Bøger af Jim Gibson

In the South, beginning in the days of a scarcity of telephones and daily newspapers, Ridin'Round evolved as a popular pastime and a source of what was happening. The stories, in this book, begin in the 1940's and are full of humor, unique characters and tales of mischief as they chronicle a tradition that still exist. Reading these witty stories are much like Ridin'Round. The reader is never sure of who or what turns up until you get to where you are going.

As our community and culture continues to move away from social democracy - one person/one vote - and towards capital manipulation and wealth devised government we continue to experience a further disconnect in "truth in marketing" where we will soon be unable to discern the quality and make-up of industrially produced and marketed "foods". Aquaponics is a "game-changer" that provides food in a manner the community controls. "Aquaponics in a Changing World... Introducing the Aqua-Pod" provides step-by-step detailed instructions for constructing a small-scale, highly efficient backyard or interior - greenhouse or artificial lighting - aquaponic farm. Complete plans are combined with an introduction to the benefits of this exciting technology, tips for selecting plants and aquatic life, and detailed installation and maintenance instructions. Start small and grow your operation to any size to fit your needs. Unlike most of the books currently on the market which tend to offer a broad overview of the technique, this hands-on, practical, concise manual provides everything you need to know to get the Aqua-Pod system up and running. Complete plans are combined with an introduction to the benefits of this exciting technology, tips for selecting plants and aquatic life, and detailed installation and maintenance instructions. Food security at home and abroad is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The rapidly increasing effects of global climate change and the decreasing availability of water and fossil fuels are together projected to exert tremendous downward pressure on our global food supply. The development of aquaponics, a proven system for efficiently and symbiotically growing vegetables and fish together, may be one of the most important scientific and social innovations of the 21st century. Take the guesswork out of gardening with this hands-on construction & operations manual to growing vegetables and fish together. Venture, if permitted (and I strongly doubt you will receive permission), onto a large industrial operation and scoop a handful of two of soil from several locations. You will find no worms or other active insect life. The dirt does not smell of fresh humus. The dirt the industrial plant is raised in has little relation to soil and requires copious amounts of synthetic fertilizers to provide the nourishment needed to grow plants. Herbicides have killed plants that would naturally be used as compost and all micro-fauna and macro-fauna have been destroyed with pesticides. The reality of industrialized agriculture raises an important question: If insects and other plants can't exist in the production of our food, is the food safe to consume? With the advent of the motor car it was not until the Ford Motor Company produced the Model "T" in mass that the automobile was eventually understood and embraced by the world as a whole. We here at CRA like to think of the Aqua-Pod as the "Tin Lizzy" of aquaponics.

"God" is more than just a book - it is a spiritual journey. This ground-breaking work not only bridges the gap between evolution and creationism, it provides the reader with a well-defined pathway to realizing an intimate relationship with a loving God. "God" clearly explains the teachings of Jesus, allowing the reader to easily understand God's complete plan for mankind from the creation of the Universe throughout all time. Written in an easy-to-understand style, this book is for people of all beliefs. If you question the existence of God or find it hard to acknowledge commonly accepted interpretations of the words of the Bible, "God" will clearly provide the answers you seek. Non-believers will get their first glimpse of a true spiritual God devoid of man's skewed humanistic interpretations, and believers will come face-to-face with a God that loves them and accepts them just as they are. This work both analyzes and philosophically dissects such topics as: the creation of the Universe and mankind as seen through the eyes of science and religion; the essence and necessity of sin; the existence of the spiritual realm of God; the Second Coming of Christ; and what it means to have a truly personal relationship with God, among many others.

You Can Succeed in College--Even Make Straight A'sGood grades are too important to leave to chance because your future depends on what you do in college. It's sobering. But it's true. Now, with Making A's in College you CAN master new college challenges and even make straight A's. When you use the practical study tips in this book, you'll find that college success doesn't come just from studying harder.It comes from studying smarter. And Dr. Sandra Gibson shows you exactly how to do it.Dr. Gibson has spent years as a full-time professor of study skills. She's helped thousands of students succeed through popular workshops, seminars, classes, videos, books and individual help. So she knows exactly what college students NEED to know--and that's what's in this book. Real-world college-success tips for real-world students, whether you're new to college or already there.College Success Is Like JugglingSuccess in college means you have to keep lots of balls in the air at the same time, balancing assignments, classes, study time--and your social life. That's a lot to manage--but you can do it if you know how. And you can even have time to spare!Truth is, you may not know the secrets to making good grades-you weren't born with this knowledge, were you? So you need a guide like Making A's in College to secrets of making good grades that's very easy to read. It's packed with proven cutting-edge information, and it shows you a simple, practical system you can use right now--today to make better grades.Here's a Sample of the Study Tips You'll Get From This BookWith study techniques in Making A's in College you'll discover how to quickly: Improve Your Memory Take Great Notes in Class Build Good Concentration Read Better and Remember More Study the Best, Most Effective Way Be Testwise on Objective and Essay Exams Manage Test Anxiety Overcome Procrastination and Control Distractions Get Started on Difficult Projects Get (and Stay) Organized Manage Your Time In this book you'll also discover: The proven BEST way to remember what you readUseful tips for reading complicated chaptersStrategies for remembering all kinds of listsThe BEST way to studyReal ideas for reducing test anxietyAnd much morePlus there's a big bonus section packed with 21 MORE useful tips to build your college success. And seven high achieving college students reveal their FAVORITE study tips.Here's the best part: Dr. Gibson's tips are organized and easy to use. Some study strategies are simple while others are surprisingly counter-intuitive. But they ALL work and they come straight from her extensive experience with today's university students.Making A's in College is by a real study-skills expert, not just another freelance writer looking for a book idea. You'll find it easy to read and immediately useful. A Message from Dr. Sandra GibsonWhether you're in college already, just starting out, or returning after years away, you're probably under a lot of stress. That's natural, since so much depends on success in college. I've worked with all kinds of students and I've discovered that virtually all of them can do better in college by using these smart-study tips and techniques. I'm sure you will, too. I'm happy that that this book doesn't read like a textbook. That's important because I hope you'll really use it and profit immediately from what you learn. I wish you a successful college career, and hope you make straight-A's!Dr. Sandra GibsonScroll up and click the Add to Cart button above to start right now to be sure of your study skills-all for about the cost of a hamburger!

''When I met the Devil I was twelve years old. I''d just started holding hands with Holly from the top end of the village and, even though I thought she was only messing me around when she said that she''d be my girlfriend, I still went along with it. That''s something else about this time of my life (the bit about Holly, I mean) but I''d say you probably want to hear about the Devil, don''t you?'' The Bygones is a glimpse into a specific part of the world, at a specific time, of what will soon be called history. These small stories range from the very real to the very bizarre, but even at their strangest point they speak an honesty that chimes with the magic that our gut tells us is still alive. You will encounter the devil, god, friends, misfits, relatives, spirits and soothsayers, in a village that doesn''t exist, surrounded by towns that don''t exist. Who knows who you''re going to meet next.