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GetBookReviews.com June 27, 2005
Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Inspections (Pocket Idiot's Guide)by Mike Kuhn, Bobbi Dempsey
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Alpha (May 4, 2004)
ISBN: 1592572162
Book Description
For home buyers and home sellers. Here is the first how-to that addresses the needs of both buyers and sellers, making it the perfect companion to the bestselling The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home. The buyer will depend on this guide to determine whether a house is worth buying. The seller will need it to determine which repairs are necessary before listing or signing anything. Readers will learn to troubleshoot all areas of a home, including its structure and foundation, windows and doors, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, insulation, electrical systems, and the roof, just to name a few.GetBookReviews.com Whether you are buying or selling a home, this wonderful pocket size guide will show you how to get what you want out of the home buying and home inspection process. Don’t waste your time on thick manuals with expert language, this easy-to-read and comprehend book is the only guide you’ll need. ****
The Parental 411: What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child in College by Boyce D. Watkins
Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: Blue Boy Publishing
(July, 2004)
ISBN: 0974263230
Book Description
What REALLY happens when your child heads to college? What kinds of things do they get into? What do they do with the money you send them? Dr. Boyce Watkins explains to parents what they need to know. In this relaxed format, Dr. Watkins breaks down college success and preparation for parents. He tells them how they can support their children and provide incentives for them to be successful. He also gives the professor's inside scoop on how a parent can be empowered when dealing with universities. He also discusses things that take place outside the classroom and how parents can avoid common mistakes. This book is a MUST READ for any parent that wishes to see their child successful at the collegiate level.GetBookReviews.com This former college student, turned college professor, Dr. Boyce Watkins, fills parents in on what to expect during their young adult’s college years. Filled with facts and advice this is a must read for parents of high-school seniors or college students. ****
The Safe Hiring Manual : The Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Imposters and Terrorists Out of Your Workplace by Lester S. Rosen
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Facts on Demand Press
(September 25, 2004)
ISBN: 1889150444
GetBookReviews.com Put all of your other books away, hiring managers, human resource personnel, and small business owners, this one book will replace everything else on your shelf. A great resource to help you with the hiring process and how to handle it efficiently, professionally, and safely. *****
Editorial Reviews
John D. Gill, J.D., CFE
"This book is an invaluable resource for any company concerned about potential losses due to fraud."Craig Pratt, SPHR
"A comprehensive reference for the critically-important area of applicant/employee background checking/verification in this era of privacy protection."There's a Worm in the Apple
by Lea McClure
Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: Creative Arts Book
Company (May 1, 2003)
ISBN: 0887394450
Book Description
If public education in America is the apple, Lea McClure sees a worm that jeopardizes our nation's future. Bored, unmotivated students don't know how-even want-to pursue learning on their own. Faddish teaching methods and entrenched bureaucracies make the problem even worse. In THERE'S A WORM IN THE APPLE, author Lea McClure examines vital education concerns, including social and family patterns, parenting and children's behavior, and multiple societal problems. McClure makes a plea to educators and parents asking constructive questions and providing possible answers to the problems eating away at America's education system.GetBookReviews.com This excellent book by Lea McClure shows ways we can improve public education without breaking the bank. McClure explains how to change the system to benefit students, teachers, and the community. If you are concerned about today’s education, pick up a copy it’s worth your time and money. ****
