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...

'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...

Rabble-Rouser for Peace is the first book to tell the full story of how a boy from South Africa's poverty-stricken black townships became one of the world's best-known religious figures, a moral icon to those who work for peace and justice everywhere.Drawn from 30 years of the author's first-hand contact with Desmond Tutu, this is not only a vivid character study of a public figure with a unique capacity to communicate warmth, humour and compassion; it is also a rich accou...

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...

"I have a record of every incident happening through my life of thirty-four years in the Rocky Mountains." - John Allen, Mountain ManBorn in 1843, after serving in the Civil War, John Allen left on a trapping expedition for the Rockies in the Fall of 1865. From the day he threw his things into Mr. Wagner's wagon, he kept a record of every incident happening in his life of 34 years in the Rocky Mountains that he considered worthy of note.In his 1917...

Dating is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. It is meant to help you find other people to love and share your life with. But dating can be a nightmare, complete with weirdos, stalkers, and posers. An Inbetweener’s Guide to Dating is written specifically for men and women who feel constantly stuck between happy couples, and dating disasters.Drawing on the real life experience of 'Inbetweeners' this book is full of advice and guidance for every stage of dating. An Inbetweener’s Guide ...

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...

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...

An uplifting account of the ambitious environmental experiment, Biosphere 2, and the extraordinary life of its creator, John Allen.The 2009 Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Biography/Memoir, Me and the Biospheres is the definitive autobiography of John P. Allen, inventor of the largest laboratory for global ecology ever built and one of the most luminous minds of our time.Contained within a magnificently designed air-tight glass and steel frame struct...

Bovina is a sleepy little town, until two friends find themselves battling truck-driving zombies, aliens, and dirty cops after finding a beauiful, busty burqa-bedecked stranger standing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Aided by a classic computer nerd and a crazy man wielding a frying pan, follow Chett and Harry as they try to save the world.

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...

If you are a course angler or wanting to take up the sport, the bait you use and how you use it is very important. Bait selection is probably the one thing most new anglers struggle with, and the wrong bait can mean you will not catch a fish when others are. In this book I explain the course baits, their use, what fish they are good for; as well as some tips and tricks to get the most out of your fishing bait on the day and to save you money too.Starting out in course fishing can b...