Download or read book Moving To A Small Town written by Wanda Urbanska and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-06-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with charts, worksheets, and profiles of folks who've made the move (and love it), Moving to a Small Town is an inspirational guide book dedicated to helping you pinpoint your ideal small town and make your life there work - permanently. Thinking about leaving the city? Or just wishing you could? You're not alone. America is undergoing a rural renaissance, as countless thousands seek a simpler life and a safe, comfortable community in which to start businesses, raise families, and eventually retire.
Download or read book Small Town America written by Robert Wuthnow and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing examination of small-town life More than thirty million Americans live in small, out-of-the-way places. Many of them could have joined the vast majority of Americans who live in cities and suburbs. They could live closer to more lucrative careers and convenient shopping, a wider range of educational opportunities, and more robust health care. But they have opted to live differently. In Small-Town America, we meet factory workers, shop owners, retirees, teachers, clergy, and mayors—residents who show neighborliness in small ways, but who also worry about everything from school closings and their children's futures to the ups and downs of the local economy. Drawing on more than seven hundred in-depth interviews in hundreds of towns across America and three decades of census data, Robert Wuthnow shows the fragility of community in small towns. He covers a host of topics, including the symbols and rituals of small-town life, the roles of formal and informal leaders, the social role of religious congregations, the perception of moral and economic decline, and the myriad ways residents in small towns make sense of their own lives. Wuthnow also tackles difficult issues such as class and race, abortion, homosexuality, and substance abuse. Small-Town America paints a rich panorama of individuals who reside in small communities, finding that, for many people, living in a small town is an important part of self-identity.
Download or read book Habits of the Heartland written by Lyn C. Macgregor and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although most Americans no longer live in small towns, images of small-town life, and particularly of the mutual support and neighborliness to be found in such places, remain powerful in our culture. In Habits of the Heartland, Lyn C. Macgregor investigates how the residents of Viroqua, Wisconsin, population 4,355, create a small-town community together. Macgregor lived in Viroqua for nearly two years. During that time she gathered data in public places, attended meetings, volunteered for civic organizations, talked to residents in their workplaces and homes, and worked as a bartender at the local American Legion post. Viroqua has all the outward hallmarks of the idealized American town; the kind of place where local merchants still occupy the shops on Main Street and everyone knows everyone else. On closer examination, one finds that the town contains three largely separate social groups: Alternatives, Main Streeters, and Regulars. These categories are not based on race or ethnic origins. Rather, social distinctions in Viroqua are based ultimately on residents' ideas about what a community is and why it matters. These ideas both reflect and shape their choices as consumers, whether at the grocery store, as parents of school-age children, or in the voting booth. Living with-and listening to-the town's residents taught Macgregor that while traditional ideas about "community," especially as it was connected with living in a small town, still provided an important organizing logic for peoples' lives, there were a variety of ways to understand and create community.
Download or read book Life in a Small Town written by E.L. Steinberg and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about a time when life was not as simple as it is today. People worked manual labor and ate very little living through tougher times than ever before but those people survived to see our generation growup and be able to live in a less complicated time. Those were a generation of survivors who successfully brought children into the world and raised them to survive in today’s world.
Download or read book We Live in a Small Town written by Mary Austen and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life in a small town is similar to life in a city, but it s also different in important ways. Readers discover these differences and similarities as they explore what it s like to call a small town home. Colorful photographs of small-town life introduce readers to places such as the town library and town hall. These photographs are accompanied by accessible text designed to reflect early social studies curriculum topics. A helpful picture glossary allows readers to enhance their vocabulary skills as they take a fun tour of a small town. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, Index, Picture Glossary, Web Sites.
Download or read book Small Town Bound written by John Clayton and published by Career PressInc. This book was released on 1996 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the advantages of living in a small town and discusses cost of living, job opportunities, and becoming part of a new community
Download or read book Small Town Living written by Erin Austen Abbott and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the joys of small town life in this stunning, coast-to-coast photographic ode to country stores, main streets, and the inspiring creatives who have embraced life outside the city center. "An idyllic celebration of the rural life." —Publishers Weekly Big changes are taking place in how we live—and what we look for in the place we call home. From remote work options to the pull of wide open spaces and simpler lives, families, couples, and singles alike are looking away from major metropolitan areas and towards small towns. But where to go? How? When? There’s a lot to consider when you’re thinking about making the move to a small town—or just daydreaming about doing so. With the wisdom of an author who has made the move herself, Small Town Living answers these key questions in this sweeping, lushly photographed celebration of living small. Author and photographer Erin Austen Abbott has traversed the country to find creatives—from aquaculture preservationists to visual artists to entrepreneurs—who have opted for cozy towns over metropolitan bustle. In illuminating interviews and atmospheric photographs Austen Abbott showcases nearly two dozen couples and individuals who have embraced small town life, from the wilds of rural Maine, to the plains of Texas, villages of the Hudson Valley, and breathtaking seascapes of the Pacific Northwest. Woven throughout these regional chapters (East, Midwest, South, and West) are tips and sidebars to help readers begin their own small town journeys—from determining what's really important to you (like proximity to a university or access to hiking trails) to sensitively integrating into the community. A rich appendix showcases dozens of small towns grouped by themes like Small Museums, LGBTQIA+ Friendly, Film Festivals, as well as a list of small towns by state to inspire wanderlust.
