Pay Dirt

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Why would a Japanese millionaire want to buy the Seattle Mariners baseball team, when he has admitted that he has never played in or even seen a baseball game? Cash is the answer: major league baseball, like professional football, basketball, and hockey, is now big business with the potential to bring millions of dollars in profits to owners. Not very long ago, however, buying a sports franchise was a hazardous investment risked only by die-hard fans wealthy enough to lose parts of fortunes made in other businesses. What forces have changed team ownership from sports-fan folly to big-business savvy? Why has The Wall Street Journal become popular reading in pro sports locker rooms? And why are sports pages now dominated by economic clashes between owners and players, cities with franchises and cities without them, leagues and players' unions, and team lawyers and players' lawyers? In answering these questions, James Quirk and Rodney Fort have written the most complete book on the business and economics of professional sports, past and present.

Pay Dirt offers a wealth of information and analysis on the reserve clause, salary determination, competitive balance in sports leagues, the market for franchises, tax sheltering, arenas and stadiums, and rival leagues. The authors present an abundance of historical material, much of it new, including team ownership histories and data on attendance, TV revenue, stadium and arena contracts, and revenues and costs. League histories, team statistics, stories about players and owners, and sports lore of all kinds embellish the work. Quirk and Fort are writing for anyone interested in sports in the 1990s: players, players' agents, general managers, sportswriters, and, most of all, sports fans.

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Reference for Investors
LAND...The BEST INVESTMENT for Your Money!
Useful info for those thinking of investing in real estate
Modestly useful book, but make sure to read the fine print...
This is IT! Simple, clear, and complete information on investing in land

Pay Dirt
Darren K. Proulx
Manufacturer: SuccessDNA, Inc.
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0977780120

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Darren K. Proulx will show YOU how to hit pay dirt! Most Americans never invest in real estate beyond owning a home. But the same principles for building wealth in land that hve applied for centuries remain true today. And these principles can be applied by any investor of moderate means. The 12 chapters in this book spell out the strategy and basic steps for investing in raw land and selling when the time is right.

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Reference for Investors.......2007-05-09

Great book, especially for first time investors like me. I learned how to make money like the Big Boys, with a small initial investment. This book really got me motivated, I plan to get started right away and hopefully retire early!

LAND...The BEST INVESTMENT for Your Money!.......2007-04-19

I must admit, I was skeptical when a friend recommended this book to me. However, I began reading with an open mind and found that I had completely misjudged what I thought "Land Banking" was. If you have money to invest and time, then "Land Banking" is a most exciting and safe way to go about it. We all know that urban sprawl is here to stay. Why not make a fortune by investing in the future? Since reading this book, I have already made my first investment in "Land Banking." I expect a fairly decent return on my money in anywhere from 3-5 years. In my opinion, this a much higher-octane vehicle for investment returns that just stocks or mutuals. Finally, I have to commend Mr. Proulx for enlightening me and many others to the opportunities of not only owning land and making money, but maybe even more importantly, gaining valuable knowledge that myself and my family will use to better our financial futures. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE LOOKING TO MOVE UP AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LAND BANKING THROUGH WELL WRITTEN AND ENTERTAINING BOOK!

Useful info for those thinking of investing in real estate.......2007-03-09

This is a useful book for those considering real estate as a long term investment. For those interested in a quick buck or "flipping" this is not for you. From my own experiece money likes to have "certainty" and can get scared when things get risky. I believe if you learn one thing you did not know before reading this book then it's worth the time to read through the info. One bad investment can ruin 10 good ones. Take a look as it could save you lots of money in the long run and make you even more.

Modestly useful book, but make sure to read the fine print..........2006-11-27

This book has a few interesting anecdotes and some general information which is useful enough.

I think the concept advanced by the book may work for smaller investors who don't have the time or money to invest in raw land by themselves.

But read the fine print in any offer before committing. One thing that got me was that the property management company set up to manage the pooled land bank has the right of first refusal to buy the property at the same price a third party would pay, less real estate commissions (the management company is also the sales agent).

