Tenkara fishing can be seen as a streamlined counterpart to western fly-fishing. The equipment is designed to direct focus to the actual fishing and catching of the fish, not to cause a major preoccupation with the equipment. Only a rod, Tenkara line and fly are necessary for Tenkara fishing (no reel is used).The appeal of Tenkara is its elegant simplicity with the advantages of using the long Tenkara rod when fishing in lakes, rivers and streams; primarily the lightness of the lin...

Tenkara fishing can be seen as a streamlined counterpart to western fly-fishing. The equipment is designed to direct focus to the actual fishing and catching of the fish, not to cause a major preoccupation with the equipment. Only a rod, tenkara line and fly are necessary for tenkara fishing (no reel is used).The appeal of tenkara is its elegant simplicity. There are also other advantages of using the long tenkara rods when fishing in mountain streams, primarily the lightness of the...

South African journalist John Allen movingly captures Desmond Tutu’s life in a commanding story that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs leading up to Tutu’s Nobel Prize for his leadership in the resistance against apartheid in South Africa.To be a rabble-rouser for peace may seem to be a contradiction in terms. And yet it is the perfect description for Desmond Tutu, Nobel laureate and spiritual father of a democratic South Africa. Tutu understood that justic...

'A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.' The Daily RecordThe Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured. Filled with stories of life and death alongside discussions of hypothermia, first aid, new technology and rescue dogs, Cairngorm John is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors, whether as a casual hi...

THE PATH TO A REAL SOLUTION STARTS HERE.When machines fail, production stops, and the pressure to find a solution is intense. Simple Strategies is your key to solving even themost complex technical problems - quickly, effectively, and with confidence.Developed over 30 years of consulting with top manufacturing companies worldwide, John Allen shares his unique, strategic approach to problem-solving. Packed with real-world stories, Simple...

What's the first obstacle in changing career? Your own fear of change. This book uses practical exercises to help conquer this fear and get you started.Hate your job? Too scared to leave? You are not alone. Nearly 90% of us work in a job that we don’t enjoy. Even if the job is well paid, people are too scared to leave and try something different. This fear gets worse the older we get. Most career change books focus on training and skills, but they don’t really talk about getting pa...

What happens when an ancient, legendary warrior class realizes that the very modernization they helped initiate is now designed to completely eradicate their existence? The violent, inevitable collision of tradition and industrialization erupted in 1877 during the brutal Satsuma Rebellion. Following the Meiji Restoration, the imperial government systematically stripped the samurai of their stipends, their social status, and their exclusive right to carry swords. Driven to the absolute brin...

Taking the Florida Biology 1 End-of-Course Exam?Then You Need REA's Florida Biology 1 End-of-Course Test Prep with Online Practice Exams!If you're facing the Florida Biology 1 End-of-Course exam and are concerned about your score, don't worry. REA's test prep will help you sharpen your skills and pass this high-stakes exam.REA's Florida Biology 1 End-of-Course test prep provides all the up-to-date instruction and practice you need t...

Topologies of Power amounts to a radical departure in the way that power and space have been understood. It calls into question the very idea that power is simply extended across a given territory or network, and argues that power today has a new found ‘reach’. Topological shifts have subtly altered the reach of power, enabling governments, corporations and NGOs alike to register their presence through quieter, less brash forms of power than domination or overt control. In a world...

The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving the lost and injured. This special anniversary edition of his story includes additional photographs and new chapters discussing how mountain rescue has developed over the last decade.“The twisting mix of sadness and wit are blended together with perfection” MOUNTAIN RESCUE MAGAZINE`A fascinating account of a man of g...

Hate your job but too scared to leave?You are not alone. Nearly 90% of us work in a job that we don’t enjoy. Even if the job is well paid, people are too scared to leave and try something different. This fear gets worse the older we get. Most career change books focus on training and skills, but they don’t really talk about getting past the major hurdle; a fear of change.In this book, I take you through the ways you can confront your fear of change and get a career that’s r...

John Allen's discussion of Judaism dates to 1816; for many years, it was the authoritative history of the Jews from the time of Abraham through to the modern day.When sourcing the information necessary for this account, the author was discerning and meticulous: the history of the Jews is a topic of enormous depth and scope, requiring the use of holy books and written records often centuries or millennia old. Principally he examines the Holy Bible, and in particular the pertinent Old...