Middle-Class Lifeboat

Middle-Class Lifeboat

Author: Paul Edwards

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 1418577456

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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


The Wedding Planner & Organizer

The Wedding Planner & Organizer

Author: Mindy Weiss

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2012-01-15

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 0761165975

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Packed throughout with tips, tools, checklists, spreadsheets and schedules, a complete, three-ring-binder wedding planner includes tabs for: The Big Picture and Contacts; Budget; Location, Location, Location!; Menu and Flowers; Rentals; The Dress! (And What Everyone Else Is Wearing); The Guests and the Invitations; Music, Photography, and Videography; and more.


Medieval Celebrations

Medieval Celebrations

Author: Daniel Diehl

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2011-04-13

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0811744302

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• Full-color, revised edition • Plans for weddings, holiday parties, and Renaissance fairs • Ideas for properly decorating the dining hall • Lyrics and music for songs and dances • Recipes for food and drink • Patterns for period costumes • Games and plays


Wedding Planning and Management

Wedding Planning and Management

Author: Maggie Daniels

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 1136160558

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Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients, 2nd Edition provides students, consultants, vendors, scholars and engaged couples with a comprehensive introduction to the business of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, this is the only book to thoroughly explore the fundamentals of weddings, including historical and cultural foundations, practice, and the business of wedding planning in one volume. An emphasis on diversity, traditions from cultures around the globe are integrated throughout with over 80 international case studies that inspire and set standards for best practice. Since the first edition, there have been many changes in the business of weddings and this second edition has been updated in the following ways: Updated content to reflect recent issues and trends in areas such as family dynamics, media influences, impacts of technology, legislation and the global economy. Every chapter is updated with the most recent research, statistics, vendor information and consultant guidelines. New international case studies explore current research, cultural traditions, vendor relations and consulting best practice. New companion website for instructors that includes PowerPoint slides, case study solutions, additional discussion ideas and assignments. The book is illustrated in full color and contains over 150 images by top wedding photojournalist Rodney Bailey end-of-chapter checklists, practical scenarios and review questions to test readers' knowledge as they progress. Maggie Daniels and Carrie Loveless bring a combination of over 40 years of industry practice and teaching experience, and have written a book that is the ideal guide to successful wedding planning and management.


Wedding Planning For Dummies

Wedding Planning For Dummies

Author: Marcy Blum

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1118054032

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Congratulations, you’re planning a wedding! Besides obtaining a fancy tuxedo and a stunning gown, organizing a wedding ceremony takes creativity, planning, diplomacy, and nerve. The whole ordeal can seem overwhelming at first, but with a little guidance, you’ll pull off a wedding people will remember for ages. Wedding Planning For Dummies, 2nd Edition demystifies and simplifies all the details that go into the Big Day, providing inspiration and innovative ideas to personalize your wedding celebration and, of course, make it fun for everyone—especially you! This one-stop guide is all you need to: Design a comprehensive schedule for a snag-free wedding day Keep track of expenses with a wedding budget Negotiate contracts and surf online for deals Get those pesky financial technicalities out of the way Plan a weekend wedding, a themed wedding, and other celebrations Select a suitable wedding party Plan for various customs and rites Get the decorative effect you want Throw a great reception with music, food, drink, and cake! Handle gifts, registries, rings, photos, and the honeymoon Packed with tips for saving money and common kitsch you should avoid, this is the ultimate guide to satisfying everyone on the Big Day. You’ll discover the confidence you need to make the wedding of your dreams come true with Wedding Planning For Dummies, 2nd Edition!


Wedding Planning For Dummies

Wedding Planning For Dummies

Author: Dominique Douglas

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-03-31

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1118699491

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Plan your perfect wedding, at home or abroad. Planning a wedding doesn’t have to be hard work. Take the pain out of the preparation and let Wedding Planning For Dummies help you design your dream wedding day – while saving time and money! Whether you’re planning a traditional church ceremony, a quiet family celebration or a romantic destination wedding, this book offers all the budgeting tips, essential checklists and more that you need to make sure your special day runs smoothly. Content includes: • Budgeting for the big day. • Keeping it legal – getting all the legalities in place in plenty of time. • Preparing a guest list – who to invite, and where to draw the line. • Planning the schedule for the day, and any surrounding events (next day brunch, weekend plans). • Advice on choosing your dress, photographer, music, flowers, cake, wedding rings and more. • Destination weddings – the pros and cons of taking the plunge abroad.


The Complete Wedding Planner

The Complete Wedding Planner

Author: Marjabelle Young Stewart

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-04-23

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780312277116

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Offers advice on announcements, ceremony planning, cost estimates, scheduling, food ideas, family problems, showers, receptions, and honeymoons, and includes a month-by-month checklist, step-by-step planning guidelines, and personalized tips from former brides and grooms.


Bride's Wedding Planner

Bride's Wedding Planner

Author: Brides' Magazine Editors

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2004-03-30

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0345466241

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For nearly seventy years, couples have turned to BRIDE’S Magazine for inspiring, insightful, and reliable wedding-planning advice. Now the editors have packaged that knowledge, as well hundreds of helpful planning hints, in a hands-on wedding workbook to help couples create the wedding of their dreams—whether a formal, black-tie party or a joyful gathering in the family backyard. Within these pages, you’ll find the latest, most creative ways to pull off a gorgeous and personally meaningful event, explained in full detail. In one easy guide, you’ll have the how’s and why’s of wedding-planning, plus the space to map it all out. BRIDE’S Wedding Planner is your one-stop wedding organizer. It will answer all your questions and cover every detail, supplying crucial timetables, charts, checklists, and glossaries, to guide you down the aisle in style. Inside, you’ll find: • Smart shopping and money-saving tips on everything from your gown to stationery, flowers, caterers, photographers, and more • Realistic timetables and a list of necessary appointments for each step along the way—a handy budget planner to help you map out your overall spending plan, and track expenses as you go • Contract tips to help protect your rights and stretch your wedding dollars • Dozens of ideas for putting together interfaith, destination, long-weekend, theme, ethnic, and other types of special weddings • Modern guidelines for wording invitations • Hundreds of handy Web resources to speed your planning • Workbook pages for organizing and sketching out the day you’ve dreamed of—with dozens of pages to note recommendations, appointments, observations, and reminders; space to keep crucial lists; as well as indispensable pockets where you can save swatches, clippings, business cards, and all your other wedding-related information. With all of this and more, BRIDE’S Wedding Planner is the only wedding planner you’ll need!