Think of it this way. You're selling your home. You hire an agent to sell it. You pay the agent a fee as a percentage of the total price. So far, so good. Your interests are aligned with the agent (you and your agent both want a higher selling price). So your agent goes out and finds a bidder who makes an offer on your property. But what if the agent had the right of first refusal to buy your property at the bidder's price less commissions? Why would someone bother bidding if he knew he could be undercut so easily?

What happened is that the property management company essentially controls the property (right of first refusal) without taking any risk. Sure, you can still make money if your 'land bank' goes up, the the upside is diminished (not commensurate with the risk you're taking).

This is IT! Simple, clear, and complete information on investing in land.......2006-11-07

When people think real estate investing they think multi-family or apartments. Land is so often overlooked because of a lack of understanding the true value. If you've ignored land investing previously, now is the time to consider it.

Pay Dirt is a well written, easily understood book which explains in detail how investing in land can be made affordable for most people. It covers common pit falls to avoid, and provides details that can lead you to winning investment strategies.

It maintains a balance of the necessary information so that even a novice can get involved, without 'talking down' to experienced real estate investors.

The author has a winner here, and you will too if you decide to invest in a copy of "Pay Dirt". I highly recommend this book be included in every serious investor's reference library.

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cat mysteries
A "Tail" of Intrigue
Not That Bad, I Guess, but Not That Good Either!
I feel at home in Crozet!
Cute...

Pay Dirt (Mrs. Murphy Mysteries)
Rita Mae Brown
Manufacturer: Bantam
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0553572369
Release Date: 1996-10-01

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The residents of tiny Crozet, Virginia, thrive on gossip, especially in the post office, where Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen presides with her tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy. So when a belligerent Hell's Angel crashes Crozet, demanding to see his girlfriend, the leather-clad interloper quickly becomes the chief topic of conversation. Then the biker is found murdered, and everyone is baffled. Well, almost everyone...Mrs. Murphy and her friends, Welsh corgi Tee Tucker and
overweight feline Pewter, haven't been slinking through alleys for nothing. But can they dig up the truth in time to save their humans from a ruthless killer?

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The residents of tiny Crozet, Virginia, thrive on gossip, especially in the post office, where Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen presides with her tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy. So when a belligerent Hell’s Angel crashes Crozet, demanding to see his girlfriend, the leather-clad interloper quickly becomes the chief topic of conversation. Then the biker is found murdered, and everyone is baffled. Well, almost everyone...

Mrs. Murphy and her friends, Welsh corgi Tee Tucker and overweight feline Pewter, haven't been slinking through alleys for nothing. But can they dig up the truth in time to save their humans from a ruthless killer?

“Mrs. Murphy’s fourth caper will be lapped up like half-and-half by the faithful.”
   KIRKUS REVIEWS

“The best yet.”
   PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“If you must work with a collaborator, you want it to be someone with intellignce, wit, and an infinite capacity for subtlety—someone, in fact, very much like a cat... It’s always a pleasure to visit this cozy world... [t]here’s no resisting Harry’s droll sense of humor... or Mrs. Murphy’s tart commentary.”
   THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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cat mysteries.......2006-11-04

my favorite cat mysteries serious. love this author, own all of her cat who mysteries written today. prompt shipping, and great packaging.

A "Tail" of Intrigue.......2006-05-31

In the 4th book in the Mrs. Murphy and Tucker mystery series, a mysterious stranger has ridden into the sleepy town of Crozet, Virginia. Rumbling in on a motorcycle, the appearance of the man yelling for "Malibu" startles the small town, and they try to insist to the man that no woman by that name resides in the area. Even though the residents of Crozet are curious, they have other things on their minds. The town is worried about a computer virus, Threadneedle, that is supposed to hit businesses on August 1st. When a huge sum of money goes missing from the local bank, everyone assumes that the bank has fallen victim to the computer virus. Everyone scrambles at the bank to locate the missing funds, and when the biker is found murdered, pieces of the puzzle start to fall together. And when Harry and her two famous animal sleuths get involved in the case, you can be sure that she will find and apprehend the culprit.

