Atomic Zombie's Bicycle Builder's Bonanza

Amanda Little

Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells--Our Ride to the Renewable Future

A hopeful call to action, written by a prize-winning environmental journalist, "Power Trip" uses historical anecdotes and contemporary reporting to explain how America has become so energy addicted, and provides real-world solutions to counter this dependency.

Jeffrey Hammond

Little Big World: Collecting Louis Marx and the American Fifties

Jeffrey Hammond s "Little Big World: Collecting Louis Marx and the American Fifties "is the story of a middle-aged man s sudden compulsion to collect the toys of his childhood: specifically themed playsets produced by the Louis Marx Toy Company. Hammond never made a conscious decision to become a collector of any kind, so he was surprised when his occasional visits to web sites turned into hours spent gazing at, and then impulsively purchasing, the tiny plastic people and animals in the Civil War set, the Fort Apache set, Roy Rogers Ranch, and Happi-Time Farm just a few of the dozens of playsets the Marx Company produced. Hammond interweaves childhood memories with reflections on what they reveal about the culture and values of cold war America, offering an extended meditation on toys as powerful catalysts for the imagination of both children and adults. Never sentimentalizing his childhood in an effort to get his old toys back, Hammond exposes the dangers of nostalgia by casting an unsettling light on the culture of the fifties and the era s lasting impact on those who grew up in it. Writing in a lovably quirky voice, Hammond not only attempts to understand his personal ...

The Complete Guide to Raising Pigs: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply

Pigs are a very special breed of animal in that they can be almost as much a pet as they are a potential source of meat and income. The proper raising of pigs is much disputed for this reason and there are multiple ways to go about it. To be an effective pig farmer, you must not only understand the various different perspectives on the raising of pigs, but be able to adjust to the breeds you select and the method by which you decide to raise each of them. From how they are fed to how you treat and handle them as babies, pigs are a very special and unique breed of farm animal. This book provides every necessary detail you need to start raising pigs immediately, from selecting the breed of your pigs to how they will be fed. You will learn the difference between pigs that are raised for meat and those that are used for disposal of compost or as pets. You will learn how the process of home butchering and processing is completed and what you can do to start fitting and showing your pigs in competition. You will learn the ins and outs of the pig raising business, including the breeds you will encounter, the expectations of you by other pig farmers, and the details you need to see to when ...