A Book That Inspires Acts of Kindness in Children

The Thanksgiving Coat: Inspire Acts of Kindness, Happiness and Healing, written by Elizabeth Hoadley and illustrated byher talented 5-year daughter, Kailee, is a fine example of what level that teaching and learning can rise to.This inspiring and motivational children's book is based on a true story that began with Kailee's visit with her mother to a food bank to provide much needed food to underprivileged families. After a call from Kailee's school asking her to spearhead donations to a local food bank, Elizabeth Hoadley took her daughter to the grocery store to select the food that they would give.Kailee was full of questions for her mother - "Who would get the food?, Were there children involved? Did the children have toys to play with, a bed to sleep in and a coat to keep them warm?" The Thanksgiving Coat is a direct result of Kailee's probing questions and her concern about the children who might be hungry and cold.The Thanksgiving Coat speaks to the values and beliefs t
hat we should all develop and pass on to our children. But, Hoadley is very specific about how to sensitize our children to the issues of homelessness and hunger without scaring them.Because of the urgent call for help from the food bank, Hoadley was able to join with Kailee in creating a way to reach out to others who didn't have as much as they did and needed help. Children will learn the lesson of giving and gratitude when they read The Thanksgiving Coat, and it may inspire them to create their own methods of giving.Kailee is no stranger to illustrating and publishing books. Beginning at the age of 2 years, the creative and giving little girl has illustrated several books, including Balloon Wishes, which inspires hope and healing following the passing of a loved one.At 4-years old, Kailee illustrated Roses and Rainbows which inspires health and healing in a child. Hoadley helps Kailee by writing the words in the books after collaborating with Kailee about the messages she
wants to promote.Hoadley's books have been described as a combination of Seuss and Shel Silverstein. Through hers and her daughter's creations, she strives to bring out the full potential in children and to promote mother/daughter bonding.Hoadley has written several books on her own - all inspirational teaching books for parents. Books such as Aspire to Inspire, promotes true goodness in children and others teach self-esteem and self-reliance through stories about social issues.The Thanksgiving Coat, Inspire Acts of Kindness, Happiness and Healing, by Elizabeth Hoadley and illustrated by her daughter, Kailee, should be a "must have" in both school and home libraries.

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The Fleagle Gang - Betrayed by a Fingerprint - Written by N T Betz

Fleagle Story - IncredibleYou better believe it! This story tossed down through the ages, generation after generation, toppled the lives of a community in the roaring 20's, rankled the great plains, and scoured a nation. Little Jake Fleagle, a name innocent enough in conception, appears a bit as one might expect to appear on the Apple Dumpling Gang, in the Little Raskals, or more recently appearing Slappy and the Stinkers. But the man had no dimples, he wasn't cute, and his memory shivers fear though the citizens of southeastern Colorado.On a warm sunny May afternoon, First National Bank opened for business; a day like any other in 1928. Laughter regaled the prairie, neighbor folks cheerfully greeted each other, and life in rural Lamar, Colorado resounded with pure simplicity. May 23, 1928 echoes through history as the date Lamar, Colorado lost its innocence. Ravaged by murder of prominent citizens, the community changed. Innocence abandoned the towns people, and brash realit
y filled it's placeThe story is told in historic simplicity by one of the community's best, N.T. "Tom" Betz with the expertise and accuracy we've all come to expect from the Betz family. The Betz family published the local paper for many years, including during the time of the robbery. News reals, publications, articles, and people who remember the incident well were interviewed and included for this factual commentary of one of the most magnificent crimes, still 77 years after the event, taunted as the biggest robbery in County History. Details of an intense and on going investigation and search for the men guilty of murder make this a most interesting and profound book. Intriguing commentary, news items, and recounts of historic court room events, tracking options, and numerous "firsts" used in the investigation of the crime and location of the guilty parties make this book a worthy read for anyone interested in history of crime investigations.Some of the numerous "firsts"
in the investigation process included:* First fingerprint used to identify and locate the guilty party in a murder/robbery.* First time aeroplanes were used in tracking criminals traveling by vehicle away from a crime.One interesting aspect of the investigation and search included the various forms of communication used by everyone involved.* Messages dropped from planes.* People receiving verbal shouts from passing officials.* Messages left with injured bystanders.* Notes written and passed from person to person.* Telephone messages sent hours after the fact, saved, for hours, in case another message is received.* Telegraph.In today's' remarkable world of nanosecond communications, technologically advanced instant forms of transmission, and instant satellite tracking systems reading the historical commentary of first implemented fingerprint and flight tracking gives the reader a comprehension of the extreme radical changes experienced by even basic services across our nati
on, and around the world.Tom's rendition of this hellacious scar on Southeastern Colorado History bring tears to the citizens there, and revelations to those who pass through... An understanding of the isolation experienced by those who reside in the area.

