How can we describe, how can an artist paint, the aurora borealis? We of temperate climates are not strangers to the phenomena; we know something of the arcs and radiating streaks of various-colored light which frequently adorn our northern skies; and we are occasionally permitted to witness exhibitions in which the whole heavens shine with their marvelous glow. Yet travelers from the far North say that we can have no conception of the wonderful splendor of the phenomena as witnessed withi...

Explore the transformative years of youth and resilience in "Coming of Age: 1939-1946" by John Cox. This evocative memoir delves into a pivotal period marked by global conflict, personal growth, and the forging of identity amidst the challenges of war.As you journey through Cox’s narrative, you’ll witness the profound impact of historical events on the lives of young people. With each page, the author shares poignant reflections on coming of age during a ti...

When three university friends travel to an isolated lake to investigate reported sightings of an alien big cat they expect yet another hoax, but when footage from their remote cameras appears to show someone emerging from the water in the dead of night they realise that the lake may hold stranger secrets than a phantom panther.In a local history book they read the tale of a sunken village lurking forgotten deep beneath the surface, and when they dive the lake to investigate they di...

With her novels, The Fountainhead in 1943 and Atlas Shrugged in 1957, Ayn Rand created the philosophy of Objectivism, which continues to influence conservative American politics. Now, after all of these years, a political balance is provided by Sam, an entirely fact-based political philosophy narrated by fictional and real-life characters seeking to establish a nurturing society. Sam provides a nonpartisan, rational path to transform the United States government into finally becoming a tru...

Look up! When you look to the sky, do you wonder why the Sun is so bright or why the clouds are white or why the sky is blue? Then, Weather For Dummies is your resource to fuel your curiosity about the weather. It takes you on an exciting journey through the Earth's atmosphere and the ways it behaves. You'll get an overview of rain, Sun, clouds, storms, and other phenomena.The scientific words and phrases are explained in detail (what is barometric pressure?), your curious...

As a business leader with a track record of success, Cox stood against the political establishment to run for Governor of California. What he learned is that the system—consisting of both parties, as well as the media/big business axis that props up cronies of the political establishment—is fully rigged to prevent independent-minded candidates from gaining traction.Hear the People is the organization he's launched to promote real electoral reform, that will empower regular people t...

Genocide denial not only abuses history and insults the victims but paves the way for future atrocities. Yet few, if any, books have offered a comparative overview and analysis of this problem. Denial: The Final Stage of Genocide? is a resource for understanding and countering denial.Denial spans a broad geographic and thematic range in its explorations of varied forms of denial—which is embedded in each stage of genocide.Ranging far beyond the most well-known case...

In the 1980s, transcultural psychiatry was a developing field which was commanding increasing attention for three major reasons. First, many societies were becoming more and more multicultural, and therefore professional health workers needed to be aware of the needs and background of ethnic groups, as well as to be familiar with their own cultural assumptions. Secondly, the study of psychiatric illness across cultures can illuminate features of such an illness in our own society. Thirdly,...

Three pieces of short fiction. By Simon John Cox.

A must-listen romance about a veterinarian looking for love. Contains mature themes.

From the author of our best-selling and widely beloved HOW TO GROW MORE VEGETABLES comes this "quick and dirty" introduction to biointensive gardening that shows it is not only possible but easy to grow astonishing crops of healthful organic vegetables and fruits, while conserving resources and actually helping the soil. A revolutionary approach to feeding ourselves and nurturing the land, this book includes:- Step-by-step illustrations and instructions that make these techniques si...

What do you call a herd of rhinos? A crash. That about sums up my life, too.Having spent the last three years caring for my dying mother, I need a new leash on life. So I say goodbye to the UK and take a job opening at a small-town vet clinic in the US.Via a layover in New York. Where I get, ahem, laid over. With a man.Not something I've ever done in my forty-three years. Not something I intend on repeating.Which won't be a problem ...