Free ebooks

Articles and essays about the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the advent of Europe's common currency, euro, and central and eastern Europe after the fall of communism.

Russia's economy and politics under Vladimir Putin - an unknown KGB officer who sprang to prominence from his political base in St. Petersburg and proceeded to transform Russia from a chaotic vast erstwhile empire to an authoritarian state.

Critical analysis of the foundations and tenets of capitalism and of the dismal science - economics. The Anglo-Saxon version of capitalism is rejected by Europeans and many liberals. The European strands of capitalism are derided as "statism" by many American scholars and politicians. Who's right - and why?

Essays about official nd unofficial corruption, the "black" economy, money laundering, crime, and international finance - with emphases on scams, the ploys of venal politicians the world over, asset bubbles, and tax evasion.

It is difficult to export post the September 11 attacks. Stringent security and port inspections, strict money laundering regulations, and other hindrances crop daily.

A tutorial for export transactions - from financing to shipping, INCOTERMS and contracts.

Issues in owning and managing a small business - the Small Business Afministration, bureaucracy, taxation, financing and banking, credit card chargebacks, and other issues facing the undercapitalized, inexperienced, small entrepreneur in countries in transition and developing countries.

A second volume of short stories and poetry in English and Hebrew - stories about family, love, childhood, abuse, healing, incraceration, gambling, or life in the fringes of society and at its center.

Anthology of fascinating historical and scientific facts and links to relevant Web sources - history, literature, biology, art, physics, curiosities, and links to online resources, full text, and accessible.

Plan for Gardening Success as you track and record your gardening progress. Your Complimentary Garden Journal includes printable pages making it easy for you to:

-Graph Your Garden Space
-Record Planting Dates
-Create Plant Profiles
-Schedule Tasks
-Evaluate Pest & Disease History
-And More

This book has 23 easy to make and healthy recipes from Simply Playful Fare, LLC.  From easy snacks, to healthy appetizers, to tasty snack mixes, to delightful desserts, this book has something for everyone!  Cooking from scratch is fun, relaxing, and saves money at the grocery store!  These recipes offer a practical approach to eating healthy while saving you money and teaching you how to cook.  Recipes include Grilled Buffalo Wings, Vanilla Nut Mix, Turkey and Havarti Roll-ups, Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins, Teriyaki Ginger Wasabi Nut Mix, Homemade Pita Chips, Bruschetta, Chicken Quesadillas with Peanut Sauce, Lettuce Wraps, Stuffed Mushrooms, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Homemade Pimento Cheese, Strawberry Balsamic Pecan Clusters with Black Pepper, Asian Style Nut Mix, Festive Christmas Nut Mix with nutmeg and other spices, Pantry Granola, Pistachio Peanut Butter Energy Bites, Peanut Butter and Chocolate fruit and nut bars, Raspberry Muffins, Cranberry Granola, and a few more amazing and easy recipes are included!