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Book Summary - Loop Holes of the Rich - Written by Diane Kennedy and Robert Kiyosaki

This book will help you keep more of your money. As you start generating cash, you need to protect it and shelter it legally. Statistics show that 34 cents of every dollar goes toward interest and 30 cents of every dollar goes toward taxes. These are hefty premiums to pay for success. It does not have to be that way.Why is this important to me? This book is a great resource if you have decided to go into business yourself. You need to understand that there are risks that are EASILY mitigated if you take the time and set things up properly. Taxes can cost you up to 50% of your money. As you all know, our government agencies are efficient machines and spend our money wisely - NOT! One thing the government is smart about is setting up incentives for businesses. They do this because businesses create value and jobs. The key here is moving from "Earn-tax-spend" to "earn-spend-tax". This subtle difference makes a huge difference over time.Lawsuits are a nightmare. Wealthy people ge
t a bad rap sometimes but it is the bottom feeders that really need to be punished. It takes years to build up a reputation and ANYBODY can file a lawsuit and destroy it even if they are lying. There are more lawyers in law school than there are lawyers. These people need to make money somehow and this is why we are the most litigious country in the world.This book is packed with a ton of information. For the sake of time, I will highlight some of the things that have helped me in my business career. Diane has worked with Robert Kiyosaki in the past as a Rich Dad Advisor. You will see that this book falls under Team and legal areas of the BI triangle.1. Team - You need to have a good team. When you start making money in business do NOT trip over pennies and hire incompetent advisors. Remember that you get what you pay for. You need to have a good CPA, Lawyer and coach. One bad contract can cost you your business.2. Business Entity - There are several types of business entitl
es but the one you do NOT want is a sole proprietor. Depending on your circumstances, you can use LLC's for real-estate, S Corporations for businesses and C Corporations for businesses. The C Corporation is unique in that the taxes do NOT flow through to you and you can setup off year ends. This timing function is critical for tax planning strategies. As you grow, you can use multiple entities to save money and create protection.3. Asset Protection - "Call Mr. Lawyer today if you stubbed your toe!" You see these commercials all the time. The goal is to have you call. The lawyer on the phone will ask you questions and perhaps do some really quick searches based on the claim. If they run into road blocks then they will most likely not take the BS case. But if your entity structure is not setup correctly then they will proceed. Unfortunately there are people who have entitlement mentalities and if they can get something for nothing, they will. If you are a sole proprietor and o
wn your real-estate building and your business like that then you are in trouble. If I slip and fall on your property, then I have a great chance of being a new business and real-estate owner and you get to go to the poor house.Loop Holes of the Rich is an excellent resource and will help you setup your structures correctly. If you are meeting with advisors then I suggest you read this book first to get educated. The best way to flush out issues is to ask relevant questions. Diane's book will help you do that.I hope you have found this short summary useful. The key to any new idea is to work it into your daily routine until it becomes habit. Habits form in as little as 21 days.One thing you can take away from this book is don't be a sole proprietor. This is a horrible entity and you need to change it if you are serious about business and your financial future.

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