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#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more.The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2023 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2022 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly.Features include:Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis

The first book in an exciting brand-new series by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller―The Glitch Force!The Glitch is an elite task force sent in to eliminate a terrifying creature invasion in the dark forest. Never having visited the dark forest before, its members find themselves in a dangerous woodland mansion with evokers and pillagers lurking everywhere. Then there are the unhinged forest villagers to contend with! A full-scale battle ensues, and the team must risk their lives and enlist a team of unreliable but deadly mobs to help them destroy a deceptively adorable threat: an army of killer bunnies with glowing red eyes and an appetite for disaster.

Simple, practical, and inspiring tips for cooking, baking, and cleaning!The kitchen is the “hub” of any house. With this compilation of helpful hints, you can keep it running smoothly. Find hacks for the care of kitchen appliances, utensils, and cooking equipment to extend their life span. Discover easy ways to improve and simplify your cooking and baking and advice for saving money and making your groceries last longer. Natural products are used wherever appropriate to encourage an environmentally friendly home.Put a paper towel in with baked goods when freezing them. The paper absorbs the moisture and prevents freezer burns.Place a wooden spoon across the pot when cooking pasta and it will not boil over.For fluffier, whiter rice, add 1 teaspoon lemon juice per 2 pints water. To add extra flavor and nutrition to rice, cook it in liquid reserved from cooking vegetables.When making soup stock add 1 tablespoon white vinegar to help extract all the calcium from the bones being used. There

Abridged to read in 5 minutes or less, this is an invaluable collection of lavishly illustrated rhymes, fables, and tales for young children!Perfect for a quick read together at bedtime or anytime, these famous stories will captivate your child with their playful illustrations of cute animals and engaging storylines―and best of all, they can be read in just five minutes! Whether you're on the go, trying to calm kids down before bed, or just need an activity to beat boredom, this treasury of tales is sure to be a welcome addition to any child's library. Crack it open, and enter a world of magic, imagination, and wonder with your little ones.Included are well-known and time-honored stories such as:The Tortoise and the Hare (Aesop)The Ugly Duckling (Hans Christian Andersen)Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo (Mother Goose)Hickory, Dickory, Dock (Mother Goose)The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Mother Goose)Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Joseph Cudnall)The Three Little Pigs (Joseph Jacobs)Puss in Boots (Giovanni

An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De Waal.In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an advocate for revolutionary integrated approaches to saving our planet. In an increasingly interconnected world, animal and human health alike depend on sustainable solutions and Dr. Gladys has developed an innovative approach to conservation among the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and their human neighbors.Walking with Gorillas takes the reader on an incredible personal journey with Dr. Gladys, from her early days as a student in Uganda, enduring the assassination of her father during civil war, to her veterinarian education in England to establishing the first v

Fun and engaging activities for Minecrafters that will help kids make good choices in school, at home, in social settings, and moreTogether with Steve, Alex, and their favorite mobs, young Minecrafters will discover smart ways to navigate the tough decisions and big feelings they face each day. Every page of this empowering activity book features well-loved video game characters and concepts alongside important tools to help kids develop understanding of their own emotions and empathy for others―foundations for positive decision making and behavior. Gamers can build beyond the game―a stronger emotional vocabulary, self-regulation skills, cooperation, and much moreIndependent activities―including fun challenges, mini games, and fill-in-the-blank adventures―guide kids to take better control of their reactions and decisionsEvery activity introduces concepts kids need now and into the future in a fun, kid-friendly way Packed with more than 50 creative activities, this book will help kids h

Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends. The Incredible Book of Outrageous Facts for Kids will have curious readers saying "Oh, wow!" as they turn the pages and read through the 1,500 facts inside. Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights. Chapters will feature categories with kid-appeal, including animals, sports, planets, dinosaurs, toys, technology, strange foods, superheroes, unusual pets, fashion, movies, weather, and more. Every time kids pick up this book, they'll learn something new. (Parents also might grab this book as a boredom buster.) Did you know . . . a blue whale's tongue weighs nearly 6,000 pounds, about as heavy as an Asian elephant the world's first underwater post office operated on the sea floor of the Bahamas in 1939 pogonophobia is the fear of beards (perhaps spurred by a study showing that beards contain mo

