Fourteen-year-old Shauzia dreams of seeing the ocean and eventually making a new life in France, but it is hard to reconcile that dream with the terrible conditions of the Afghan refugee camp where she lives. Making things worse is the camp’s leader, Mrs. Weera, whose demands on Shauzia make her need to escape all the more urgent. Her decision to leave necessitates Shauzia dress like a boy, as her friend Parvana did, to earn money to buy passage out. But her journey becomes a struggle to survive as she's forced to beg and pick through garbage, eventually landing in jail. An apparent rescue by a well-meaning American family gives her hope again, but will it last? And where will she end up? Mud City is the final book in the acclaimed trilogy that includes The Breadwinner (a best-seller) and Parvana's Journey. It paints a devastating portrait of life in refugee camps, where so many children around the world are trapped, some for their whole lives. But it also tells movingly of these kids' resourcefulness and strength, which help them survive these unimaginable circumstances.

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The Rough Guide to Girl Stuff is packed with everything a girl needs to know to get her through the teen years. From friends, body changes, clothes school stress, exercise and sex to smoking, embarrassment, dieting, guys, drinking, drugs and heartbreak. Not to mention how to beat bullies and mean girls, earn money, find new friends and get on with your family. Written by award winning author Kaz Cooke, in extensive consultation with medical, psychological and practical experts; The Rough Guide to Girl Stuff provides a wealth of practical tips and non-judgemental advice for teens (and their parents!) Girl Stuff is split in to four key themes: Body, Head, Heart and On the Go and each chapter includes facts, hints, inspiring lists, hundreds of quotes from real girls, and details of websites and books for useful tips if you want to find out more. Designed to be a friend through the teenage years, The Rough Guide to Girl Stuff will be your best friend through every change and challenge. Girl Stuff is the book I wanted when I was a teenager; a best friend' that will honestly answer every question about everything (Kaz Cooke)

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Her heart aches for his return... but is the distance between them measured by more than miles? Anna Mae isn't sure her husband is being completely honest about his job with the Works Progress Administration. They're building a castle? In Kansas? Harley promised he'd be at the worksite only long enough to earn enough cash to keep their farm. But the money hasn't arrived, and Anna Mae fears Harley may be gone for good. Harley Phipps has never been a man in need of luxuries, but he wants to do right by his wife and two little girls. He was about to lose all he'd worked for if he didn't do something--there was no way he could pass up the government job, even if it meant leaving his family for a while. Anna Mae was awful mad when he sold the mules, packed his bag, and headed out. If only she'd send him a short note to let him know she and the girls are all right...

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Do you dream of spending the day working on your favorite craft? Would you like to make money in the process? If you’re ready to take your crafting to the next level, your favorite hobby can become a fun, lucrative, homebased business. Hundreds of thousands of working artisans earn their entire income from the crafts they produce—selling on eBay, at their own online stores, in retail stores, at carts and kiosks, or at craft shows and street fairs. With this expert advice, you can become one of them. This comprehensive guide is packed with useful information from crafts professionals and dozens of resources, such as helpful organizations, publications, software and websites. It covers all aspects of a crafts business: • Exploring the market and choosing a profitable niche • Setting up a workshop that’s conducive to business success • Making your products available in retail stores, carts and kiosks, craft shows and other local markets • Selling your products on eBay, Half.com, Overstock.com, Amazon.com and other global online marketplaces • Advertising and promotion to get the word out about your crafts • Record keeping, taxes, accounting and other business essentials

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Whether you’re looking to break free from the nine-to-five grind or just want to make a little extra money on the side, a coin-operated laundry could be your ticket to financial independence. With more people living in condos and apartments, laundromats are more profitable than ever, and you can shape the business to match your tastes, interests and imagination. This low-maintenance, highly lucrative business could earn you up to $1 million a year. New topics covered in this revised and updated second edition include: • New ideas for marketing your laundry • An expanded section on hiring and training attendants • Updated information on card systems • Recent advances in laundry equipment • The latest on laws and regulations concerning laundries • More ways to combine a laundry with other businesses You also get useful sample forms, a glossary of common industry terms, step-by-step instructions, work sheets and checklists to guide you through each stage of starting, running and growing your business. Pick up this must-have guide today, and start living your dream.

