to do the best for the kids. For sunny, outgoing Laney, it’s been easy. But Jake is different. He has always been on the quiet side, preferring the company of his small group of friends to popularity and organized sports. Simon should be able to relax, to worry less now that his children are in high school, but he’s never given that chance. On a warm November day, he receives a text: There has been a shooting at the high school. Racing to the rendezvous point, Simon is forced to wait with scores of other anxious parents as one by one, they are reunited with their children. Their numbers dwindle, eventually leaving Simon alone. That is when he learns that Jake is the only child missing. As his worst nightmare unfolds, Simon’s thoughts race. Where is Jake? What happened those final moments? Jake could not have done this—or could he? Did Simon miss the signs? As rumors begin to ricochet, amplified by an invasive media and the fear swallowing their community, Simon must find answers. But there is only one way to understand what has happened . . . he must find Jake.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062339532
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A father’s mind races as he waits for his son in the aftermath of a high school shooting in this New York Times–bestselling psychological thriller. Simon Connolly’s successful wife has gone to her law office each day, while he stayed home to raise their children—Jake and Laney. He has tried to do the best for the kids. For sunny, outgoing Laney, it’s been easy. But Jake is different. He has always been on the quiet side, preferring the company of his small group of friends to popularity and organized sports. Simon should be able to relax, to worry less now that his children are in high school, but he’s never given that chance. On a warm November day, he receives a text: There has been a shooting at the high school. Racing to the rendezvous point, Simon is forced to wait with scores of other anxious parents as one by one, they are reunited with their children. Their numbers dwindle, eventually leaving Simon alone. That is when he learns that Jake is the only child missing. As his worst nightmare unfolds, Simon’s thoughts race. Where is Jake? What happened those final moments? Jake could not have done this—or could he? Did Simon miss the signs? As rumors begin to ricochet, amplified by an invasive media and the fear swallowing their community, Simon must find answers. But there is only one way to understand what has happened . . . he must find Jake.
Make Time
Author: Jake Knapp
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0525572422
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0525572422
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.
Just Jake: Camp Wild Survival #3
Author: Jake Marcionette
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399542809
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Jake Ali Mathews and his unique brand of AWESOMENESS is back! With summer break finally here, Jake Ali Mathews is looking forward to some relaxing kid time. But his dad has different ideas of what Jake's summer should look like. And soon enough, Jake, his dad, and his diabolical sister, Alexis, are on their way to Camp Wild Survial, hosted by celebrity wildnerness survivalist, Thunder Banks. All is not as it seems and soon, the Mathews family and their friends find themselves in some harrowing, not to mention hilarious, situations. Will Jake's brand of AWESOMENESS be enough to come out at the other end of summer break alive?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399542809
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Jake Ali Mathews and his unique brand of AWESOMENESS is back! With summer break finally here, Jake Ali Mathews is looking forward to some relaxing kid time. But his dad has different ideas of what Jake's summer should look like. And soon enough, Jake, his dad, and his diabolical sister, Alexis, are on their way to Camp Wild Survial, hosted by celebrity wildnerness survivalist, Thunder Banks. All is not as it seems and soon, the Mathews family and their friends find themselves in some harrowing, not to mention hilarious, situations. Will Jake's brand of AWESOMENESS be enough to come out at the other end of summer break alive?
Mia and Jake
Author: Sherri Starr
Publisher: Seahill Press Incorporated
ISBN: 9781937720094
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everyone knows people like Mia and Jake: happy, successful, and SINGLE. They are the kind of people that leave others puzzled as to why they haven't found that special someone yet. Are they too picky? Are they too insecure? There must be SOMETHING wrong with them. Join Mia & Jake in this fun, illustrated adult adventure as they search with a vengeance, embarking on their hilarious and sometimes embarrassing missions to try everything they can to find each other. The first half of the book is Mia's side of the story ... then, flip it over to read Jake's side ... they meet in the middle.
Publisher: Seahill Press Incorporated
ISBN: 9781937720094
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everyone knows people like Mia and Jake: happy, successful, and SINGLE. They are the kind of people that leave others puzzled as to why they haven't found that special someone yet. Are they too picky? Are they too insecure? There must be SOMETHING wrong with them. Join Mia & Jake in this fun, illustrated adult adventure as they search with a vengeance, embarking on their hilarious and sometimes embarrassing missions to try everything they can to find each other. The first half of the book is Mia's side of the story ... then, flip it over to read Jake's side ... they meet in the middle.
