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Lucky loves her grandparents, and they are all the family she really has. True, her grandma forgets things … like turning off the stove, or Lucky’s name. But her grandpa takes such good care of them that Lucky doesn’t realize how bad things are. That is until he’s gone. When her grandma accidentally sets the kitchen on fire, Lucky can’t hide what’s happening any longer, and she is sent into foster care. She quickly learns that some foster families are okay. Some aren’t. And some really, really aren’t.

Not Just Lucky exposes the structural and cultural disadvantages that rob women of their confidence - often without them even realising it. Drawing on case studies, detailed research and her own experience in politics and media, Jamila Rizvi is the warm, witty and wise friend you've been waiting for. She'll give you everything you need to start fighting for your own success and for a more inclusive, equal workplace for all. (She'll also bring the red wine.)

Sean goes to live with his mother in America, and it is far from the utopia that he had anticipated. He is thrust into an unfamiliar world of crazy kids, drugs, and falling in love with beautiful Mystery. It's just too much for a clueless 16-year-old to handle and he finds himself in the most precarious predicaments, only to be rescued at the last moment by some divine intervention. Let's hope the Hood Gods are merciful!

Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Although his New Orleans neighborhood was poor in nearly everything else, it was rich in superb music. Young Louis took it all in, especially the cornet blowing of Joe King Oliver. But after a run in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was sent away to the Colored Waif's Home for Boys, where he became a disciplined musician in the school's revered marching band.

Warren Buffett is known to be a famous investor, philanthropist, and business magnate. He started investing in the stock market at the young age of 11 and filed his first tax return at just 13 years old. He is fast approaching his 90th year of life, meaning he carries close to 80 years of experience in the stock market and investments overall. It is safe to assume he is probably the most experienced investor on earth, if age is an indication.