Meet Dude Fierya fictional chef with a passion for tasty food, good deeds, and flame-printed shirtsand join him on a hilarious and charming adventure to become the leader of Taste Village in this heartfelt tribute to the worlds greatest celebrity chef.Talented chef Dude Fiery takes the bus to Taste Village in the hopes of bringing his Giant Hot Dog Special to the nicest restaurant in town. But when Dude is turned away because of his sunglasses and ';too casual' diner-inspired food, he decides to bring his taste powers to the people. With his flavor-packed hot dogs, Dude redefines what taste really means to the locals and restaurateurs of Taste Village. Along the way, he does good deeds like supporting small businesses, officiating LGBTQIA+ weddings, and donating food to schools. The town soon learns they've misjudged Dude and that he is, in fact, an all-around awesome guy. A perfect gift for Food Network devotees and celebrity chef fans, this funny book offers two very important life

"A suspenseful, authentic, and emotional narrative makes Pandemic a gripping and powerful story. . . . Riveting and terrifyingly real with moments of hope that shine through when you least expect it, Pandemic is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page." -Amalie Howard, author of the Alpha Goddess and Aquarathi series and the Riven ChroniclesEven under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Lilianna's circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has become, but her situation isn't about to get any better. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lil's worst fears are realized. With her parents called away on business before the contagious outbreak-her father in Delaware covering the early stages of the disease and her mother in Hong Kong and unable to get a flig

An integral resource for aspiring artists, this third edition updates key pieces of the classic Starting Your Career as an Artist. In this comprehensive manual, veteran art career professionals Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller show aspiring artists how to evaluate their goals and create a plan of action to advance their professional careers, and use their talents to build productive lives in the art world. In addition, the book includes insightful interviews with professional artists and well-known players in the art scene. The third edition features a chapter on social media and includes interviews with artists, museum professionals, and educators, as well as new chapters on how to navigate the post-pandemic art world. All chapters cover topics essential to the emerging artist, such as: -Using social media to advance your practice-Health and safety for artists-Artist's resumes and CVs-Finding alternative exhibition venues-Building community through networking-Collaborating and finding men

A handsome value edition of the timeless classic by Ernest Hemingway with a new foreword by Robert Wheeler, Hemingway enthusiast and author of Hemingway's Paris For nearly a century, The Sun Also Rises has endured as one of Hemingway's masterworks, and is widely regarded as a prime example of the great American writer's pioneering style and form. His first major novel explores powerful themes like masculinity and male insecurity, sex and love, and the effects of a brutal war on an aimless generation. This roman ?clef is based on the real experiences and relationships Hemingway had in the early 1920s. Set predominantly in France and Spain, the novel follows a group of disillusioned aimless expats tooling around post-war Europe, living hard, drinking heavily, and having complicated sordid love affairs. The novel is told from the perspective of Jake Barnes, a World War II vet turned journalist living in Paris, who is still in love with his former flame, the eccentric and charismatic Lady

Yoo-hoo, unicorn! Let’s go for a ride!Nothing could be more special than riding a unicorn! Or, at least that’s what a plucky adventurer thinks. In the spectacularly illustrated storybook, How to Ride a Unicorn, a curious young explorer is on the lookout for a new unicorn friend.She searches high and low through a forest, and she’s pretty sure she keeps spotting the very unicorn she’d like to ride! But strange animals keep stopping her in her tracks, and her quest to ride a unicorn may be in trouble.As her journey continues, the unicorn has something to say, too. As the unicorn spots this new person on his tail, he comes up with funny ways to send her in the wrong direction. Together, these brave characters discover the magic of curiosity, confidence, and friendship in a series of quirky and heartwarming misadventures.