Saving Jake
Author: D'Anne Burwell
Publisher: Focusup Books
ISBN: 9780996254304
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
D'Anne Burwell's smart, athletic son-raised in a loving and prosperous home-begins abusing OxyContin as a teenager, and within a year drops out of college, walks out of rehab, and lands homeless on the streets of Boulder. Struggling with fear, guilt, and a desperate need to protect her son, D'Anne grapples with her husband's anger and her daughter's depression as the family disease of addiction impacts them all. She discovers the terrifying links between prescription-drug abuse and skyrocketing heroin use. And she comes to understand that to save her child she must step back and allow him to fight for his own soul. SAVING JAKE gives voice to the devastation shared by the families of addicts, and provides vital hope. Above all, it is a powerful personal story of love and redemption.
Publisher: Focusup Books
ISBN: 9780996254304
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
D'Anne Burwell's smart, athletic son-raised in a loving and prosperous home-begins abusing OxyContin as a teenager, and within a year drops out of college, walks out of rehab, and lands homeless on the streets of Boulder. Struggling with fear, guilt, and a desperate need to protect her son, D'Anne grapples with her husband's anger and her daughter's depression as the family disease of addiction impacts them all. She discovers the terrifying links between prescription-drug abuse and skyrocketing heroin use. And she comes to understand that to save her child she must step back and allow him to fight for his own soul. SAVING JAKE gives voice to the devastation shared by the families of addicts, and provides vital hope. Above all, it is a powerful personal story of love and redemption.
Money Dreams: Jake's Diamond Find
Author: Charles Aybar
Publisher: Charles Aybar, Ph.D.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Jake Thompson was no ordinary boy. While most kids his age were obsessed with video games, collecting toys, or spending their allowance on snacks and gadgets, Jake was different. He wasn’t interested in spending, wasting, or even saving money. No, Jake had his sights set on something much bigger—investing. Ever since his trip to Wall Street with his dad, Jake had been captivated by the world of finance and investments. He didn’t care about having a pile of money just to buy stuff; he wanted to understand how money could grow, how it could be used to create opportunities, and how it could build a future. For Jake, investing wasn’t just about making money. It was about learning how the world worked. He loved the idea of watching something small turn into something bigger, like planting a seed and watching it grow into a tree. Stocks, bonds, commodities—these weren’t just terms in books for Jake. They were tools to create something new. He knew that by understanding these tools, he could make smart decisions for the future, and that was what excited him most. Jake’s journey into the world of investing started with visits to some of the most important financial places in the country. He’d walked the streets of New York’s Financial District, where towering buildings housed some of the world’s biggest investment firms. He’d toured the Philadelphia Mint, where he learned how coins were made, and he had visited the Chicago Board of Trade, where people traded things like grain, oil, and metals. These experiences fueled his passion for understanding how value was created in the world, whether through the stock market, trading commodities, or investing in something rare—like diamonds. And now, Jake was ready for his next adventure. This time, it wasn’t a stock exchange or a financial district. It was a place where he could find something truly valuable beneath the ground—Crater of Diamonds State Park. When his dad suggested a week-long trip to this park, where people could search for diamonds and keep what they found, Jake’s curiosity was piqued. What better way to learn about investing than by finding one of the most valuable things in the world—diamonds? Jake had read that diamonds weren’t just rare; they were an incredible investment. A single diamond, if big enough and of high quality, could be worth a fortune. And unlike stocks or bonds, diamonds were tangible. You could hold one in your hand, and its value didn’t depend on the rise and fall of a market. For Jake, this was more than a fun trip. It was a chance to learn about a new type of investment, one that was buried deep in the earth and waiting to be discovered. Jake’s three friends—Sam, Emma, and Tyler—were coming along on the trip, too. They might not have shared Jake’s interest in investing, but they were just as excited about the idea of hunting for diamonds. For Jake, it was perfect. Not only would he get to spend a week with his friends, but he’d also have a chance to explore the world of valuable gems, learning everything he could about how to find, identify, and value them. As the car packed with their gear rolled toward Crater of Diamonds State Park, Jake could feel the excitement building inside him. It wasn’t just about finding a diamond—it was about learning a whole new way to think about value and investment. He didn’t care about the fame or fortune that might come with finding a rare diamond. What fascinated him most was how something small and seemingly insignificant, buried deep in the ground, could become something so valuable in the right hands. This trip would be his next big lesson in the world of investing. And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, he would find a diamond that would change everything.
