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This guide book gives information on online trading, tackling subjects such as: stocks and their symbols and futures, market makers, trade associations for stocks, bonds and futures, online brokerage websites, news agencies, chat rooms and useful software and rules and regulations.

The reference experts at "The Teacher's Calendar" and Chase's "Calendar of Events" have created this handy new guide for teachers in grades K-12. "The Teacher's Calendar of Famous Birthdays" offers 365 birthday profiles of key people throughout history - one for each day of the year. From historical icons(Paul Revere) to fine artists (Mary Cassatt) to contemporary world leaders (Nelson Mandela), the profiles detail each subject's historical significance and lasting impact. Whether it's used as a lesson plan supplement, inspiration for biographical reports or simply as a fun way to engage students("Look who was born on your birthday!"), this celebration of famous lives will pique student curiosity. Its page-a-day format is easy-to-use, perfect for browsing, and will help teachers provide students with an unintimidating introduction to the world of research.

With a fresh twist on the football trivia quiz, the Punky QB is in the house ! Outrageous and unpredictable, Jim McMahon, the leader of the 1985 Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears, is known as the most entertaining quarterback of all time. Now, with his signature swagger - and a few fresh moves left over from his rapping "Superbowl Shuffle" days - the "Punky QB" delivers a totally new kind of sports quiz book. "Jim McMahon's In-Your-Face Book of Pro Football Trivia" is filled with: hundreds of engaging pro football facts and figures; hilarious anecdotes from Jim's playing days; tests of knowledge from basic to expert; questions in the form of "who am I, "multiple choice, matching and short answer; amusing observations of colleagues and friends; and sarcastic, in-your-face commentary. With compelling inside information and knowledge-expanding questions, "Jim McMahon's In-Your-Face Book of Pro Football Trivia" is the essential title for any football fan.