**“A must-read for any investor.”—BrowserOne of the “few great investment books” (Andrew Tobias) ever written, with 2 million copies in print.**In a time of rampant misinformation about ways of growing your money, Burton G. Malkiel’s gimmick-free investment guide is more necessary than ever. Whether you’re considering your first 401k contribution or contemplating retirement, the fully updated, fiftieth anniversary edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street ...

Mordecai's simple life as the son of a blacksmith is transformed by the discovery of his magical birthright. As he journeys to understand the power within him he is drawn into a dangerous plot to destroy the Duke of Lancaster and undermine the Kingdom of Lothion. Love and treachery combine to embroil him in events he was never prepared to face. What he uncovers will change his understanding of the past, and alter the future of those around him.

Enter a world of dark family secrets …Herman sets out to make a better life for herself, believing the job she has lined up will solve all her problems. But her plans are derailed when she meets a charming, mysterious stranger on a train.The moment Stephen Dagmar sets eyes on Herman, he knows he's found not only a new assistant to join him onstage in his magic show, but the woman of his dreams.At home in Stephen's Gothic mansion, Herman rev...

Going to the office just got a lot more exciting.The no-dating policy at the Studletter Condom Company isn’t a problem for office manager Sandra until Michael walks in, all good looks and bulging biceps. But no. She's a professional and won't be swayed by his handsomeness and wit and charm...Eager to hang up the chaps and quit moonlighting as a cowboy stripper, Michael, aka Saddle McFleshbomb, buckles up to immerse himself in his new corporate career. Only ...

They say the truth will set you free. They lie.Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe.Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Urgent visits with a hypnotherapist reve...

Freeform Vector Diffraction Theory traces the conceptual journey from classical scalar diffraction to a rigorous and generalized framework for computing the vector diffraction patterns of arbitrary freeform wavefronts and complex, spatially varying polarization states.Readers will gain a unified theoretical perspective that enables accurate prediction of electromagnetic field behavior in high-numerical-aperture systems and modern non-conventional optics. The book delivers ...

In recent years an ever-broadening range of theoretical perspectives have been used to explore issues related to children's literature. In this edited volume, scholars teaching children's literature courses discuss the theoretical frames they draw on and how these frames shape their course and their students who are educators, librarians, and media specialists. Each chapter includes a discussion of the theory shaping the course as well as a theory-to-practice approach section. Student vign...

From a small-town farm in Dalby, Australia, to the bright lights of Hollywood, Margot Robbie’s journey is a story of determination, talent, and vision. This 22-page comic book biography captures her rise from breakout star in The Wolf of Wall Street to her iconic roles as Harley Quinn and Barbie, as well as her award-winning turn in I, Tonya. Beyond the screen, Robbie co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment to champion female-driven stories and advocates for environmental and social causes. Wit...

Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization...

This exciting new volume focuses on the arts of Japan through the lens of creativity and innovation, drawing on current scholarship in the field and providing some historical context for developments over time. Despite a deep respect for tradition, Japanese artists also process and restructure ideas and technologies from abroad to develop entirely new styles and techniques. Certain themes crop up repeatedly, such as a heightened attention to nature and the seasons; humor and satire; and a ...

He's the greatest fighter never chosen. In a world where your deepest struggle becomes a monster you must kill, Jack Vael has mastered every blade technique known to man, yet still doesn't know what's broken inside him. Everyone called him Confused Jack. Until the day the armor chooses him, and the fight he's spent his whole life avoiding finally finds him.

Dear Momma,Maybe you're waiting for those two little lines. Maybe you've just seen them and don't know whether to laugh, cry, or stare at the test a little longer. Maybe you're carrying a baby who isn't here yet. Or maybe you're already in the trenches of motherhood, wondering how it's possible to be so exhausted and so in love at the same time.Wherever you are, come sit for a while.In the Beginning There Was a Blowout is an honest, faith-filled journey through the ...