Passport to Exotic Real Estate

Passport to Exotic Real Estate
Author: Steve Bergsman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2009-04-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470378646

An exploration of acquiring real estate outside the continental U.S. Given the costly uncertainties of the domestic real estate market, buying a second home in desirable vacation areas within the United States has become nearly impossible for many. Increasingly, Americans are turning to more affordable regions overseas, some stay close-by in Mexico or Canada, while others are more adventurous, looking to parts of Central America, the Caribbean, and Pacific Islands. In Passport to Exotic Real Estate, real estate expert and travel writer Steve Bergsman offers detailed advice on the benefits and challenges of buying overseas property, including whether or not foreigners can legally own property, tax implications, availability of beachfront land, market trends, investment security, local regulations, and much more. With this book as their guide, readers will be fully prepared to overcome the obstacles of overseas property ownership and discover the benefits of living/vacationing abroad. Steve Bergsman (Mesa, Arizona) is a real estate, financial, and travel writer with more than 20 years' experience. His news stories and travel articles have been published in more than 100 publications around the world and he has appeared on local and national radio and television. Bergsman is also the author of two previous real estate books, Maverick Real Estate Financing (978-0-471-74587-7) and Maverick Real Estate Investing (978-0-471-46879-0).

I Put a Spell on You

I Put a Spell on You
Author: Steve Bergsman
Publisher: Feral House
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1627310916

In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll there have been a lot of strange characters, but there probably hasn’t been anyone as bizarre as Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and this is his story. Known mostly for a single record, I Put A Spell On You, and emerging from a coffin to perform on stage, Screamin’ Jay was a whirlwind performer, lusty singer, prolific songwriter and a man who was total stranger to the truth.

All I Want Is Loving You

All I Want Is Loving You
Author: Steve Bergsman
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1496848802

In All I Want Is Loving You: Popular Female Singers of the 1950s, author Steve Bergsman focuses on the white, female artists of the 1950s, a time that predated the chart-topping girl groups of the early 1960s. These popular performers, many of whom graduated out of the big bands of the 1940s, impacted popular music in a huge way. As the last bastion of traditional pop and the last sirens of swing, they undeniably shined in the spotlight. Yet these singers’ fame dimmed relatively quickly with the advent of rock ’n’ roll. A fortunate few, like Doris Day, Patti Page, Peggy Lee, and Debbie Reynolds, experienced some of their biggest hits in the late 1950s, and Eydie Gormé broke out in the 1960s. The luckiest, including Dinah Shore and Rosemary Clooney, ventured to television with varying degrees of success. Others would become major attractions at nightclubs in Las Vegas or, like Teresa Brewer, shift into the jazz world. Though the moment did not last, these performers were best-selling singers, darlings of the disk jockeys, and the frenetic heartbeat of fan clubs during their heyday. In a companion volume, Bergsman has written the history of African American women singers of the same era. These Black musicians transitioned more easily as a new form of music, rock ’n’ roll, skyrocketed in popularity. In both books, Bergsman reintroduces readers to these talented singers, offering a thorough look at their work and turning up the volume on their legacy.

What a Difference a Day Makes

What a Difference a Day Makes
Author: Steve Bergsman
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1496848969

In What a Difference a Day Makes: Women Who Conquered 1950s Music, Steve Bergsman highlights the Black female artists of the 1950s, a time that predated the chart-topping girl groups of the early 1960s. Many of the singers of this era became wildly famous and respected, and even made it into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame. However, there were many others, such as Margie Day, Helen Humes, Nellie Lutcher, Jewel King, and Savannah Churchill, who made one or two great records in the 1950s and then disappeared from the scene. The era featured former jazz and blues singers, who first came to prominence in the 1940s, and others who pioneered early forms of rock ’n’ roll. In a companion volume, Bergsman has written the history of white women singers of the same era. Although song styles were parallel, the careers of Black and white female singers of the period ran in very different directions as the decade progressed. The songs of African American vocalists like Dinah Washington and Etta James were segregated to the R&B charts or covered by pop singers in the early and mid-1950s but burst into prominence in the last part of the decade and well into the 1960s. White singers, on the other hand, excelled in the early 1950s but saw their careers decline with the advent of rock music. In this volume, Bergsman takes an encyclopedic look at both the renowned and the sadly faded stars of the 1950s, placing them and their music back in the spotlight.

