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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The only two things that can make you truly happy in this world are people that love you andbeing healthy, and money can't buy you either one of these.' Warren BuffettThere are many books on planning for retirement; the majority are focused on the financialaspect. This book takes a holistic approach to planning for retirement and looks at health, family relationships, social, psychology, accommodation and travel to name a few of the areasconsidered. It is about planning your life, living your dreams for the next 20 - 35 years of your life. A personwho plans ahead for retirement has a more satisfactory outcome so don't delay planning untilthe year before you retire. Your happiness in the next stage of your life - your retirement - depends more upon howsuccessfully you manage the challenges than your financial position. With no legislated retirement age for most professions, the Baby Boomers are redefining whatretirement is. What will your retirement look like.…

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xv, 253 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine purple and blue with white and yellow lettering. Inscribed "To K.Y. - Thank you for your support and endorsement of the book" by Cheru on front free end-paper. Mild general shelf wear, shelved in Case 10. 1415278. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Signed. …

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 48 BW plates and all the color photos on the three panel glossy wraps feature the rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts featured in the catalogue. Unpaginated but contains 1327 entries with detailed descriptions and fascinating critical appraisals printed in two newspaper columns with typically five entries per page. In fine condition overall with just three detractions: A stain on top page edges, rubbed on both ends of spine, and heavily creased on the foredge flap. If one has never experienced a Pirages catalogue as reading material in its own right I highly recommend it. In keeping with their mission statement (see about us on their website as of 2021) "historical artifacts that are physically attractive in some way-illuminated material, fine bindings, books printed on vellum, fore-edge paintings, beautiful typography and paper, impressive illustration" the fine photography alone is well worth the investment (and that by the way is how I dated this catalogue since it is mentioned that their photographer of the last 15 years, William M. Blum, had passed away). Many booksellers publish fine catalogues but few achieve the depth of this team, most items have scholarly commentary beyond physical description. Indispensable resource for literary criticism, history of printing and publishing, and historical significance of the books in question. Bill Enos (illustrator). Book.…