Barbara Gottfried Hollander: 13 books

Saving and spending are building blocks of the economy. Readers will learn about various sources of income as well as concepts such as how saving a little at a time can eventually add up to a lot of money. This informational text explains ideas such as keeping track of expenses, financial goals, budgeting,...

For young people, it can be easy to confuse what one wants as opposed to what one actually needs. This thoughtful resource elucidates the basic concepts of wants and needs and how they fit into the economic landscape. Readers will be asked to consider the different priorities of cultures from around...

Though it took until 2016 for the United States to nominate a woman for president, women in other countries ruled centuries earlier. In 1558, Elizabeth I ascended England’s throne at the age of twenty-five. Despite inheriting a country torn by financial crisis and religious differences, she became...

Comedian, host, and executive producer Ellen DeGeneres, with her Emmy-award-winning show and whip-smart wit, is a household name. But many may be unaware that Ellen's life has not always been full of laughs. This book introduces readers to her background--her personal and professional setbacks and...

Many of the richest young entrepreneurs in the world have earned their money by developing digital products. Digital products are goods and services that can be stored, used, and delivered in an electronic format. Today, they include a wide variety of products, such as apps, Web sites, blogs, games,...

One would think that by now the issue of marriage and the simple right for two people who love one another to be together would be settled. Even in the 21st century, people ask, "What is marriage?" Although the word "marriage" isn't even mentioned in the Constitution, readers will...

Currencies are an essential part of our world economy and this book breaks down the mechanics of currency devaluation, which is often used as an economic strategy by countries to maintain their economy. Readers will learn about what currencies are, why they are so important, and the methods used by economic authorities for regulating their currencies.

This insightful guide gives the nuts and bolts of investing, protecting oneself from risks, and increasing one’s chances of reaching financial goals. Readers can evaluate and integrate specific steps in investing that are examined in this blueprint, including setting goals, determining risk factors,...

This guide will help readers overcome one of the greatest barriers related to higher education today—paying for it. A college education is more expensive than ever, but today’s high school students and their families do have options. With an optimistic and encouraging tone, the text helps readers...

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are the bankers of the global economy. The World Bank helps impoverished economies become profitable by offering financial assistance. The IMF is the organization that provides international cooperation among the world's economic superpowers....

Conduct disorder is a mental condition involving teenagers who violate basic rights. The disorder can be exhibited at school, home, or in other settings, and there are possible causal factors, including genetic, other disorders, brain damage, and environmental effects. Among the topics studied are...

Teens are big consumers, spending more than 200 billion yearly in the United States alone. But many have scant knowledge and skills for spending money responsibly now and in the future. With the ten secrets for wise spending revealed in this book, readers gain the tools to both afford their expenses...

For teens and adults alike, the modern world is becoming more and more computer based. Many people keep smartphones, tablets, and other handy computerized devices on hand to consult for information and research, keep up with friends and family, and take phone calls. But sometimes all this convenient...