I have become a big fan of this series, and really enjoy the banter between the animals. The relationships between the members of the town have been evolving, and I like the way that Harry is loved and embraced by the people who have known her all of her life. She works hard, cares for her animals, and genuinely cares for the town and its residents. I look forward to future books in the series, and am hopeful to see more of a love interest for Harry.

If you enjoy "The Cat Who" mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun, you might want to give this series a try.

The first book in the series is called "Wish You Were Here". Enjoy!

Not That Bad, I Guess, but Not That Good Either!.......2005-01-12

I know what I'm in for when I read a Sneaky Pie Brown book, so I shouldn't have been surprised with this one. It's the usual fare - murders in Crozet and all the citizens getting involved in trying to find the murderer. Then there's Tucker and Mrs. Murphy (Harry's pets) who always seem to figure things out before the humans do. These books are definitely of the "cozy" genre, and the characters themselves are quirky enough to make them interesting, but the stories are a little silly. I always figure out who the murderer is right at the very beginning of the book, and then there's usually one or two more murders after that, so as I read I wait for them to happen. In this book we have a dead biker first, and then some shenanigans at the local bank that seem to be connected with the dead biker. I will continue to read this series for the characters (for a time anyway).

I feel at home in Crozet!.......2003-01-26

I absolutely love Rita Mae Brown's characters! I have approximately three more to read and I will have read all she has out at present. Through reading her Mrs. Murphy Mysteries, I have a very vivid appearance of each and every character in Crozet. They're family! Mrs. Murphy, Tucker and Pewter are like my two cats and one dog. Pay Dirt is a wonderful mystery as are all of her stories. I just can't get enough!

Cute..........2002-05-28

The 4th book in this series... again, proves to be a cute read.
Mrs. Murphy and Tee Tucker return with Harry to solve a murder. This book brings the return of Blair, Harry's possible romance, and develops a lot of the character relationships more.
I will be reading more in the series... (i think it's on #10 now!)
Very cute, easy read.

Three More Mrs. Murphy Mysteries in One Volume: Pay Dirt; Murder, She Meowed; and Murder on the Prowl

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Convenience!
three great books all in one
Three Great Mrs. Murphy Mysteries!

Three More Mrs. Murphy Mysteries in One Volume: Pay Dirt; Murder, She Meowed; and Murder on the Prowl
Rita Mae Brown
Manufacturer: Wings
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517225220
Release Date: 2005-05-03

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Following up on the success of the first Rita Mae Brown omnibus, here are three more mysteries starring that canny cat sleuth, Mrs. Murphy, and her human, Mary "Harry" Haristeen, postmistress of Crozet, Virginia.

Pay Dirt—Who created the computer virus that ravaged the neighborhood and then murdered the mysterious biker who roared into town?

Murder, She Meowed—Who murdered a jockey in the barn during the annual steeplechase races?

Murder on the Prowl—Who's dead? Who's not? Phony obituaries and real live murders; what's happening in Crozet?

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Convenience!.......2007-01-03

Very convenient to have three books in one! Easy print to read and as always..fun loving books!

three great books all in one .......2006-08-22

how convient to get three mrs. murphy books all in one,also great way to get the story from the beginning in hardback at a great price

Three Great Mrs. Murphy Mysteries!.......2006-06-29

In the 4th book in the Mrs. Murphy and Tucker mystery series, Pay Dirt, a mysterious stranger has ridden into the sleepy town of Crozet, Virginia. Rumbling in on a motorcycle, the appearance of the man yelling for "Malibu" startles the small town, and they try to insist to the man that no woman by that name resides in the area. Even though the residents of Crozet are curious, they have other things on their minds. The town is worried about a computer virus, Threadneedle that is supposed to hit businesses on August 1st. When a huge sum of money goes missing from the local bank, everyone assumes that the bank has fallen victim to the computer virus. Everyone scrambles at the bank to locate the missing funds, and when the biker is found murdered, pieces of the puzzle start to fall together. And when Harry and her two famous animal sleuths get involved in the case, you can be sure that she will find and apprehend the culprit.

