The New Bankruptcy:  Will It Work for You? By Stephen Elias
Bankruptcy laws have changed, and figuring out how to use them effectively is harder than ever. Find out: if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy; how Chapter 13 repayment plans work; which debts are wiped out; how bankruptcy affects homeowners; if you can keep cars and other property; how bankruptcy affects credit; and alternative ways to handle debt problems.

The Busy Family’s Guide to Money by Sandra Block
The book covers concise, sensible information on how to:  discuss money with a spouse;  create a budget the family can stick to; get the best mortgage;  take control of debt;  teach kids about money management ; get the most out of healthcare;  plan for college and retirement; simplify investments and avoid mistakes.

Good Housekeeping Dinner for a Dollar:  50 Family-Friendly Recipes Under $1 by the Good Housekeeping Institute
This book shows you how simple it is to serve low-cost and delicious family-friendly meals that go far beyond the old standards like spaghetti with marinara or franks and beans! From Arroz con Pollo to Tomato and Cheese Pie, Italian Sausage Rosti to Jambalaya, these "dinner for a dollar" dishes are as varied and tasty as they are inexpensive. The introduction provides invaluable information on how to shop and cook cost-effectively, including advice on buying in bulk, economical cuts of meat, how to take advantage of grocery sales and discounts, and other money-saving ideas.

The Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It:  The Complete Back to Basics Guide by John Seymour
The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It teaches all the skills needed to live independently in harmony with the land, harnessing natural forms of energy, raising crops and keeping livestock, preserving foodstuffs, making beer and wine, basketry, carpentry, weaving, and much more. More relevant than ever in our high-tech world, this book is the ultimate practical guide for realists and dreamers alike.