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Perfect retirement gift. Are you getting ready to simplify life and move from the world of work to a life of retirement and good living─to enter a happy retirement? Purposeful Retirement is the perfect retirement gift.
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Are you among the fifteen million Americans over fifty and childless? Solo aging gracefully and a happy retirement can be yours!
Baby Boomers retiring: American Baby boomers are aging and fifteen million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in U.S. history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals as well as for society. Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for “Solo Agers.” It includes choices in housing, relationships, legal arrangements, finances and more – and urges the solo ager to plan for the future as though their life and well-being depended on it, as author Sara Zeff Geber believes it will!
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Learn the history and basics of cryptocurrency and blockchains. There’s a lot of information on cryptocurrency and blockchains out there. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains provides an accessible guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Gain an understanding of a broad spectrum of Bitcoin topics. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains covers topics including the history of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin blockchain, and Bitcoin buying, selling, and mining. It also answers how payments are made and how transactions are kept secure. Other cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency pricing are examined, answering how one puts a value on cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.
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100 Things to Do in America Before You Die is a fun guide to understanding the complex fabric of the United States and the people that call it home. This book isn’t simply a listing of places to visit but a catalog of uniquely American experiences. From sipping on southern sweet tea to standing where the Wright Brothers tested their first “flying machine,” each experience makes up an important piece of our American story. You’ll find an enlightening mix of history, entertainment, art, food, sports, and even places to cross off your “selfie” bucket list. As an added bonus, you’ll also find amusing trivia questions on every page. Most important of all, 100 Things to Do in America Before You Die was written to inspire road trips across the country. Mountains, museums, fried chicken, small towns, and yes, even the world’s tallest mailbox all await you. Buckle up. It’s going to be a fun ride.
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Where in Indianapolis can you find a disappearing painting, a towering “ice tree,” or a giant pink elephant holding a martini? What caused the Great Squirrel Invasion of 1822, and why did Hollywood celebrities once flock to an Indianapolis cottage called Tuckaway? Where can you find a hidden museum dedicated to antique fire extinguishers? And what, exactly, is a Recordface? You’ll find the answers to these questions, and many others, in this guide to Indy’s overlooked, offbeat, and unknown.
Secret Indianapolis profiles the city’s best-kept restaurant secrets, strangest parks and museums, creepiest urban legends, and weirdest works of art. It also tells the stories of forgotten local heroes, and it reveals the secrets behind beloved Indy landmarks. You’ll discover the only place in the world where it’s still possible to order Choc-Ola, explore the most haunted house in Indiana, and hear about the very dirty prank Hoosiers once pulled on a former president.
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Did you know that a hidden room exists behind Abraham Lincoln’s head on Mt. Rushmore? That North Carolina was almost accidentally destroyed in a nuclear holocaust? That the Mason-Dixon Line had nothing to do with dividing north from south? That Major League Baseball once hosted a single game between three different teams? That there is a designated state highway in Michigan where cars are not allowed? That 21 people were once killed by a 15-foot wave of molasses that devastated a Boston neighborhood? That the National Security Agency has a gift shop with logoed merchandise?
Whether you want to visit the New York grave where Uncle Sam is buried, stop by the future hometown of Star Trek’s Captain Kirk in Iowa or see the room in California where the Internet was created, Secret America: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is your ticket to some of the nation’s least-known but most interesting spots. It is here where you can explore a historical marker dedicated to Barack and Michelle Obama’s first kiss, find out how to acquire logoed merchandise at the National Security Agency’s gift shop or examine why Case Western Reserve University has such an unusual name. Secret America is a look at the United States as you’ve never seen it before a tourist guide that gives you answers to the questions no tourist ever never knew they were supposed to ask. If you are tired of trying to enliven dull family road trips searching backroads for the World’s Largest Ball of Twine, this is a handbook for truly interesting sites that can transform any cross-country adventure into a tour of the unique spots that make America the odd but fascinating nation that it is.
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Indianapolis is best known for auto racing, but this diverse Midwestern city offers surprises at every turn. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong local, this second edition of 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die points you toward some of Indy’s most popular destinations and some of its best-kept secrets. Indulge at an Indy bakery beloved by Hollywood celebrities, or sample the city’s best pork tenderloin and sugar cream pie. Explore the world’s largest children’s museum, hear the Midwest’s best blues, or gaze at the stars through Indiana’s largest telescope. See the car that won the original Indianapolis 500, way back in 1911. This guide highlights Indy’s best food and drink, cultural attractions, and shopping districts, as well as options for live music, sporting events, and outdoor fun. Best of all, this second edition of 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die is packed with insider tips to help you make the most of your vacation time (or your lifetime) in the Circle City.