The 5th installment, Murder She Meowed, Mrs. Murphy and Tucker Mystery are going to the races. Mary Minor Haristeen (aka Harry) has been asked to be a fence judge for the Montpelier steeplechase race, and being a huge fan of the sport, she readily agrees. She is a witness to a violent confrontation between two jockeys, and when one of the jockeys is found dead later in the day, she quickly begins to suspect that this was not a simple misunderstanding. The murderer leaves a calling card, and when another jockey turns up dead with a similar card attached to the body, Harry fears that there may be at least two more victims. Along with help from Mrs. Murphy (a tiger cat), Tee Tucker (a Welsh corgi), Pewter (a fat grey cat), and some new animal characters (including mice, several cats, and horses), Harry is able to stop this murderous spree in the competitive world of steeplechase.

In the 6th book in the Mrs. Murphy and Tucker Mystery series, Murder on the Prowl, the little town of Crozet, Virginia is shaken by the appearance of an obituary in the local paper. On its own, it wouldn't be shocking, as people unfortunately pass on each day. However, this obituary is of the headmaster at St. Elizabeth's prep school, and everyone is shocked by his sudden "death". Thankfully, the obit turns out to be false and is found to be a school age prank, and the town quickly returns to normal. That is...until one more false obituary of another prominent citizen appears, and the boy who placed the first bogus obituary swears he had nothing to do with this one. Then, one of the men is murdered, shaking the small town and its citizens. Mary Minor Haristeen (aka Harry) is the postmistress of the town, and has solved a few cases in the past with the help of her irrepressible feline companion, Mrs. Murphy, a tiger cat, and her canine companion, Tee Tucker, a Welsh corgi. Adding to that mix is Pewter, a large grey cat who is spending more time away from her former home at the market, to enjoy time with Murphy and Tucker. The four friends jump in to solve a murder, and find themselves fighting for their lives against a killer out for blood.

This is a great series! The animals talk to one another, and feel that they are superior to humans because we do not speak "cat" or "dog". For some readers, it does take a little bit of time to get used to the communication between the animals, but it is well worth it. I love the way that the residents of the town interact with one another, and this is as much of a draw to the books as is the mystery. I am often guessing until the end as to how the mystery will be resolved, and I am also curious to see how the animals will help in solving the case. This series makes me wish I could pack up and visit Crozet on my next vacation.

If you enjoy "The Cat Who" mysteries by Lilian Jackson Braun, you might want to give this series a try.

The first book in the series is called "Wish You Were Here". Enjoy!

Montana Pay Dirt: a Guide to the Mining Camps of the Treasure State

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Montana Pay Dirt: a Guide to the Mining Camps of the Treasure State

Manufacturer: Sage Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GVQKN4

Pay Dirt, Revised and Updated 2nd Edition: How to Raise and Sell Herbs and Produce for Serious Cash

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Airy, nothing concrete

Pay Dirt, Revised and Updated 2nd Edition: How to Raise and Sell Herbs and Produce for Serious Cash
Mimi Luebbermann
Manufacturer: Prima Lifestyles
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ASIN: 0761508449
Release Date: 1997-03-12

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There is a certain feeling of comfort and tranquillity associated with life on the farm: waking to the sounds of a rooster crowing and the birds chirping; the aroma of freshly made coffee and sizzling bacon. But, life on the farm is not always laid-back and easy-going. There are crops to harvest, animals to care for, land to plow and, most of all, products to sell. First-time farmers often rely on the advice of their neighboring community to help them through the trials and tribulations of agricultural living.
In Pay Dirt, author Mimi Luebbermann offers her expertise on how you can use your love for the land to turn a profit. Included in this revised, second edition is information about community sustained agriculture which is fast becoming the way to guarantee an income from your farm as well as secure outlets for your products.Even city dwellers interested in gardening can benefit from this book as Luebbermann suggests how to overcome such limitations as space and market opportunities. Ideas include using an open porch or renting the backyards of neighbors who are uninterested in gardening. And, even though an urban gardener may not be able to market with the volume of the larger farms, there is a positive side. Luebbermann writes: " . . . You can offer unusual items unavailable to stores and restaurants through the regular distribution channels." Pay Dirt?s other new information includes:

Growing Specialty Vegetables and Herbs
Selling a Value-Added Product
Obtaining Helpful Sources through the Internet
Luebbermann?s "Compendium of Wild and Useful Ideas" provides a list of possible markets for a variety of products as well as sources to contact about seeds, bulbs, and materials for small scale farming.
If you have a love for the land and a desire to start your own business, Pay Dirt will provide all the necessary information you need to succeed.
About the Author
Mimi Luebbermann raises specialty produce and sheep at her Windrush Farms homestead. She is the author of several gardening books and Bread Baking with Herbs (also from Prima).