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If you have a talent for snapping great pictures, why not turn your hobby into a lucrative business? You can take portraits in a studio or on location, submit photos as a freelancer to newspapers and magazines, frame and display your favorite shots in a gallery, or record special events like weddings and sweet sixteen parties. No matter where your talents and interests lie, you can make a bundle from your work with this expert advice. Learn how to: • Set up a functional studio and build a portfolio • Choose the right equipment for all types of photos—and find great deals on the cameras and accessories you need • Find paying jobs and market yourself professionally • Get great exposure for your work at art festivals, contests, galleries, local businesses and more • Protect yourself from legal concerns such as copyright infringement and privacy issues Whether you want to earn a little extra money with a part-time business or set yourself up as a full-time, professional photographer, all the information you need to succeed is inside.

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Take control of your finances! The latest on how to save more, invest wisely, and plan for the future. Do you need help managing your financial priorities? Relax! This friendly guide give you just the information you need to take control of your finances and make the most of your money. Whatever your income level, whatever you financial goals, the updated edition of this national bestseller is the Canadian sourcebook of sound financial planning. Discover how to: Get out - and stay out - of consumer debt. Reduce your spending Save more of what you earn Make profitable investments Buy insurance coverage that's right for you Select the best financial advisers Get smart! @ www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories. Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com Praise for Personal Finance for Canadians For Dummies® "One of the most comprehensive and readable guides available on the subject." - Calgary Herald "Packed with useful information, all presented in bite-sized segments in a clear, uncluttered format." - Toronto Star "Reaches out to everyday readers with straightforward tips and an easy-to-read format." - Ottawa Citizen

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These days, everyone seems to have a home page or a Web site. However, just because you create and publish a Web site doesn't mean anyone will visit it. Competition to attract visitors is extreme. The reality is that of the millions of Web pages out there, only a handful actually attract a steady readership; and these same Web pages are the ones that attract advertisers. In order to compete, you need to develop and implement a Web site promotion plan. How can you know if people are visiting your Web site, and if they aren't, what can you do about it? What can you do to earn money on your Web site? Is there an easy way to attract readers and advertisers without spending a fortune? Yes is the answer to all of these questions, and INCREASE YOUR WEB TRAFFIC IN A WEEKEND, SIXTH EDITION maps out a cost effective, comprehensive plan that both Web beginners and experts can use to build an audience for a home page or Web site. This book has compiled low-cost Web promotion and advertising techniques collected from the authors' years of practical experience, but you can implement them all in just one weekend!

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Your mix can make or break a record, and mixing is an essential catalyst for a record deal. Professional engineers with exceptional mixing skills can earn vast amounts of money and find that they are in demand by the biggest acts. To develop such skills, you need to master both the art and science of mixing. The new edition of this bestselling book offers all you need to know and put into practice in order to improve your mixes. Covering the entire process --from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques -- and offering a multitude of audio samples, tips and tricks, this book has it all. Roey Izhaki teaches you the importance of a mixing vision, how to craft and evaluate your mix and then take it a step further. He describes the theory and the tools used and how these are put into practice while creating mixes. Packed full of photos, graphs, diagrams and audio samples, Mixing Audio is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing. New to this edition: * Multitracks provided to help practice mixing * Fully updated with current plug-in and software version and information  * Companion website with a multitude of new samples including more macro-mixing samples  * A new sample mix: Rock n' Roll * Rounded, extensive and complete coverage of music mixing * Includes a Web site with over 2000 downloadable audio clips. * Covers new topics and mixing trends such as computer centered mixing

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If you like to travel and also be paid for your travel, then here is a way to gratify your needs. The travel industry is a multi-million dollar industry and just last year alone over 80 million people in North America went on escorted tours and cruises. How does one launch into this lucrative industry? Obviously, the best way is through a program that will provide the reader with the necessary tools from an accredited member of the travel industry. Gerry Mitchell, author and president of The GEM Group, has written this book to provide readers with everything they need to know about this career and teach them all the things they’ll need to motivate and assist them. Everything is in this book, clearly spelled-out to let the reader gain the confidence of a diplomat, the performance and skill of an entertainer, and the organizational abilities of a management expert. All of the Gerry Mitchell books are an ideal gateway to launch a new career, avocation, or hobby that will offer the reader the privilege to travel free, earn money and mingle with people of all walks of like.

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