A textbook, student guide, and teacher's resource guide which examine the theory and history of house design, construction, and furnishing, as well as factors to be considered when buying a house.

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The primary theme from the first edition, written in 2007, is that we must always live a balanced life. A frequent tragedy experienced by many people is working and saving for a lifetime but never fully enjoying the fruits of their labor, reaching retirement with substantial financial resources but unable to enjoy retirement due to an unexpected medical condition or death of a spouse. The message throughout the pages is how to live every moment to its fullestdont postpone a dream for tomorrow because it may not come. Learn about investments, the markets, and the economy, plan, and then implement it with the assistance of a professional, and get on with the wonders of life. Work hard toward success and being your best, but not to the extent you are hurting yourself or your loved ones. Live for today! Plan for tomorrow.