Publisher: Charles Aybar, Ph.D.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Jake Thompson was no ordinary boy. While most kids his age were obsessed with video games, collecting toys, or spending their allowance on snacks and gadgets, Jake was different. He wasn’t interested in spending, wasting, or even saving money. No, Jake had his sights set on something much bigger—investing. Ever since his trip to Wall Street with his dad, Jake had been captivated by the world of finance and investments. He didn’t care about having a pile of money just to buy stuff; he wanted to understand how money could grow, how it could be used to create opportunities, and how it could build a future. For Jake, investing wasn’t just about making money. It was about learning how the world worked. He loved the idea of watching something small turn into something bigger, like planting a seed and watching it grow into a tree. Stocks, bonds, commodities—these weren’t just terms in books for Jake. They were tools to create something new. He knew that by understanding these tools, he could make smart decisions for the future, and that was what excited him most. Jake’s journey into the world of investing started with visits to some of the most important financial places in the country. He’d walked the streets of New York’s Financial District, where towering buildings housed some of the world’s biggest investment firms. He’d toured the Philadelphia Mint, where he learned how coins were made, and he had visited the Chicago Board of Trade, where people traded things like grain, oil, and metals. These experiences fueled his passion for understanding how value was created in the world, whether through the stock market, trading commodities, or investing in something rare—like diamonds. And now, Jake was ready for his next adventure. This time, it wasn’t a stock exchange or a financial district. It was a place where he could find something truly valuable beneath the ground—Crater of Diamonds State Park. When his dad suggested a week-long trip to this park, where people could search for diamonds and keep what they found, Jake’s curiosity was piqued. What better way to learn about investing than by finding one of the most valuable things in the world—diamonds? Jake had read that diamonds weren’t just rare; they were an incredible investment. A single diamond, if big enough and of high quality, could be worth a fortune. And unlike stocks or bonds, diamonds were tangible. You could hold one in your hand, and its value didn’t depend on the rise and fall of a market. For Jake, this was more than a fun trip. It was a chance to learn about a new type of investment, one that was buried deep in the earth and waiting to be discovered. Jake’s three friends—Sam, Emma, and Tyler—were coming along on the trip, too. They might not have shared Jake’s interest in investing, but they were just as excited about the idea of hunting for diamonds. For Jake, it was perfect. Not only would he get to spend a week with his friends, but he’d also have a chance to explore the world of valuable gems, learning everything he could about how to find, identify, and value them. As the car packed with their gear rolled toward Crater of Diamonds State Park, Jake could feel the excitement building inside him. It wasn’t just about finding a diamond—it was about learning a whole new way to think about value and investment. He didn’t care about the fame or fortune that might come with finding a rare diamond. What fascinated him most was how something small and seemingly insignificant, buried deep in the ground, could become something so valuable in the right hands. This trip would be his next big lesson in the world of investing. And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, he would find a diamond that would change everything.
I'm Stalking Jake!
