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Join award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall on a journey through America’s haunted racial past, with the legendary Green Book as your guide.For countless Americans, the open road has long been a place where dangers lurk. In the era of Jim Crow, Black travelers experienced locked doors, hostile police, and potentially violent encounters almost everywhere, in both the South and the North. From 1936 to 1967, millions relied on The Negro Motorist Green Book, the definitive guide to businesses where they could safely rest, eat, or sleep. Most Americans only know of the guide from the 2018 Green Book movie or the 2020 Lovecraft Country TV show. Alvin Hall set out to revisit the world of the Green Book to instruct us all on the real history of the guide that saved many lives. With his friend Janée Woods Weber, he drove from New York to Detroit to New Orleans, visiting motels, restaurants, shops, and stores where Black Americans once found a friendly welcome. They explored historical and cultural landmarks, from the theatres and clubs where stars like Duke Ellington and Lena Horne performed to the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Along the way, they gathered memories from some of the last living witnesses for whom the Green Book meant survival—remarkable people who not only endured but rose above the hate, building vibrant Black communities against incredible odds.Driving the Green Book is a vital work of national history as well as a hopeful chronicle of Black resilience and resistance.The book contains 25 outstanding black and white photos and ephemera.

Years of experience working to help resolve the money difficulties of many individuals and families has taught Alvin Hall one crucial insight: our financial status has little to do with the amount of money we earn. The real factor that determines our success or failure with money is how we handle the various emotions and relationships that impact the decisions we make about money. Our response to these complicated emotional issues actually has the ability to make or break our economic security, but now Alvin is on hand with his famous straight-from-the-hip advice to ensure we control our finances - no matter what the underlying issue.With practical and workable tools grounded in reality, Alvin shows us how to make sure the money we work hard to earn works hard for us, and sets us a clear pathway for long-term financial success.

When it comes to your retirement, it's easy to stick your head in the sand thinking you are too young, too busy and too cash-strapped to worry about the future. Or maybe you're discouraged by all the bad news about pensions? But as the nation's favourite money man explains, even the recession is no excuse to stop planning ahead. But where do you start? And who should you trust? In this step-by-step guide to pensions and building financial security, Alvin Hall separates the myths from the realities, and shows how a little planning and action today will empower you tomorrow. From the very first step of visualising your retirement, to creating a sound and flexible investment plan that allows you to make the most of your money - whatever your circumstances.

The essential guide to handling your money from the nation's favourite money man - new for the Quick Reads series.Do you worry about bills?Are you finding it difficult to save?Is it hard to budget when you don't have much money?No matter how you handle your cash, or how little money you have, Alvin Hall's Money Magic is the first step to making money work for you. As he takes you through his seven steps to success, Alvin gives you advice that really works.Find out how to:-Track your money habits-Learn about your money personality-Get out of debt-Start to save-Make money work in a relationship-Become a money magic family-Chase your money dreamsBased on years of experience, Alvin's Money Magic is full of easy-to-follow tips and advice. It will get you started on the road to financial freedom, whatever your current situation.A short, sharp shot of advice from the Quick Reads series.

A fully updated edition of the hugely successful What Not To Spend - this is the ultimate guide to managing your money - from budgeting, saving and clearing debt, to investing and planning for the future.Are you desperate to get a grip on your finances but don't know where to start?Does it seem impossible to think about saving in the current climate?Have you tried to budget in the past and failed?No matter what your attitude to money or how you've handled your finances in the past, this is the only guide you need to get back on track. Alvin's tried and tested advice takes you through step-by-step, from clearing debt and managing credit, to saving, budgeting and planning for the future. Fully up-to-date with sections on how to save when things are tight, and how to deal with redundancy, Alvin's simple, straightalking style provides the perfect antidote to the doom and gloom of news reports.By tackling money matters head on, you really can spend a bit less and live a lot more.Chapters include:-What is your money personality?-Clearing debt - the knockout method-The mortgage maze-Getting started with shares-Planning for the great beyondand much, much more...

Whether you are saving for a particular goal, planning towards retirement or simply maximising your capital, financial guru Alvin Hall helps you to:Make more informed choices about your investments.Learn basic analysis techniques to minimize risk and maximize reward.Understand your own risk tolerance and find an investment style that suits your personality and circumstances.Investing in the stock market can be a complex business, but with practical examples and clear definitions, Alvin makes it a highly accessible one, regardless of your investment experience. Fully revised and updated with the latest financial information, The Stock Market Explained provides easy comparisons of the features, benefits, rewards and risks among the different asset classes. This is the ultimate guide to feeling more comfortable (and smarter) about your investment decisions.