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The New Independent Home: People and Houses That Harvest the Sun (Real Goods Solar Living Books)
Michael Potts Manufacturer: Chelsea Green Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1890132144 |
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Pretty much everything you'd want to know........2007-05-30
From novice to pro, and enyone who learns by other people's stories..........2006-01-11
The Fluorescent Lamp of Experience.......2003-02-14
I don't expect everyone to follow Perez back into the wilderness, but it is unnecessary to imitate every aspect of the lives of these new pioneers in order to learn from them. You don't have to be a hippie to see what works. These folks have been testing the technology that may eventually make America independent again. Fortunately they are willing to let the rest of us benefit from their experience.
Potts calls his book an approach to homely science, reminding us that ecology derives from Greek and Latin words for home and household. It is also clear that he is trying to revive an entire world view. His "whole-home" approach encompasses technology, biology, religion, politics, and economics, and it doesn't always work. The attempt to say a little bit about everything, and to find it all connected, leads to disorganization, repetition, and confusion.
On the other hand, the book's variety makes it ideal for browsing and for introducing the topics one has to consider before living partially or completely off the grid. There are chapters on solar panels, wind turbines, hydro turbines, as well as sidebars on the costs of refrigeration, developments in window technology and insulation, and how to take care of deep-cycle batteries. Interspersed with these topics are interviews with homesteaders, who reveal what has changed since the first edition of Potts' book. The revision also includes a section of color photos of energy efficient homes, a glossary, and an annotated bibliography.
Most of the work the new pioneers have been doing over the years has been either on their own or within a community of fellow homesteaders, engineers, and independent dealers, without the assistance of government. What they have learned deserves honest consideration.
Interesting for the earthy types, useless for green suburbs.......2002-01-20
writing, after installing our new energy star washer we noticed that we could wash clothes even during cloudy days. Not exactly a comment that would relate to the 90% of the masses.
I thought this book would cover all sorts of homes, but instead the well versed marketing tricked me into believing that.
No where did it cover a relatively normal house, builder etc, that incorporated the inxpensive changes necessary for a home to be more energy efficient, nor cover what appliances, were good or bad to avoid. It was a buy a plot of land in nowhereville, 'sell' part of it to other earthies, and build a straw or dirt filled tire house.
Um, where's the information about manufactured homes that come super-insulated with low power appliances, and PV from the factory for the other 90%.
If you want to see the types of people that are the ones that the congress, senate, DOE, and EPA see as pro-independent, it's no wonder there's little public knowledge of solar, wind and water power.
As for the pro-nuke guy, if my first exposure was this book, I'd be as short-sighted as him, the solar and wind CAN make a difference, but it's gotta be for the masses.
Alternative energy or Nuclear?.......2001-02-09
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THE NEW INDEPENDENT HOME: PEOPLE AND HOUSES THAT HARVEST THE SUN. Real Goods Solar Living Books
Michael. Potts Manufacturer: Chelsea Green Publishing Company, ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000N7GLFS |
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My Thirteen Colors & How I Use Them
Helen Van Wyk Manufacturer: Art Instruction Associates ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0929552075 |
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Nikon Sb-25 Flash System (Magic lantern guides)
Michael Huber Manufacturer: Saunders Photo ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1883403022 |
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Nikon Sb-26: Flash System : Includes Nikon Sb-25 Flash (Magic Lantern Guides)
Michael Huber , and B. Moose Peterson Manufacturer: Silver Pixel Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1883403294 |
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fundamentally flawed.......1998-06-06
This book is THE! owners manual for your SB-26 Speedlight........1998-03-07
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Red Prowling Devil #4 (Red Prowling Devil)
Toshimitsu Shimizu Manufacturer: ComicsOne ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 158899287X |
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A secret terrorist organization wants the Red Prowling Devil grounded. But Naomi's skills are too much for them. Who funds the Red Prowling Devil's missions and what's in it for him? Are Naomi's brother and boyfriend truly safe? Find out in Red Prowling Devil #4.Customer Reviews:
Page Turning.......2004-04-17
It was okay, but I definitely prefer Maico 2010.......2003-04-29
Be warned, the technical details of the planes and cars are many. And there are a few snippets of military speak thrown into the mix. This adds to the flavor of the story, but it was hard to understand at times.
Except for that one bit, I really enjoyed this book.
A look at the battlefields in the air and in the heart..........2003-04-15
Not for children, this book has several scenes where Naomi and her boyfriend are making love, or just pictures of her nude. And the adult themes of regret, jealousy, hatred, anger, and despair would be hard for younger audiences to understand. The action moves fast and the dogfights are spectatular, but short.
I loved Maico and I like this one! Bring more of his work into the English repertoire!
