This little book serves as an essential introduction to money management, saving, and investing, guiding readers on the path to financial independence. Its concise and engaging format is designed to maintain interest while imparting crucial knowledge. Drawing from personal experiences and insights into financial markets, the author emphasizes the significance of earlyand consistent saving. Rather than focusing on investment strategies, the book prepares readers for future investmen...

Contains books one and two of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.The Beginning, book 1Coming-of-age stories do not have to be full of teenage angst; they can be fun and lighthearted. Follow our young hero as he goes through life in the late 1950s, adventure after adventure, large and small. All you have to remember is that they are all true, give or take a lie or two....Starting in the summer before his freshman year...

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.Retired Lieutenant General, former head of the Army Corp of Engineers, lies dying at the age of ninety-two. Leading a full life, he is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.His love of engineering has him taking university courses his entire life. When his health falters, and he can no longer continue his education, MIT awards him an h...

Contains books 9 and 10 of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.Cold War, book 9In the early 1960s, the Cold War is intensifying and so is Rick's involvement. The KGB and the East Germany Stasi started it, but Rick must finish it. Trying to capture him is one thing, kidnapping Mary is another.Taking Care of Business, book 10Rick has to start paying closer attention to his businesses. Starting with an O...

Contains books three and four of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.Hollywood, book threeRick debuts in the movies. From being a supporting actor to winning a leading role, the young man finds out that being a star is real work. His invention of the adjustable faucet and electric hairdryer brings him money, and being in the movies brings him fame, but finding a girl who isn't a gold digger or hanger-on proves to be more diff...

Contains books seven and eight of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.Third Time Is a Charm, book 7Rick is making a movie he didn't want to do, singing a song against his will and trying to complete the tenth grade. Danger and adventure keeps coming his way, from a pedophile to the KGB. The world seems out to get him. Life is strange when the Hell's Angels consider you one of them. The State of California can't comprehend tha...

Contains books five and six of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.Star to Deckhand, book 5Rick is working and living in California, but learns that starring in a new movie has its challenges. As he gains skills in his new role as an actor he discovers that he can sing...to a point. A dark and dangerous side of the family comes forth when Soviet agents kidnap his sister. The move into Jackson House has its surprises. And whil...

Contains books 11 and 12 of the Richard Jackson Saga, a coming-of-age adventure series.Interesting Times, book 11The untimely death of Chairman Mao has set in motion enormous changes in the world. The new empress of China is a contact of Rick's, and this leads to his involvement in events in China, the Vietnams, and Hong Kong. At the same time, he starts his quest for being the second amateur to complete a Grand Slam in golf.He learns that ...

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.A retired Lieutenant General, former head of the Army Corp of Engineers, lies dying at the age of ninety-two. Leading a full life, he is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.After a long illness, he lies dying. His last thought is, "What a waste of such wonderful knowledge."As he fades to black, the fun begins. He is to build ...

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.A retired Lieutenant General, former head of the Army Corp of Engineers, lies dying at the age of ninety-two. Leading a full life, he is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.After a long illness, he lies dying. His last thought is, "What a waste of such wonderful knowledge."As he fades to black, the fun begins. He is to build ...

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.James Fletcher, now the Count of Cornwall, is facing new adversaries in the Franks. They try to assassinate him and his family, precipitating a full-out war.In the meantime, advancements were made in steam engines, cannons, ships, and electricity.Continue on with this wild ride through the eighth century.

An engineer finds himself in an Alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A. D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.After a run in with the Inca in South America it is time conquer Germany after completing the Panama Canal and building the transcontinental rail...