New Releases by Tom Robinson

Introduction to Investment Planning: Tools & Techniques for Academics provides key insights on the theory and practice of investment planning for today''s ever-changing academic environment. In addition to focusing on the basics of investment transactions, this title is structured around the concepts and practices that students are most likely to encounter while taking FINRA''s SIE exam. Students will learn about the different types of investment assets, how securities transactions are implemented, and what role advisors play in recommending and executing investment strategies for real-world clients. Written by experts in this field, this resource: Provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of investment planning for students at all levels Complies with CFP Investment Planning course requirements Is designed to help students prepare for the FINRA SIE exam Provides introductory level explanations to help students understand broad concepts without being overwhelmed by technical information Topics Covered: Overview of capital markets and asset classes Tools for understanding and measuring investment risk and return Portfolio management and investment strategies Investment company operations Fixed income and equity securities Options and hedging Alternative investments Quantitative calculations, such as present and future values, tax exempt equivalents, and lump sum requirements And More! See the "Table of Contents" section for a full list of topics As with all the resources in the highly acclaimed Leimberg Library, every area covered in this book is accompanied by the tools, techniques, practice tips, and examples students can use to help successfully navigate the complex course of investment planning.

With The Everything® Kids’ Science Collection learning has never been so easy—or fun! Inside, you’ll find: The Everything® Kids’ Astronomy Book The Everything® Kids’ Human Body Book The Everything® Kids’ Science Experiments Book The Everything® Kids’ Weather Book You’ll have so much fun conducting experiments and completing activities, you’ll forget that you’re actually learning about science!

Profiles twelve of the most popular basketball players of today, including Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, and Joakim Noah.

Profiles twelve of the most popular football players of today, including Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and J.J. Watt -- Fact sheet.

This biography examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Malcolm X?s family background, childhood, education, and role as a human rights activist and nation of Islam leader. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Get your football fanatic readers into the action. Inside the NFL uses chronological narratives to tell the beginnings of the Philadelphia Eagles, relate the greatest and lowest moments of the team, introduce the best players and coaches, and share other fun facts that help round out Eagles'' history. Mini-biographies, sidebars, fun facts, fantastic quotes, and full-color, action-packed photographs will bring the NFL to your library.

Get your football fanatic readers into the action. Inside the NFL uses chronological narratives to tell the beginnings of the Pittsburgh Steelers, relate the greatest and lowest moments of the team, introduce the best players and coaches, and share other fun facts that help round out Steelers'' history. Mini-biographies, sidebars, fun facts, fantastic quotes, and full-color, action-packed photographs will bring the NFL to your library.

Discover how math applies to the game of football, from the length of the field to the calculation of players'' statistics.

Explores mathematics found in baseball, including averages, player statistics, and perimeter of the field.

Discover how math applies to the game of basketball, from the length of the court to the calculation of players'' stats.

Inside the covers of this book you will find the secrets to unlocking the simple mysteries that power our world. From the feel of the wind on a walk to the cushioned soles on your shoes that allow you to walk in comfort; from the beauty of a ball in flight to the hypnotic swing of a grandfather clock''s pendulum; from Einstein''s Theory of Relativity to the unfathomable world of the atom, Forcing Out will hand you the keys to unlock doors to relationships that govern our world and will bring a smile to your face in the process. When the day arrives that you hear the phrase ''centrifugal force'' and find yourself suppressing a chuckle, you will know that you have attained the physics fitness you have long sought.

Game Face features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to help preteen and teen boys learn the ethics and rules of sportsmanship. A table of contents, additional resources, a glossary, and an index are included. A Guy''s Guide is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

SPECIAL SHRINKWRAPPED BUNDLE! Science has never been so easy-or so much fun! With the The Everything Kids'' Science Experiments Bundle, all kids need to do is gather a few household items and recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. They will have so much fun conducting the quick and easy experiments, they''ll forget that they''re actually learning about science! Why is the sky blue? What makes a balloon float? Kids can discover the answers to these questions and more with The Everything Kids'' Easy Science Experiments Book. Using easy-to-find household materials like soda bottles and flashlights, kids can build bubbles, create plastic--even make raisins dance! With The Everything Kids Science Experiments Book, high school science teacher Tom Robinson shows kids how to expand their scientific horizons--from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. Does your child want to make things disappear? Change salt to sugar? Well, with The Everything Kids'' Magical Science Experiments, he or she can do just that-and more! Filled with science experiments that bend the rules of time, space, and logic, this book shows kids how to unlock the mysteries of science and "magic."

Describes the history of the professional football team and includes pivotal games and seasons, prominent players, and the future of the team.

Describes the history of the professional football team and includes pivotal games and seasons, prominent players, and the future of the team.

She dribbles, she drives the lane for the lay-up! Women''s basketball is emerging as one of the world''s most exciting sports. From colleges in the United States to the Olympics to professional leagues around the world, thousands of people come to cheer on their favorite team. But you don''t need thousands of fans to enjoy basketball. All you need is a ball and a basket. The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women''s sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor''s Choice

Ben Roethlisberger followed up his record-setting college career by leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowl titles in his first five years in the NFL. Along the way, he has aided communities through a variety of charitable efforts.

Highlights the life, military accomplishments, and political career of the Arizona senator and former prisoner of war who has twice run for the presidency of the United States, once in 2000 and again in 2008.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the man who created the online shopping site "Amazon.com," and describes the success of the store.

"A biography of American NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick"--Provided by publisher.

This book examines the issue of sportsmanship in youth athletics and its surrounding arguments. Sportsmanship in Youth Athletics familiarizes readers with ethics involving sports, rules and regulations, and the roles of the youth athlete, the parent, and the coach. Methods to make improvements in order to promote sportsmanship in youth athletics are also explained. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

"Readers will find out how to dribble, pass, shoot, and defend like their favorite sports stars"--Provided by publisher.

Growing up on a Caribbean island, Andruw Jones dreamed of someday playing Major League Baseball. However, most believed that was just a dream. Scouts paid little attention to his home country of Curacao. But Jones would change that with talent and skills that could not be ignored. At 19, he became one of the youngest men to ever play for the Atlanta Braves. Through the years, he has proven he is a star his team can depend on. Book jacket.

Explores the life and career of the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, discussing not only his athletic success, but also his charitable work outside of the sports world.

Profiles the presidents of the United States from 1870 to 1900.

A look at the life of the baseball star and his philanthropy.

Science has never been so easy--or so much fun! With The Everything Kids'' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons--from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. You''ll discover answers to questions like: Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? What is inside coins? Can a magnet ever be "turned off"? Do toilets always flush in the same direction? Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? You won''t want to wait for a rainy day or your school''s science fair to test these cool experiments for yourself!