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March 28, 2009

The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and fun) Guide to Enjoying Life more by Spending less
by Jeff Yeager

Yeager's ideas aren't just a gimmick. This book lays out guidelines for enhancing your life and freeing up your time by making wise financial choices.

Weekend Sewing: More than 40 Projects for Inspired Stitching
by Heather Ross

Designer Heather Ross presents creative projects for clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less. Some, like the Quick Garden Gloves and Ruby's Bloomers, take only a few hours. However, other projects, like the Weekend-Away Travel Bag and Trapeze Sundress, require a day or two.

Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job
by Rick Lasky

Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it effective: passion. Chief Lasky gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love of the job on every level, from chiefs on down.