A revolution in the way we use artificial lighting is underway, one that is every bit as sweeping and significant as Edison's invention of the light bulb. The technology of light emitting diodes (LEDs) is ready for widespread implementation. Its impacts will include a reduction in energy consumption for electric lighting by up to 80 percent. Brilliant! tells the story of Shuji Nakamura, a gifted Japanese engineer who came out of nowhere to stun the world with his announcement that he had c...

"What we all hope for our children's education is undiminished curiosity and creativeness, and solid practical preparation for adult work. Today, there's no doubt that easy access to computers is vital for students. Bob Johnstone has brilliantly and passionately told the story of the worldwide struggle to make today's equivalent of the pencil accessible to all students."-Victor K. McElheny, author of "Watson and DNA"If every kid had a laptop computer, what would difference w...

In "Maverick Marketer," Johnstone considers the course of his life, from taking the helm of a sailboat in a race at age 2, through college days at Princeton, to creating the leading performance brand in sailing, then doing same with powerboats. Regaling readers with sailing stories and how award-winning boats were created, Johnstone seeks to ignite a creative spark in others, urging them to follow their passion and chart their own course to victory. Part memoir, part love story, part marke...

In "Maverick Marketer," Johnstone considers the course of his life, from taking the helm of a sailboat in a race at age 2, through college days at Princeton, to creating the leading performance brand in sailing, then doing same with powerboats. Regaling readers with sailing stories and how award-winning boats were created, Johnstone seeks to ignite a creative spark in others, urging them to follow their passion and chart their own course to victory. Part memoir, part love story, part marke...

Maverick Marketer is the story of National Sailing Hall of Fame marketing guru, Bob Johnstone, who built the leading performance brands of J/Boats in sailboats and MJM Yachts in powerboats.“A rollicking tale of a life well-lived. Anyone who loves sailing or is interested in building a new business brand will find Bob Johnstone’s memoir fascinating and inspiring.”ROBERT SIMONS, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School“Bob Johnstone’s book is complete and comp...

'What would you really do if; you had more money than you could spend? Really.'This novel depicts one of the most 'human' ways to handle the answer.Two old river sailors, two old CIA Spooks, a lost daughter, corrupt cops, and a villain from the past, bent on total revenge. Add an old orphanage full of mixed-race and abandoned children, a half-ton of twice-stolen gold from the American War in Vietnam, shake well over red hot ice and serve in the present day of Vietnam; with ...

Uncle David and Simon are going to get married! There’s lots to do, from making the invitations to arranging the decorations, but when the wedding rings go missing just before the ceremony, Bear the dog has to use all of his special skills to help save the day!

Bob Johnston is a retired petroleum engineer and translator. His published works include a number of papers in the scientific press and eight books translated from Russian. He waited until his sixtieth year to begin writing serious poetry, and over the next thirty years he has been trying to catch up. His poetry and short stories have been published in twenty-odd literary journals. He lives in Las Vegas, New Mexico with his wife and some hope of completing his memoirs and The Great America...

Have You Ever Gotten A Technical Problem With Your Rv While On The Road? If Yes, Then You Are No Stranger To How Frustrating That Experience Can Be! Fortunately For You I Have Put Up This Easy To Follow Step By Step Guide On How To Manage Your Rv Problem By Yourself Without The Help Of A ProfessionalRv Living or Rv Boondocking whether You are doing it alone , as a couple or by yourself, is a great way to better know your environment and make great life experiences happen before y...

U is for Unexplained is the twenty-first book in an epic series of twenty-six horror anthologies. Within these pages you will find a collection of thirteen bizarre tales from some of the most skilled independent horror authors writing today. From mysterious stalkers to geological anomalies, from carnival freakshows to otherworldly entities, U is for Unexplained will have you turning the pages in intrigue and teach you that not all mysteries can be solved.

This 4 Audiobooks Collection contains all the knowledge and practical tips you need to Experience Freedom on the roads alone or with your family while being in control and using renewable energy to fuel your journey!Many people agree with the assumption that choosing to ‘live outside the box’ is a privilege only the young have the energy for. Not so! With the right choices and preparation, almost anyone who wants to live in an RV, experiencing the thrills of the ...

Start Your Journey Towards Road Travel Freedom Today.Get This AudioBook On Rv Living and Rv Boondocking and Only Then Will You Experience The Off The Grid Lifestyle You've Always Wanted!Many people agree with the assumption that choosing to ‘live outside the box’ is a privilege only the young have the energy for. Not so! With the right choices and preparation, almost anyone who wants to live in an RV, experiencing the thrills of the open road and freedom that static living brings...