The first intimate look at the cracked fairytale life of Hollywood's first family, the Farrows. John Farrow was Hollywood royalty. An Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter, he was married to the talented and beautiful actress Maureen O'Sullivan, best known for playing Jane in Tarzan films with Johnny Weissmuller. Together they had seven children, including esteemed actress Mia Farrow, mother of journalist Ronan Farrow. From the outside, they were a fairytale Hollywood family. But all was not as it seemed.The Farrows of Hollywood: Their Dark Side of Paradise reveals that Mia Farrow's allegations of sexual molestation by Woody Allen of their seven-year-old adopted daughter, Dylan, has roots in Farrow’s childhood relationship with her father, John Farrow. John was often an abusive father to his children, his wife, and to his co-workers in Hollywood. Called the most disliked man in Hollywood, John Farrow was a tortured, tragic artist and father. He left his children a legacy of

The perfect gift for golf enthusiasts of all experience levels!InThe Science of Golf, seasoned sports broadcaster Will Haskett examines the science behind the beloved sport of golf. The author covers topics like the swing, the body, the mind, the equipment, the agronomy of the course, analytics, and much more. Haskett explains what makes the ball fly, how different swings can accomplish the same result, why different playing fields impact each shot, and how a rapid improvement in technology has made the sport easier and more accessible. With insight from industry experts, sports scientists, and some of golf’s best minds, this book may surprise golf gurus and science geeks alike!

New York Times Bestselling Series! 100 breakfasts, dinners, sides, and desserts to make holiday cooking easy!Here are 100 festive, fresh recipes that the whole family will love. All are made in an Instant Pot―your solution for tasty, terrific meals without a lot of time or trouble! The holidays are busy enough as it is―no need to spend hours at the stove. Your Instant Pot is perfect for making glazed ham, mashed potatoes, cheesecake, breakfast cinnamon rolls, and more!Hope Comerford has selected the best Instant Pot meals from home cooks across the country and can’t wait to share them with you. She’ll also give you tips on how to set up and use your Instant Pot, how to know when your food is perfectly done, and more. In the Fix-It and Forget-It Holiday Instant Pot Cookbook, you’ll find fun and family-friendly recipes such as:Cinnamon French Toast CasserolePumpkin Spice Pancake BitesTurkey Thighs, Acorn Squash, and ApplesBrown Sugar and Honey HamCranberry-Apple Stuffed Pork LoinPumpkin

Fascinating details on everyday fluids!In The Curious Science of Bodily Fluids, readers meet, among others, a brain researcher, a urologist and a chef. They share stories and personal experiences, which together with the latest from the world of research offer startling, new knowledge about body fluids. Some of the revelations include:The water in the brain washes away rubbish while you sleep. The mucus in the cervix helps healthy sperm to reach the egg. Tiny drops of snot can float in the air for a full ten minutes after a strong sneeze. The blood of young people may contain a source of eternal life.And many more!The perfect gift for those interested in popular science!

For Fans of Jess Walter and Gary Shteyngart, a Financial Thriller Featuring Three Ivy League MBAs who Must Put Their Lopsided Love Triangle Aside to Snare International TerroristsIn the lush world-banking capital of Geneva, Switzerland, three friends from Harvard Business School find their lives and their work unexpectedly intertwined. Catherine and Majid are handling investments for clients with dubious pedigrees. When their friend Rafe shows up in Geneva, he claims to be just another start-up hedge fund manager. But Rafe, after a moral awakening, is now an undercover agent with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence and he’s in Geneva secretly investigating his old friends, one of whom was his former lover.Catherine and Rafe pick up right where they left off, even though she’s now seeing Majid, but she’s soon in a tangle bigger than infidelity when her biggest client appears to be leading her into a trap of money laundering co-conspiracy. And then there’s