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Margaret Fuller's New York Journalism: A Biographical Essay and Key Writings
Margaret Fuller Manufacturer: University of Tennessee Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0870498703 |
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Sell It by Owner and Save
Michael M. Kloian Manufacturer: How to Llc ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 097073462X |
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Sell It By Owner and Save is an absolute gold mine filled with practical tips, tools, and techniques that will help the owner prepare for and sell their property, without a real estate agent, saving thousands of dollars in commission fees (this book has proven itself). This book clearly explains how to price and market a home anywhere, deal with aggressive agents, work with prospects, handle the paperwork and good faith deposit plus much more. You'll find true-to-life examples that make the entire selling process easy to understand. SELL IT BY OWNER and SAVE will give homeowners the confidence they deserve, the know-how to succeed and the courage to see the sale through to completion.Customer Reviews:
Never Pay Commission Again.......2006-12-05
Knowledgeable author, easy style.......2006-03-25
Great book!, Add a flat-fee MLS .......2006-03-20
Useful for first time FSBO.......2005-09-12
Great Investment.......2005-08-09
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For Sale by Owner: Sell Your House, Condo or Townhouse And Save (Socrates Answers)
Manufacturer: Socrates Media ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1595462406 |
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For Sale by Owner: Sell Your Own Home & Save Thousands (Self-Counsel Series)
Russell Oddy Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0889086451 |
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For Sale by Owner: Sell Your Own Home and Save Thousands
Edward Walsh Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0889085196 |
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Sell your home "by owner" and save the commission
Ronald W Jensen Manufacturer: Daron Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0006WMQN6 |
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Sell Your House "By Owner" and Save the Commission
Manufacturer: Daron Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0960166416 |
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Thousands of people have followed Ron Jensen's manual for home-selling to a happy conclusion. Not only is this an in-depth, step-by-step guide; it is a real estate expose. This outspoken real estate expert discloses the unscrupulous tactics of many brokers. For the homeowner who decides to list his home with an agent, this book is an invaluable guide in the selection of an agent with the owner's best interest at heart - not the agent's.
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For Sale By Owner : How to Sell Your Home Yourself and Save Thousands of Dollars in Real Estate Commissions
Lee Burbidge Manufacturer: Lee E. Burbidge, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0966847008 |
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For Sale By Owner is a four step program that teaches individuals to sell their own homes in a correct and professional manner. It teaches them how to price their home correctly, how to properly present their home, how to market it effectively and how to close the sale.Customer Reviews:
ZERO stars, or worse.......2003-05-30
Apply the cost of this towards a real-estate attorney.......2000-06-16
Most of the photocopied examples you can get from any decent real-estate attorney. Since you'll probably hire one anyway, save your money on this waste of paper.
Business Builder.......2000-05-27
Look for a different book.......2000-05-17
The "book" is a bunch of photocopied papers, many of which are just there as space filler (e.g., a ream of sample appraisal forms -- you already saw these when you bought your house, there's no need to see multiple pages of the appraisal form for another propert).
The video is especially bad; it just drips sleaze. It conveys the image of the sleazy salesman remininscent of the cheap promotional videos that you'll occasionally catch on the TV.
Great Book.......2000-05-10
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For Sale By Owner - How to Sell Your Own Home Without a Broker and Save Thousands of Dollars
Manufacturer: Fireside Book ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000HEUN06 |
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For Sale by Owner : Sell Your Own Home and Save Thousands (Legal Ser.)
Manufacturer: Self-Counsel Press, Incorporated ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000GTBXDI |
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Home for Sale by Owner: The Fsbo Guide : The Complete Manual of How-To-Sell Your Own Home and Save Thousands
Sandy Regan Manufacturer: R & R Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0317648594 |
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Parent's Concerns for Their Unsaved Children (Family Titles)
Edward Lawrence Manufacturer: Soli Deo Gloria Ministries ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Accessories:
ASIN: 1573581518 |
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Few things grieve the heart of a Christian parent more than unsaved or wicked children. It was this concern that prompted Edward Lawrence, a 17th century Puritan pastor, to write this booklet to his own children. The thought of being eternally separated from them was a tormenting thought to him.In seven short chapters Lawrence shows them his loving heart and desire for their salvation. There is strong encouragement to both parents and children alike. He shows that many of the Scripture's most godly characters had ungodly children. He does not blame parents for the spiritual condition of their unsaved children. Rather, he suggests directions for nurturing them towards Christ.
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Pucker Factor 10: Memoir of a U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
James Joyce Manufacturer: McFarland & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0786415576 |
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"In 1963 there was no way I could have known, sitting in a classroom on that beautiful campus in Ohio, that by raising my hand I would be going to war in Vietnam and that I would see things, hear things and do things that most people cannot imagine."James Joyce.The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His experiences are notable because he flew both Huey "Slicks" and Huey "Gunships": the former on defense as he flew troops into battle, and the latter on offense as he took the battle to the enemy. Through this book, the author relives his experiences flying and fighting, with special attention given to his and other pilots' day-to-day livessuch as the smoke bombing of Disneyland, the nickname given to a United States Army-sponsored compound for prostitution. Some of the pilots Joyce served with survived the war and went on to have careers with commercial airlines, and many were killed.
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Ratings from a woman .......2007-02-09
Introduction to U.S. helicopter warfare in South-Vietnam.......2007-01-10
Excellent Read.......2006-05-16
A Must Read.......2005-11-19
War story from a human angle.......2003-07-23
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The Wages of Conquest: The Mexican Aristocracy in the Context of Western Aristocracies
Hugo G. Nutini Manufacturer: University of Michigan Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0472104845 |
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Ionizing Radiation Effects in MOS Devices and Circuits
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 047184893X |
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The first comprehensive overview describing the effects of ionizing radiation on MOS devices, as well as how to design, fabricate, and test integrated circuits intended for use in a radiation environment. Also addresses process-induced radiation effects in the fabrication of high-density circuits. Reviews the history of radiation-hard technology, providing background information for those new to the field. Includes a comprehensive review of the literature and an annotated listing of research activities in radiation-hardness research.Customer Reviews:
Excellent Reference!.......2001-12-05
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