Author: Becky Heineke
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450252141
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
It was a standard-issue celebrity crush. It was 2006, Brokeback Mountain was inspiring critical acclaim and late night talk show jokes alikeand there was Becky Heineke, thinking Jake Gyllenhaal was looking pretty good. She was twenty-four, two years out of college, and had nothing better to do which is how she wound up joining a girl shed never met to write a blog called Jake Watch. Over the blogs nineteen-month run, there were movie premieres, a movie script, a legitimately stupid Internet rumor (accidental), one highly unsuccessful presidential campaign, a lost puggle, and a T-shirt business that may or may not have violated international copyright laws. But Jake Watch also aged its two writers more than its life span might suggest. While countless books have been written about celebrities, blogs, and the impact of the Internet on our changing culture, there hasn't, until now, been a book that exemplifies their influence on the first generation to grow up obsessed with all three. Im Stalking Jake! is a memoir unique to the age in which it was written, a comedy about the drama of growing up and reaching out in the era of Internet addiction and celebrity infatuation.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450252141
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
It was a standard-issue celebrity crush. It was 2006, Brokeback Mountain was inspiring critical acclaim and late night talk show jokes alikeand there was Becky Heineke, thinking Jake Gyllenhaal was looking pretty good. She was twenty-four, two years out of college, and had nothing better to do which is how she wound up joining a girl shed never met to write a blog called Jake Watch. Over the blogs nineteen-month run, there were movie premieres, a movie script, a legitimately stupid Internet rumor (accidental), one highly unsuccessful presidential campaign, a lost puggle, and a T-shirt business that may or may not have violated international copyright laws. But Jake Watch also aged its two writers more than its life span might suggest. While countless books have been written about celebrities, blogs, and the impact of the Internet on our changing culture, there hasn't, until now, been a book that exemplifies their influence on the first generation to grow up obsessed with all three. Im Stalking Jake! is a memoir unique to the age in which it was written, a comedy about the drama of growing up and reaching out in the era of Internet addiction and celebrity infatuation.
The Trouble with Jake's Double
Author: Dean Marney
Publisher: Dean Marney
ISBN: 9780590405577
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Wishing for a perfectly-behaved double to take his place, sixth-grader Jake Stone, who is always in trouble, gets his wish, only to find himself fading away as he discovers everyone prefers the new Jake to the old.
Publisher: Dean Marney
ISBN: 9780590405577
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Wishing for a perfectly-behaved double to take his place, sixth-grader Jake Stone, who is always in trouble, gets his wish, only to find himself fading away as he discovers everyone prefers the new Jake to the old.
The Handyman
Author:
Publisher: Createspace
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
As an Army Ranger Jake Blackwell had done four tours of duty only to be taken out by an IED outside Ramadi. The result: traumatic brain injury. His army life was over. Blackouts and memory loss were part of the problem. Jake had no choice but to work for himself as a handyman. His last job seemed normal enough until he stumbled across a package of blueprints. But what kind of blueprints had the word detonator? The plans were for a nuclear device known as the backpack nuke. Someone could take out several city blocks with the thing. Why were those blueprints in that house? Who was the owner, and why did he have them? Jake pursues the answers to these questions, risking not only his own life, but the lives of his family to stop the unthinkable from happening.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
As an Army Ranger Jake Blackwell had done four tours of duty only to be taken out by an IED outside Ramadi. The result: traumatic brain injury. His army life was over. Blackouts and memory loss were part of the problem. Jake had no choice but to work for himself as a handyman. His last job seemed normal enough until he stumbled across a package of blueprints. But what kind of blueprints had the word detonator? The plans were for a nuclear device known as the backpack nuke. Someone could take out several city blocks with the thing. Why were those blueprints in that house? Who was the owner, and why did he have them? Jake pursues the answers to these questions, risking not only his own life, but the lives of his family to stop the unthinkable from happening.
Summer in Montana
Author: Brenda Cheryl Gillespie
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 147726986X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Orphaned at birth, Elizabeth had to fight her whole life against the feelings of loneliness and abandonment. Now the time had come for her to make a new life for herself. The opportunity was there with the whole big world open to her, but would she be able to overcome the trauma caused by feelings of being unwanted in order to begin anew? With the orphanage in her rearview mirror, Elizabeth must now enter a world of complete strangers in unchartered territory. The little red-haired girl with big green eyes, who nobody wanted to adopt, was now grown and once again thrown into a world of uncertainty. Would Elizabeth ever have the life she desired with a home of her own? Would that life include someone to love, who would return her love? Or, would Elizabeth once again suffer the ordeal of being rejected?
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 147726986X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Orphaned at birth, Elizabeth had to fight her whole life against the feelings of loneliness and abandonment. Now the time had come for her to make a new life for herself. The opportunity was there with the whole big world open to her, but would she be able to overcome the trauma caused by feelings of being unwanted in order to begin anew? With the orphanage in her rearview mirror, Elizabeth must now enter a world of complete strangers in unchartered territory. The little red-haired girl with big green eyes, who nobody wanted to adopt, was now grown and once again thrown into a world of uncertainty. Would Elizabeth ever have the life she desired with a home of her own? Would that life include someone to love, who would return her love? Or, would Elizabeth once again suffer the ordeal of being rejected?