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Airy, nothing concrete.......2005-07-30

Ugh. This book is *not* worth it. There's a lot of fluff, but almost no information you can't find hundreds of other places. It's just a mishmash of old ideas, with absolutely nothing new or concrete. It *certainly* doesn't focus on herbs, as it might seem to; it mentions them a few times in passing, mostly in only one chapter. Instead, get "Making Your Small Farm Profitable," by Ron Macher. Not only does it cover all the ground covered in this book, it does so without the fluff and feel-good-ness, and with real, concrete, actionable plans and ideas.

Pay Dirt: Fortunes and Misfortunes of an Alaskan Gold Miner

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Gold Mining in Interior Alaska-what it's REALLY like!

Pay Dirt: Fortunes and Misfortunes of an Alaskan Gold Miner
Otis Hahn , and Alice Vollmar
Manufacturer: Epicenter Press
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Gold Mining in Interior Alaska-what it's REALLY like!.......2000-04-20

I live in interior Alaska and have lived at a gold mine myself, and the story told here is not only interesting, but very true to life. I found it an easy read, an enjoyable story, and a book I know I will keep on my shelf and read again. Otis shares his first-hand view of the life of a miner, and tells his story with all the ups and downs he encounters with a sense of humor. Buy two copies, you'll want to share this one with a friend.

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Eddie's Pay Dirt
Carolyn Haywood
Manufacturer: William Morrow
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 068821259X

Montana Pay Dirt: Guide To Mining Camps Of Treasure State

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Great book- but NO pictures!
Evocative and engaging ...

Montana Pay Dirt: Guide To Mining Camps Of Treasure State
Muriel Sibell Wolle
Manufacturer: Swallow Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Montana Mining Ghost Towns

ASIN: 0804007225

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Great book- but NO pictures!.......2003-08-31

This is a very interesting book with historical stories relating to the ghost towns.

However, I was VERY disappointed after learning that there wasn't even ONE actual picture in the book of the old ghost towns- just drawings!

I will probably sell this book and seek one out that has old historical photographs as well.

Personally- I think it is fascinating to see the actual pictures of the ghost towns, too.

Evocative and engaging ..........2001-08-22

The western ghost town holds a special mystique for all of us who are fascinated by the history of the American frontier, or who simply love to wander its mountain backroads. As a result, guidebooks to these etherial, abandoned communities abound. It's unfortunate that most such volumes really have little to recommend them, with their quick compilations of boilerplate text and often-reproduced photographs.

"Montana Pay Dirt" is an intriguing and memorable exception to this rule. The book chronicles the histories of Montana's most famous old mining camps with an accuracy and thoroughness found nowhere else, drawing on a combination of extensive archival research and engrossing interviews with old-timers. These fascinating stories are presented in an engaging, evocative style that makes them a joy to read.

Muriel Sibell Wolle researched and visited most of these towns back in the early 1950s, and the book is filled with great first-person stories of her explorations in the backroads of the Montana mountains, driving a large touring sedan and searching for abandoned mines and cabins. A talented artist, Wolle illustrated her books with handsome sketches of ghost town streetscapes -- drawings that alone are worth the price of the volume.

In short, Montana Pay Dirt is certainly among the best of the western "ghost town" books, and it also endures today as a standard history of the Montana mining frontier. Very highly recommended.

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Eddie's Pay Dirt
Haywood
Manufacturer: William Morrow and Company
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JCFO82

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Growth is at the top of every company’s agenda, and managers are expected to deliver regardless of external factors like the economy or the competition. This guide addresses pressing growth challenges today’s CEOs and senior managers face, and offers insights and strategies for how to find new opportunities in customer segments, partnerships and acquisitions, and more.

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