From the author of Threading My Prayer Rug, an eye-opening view of life in Saudi Arabia.It’s Not What You Think is a wry, incisive account of working in Saudi Arabia that offers insight into that insular patriarchal society, what is so attractive to expatriates living there, and what was contradictory or confining about it for a naturalized American who is a woman and a Muslim. A hospital executive in New Jersey, Sabeeha relocated with her oncologist husband to Riyadh, the most conservative city in the country, intending to remain two years. They ended up staying for six. Her book takes the reader on a journey of discovery that mirrors her own. Offered an influential position at Riyadh’s most prestigious hospital, she first has to obtain her husband’s permission to work. In public spaces, she quickly encounters the morality police but also learns the freedom of the abaya. Salesmen staff the lingerie department. Women in Riyadh do not work in public places, yet they hold positions of au

This elegant cookbook celebrates the characters and cuisine of the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris.Taste your way through Emily's Parisian neighborhood with 75 recipes inspired by the Netflix series and l'Hexagone itself. Cook from show-inspired favorites like Gabriel's Omelette, the ';French D' Cake made for Emily's coworkers, and Pierre's Cracked Creme Brlees; to classic French fare such as Ratatouille and Pain au Chocolat; to American expat favorites including Quiche au Ciment (AKA Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza) and bacon-topped Cheeseburgers. Featuring lavish stills from the show, fan-favorite quotes, and a detailed character-driven narrative, fans of Emily in Paris, Francophiles, and home cooks alike can celebrate the timeless classics of French cuisine at home.

Discover all there is to know about strong women in fiction: Hermione Granger, Wonder Woman, Princess Leia, and more! A strong woman is not just a badass lady who solves her problems with a high kick and a sassy comeback, all the while looking fabulous in a cape (although the cape is a plus!). A strong woman is a pioneer for bravery, intelligence, determination, and social justice for all. Compelling, humorous and brilliantly illustrated in equal measures, The Science of Strong Women showcases a collection of fifty fantastic fictional feminists we all know and love. Through media analysis and awe-inspiring discoveries, this inspirational guide delves deeper into female-forward fiction and features a truly diverse collection of strong women including: June OsborneStar CarterKatniss EverdeenElizabeth BennetownynJo MarchBuffy SummersAnd many more Here's to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, and may we learn from them with The Science of Strong Women.

Historical horror that chills to the bone, The RUSH. is for fans of Dan Simmons', The Terror mined with a Northwestern Yukon gold rush edge. Answer the call of the wild north and stampede to the KlondikeALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD. ALL THAT HUNGERS IS NOT HOLY. ALL THAT LIVE ARE NOT ALIVE. This Hungry Earth Reddens Under Snowclad Hills. 1899, Yukon Territory. A frozen frontier, bloodied and bruised by the last great Gold Rush. But in the lawless wastes to the North, something whispers in the hindbrains of men, drawing them to a blighted valley, where giant spidertracks mark the snow and impossible guns roar in the night. To Brokehoof, where gold and blood are mined alike. Now, stumbling towards its haunted forests comes a woman gripped not by greed -- but the snarling rage of a mother in search of her child... From Si Spurrier (Way of X, Hellblazer) and Nathan C. Gooden (Barbaric, Dark One) comes THE RUSH, a dark, lyrical delve into the horror and madness of the wild Yukon. Collects

It's All About ME-OW: A Young Cat's Guide to the Good Lifeis a vibrant picture books that will delight your youngsters. The format is a cats how-to manual for commandeering a household without the humans ever catching on. Buddy, an adult ginger tabby-in-residence, teaches the tricks of the trade to three incoming kittens, sharing how to get everything they want without ever working for it. It's all in the Catitude. Perfecting skills such as Purr Therapy, Let Me Out Let Me In, and Mastering Hypnotism for Fun and Getting Fed are essential to keeping your humans happy, or at least unaware that you've lovingly reversed the roles of master and pet. Buddy saves the most important lesson for last: ';Keep your outside mild, but your inside wild.' In other words, never forget that underneath your cuddly ball-of-fur image beats the heart of the unconquerable beast who emerged from the jungle to rescue humans from mice. That message is illustrated with Buddy's group photo of all the relatives, fr

