books

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Deals are still in the offing for the time being, though, since many builders are trying to get unsold homes off their books.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

"You actually have to make sure the kids are being taught how to use the books, and then what to do with that information."

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

He eventually self-published 27 books as Silk White, a nickname from his street days when people said he was smooth as silk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The musical is inspired by the children's books by Michael Bond, which follow the adventures of Paddington, a small bear from Peru who is taken in by the Brown family.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

So far, he’d respected Ba’s wishes, keeping me to the books during business hours and letting me clean only after the store was closed.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu