Most Popular Books by Linda Mead

A realistic guide to strong and steady investments that have proven themselves worthy over the years Investors tend to forget about the slow and steady growth of value or blue-chip stocks when quick run-ups in the market occur. These quick spikes rarely last long and investors then return to the comfort of blue-chip stocks. This book offers readers the information needed to create a strong portfolio that combines safety and predictability for the long-term. Focusing on the steady growth of value, or blue chips, readers will hold this guide close to their wallets as they look to find more reliable investments. With the volatility of the stock market, Investing with Giants helps investors develop benchmarks so they can pick both recommended stocks and personal potential favorites that will consistently grow over a lifetime. With an in-depth view of ten publicly traded companies that have stood the test of time and additional resources for research, this book deals with stocks that have proven themselves worthy over the years, not just days.

It''s Your Money. What Happens To It Will Directly Affect The Quality Of Your Life. "You don''t want to become a story in one of my books, and you don''t have to," says financial advisor Suze Orman, who goes beyond the usual financial primer to describe how to safeguard your financial future, illustrated with stories of ordinary, real-life people who faced misfortune because of naivetÉ, procrastination, or misinformation. So that you can avoid making similar mistakes and so you an better protect the money you have earned and saved, Orman gives you this easy-to-understand guide to eight vital areas essential for your security and well-being. With simplicity and clarity, complete with resource lists and glossary, she covers: Choosing and assessing financial advisors. Trusts, wills, gifts, joint tenancy: Which is right for you? Early retirement: What to do and how to avoid penalties when receiving your retirement money. Joint and survivor benefits: Making sure you protect those you love. Long-term care insurance: How to choose the right policy and what you should pay for it. Estate taxes and probate costs: How to avoid them. Durable power of attorney: How it works and why you should have one. Minimizing expenses and maximizing income: getting the most for your health-care money; getting the most for your life. As featured on QVC, CNN, FOX, and more. A selection of The Book-of-the-Month Club.

Steven M. Black, multimillionaire co-founder of the Northern California boutique winery UPTick Vineyards, shares his journey from mail clerk in the New York offices of Merrill Lynch during Wall Street''s turbulent "growing up years" to the elite post of one of the finance industry''s top operations executives to success in California''s wine country. In 1976 when Steven M. Black reported for work as a clerk in the mailroom of New York City''s Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith, the nineteen-year-old son of a pattern cutter in the garment district had no idea what a challenging and gratifying journey lay before him. All he knew was he didn''t do well in school, had no college education, and was lucky to get that lowly starting position. He was eager to learn and determined to succeed, but it wouldn''t be easy. He was confident he had the aptitude and drive to excel in a securities firm''s operations department, but time after time he was denied a positon, because he lacked that college degree. Looking back, Black is amazed at the simplicity in the system of checks and balances that applied to the industry during his journey to success. After working thirty-plus years for securities firms, Black devoted his energies to preparing LPL Financial for its long-awaited IPO. Once the opening bell rang on November 18, 2010, investors took advantage of the highly anticipated stock offering, and Black knew he had done his job well. Ready for a new challenge, he retired from the industry at age fifty-three and joined his astute wife in launching their family business, UPTick Vineyards, which produces award-winning varietals in California''s Sonoma County.Black shares not only the story of his success but also his Standards List, his Guidelines for Success, an extensive News and Events section of key events that impacted the U.S. economy from 1970 through mid-2014, a list of Dow Jones milestones for three decades and the challenges he and his family faced as they launched their winery.

A woman experiences a life-altering moment which forces her to recognize that she is not the author of her talents, and all her abilities are a gift from God.

This comprehensive, step-by-step handbook of techniques for making adorable teddy bears is a guaranteed treat for all teddy bear lovers! Enchanting bear designs range from traditional and miniature teddy bears to bears with Jiggle Joints and flexible limbs. There''s even a teddy bear that moves her head to music! -- Contains 14 projects that mirror both old-world and modern collectible styles, including a standing circus bear, a sweet baby bear, and a bear reminiscent of early 1900s teddy bears -- Features an all-inclusive reference section covering every aspect of teddy bear construction, from basic supplies to specialty stuffings -- Reveals expert tips for creating emotion in teddy bear faces and for making pattern alterations -- Includes clothing and accessory patterns, plus fun and informative "Bear Facts" sprinkled throughout the book

Updated version of 2007 book about creating the color matching system, a practical communication standard used worldwide.

This book of beginning to advanced techniques for making adorable teddy bears will inspire you. You¿ll find a range of bear styles, from traditional & miniature teddy bears to bears with Jiggle Joints & flexible limbs. Get started making your own lovable teddy bears today with: 14 step-by-step projects rated by skill level, including a standing circus bear, a sweet baby bear, & a bear reminiscent of early 1900s teddy bears; A comprehensive reference section covering all aspects of teddy bear construction, from basic supplies to specialty stuffings; Professional tips for creating emotion in teddy bear faces & making pattern alterations; Fun & informative ¿Bear Facts¿ sprinkled throughout the book; & Patterns for clothing & accessories. Full-color illus.