A riveting account of the HOAX that sent a presidential campaign chairman to solitary confinement because he wouldn't turn against the President of the United States. The chief weapon deployed by the government-corporate-media Establishment against the Trump presidency was propaganda.Time and again, allegations from anonymous sources were disseminatedby a partisan media, promoted by a dishonest Democrat Party leadership, and ultimately debunked when the facts surfaced. But by the time the truth came out, it was too late. There had already been casualties. One of the highest profile casualties was Paul Manafort. Desperate to defeat Donald Trumpor hamper his presidency after he wonDemocrats and their Establishment allies colluded with foreign operatives to concoct a completely false narrative about Paul's supposed conspiracy with pro-Russian elements in Ukraine to further Vladimir Putin's efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election. But it wasn't just defamation of Paul's char

Discover His Holiness the Dalai Lama's advice for finding happiness, helping others, and applying insights from Buddhist thought to everyday lifefor a life of greater harmony, meaning, and joy, for ourselves, others, and in our world.This first volume of The Fourteenth Dalai Lama's Stages of the Path shares His Holiness's teachings on specific topics of vital relevance to contemporary life: - how kindness and compassion are the foundation for individual happiness and world peace; - how we can solve manmade problems; - how Buddhism does not conflict with modern science and can actually contribute to its advancement; - how gender equality is fundamental for a decent and just society; - and much more. His Holiness's messages on these topics will be of value to all readers, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. These teachings embody the Dalai Lamas generous warmth and humor, his expertise in presenting important Buddhist ideas, and his ability to inspire us toward greater kindness and happi

Travel to Salem, Massachusetts, with this unofficial coloring book featuring 20 original, hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the sets of the cult-favorite film Hocus Pocus.Whether you stream the movie every day starting September 1st or you just catch it on cable, everyone is a fan of the 90s cinematic classic Hocus Pocus. Now is your chance to color your way alongside the adventures of Thackery and the gang. From the local graveyard to cabinets full of mysterious potions, Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season and one of the best movies of all time.

Listen up! It's music for the end times, the Apocalypse playlist, coming to you LIVE from the last radio station on Earth: Bakerstown's Radio Apocalypse where Good Morning, Vietnam meets The Walking DeadTHE SOUNDTRACK TO THE END OF THE WORLD Long after the rock out of space struck the world and turned it all to dust, in Bakerstown stands the last radio station on the planet. Radio Apocalypse broadcasting into the unknown, a beacon in the dark for those who wander the lost places. Now change is coming to Bakerstown. Among the refugees flocking into an already precarious settlement, an orphan boy Rion, caught in an indiscretion, will twine his fate with the Radio Station. And in doing so, begin this mixtape of love and heartbreak and interminable hope -- this soundtrack to the end of the world. Collects the entire series .

Centuries ago, two Mayan brothers constructed a spacecraft that sent them hurtling into outer space. Returned to Earth, only to find their culture and civilization destroyed, one of the brothers vows revenge and seeks to decimate the planet with intergalactic technology gathered on his travels. To prevent this, his sibling creates a contingency plan that activates the world's protectors descendants of their own Pacal family. Now, the fate of the planet lies in the hands of three cousins scattered throughout Central and North America who have never even met.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac (TM) comes a full-color, full-of-fun book with answers to your questions about everything under the sun--and beyond it!Why do we have eyebrows?What are the odds of being struck by lightning?Why do sports referees wear black and white stripes?Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And everyone knows the best way to do that is to ask a ton of questions! The World Almanac Book of Why seeks to give answers to every curious query, from the serious to the silly. Pages full of information, full-color photos, and dynamic design details will keep readers engaged and eager to discover answers to questions they have asked before--and maybe even answers to questions they would have never thought to ask.