Download or read book Living in a Small Town written by Lisa Trumbauer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and photographs describe life in small towns including its neighborhoods, shops, and parks.
Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1971-07-30 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Download or read book Rural and Small Town America written by Glenn V. Fuguitt and published by Russell Sage Foundation. This book was released on 1989-11-21 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important differences persist between rural and urban America, despite profound economic changes and the notorious homogenizing influence of the media. As Glenn V. Fuguitt, David L. Brown, and Calvin L. Beale show in Rural and Small Town America, the much-heralded disappearance of small town life has not come to pass, and the nonmetropolitan population still constitutes a significant dimension of our nation's social structure. Based on census and other recent survey data, this impressive study provides a detailed and comparative picture of rural America. The authors find that size of place is a critical demographic factor, affecting population composition (rural populations are older and more predominantly male than urban populations), the distribution of poverty (urban poverty tends to be concentrated in neighborhoods; rural poverty may extend over large blocks of counties), and employment opportunities (job quality and income are lower in rural areas, though rural occupational patterns are converging with those of urban areas). In general, rural and small town America still lags behind urban America on many indicators of social well-being. Pointing out that rural life is no longer synonymous with farming, the authors explore variations among nonmetropolitan populations. They also trace the impact of major national trends—the nonmetropolitan growth spurt of the 1970s and its current reversal, for example, or changing fertility rates—on rural life and on the relationship between metropolitan and nonmetropolitan communities. By describing the special characteristics and needs of rural populations as well as the features they share with urban America, this book clearly demonstrates that a more accurate picture of nonmetropolitan life is essential to understanding the larger dynamics of our society. A Volume in the Russell Sage Foundation Census Series
Download or read book Small Town Dream The Guide for Moving to Small Town America written by Andy Lapointe and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Officially, Small Town America doesn't exist on any map, but it is very real. Maybe it's the tranquil feeling experienced when walking down streets lined with huge oak trees, the promise of a slower paced lifestyle and the friendly greetings of neighbors. I don't think so... Small Town America isn't just about living in a small town it is about being able to enjoy the small town lifestyle. To truly enjoy the Small Town Dream you must first enjoy a Small Town Lifestyle. What is the Small Town Lifestyle? It's the ability to enjoy all of the amenities of modern living while living in harmony with Mother nature and enjoying a stressful lifestyle. If this is what you want, Small Town Dream is for you! The Small Town Dream is not so much about moving from the big city to a small town immediately, though many people who have followed the steps in the course have done so it's more about enjoying a more meaningful lifestyle. The Small Town Dream is a state of mind. It is a lifestyle of knowing that you are living life the way it was meant to be lived. A life not driven by the worry of crime rates, pollution or daily traffic jams, but spending time with those you love and doing what you were meant to do. That is where the Small Town Dream book comes in. So if you want to leave the stress and crime of the big city or simply create your own Small Town Lifestyle where you currently live, this book can help. Small Town Dream is a step-by-step book specially designed to provide a proven path to enjoying life the way it was went to be. No matter who you are or where you live, this course will help you to spend more time with your family, have a less stressful lifestyle and offer an income generating opportunity. Here are some of the strategies that you'll learn from this book: -How to select the right small town for You and Your Family. -How to make money in a small town. There are 5 ways to earn money in a small town. Once you learn these strategies, you'll know how some of the wealthiest people in a small town earn money! -How to eliminate all of your credit card debt quickly and painlessly. You don't want to move to a small town with a burden of credit card debt. This powerful strategy will teach you how to zap all your debts. The name of this simple method is The Debt Elimination Pyramid. You'll master all your debt immediately after learning this unique and powerful strategy. -How to smooth your transition with 15 time-tested strategies used by some of the wisest folks who ever moved to a small town. -Learn what to look for and what to avoid in a small town community. You'll learn the secrets used by the top real estate professionals. -Learn the "how" and "why" you should set goals to ensure you are living life to the fullest. -How to create a family policy statement. This simple piece of paper will ensure that you are making the right decision. -Four fundamental steps you must take before you ever move to a small town. -How to defeat the #1 enemy of moving to a small town and how to live life on your terms. -How to Create a Household Budget. Learn how to squeeze every penny from your paycheck to fund your Small Town Dream. (You'll even receive a sample budget worksheet to help you get started immediately!) Why Trust What I Have to Say? That is a fair question. The strategies, techniques and "tips" contained in my book are the very same my wife and I have used and are using to enjoy living in a small town since 1992. They are proven and time-tested. My background includes 8 years as a licensed Realtor(R) and then over 15 years in the financial services industry. I have appeared on several television and radio broadcasts talking about real estate and money management. I know how to help others design their ideal lifestyle and achieve their dreams. If you're looking to live life the way it was meant to be, then the Small Town Dream is for you.
