Download or read book Making Your Move to One of America s Best Small Towns written by Norman Crampton and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 2002-11-04 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those looking to raise a family in a storybook American town, or a change of pace from hectic city life, this book is the answer.

Download or read book Cultural Political Economy of Small Cities written by Anne Lorentzen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume highlights ongoing changes in the political economy of small cities in relation to the field of culture and leisure. Culture and leisure are focal points both to local entrepreneurship and to planning by city governments, which means that these developments are subject to market dynamics as well as to political discourse and action. Public-private partnerships as well as conflicts of interests characterise the field, and a major issue related to the strategic development of culture and leisure is the balance between market and welfare. This field is gaining importance in most cities today in planning, production and consumption, but to the extent that these changes have drawn academic attention it has focused on large, metropolitan areas and on creative clusters and flagship high culture projects. Smaller cities and their often substantively different cultural strategies have been largely ignored, thus leading to a huge gap in our knowledge on contemporary urban change. By bringing together a number of case studies as well as theoretical reflections on the cultural political economy of small cities, this volume contributes to an emerging small cities research agenda and to the development of policy-relevant expertise that is sensitive to place-specific cultural dynamics. In taking this approach, the volume hopes to contribute to emerging research on culture and leisure economies by developing a differentiated spatial dimension to it, without which sustainable urban strategies cannot be developed. This book integrates perspectives of economic development with questions of governance and equity in relation to the fields of culture and leisure planning and development. This book should be of interest to students and researchers of Urban Studies and Planning, Regional Studies and Economics, as well as Sociology and Geography.

Download or read book Middle Class Lifeboat written by Paul Edwards and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to safeguard your livelihood, income, and standard of living through the ups and downs of any economy. Most Americans, no matter what their economic circumstances, identify themselves as middle class. A recent Gallup poll showed that 63% consider themselves upper-middle or middle class. And they are feeling burned out and squeezed, under pressure to bring home more and more money just to maintain their standard of living. Middle Class Lifeboat is an answer to that pressure, a comprehensive guide to living a more stress-free lifestyle. Part I: Safeguarding Your Livelihood: profiles the 53 best jobs to have to be self- sufficient whether the economy is up or down. Part II: Safeguarding Your Income: 6 ways to extend your earnings, that don't always involve money. Part III : Safeguarding Your Standard of Living: 10 off-the-grid lifestyle choices to increase your quality of life

Download or read book Golfing Communities in the Southeast written by Dennis J. Phillips and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People’s passion for golf manifests itself in many ways. Some enjoy the game so much, they want to make it a prominent part of their retirement surroundings. This work functions as both an informative source for golfing aficionados who are looking for a place to retire, and as a helpful guide for non-golfers in the family. Here, details on golf communities in six southeastern states are presented: North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Organized by state, each chapter begins with information on state and city populations; sales, income and social security taxes; and a geographical description. Each state is divided into geographical areas that offer attractive retirement and golfing opportunities. For each city listed, a general introduction (including data from the 2000 Census) is provided. Information on the golf courses, a variety of real estate options, nearby dependable health care services, convenient and varied shopping, favorable year-round climate, continuing education opportunities, nearby recreation, attractions, and dining, and regional artistic and cultural amenities is offered. Lists of both a state’s nationally ranked and overall best golf courses, as determined by Golf Digest, are also included at the end of each chapter.

Download or read book How to Profit from the Coming Real Estate Bust written by John Rubino and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2003-09-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The housing bubble is about to burst. Are you ready? While the rest of the economy teeters on the edge of recession, home sales are booming and home prices are surging. Can this continue? Not a chance. The housing market is hot because Americans--apparently convinced that the good times will never end-- are borrowing record amounts of money to buy ever-larger homes. And we've learned to treat our existing homes like piggy banks, borrowing against our home equity to maintain our lifestyles. This boosts the economy but causes us to incur debts that will soon force us to stop spending. The result will be a deep recession, complete with declining home prices and a collapse in the value of housing-related stocks. And that's the optimistic scenario! With mortgage, corporate, and government debt soaring, the bursting of the housing bubble might set off a chain reaction that wreaks 1930s-style havoc on stocks, the dollar, and real estate. In clear, easy-to-understand terms, this book shows how real estate has become the latest in a long line of financial bubbles, how the bubble is likely to burst, and how you can both protect yourself and make money as the drama unfolds. You'll also learn: * Why all "cash" is not equally safe * Why gold will soar as the dollar falls * Which stocks will be casualties of the housing bust, and how to profit from their collapse * How to ensure against--and even profit from--a decline in the value of your home Whether you're worried about the value of your home, your stock portfolio, or your bank account, you'll find answers here. You can't stop what's coming, but you can turn it to your advantage.

Download or read book 100 Ready to use Pathfinders for the Web written by A. Paula Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book/CD-ROM resource, Wilson (Maricopa County Library District) presents 100 customizable pathfinders for helping library users find the information they need. Topics most often asked about in all kinds of libraries are covered, including career resources, health and wellness, and government information. Presented in a uniform, user-friendly format, the pathfinders list essential print and electronic materials, from dictionaries and periodicals to databases, primary sources, and call numbers. The CD-ROM contains all of the pathfinders as Cascading Style Sheets for Web sites and as Word documents for handouts. The electronic templates include spaces for inserting local information. Co.

Download or read book The Small Cities Book written by William Francis Garrett-Petts and published by Transmontanus. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poems, stories and visual pieces that reflect on what it means to live in a smaller community.

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.

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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 Strong Towns written by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

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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 The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America written by John Villani and published by Avalon Travel Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 53 towns new to this edition, this book lists the most art-friendly small communities throughout the United States and in several Canadian provinces.