Check the Numbers

Happy New Year!

As we move into 2009, here are some books that may help you understand what the market is trying to do and how to account for your assets as you do it!

Economics Today and Tomorrow is a classic textbook, used in courses at many institutions of higher learning.  This copy is new -- never used and is $36 at Amazon1.

Fundamental Accounting Principles, Chapters 12-25, published by McGraw-Hill, is a classroom standard. This hardcover book appears to never have been used -- the accompanying CD is still sealed. There is slight crimping of several pages due to improper storage somewhere along the way before it came to Friends of Reston Regional Library. It is $12 through Amazon1.

And, if you need the workbook to finish up Fundamental Accounting Principles, Chapters 1-13 before you move on to the above textbook, it is also available at Amazon1 for $11. Slight pencil marks in early chapters.

Finally, if you just want to shift your focus completely, and put the economy in perspective, it never hurts to read H.L. Mencken. Almost a local boy (Baltimore), Mencken was well known for his satirical wit. This paperback, H.L. Mencken: Disturber of the Peace, by William Manchester is $22 at Amazon1.

However you approach 2009, be sure to do so with great reading material. Check back here as well as in our "Ongoing" shelves at Reston Regional Library for superb bargains!

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Cruisin' Along

Today is the last day of 2008!  One last chance to peruse the offerings of the Friends of Reston Regional Library on Amazon1  and Amazon2. You never know what you might find there; we receive some truly interesting donations! Try to fathom the connection between these books!

Another von Daniken book starts the line-up. The Gods From Outer Space: The War of the Chariots is part of a series culled from his major works. A paperback, this rare copy has a manufacturing flaw in which the cover was cut slightly shorter than several of the pages. Its condition appears to be little used, and due to rarity, it is offered at Amazon1 for $75.

If you have a young man in your life who loves all things mechanical and motor-driven, but dislikes reading, this is the perfect book to get him to understand the value of reading. How to Build A Hot Tuner Car is a great how-to book by Scott Smith. It covers everything from the budget to parts to the show floor.  A paperback, at $15 this is a great deal on Amazon1. It has a slight bump at the lower right hand front corner -- but by the time your young man is finished with it, it will be covered in motor grease anyway, right?

Necessity may dictate more 'at-home' car repairs in 2009 so why not repair and upgrade at the same time? The modifications detailed in this book, Honda Engine Swaps, can turn a regular street car into an enhanced performance machine worthy of fellow enthusiasts' admiration. Described as a 'must-have' book for Honda lovers, this is $18 at Amazon1 .

If you think you know the connection between these books, e-mail us! If you would like to join a group of enthusiastic lovers of books,  e-mail us! If you would just like to comment or make a suggestion,  e-mail us! We'd love to hear from you.

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Learn Something New

Let's face it -- some of us may have more time on our hands in the coming year than we had anticipated. In the midst of a job search, why not take this as an opportunity to learn something new? Several books available from Amazon1 might help you launch the creative "inner" you!

Courses: A Culinary Journey by Princess Cruises will take you away with presentation, flavors and memories of the last ocean cruise you enjoyed. And if you haven't been on one, this will help you dream! $13.50 at Amazon1. Slight shelf-wear on the dust jacket, especially on the spine, but appears to have never been used.

The Essential French Cookbook is published by Courage...isn't that humorous? According to reviews though, this book is a true help to those attempting to replicate famous French recipes. The copy we have available at Amazon1 shows very slight shelf-wear on the dust jacket, but appears to never have been used. It's yours for $14.50.

Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres cookbook is a classic. Published in 1985, it's worth looking at just to see what Martha looked like then! Inside are recipes that are accessible for any level of cook. If your deviled eggs are a little tired, this might be the book to get you invited back to classy events! On Amazon1 for $35 (and includes Martha Stewart's Conversion Card - a laminated measurement conversion helper).

Jane Grigson was an Englishwoman who was famed for her cookbooks featuring foods available in Britain and on the Continent. She wrote for the Observer magazine, and that's where this cookbook, European Cookery, comes from. A trust established in her name carries on her work of educating the public in all things connected with good food. You can advance your knowledge of this area by purchasing this book at Amazon1 for $22.

All books and materials the Friends of the Library offer for sale are donations to the library not needed for the collection. All proceeds from sales benefit the Reston Regional Library specifically, and the Fairfax County Library system generally. The Friends group is an active, energetic, and fun group of people who love books and love our library. If this description fits you, and you're not a member yet, contact us to become one. We'd love to have you!

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