The story of the culmination of my desire for powered paragliding flight. A brief insight of the designer, creator and test pilot Robert Shaw followed by the history of the development of his self-coined Eggmotor. This book gets into the nitty-gritty of the engineering, testing and ultimately the successful flights of this home-made, back-to-basics aviation marvel. There is also a plethora of information and relevent resources for any budding D.I.Y. sky hungry folks to follow their dreams ...

Inspired by a real dog from Danny & Ron’s Rescue from the popular documentary, Life in the Doghouse, this fourth book in the sweet chapter book series follows a dog’s rivalry with his new cat sibling.Finn, a Redbone hound with three legs, is excited to join the Figueroa family, who are also expecting a new baby to arrive any day now! The house is full of new toys and fun places to explore, but for Finn, who is still adapting to his missing back leg, the st...

This book is about mind-blowing fiction on horror, crime, fantasy, and ghost short stories. It contains crime stories that will shock you, horror stories that will scare you, fantasy stories that will open your mind, and some ghostly tales that will leave you wanting more.

The book covers beliefs and philosophies and shows how diverse the cultures are in North America, and how the tribal structures and teachings that were followed then, still continue. Reference is given to tribal practices, dances, ceremonies and sequence

Psstt.. over here... I'm Jangles... I'm a Gobblegark!... No time to explain, join me on a treasure hunt!This is no ordinary treasure hunt. In fact, this book is quite magical. You'll meet caterpillars and gobblegarks and best of all? You'll see how fantastic being neurodivergent is! Win keys by completing some challenges along the way, each one leading you closer to the treasure and to knowing a bit more about yourself and your brain. Built-in breaktimes ensure that you wo...

This comprehensive, illustrated survey of the latest in battlefield archaeology reveals " intimate insight into the realities of life " during WWI ( Current Archaeology).Modern methods of archaeological, historical, and forensic research have transformed our understanding of the Great War. In Digging the Trenches, battlefield archaeologists Andrew Robertshaw and David Kenyon introduce the reader to this exciting n...

Study of the Hopi tribe philosophies and beliefs; how they believe we are at the end of the 4th World, through human greed and disrespect of life on the planet Earth. We need to change our behaviour to show love and respect for nature and all living thing

"History of the Comstock Patent Medicine Business and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills" by Robert B. Shaw delves into the fascinating world of patent medicine in America, particularly during the 19th century. The book explores the rise of the Comstock patent medicine business, highlighting the marketing strategies and societal impacts of these products. Shaw meticulously examines the role of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, a popular remedy of the time, and how it became emblematic of the era's...

In Solving for X, his award-winning collection of new poems, Robert B. Shaw probes the familiar and encounters the unexpected; in the apparently random he discerns a hidden order. Throughout, Shaw ponders the human frailties and strengths that continue to characterize us, with glances at the stresses of these millennial times that now test our mettle and jar our complacency. Often touched with humor, his perceptions are grounded in devoted observation of the changing world.

The narrative chronicles the life of Robert Barron Shaw, Jr., a blind entrepreneur. The text is written as a dialogue with his grandchildren, Amanda, Justin, and Jeremy, who probe into their grandfather's history, which holds many ironies and twists of fate. He was just a boy from Memphis, TN, living with his parents and siblings, when one day he received a diagnosis that would change his life forever. At first, he shrouded himself in secrecy, fearing the repercussions of misguided judgmen...

While I realize that there are countless books about love and relationships and the aspects of what relationship love looks like, I am addressing love from a different angle - an angle that is not often seen. There is a diabolical force that blocks the ability to feel and express love. This force is truly the "dark side' since it is underlying our every attempt to give and obtain the most important and powerful force in the universe. It all starts with understanding the intricacies of love...

Reiki is a simple, direct, and accessible form of hands-on healing that developed in China during the late nineteenth century. This informative guide reveals the secrets of how to access the universal life energy of reiki for healing and is suitable both for total beginners and more experienced students. Within this guide you learn how reiki works, its principles, what to expect during a reiki treatment, how to give a treatment comprising the 27 hands positions, and how to further develop ...