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Emrys Westacott is professor of philosophy at Alfred University in New York.
Why philosophers have advocated simple living for 2,500 years-and why we ignore them at our peril
From Socrates to Thoreau, most philosophers, moralists, and religious leaders have seen frugality as a virtue and have associated simple living with wisdom, integrity, and happiness. But why? And are they right? Is a taste for luxury fundamentally misguided? If one has the...
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Ballantine Books
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c2010
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English
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Provides a philosophical and prescriptive path from conspicuous consumption to conscious consumption. Where the old view of success was measured by cash, stocks, and luxuries, the new view will be guided by financial restraint and a new awareness of what truly matters. A passionate manifesto on finding meaning beyond money and status, this book delivers a sound blueprint for living well on less--everything you need to develop high-joy, low-cost solutions...
4) Playing with fire, financial independence retire early: how far would you go for financial freedom?
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"A detailed profile of an alternative lifestyle known as FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), in which participants strive to retire in their 30s or 40s by living frugally, saving creatively, and investing efficiently. Participants in the movement share personal stories and financial strategies with the author"--
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A small guide for those seeking a life of beauty, simplicity, and sustainability.
In this simple and inspiring lifestyle handbook, Mary Kingsley—novelist, wife, mother, homesteader and co-founder of Lady Farmer—briefly discusses the history of humanity's relationship with the natural world, how that relationship has shifted, and how the concept of "slow living" can return health to ourselves and our planet. This guide not only includes an exploration...
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Oneworld Publications
Pub. Date
2010
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English
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Overview: Imagine a year without spending even a dime. Former businessman Mark Boyle did just that. Following his own strict rules, Mark learned ingenious ways to eliminate his bills and flourish for free. Encountering seasonal foods, solar panels, skill-swapping schemes, cuttlefish toothpaste, and a cash-free Christmas, Boyle puts the fun into frugality and offers some great tips for economical (and environmentally friendly) living. A compelling...
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Wiley
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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"After the last set of business scandals and financial busts, many powerful interests and many influential people are asking questions about doing more with less, from governments to multinational corporations; they are seeking this realignment in hopes of regaining their balance. Doing More with Less is an actionable call to arms, with global insights--that are of immediate application to professionals in any industry--into new ways to better align...
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Portfolio/Penguin
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2013.
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English
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"A funny, useful guide to saving $1,000 a month, based on the popular series in The Detroit News. With middle-class families more stretched than ever, nationally syndicated personal finance columnist Brian O'Connor decided to test his own advice about saving money. He began a ten-week experiment to cut his family's monthly expenses by $1,000-without sacrificing anything truly important. The result is a funny, savvy guide to budgeting in the real world,...
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Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 59
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Geronimo has been spending so much money lately, he has none left in the bank. Even worse, his grandfather finds out and sends Geronimo to Moldy Manor to learn about saving from Uncle Stingysnout.
11) Cómo ahorrar sin perder la cabeza: más de 100 ideas para economizar en todas las áreas de tu vida
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Everest Mexicana
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©2009
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Español
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Cien consejos para ahorrar sin pederla cabeza en el intento.
One hundred ideas on how to economize in all areas of your life.
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HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2018]
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English
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"In 2014, Liz Thames and her husband, Nate, were conventional young urban professionals working nine-to-five jobs. But the rat race had worn them down, and they dreamed of becoming modern-day homesteaders in rural Vermont. Determined to retire as early as possible in order to start living each day--as opposed to wishing time away working for the weekends--they enacted a plan to save as much money as they could. In less than three years, Liz and Nate...
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A tweak here, a twiddle there; every strategy in The Art Of Frugal Hedonism has been designed to help you target the most important habits of mind and action needed for living frugally but hedonistically. Apply a couple, and you'll definitely have a few extra dollars in your pocket and enjoy more sunsets. Apply the lot, and you'll wake up one day and realise that you're happier, wealthier, fitter, and more in lust with life than you'd ever thought...
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