Download or read book Small Town America written by and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1994 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And his poignant, engaging text, grounded in his memories of his own small town upbringing and populated by characters he has met in the course of his work, brings to life the essence of the small town experience.
Download or read book Life in a Small Town written by Lorana Hoopes and published by Draft2digital. This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens in a small town....Affects everyone! From enemies to lovers, second chances, and prime romances, the short stories in this book will give you hours of enjoyment. Kirsten and Tristan show that first impressions don't have to be lasting ones when they learn to work together in Small Town Dreams. Molly and Dillon prove that second chances do exist, especially when true love is involved in Small Town Second Chances. Tess and Samuel show that people can change for the better when faced with extraordinary circumstances in Small Town Rivals. And Tabitha and Jamison prove that love can happen even in your fifties in Small Town Life. Best selling author Lorana Hoopes has created a small town you will love with characters you'll want more of. Grab all four of these clean short stories in this bundle collection today by clicking above.
Download or read book Life in a Small Town written by Anthony Hosea and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: growing up in a small town leaving and returning just to find out nothing has changed
Download or read book LIFE written by and published by . This book was released on 1940-05-27 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Download or read book Small Town Dream written by Andy LaPointe and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of paying high taxes, ridiculous parking fees, wanting more social distancing, having increased stress levels by living in the Big City? If so, this book is an absolute must... If you are fed up with the problems of living in the big city, this book is for you... Within the next few minutes you'll find hidden gems of knowledge and wisdom that will change your life forever! But, before you go any further, ask yourself the following questions?- Is living in the big city getting to expensive (parking fees, taxes, cost of food, etc.)?- Is living in the big city increasing your stress level?- Is living in the big city ruining your health?- Do you fear for your personal safety and that of your spouse and/or kids? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on because I am going to share with you a story that made my wife and I run away from the big city (literally...) Hello. My name is Andy LaPointe. I am the author of the book Small Town Dream - The Guide for Moving to a Small Town. I am also a licensed real estate agent. The information contained in this one-of-a-kind book explains how you can move your family from the stress and hassle of city living to a small town. You can live your Small Town Dream starting today. No matter where you live now or what your current financial situation is, my book is packed with proven, time-tested strategies to move to a small town and enjoy the small town lifestyle. I know what it is like to live in a big city...all of the headaches, the stress and the crime. You see, I grew up in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. I lived only 9 miles outside of the City of Detroit, but my job was 15 miles on the other side of the Motor City. On many days, because of the traffic jams, car accidents and road construction it took me over two hours just to get home from work. I fought rush hour traffic five days a week and on Saturday. I worked like a dog just to pay the bills. I know exactly what it is like to waste precious time sitting in rush hour traffic. Life isn't meant to be spent sitting in traffic and breathing smog. I knew there was a better way. It was during this wasted time in traffic that I made a shocking discovery that hit me like a ton of bricks. I realized that I could stop struggling and start living the life I always wanted to live. All I needed was a plan... I will Share that Plan with You... I now live in a small town in Northern Michigan, approximately 4 hours north of the Detroit and with a population of 1,500 people. I also make a six figure income from my businesses and most of the time I work from my home office. If I decide not to work from home, my warehouse is a short 10 minute drive away. Why Trust What I Have to Say? That is a fair question. The strategies, techniques and "tips" contained in my book are the very same my wife and I have used and are using to enjoy living in a small town since 1992. They are proven and time-tested. I am a licensed real estate agent and have over 15+ years in the financial services industry as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). I have appeared on several television and radio broadcasts talking about real estate and money management. My articles have appeared in numerous publications. I know how to assist individuals and families to design their ideal lifestyle and achieve their dreams. This one-of-a-kind book is about following your dreams and living life on your terms. It is about offering your children or grandchildren memories they will remember for their entire lives. By now, you may be asking yourself, "How can I move to a small town and still make the money I need to support my family?" That's a great question, but you don't need to think twice. Get this book today!
Download or read book Living in a Small Town written by Lisa Trumbauer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and photographs describe life in small towns including its neighborhoods, shops, and parks.