More than 300 pages of engaging math questions and lessons for fans ofMinecraft! This kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and concepts to reinforce the development of first through fourth grade math skills laid out in the national Common Core State Standards. Colorfully illustrated puzzles and high-interest, engaging practice problems and activitiesare perfect for fans of Minecraft and gaming.The curriculum-based content covered here includes lessons in:Adding,subtracting, multiplication, and divisionpractice pages with colorful artWord problems that bring mathandMinecrafting to lifeMath Facts pages for timed or untimed practiceCode-breaking funPlace value, base 10, regrouping,skip counting, grouping, and more fundamental math skills! Skip to the pages that suit your child's needs and learning style or start at the beginning and advance page by pageit's up to you! As the workbook progresses, the problems become more challenging so that learners of all levels

The Fifth Installment of the Addicted Animal series―a parody of the hit show Breaking BadIf You Give A Lab A Lab: Barking Bad is a gritty, yet adorable story about a Labrador Retriever who rises from lovable family pet to ruthless dog-treat kingpin after he creates a special blue biscuit that hooks the neighborhood dogs. A gripping tale of power, deception, and chew toys, this fifth book in the Addicted Animal Series takes an unflinching look at what happens when a "good boy" goes bad.

A scientific discovery of witches in fiction―Chilled Adventures of Sabrina, Sleeping Beauty, Wicked and so many more! Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The Science of Women in Horror and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the history of witchcraft through the stories and characters we all know and love. Reveal the spellbinding science behind the legends and lore surrounding fiction’s most iconic witches, answering such questions as: What is the science behind divination and spellcraft?When did witchcraft begin to show up in literature and media?Has science made it possible to uncover the truth behind the powers of necromancy and employing familiars?How has witchcraft been thought of throughout the world?Through interviews, film and literary analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they learn about the complicated and rich science of witchcraft throughout the centuries and

As World War II intrudes upon their home, three young friends risk everything for freedom, love, and a chance at a better life.On October 28, 1940, Mussolini gives Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas an ultimatum: either allow Axis forces to occupy their country, or face war. Greece’s response is swift. “Oxi!” they say. “No!” In a village nestled against the radiant waters of the Aegean Sea live Alexei, the son of a local fisherman, and his best friend Costa, who were both born on the same night eighteen years earlier and have been like brothers ever since. Now, though, like all the young men throughout Greece, they must leave their homes to fight for their country. Before they go, Alexei asks Philia, the girl he’s loved his entire life, to marry him, which sets into motion the events that will change the lives of these three and their families and friends forever and begins an epic story of courage, survival, sacrifice, the strength of the human spirit, and of a love and friendship t

For fans of Minecraft and graphic novels, a full-color box set of three bestselling adventures for reluctant readers.In this dark, edgy series, Battle Station Prime, Pell, Logan, and Maddyencounter spies, rebels, conspiracy theories, hacks, and danger unlike anything we've covered before.Escape from Fortress City(Book #1)In a world where everyone is judged on their wealth and how many orbs they have, Pell, Logan, and Maddy can't keep up, no matter how hard they try. When Pell's Uncle Colin suggests they take themselves off the grid and leave Fortress City to join him in the Wild West, they leap at the chance. At Colin's direction, they erase all traces of their existence in Fortress City's databases and leave under cover of darkness. Almost immediately, they rethink their decision, as they battle hostile monsters and the elements just to stay alive and reach their destination. When they finally get to Uncle Colin's homestead, they are devastated to find it is run-down and barely livabl

In Money Matters for Teens, young writers discuss their financial fears and the strategies they've learned to help them spend their money wisely, save for the future, and pay for college.The gap betwe