Chicken Nuggets is a series of short stories about growing up in the rural South during the sixties. Set in Carroll County, Georgia, the stories carry you back to humorous, and strangely true events. Run from a flock of terroristic chickens in Chicken Nuggets, take a momentary break in Outhouse Blues, look for an unknown creature in the dark of night in Red Eyes At Night, ride some unusual mounts in Horse Tales, or learn the sport of Birding. You'll enjoy a look back in time from the autho...

Jim Tyson was known as English Jim to the desperados and gunslingers in Oklahoma and Arkansas.He was known as Long-Smokes to the Indians in Oklahoma.But at home in Kansas he was known as Uncle Jim.English Jim was a quick-thinking, fast-shooting tall cowboy who yearly drove cattle from down near the Red River, up through Arkansas and Oklahoma, to Kansas.He didnt tolerate anyone messing with his gold or his cattle.Long-Smokes was that tall, cigar-smoking cowboy who, with his ...

This handbook supplies analytical tools for the design and development of adaptive optics systems to enhance their ability to adjust for atmospheric turbulence, optical fabrication errors, thermally induced distortions, and laser device aberrations. It provides recommendations for selecting, testing and installing a wavefront compensation system.

In this text, Robert Tyson presents the fundamentals of Fourier optics with sufficient detail to educate the reader, typically an advanced student or working scientist or engineer, to the level of applying the knowledge to a specific set of design or analysis problems. Instead of presenting complex multipage proofs of the underlying theory, the key results are presented with an explanation of the physical meaning and accompanied by appropriate literature references. The last half of the bo...

Move confidently into your retirement planning years with financial advice from a bestselling personal finance advisorRetirement is lasting longer than it ever has. And a little bit of careful planning can ensure that you spend your retirement—and the years leading up to it—in comfort and financial security.In the latest edition of Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies, trusted personal finance author and advisor Eric Tyson delivers an up-to-date a...

Make smart decisions in any real estate marketReal estate is always on the radar of investors looking for growth opportunities. Real Estate Investing For Dummies is your no-nonsense guide to adding real estate to your own portfolio. Considered one of the most desirable investment types, real estate is a great way to build wealth—if you know how to navigate the challenges. This book teaches you how to enhance your income by buying investment properties. It ...

Earn extra money investing in Australian property? Easy.Whether you want to prepare for retirement or just make a little extra money on the side, Getting Started in Property Investing For Dummies, Australian Edition, is the perfect way to take advantage of one of the most reliable and profitable investment vehicles in history. From weighing up your investing and financing options to managing the ongoing costs of real estate and building a long-term portfol...

Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers timely, proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition.With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, you'll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards. Highl...

Manage your finances in your golden years—enjoy your retirement!Numerous life changes come with the territory of getting older—as we're reminded every day by anti-aging campaigns—but one change the media doesn't often mention is the need for a shifting approach to personal financial management. Personal Finance For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers the targeted information you need to make informed decisions regarding your investments, spending, and ...

Real Estate Investing All-in-One For Dummies will show new and seasoned real estate investors how to make smart decisions. With seven books in one, this complete resource will teach you how to purchase real estate, flip houses, invest in commercial real estate and foreclosures, sell your house, buy real estate internationally, and more. We even explain the ins and outs of short-term rentals like Airbnb, so all your passive income options are covered. With this book, you can start ...

This is the first book ever written for the defense on how to avoid runaway jury verdicts. I wrote this book because I care about fairness. I believe everyone has the right to a fair trial, not just plaintiff lawyers and their clients. Defendants are entitled to have a jury decide their case without being stirred with passion and bias by creative plaintiff lawyers. This is the defense “playbook” for justice. You will learn trial techniques to even the playing field for defendants seeking a...

Quickly make sense of mortgagesTaking out a mortgage to purchase real estate is a huge decision, one that could affect your family's finances for years to come. This easy-to-follow guide explains how to secure the best and lowest-cost mortgage for your unique situation. Whether you select a 15- or 30-year mortgage, you'll get all the tips and tricks you need to pay it off faster—shortening your payment schedule and saving your hard-earned cash.Fine-tu...