Mass Suicides on Saipan and Tinian, 1944

Mass Suicides on Saipan and Tinian, 1944
Author: Alexander Astroth
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2019-03-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476635161

When the Americans invaded the Japanese-controlled islands of Saipan and Tinian in 1944, civilians and combatants committed mass suicide to avoid being captured. Though these mass suicides have been mentioned in documentary films, they have received scant scholarly attention. This book draws on United States National Archives documents and photographs, as well as veteran and survivor testimonies, to provide readers with a better understanding of what happened on the two islands and why. The author details the experiences of the people of the islands from prehistoric times to the present, with an emphasis on the Japanese, Okinawan, Korean, Chamorro and Carolinian civilians during invasion and occupation.

YouTube Channels For Dummies

YouTube Channels For Dummies
Author: Rob Ciampa
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2024-11-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1394271441

Unleash Your Video Stardom! Ready to shine on the world's biggest stage? With YouTube Channels For Dummies, you'll unlock the secrets to creating powerful videos and channels that captivate audiences and propel your brand to stardom. Four renowned experts guide you through every step, from ideation to production, promotion, and monetization. Master video planning, filming, and editing that demand attention Discover cutting-edge tech and tools to capture the perfect shot Explore audio and lighting magic to elevate your content's cinematic quality Develop a loyal community of engaged fans and customers with YouTube Analytics and learn how to leverage AI to streamline your video planning and scheduling. When you've mastered content creation and built your audience, it's time to build your business. YouTube Channels For Dummies reveals proven strategies for monetizing your channel through: Advertising programs Sponsorships And more monetization and brand opportunities Whether you're a bedroom broadcaster, a business looking to reach a global audience, or anywhere in between, this jargon-free guide is your ticket to YouTube superstardom. Get ready to claim your share of the spotlight.

Passport to Exotic Real Estate

Passport to Exotic Real Estate
Author: Steve Bergsman
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-08-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780470173305

An exploration of acquiring real estate outside the continental U.S. Given the costly uncertainties of the domestic real estate market, buying a second home in desirable vacation areas within the United States has become nearly impossible for many. Increasingly, Americans are turning to more affordable regions overseas, some stay close-by in Mexico or Canada, while others are more adventurous, looking to parts of Central America, the Caribbean, and Pacific Islands. In Passport to Exotic Real Estate, real estate expert and travel writer Steve Bergsman offers detailed advice on the benefits and challenges of buying overseas property, including whether or not foreigners can legally own property, tax implications, availability of beachfront land, market trends, investment security, local regulations, and much more. With this book as their guide, readers will be fully prepared to overcome the obstacles of overseas property ownership and discover the benefits of living/vacationing abroad. Steve Bergsman (Mesa, Arizona) is a real estate, financial, and travel writer with more than 20 years' experience. His news stories and travel articles have been published in more than 100 publications around the world and he has appeared on local and national radio and television. Bergsman is also the author of two previous real estate books, Maverick Real Estate Financing (978-0-471-74587-7) and Maverick Real Estate Investing (978-0-471-46879-0).

An Introduction to Exotic Option Pricing

An Introduction to Exotic Option Pricing
Author: Peter Buchen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2012-02-03
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 142009100X

In an easy-to-understand, nontechnical yet mathematically elegant manner, An Introduction to Exotic Option Pricing shows how to price exotic options, including complex ones, without performing complicated integrations or formally solving partial differential equations (PDEs). The author incorporates much of his own unpublished work, including ideas and techniques new to the general quantitative finance community. The first part of the text presents the necessary financial, mathematical, and statistical background, covering both standard and specialized topics. Using no-arbitrage concepts, the Black–Scholes model, and the fundamental theorem of asset pricing, the author develops such specialized methods as the principle of static replication, the Gaussian shift theorem, and the method of images. A key feature is the application of the Gaussian shift theorem and its multivariate extension to price exotic options without needing a single integration. The second part focuses on applications to exotic option pricing, including dual-expiry, multi-asset rainbow, barrier, lookback, and Asian options. Pushing Black–Scholes option pricing to its limits, the author introduces a powerful formula for pricing a class of multi-asset, multiperiod derivatives. He gives full details of the calculations involved in pricing all of the exotic options. Taking an applied mathematics approach, this book illustrates how to use straightforward techniques to price a wide range of exotic options within the Black–Scholes framework. These methods can even be used as control variates in a Monte Carlo simulation of a stochastic volatility model.

The 2010 Raleigh North Carolina Area Real Estate Guide

The 2010 Raleigh North Carolina Area Real Estate Guide
Author: Michael Regan
Publisher: Wexford House Books
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2009-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 0615318525

Everything you need to know about Raleigh area real estate. Insider tips about buying and selling real estate in the Raleigh, NC area. Information about surrounding towns, and which is best for you and your family, including interviews with buyers who moved to the area within the last five years. Insight into employment opportunities, schools, health care, recreational and cultural actitivies, shopping, places of worship, climate, transportation, and more!