The genius Thomas Edison once said all anyone needed in order to invent something was a good imagination and a pile of junk. Imagination and creativity have always been essential qualities for survival in Maine and the ingrained habits of "saving up" and "making do" inevitably led to heaps of junk. As a result Maine has produced some extraordinary inventors and inventions with many aimed at a simply making daily life, easier and more comfortable: from Joseph Peavey's self-named tool that d...

From its humble beginnings as a strip of wilderness just west of William Penn's "greene country towne," Powelton Village has seen a rise in both prestige and activism since its inception in the late 17th century. An aristocratic estate at its founding, Powelton has found itself in a state of constant evolution, from the summer retreat of George Washington to the home of Pennsylvania's agricultural fair and from the playground of the elite to a hotbed of activism. In spite of, or because of...

Mind Travel is a book that explores your deepest, darkest thoughts, fears, and delusions, imposing infinite realms of terror into the innermost depths of your mind. Skeptical? Then open this world of multiple catastrophic realities and be ready to scream.

When Stonington's four founding fathers first laid eyes on the bucolic shoreline inhabited by the Pequot tribe, it was impossible for them to predict that the future state of Connecticut would produce nearly four centuries of American history. What became their sleepy coastal borough flourished from a "stony town" into what is now known as Stonington. Fishermen, whalers, and sealers would lead a boom in the 1800s, shaping a lifestyle that still persists as a testament to the area's heritag...

Comprehend the mysteries—and the amazing potential—of quantum computingQuantum computing has the promise to be the next huge thing in technology. How do we know that? Look at how much the big players in tech are investing in the technology. Quantum Computing For Dummies preps you for the amazing changes that are coming with the world of computing built on the phenomena of quantum mechanics. Need to know what is it and how does it work? This easy-to-underst...

Given that Ridgewood lies within 20 miles of Lower Manhattan, it would be easy to dismiss this little town as another New York suburb. Settled by Johannes Van Emburgh in 1700, this slice of New Jersey was a pivotal safe haven for the founding fathers, such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. In 1894, the State of New Jersey incorporated the area as a village, and what followed were 100 years of business and leisure with places like Woolworth's, the Erie Railroad Compa...

Dark Realms is my third edition of the tales of uncanny evildoers past and present, tales of people who find delight in the suffering of others, tales that boggles the otherwise seemingly normal thinking minds, I dare you to read these subtle realities and resume thinking as usual, once your mind finish this journey be prepared for a craving that mystifies your senses leaving you in need in want of more, so much more, ENJOY!

"Although there are plenty of people who can fix things, there are not many who will fix things correctly." I wrote this handbook expecting to persuade you to care about the work you perform. I hope that the principles herein will get you focused on perfecting your skills and your standards. The world thinks highly of skilled people like you and me. During the 2020 pandemic, they coined us "essential workers." We help keep the world moving, eating, sleeping, and building capital. This book...

On any given day, there are over 500,000 children in the United States' foster care system. This story is written by one of those former foster children. It is not an autobiography, but the details are based on true events. It is truly "Only by Grace" these children survive an underfunded, overworked foster care system designed to help, but most often fails.

This book provides a concise-yet-comprehensive overview and critique of leading theories of family violence. It addresses various forms of violence, including elder abuse, sibling abuse, child abuse, and intimate partner violence. The book provides several frameworks to examine the prevalence of family violence and offers prevention and intervention strategies.Key areas of coverage include:Macro-level theories, such family violence theory, feminist theory, psychologic...

In this book, Tim McGettigan and Earl Smith make the unprecedented argument that racism is a remediable form of suggestion-induced sadism. The authors explain in plain terms how societies like the USA construct racism, and put forward a practical plan to eradicate racism in the USA and all over the world.

On the banks of the Mystic River, the Connecticut community of Mystic has a maritime history that stretches back beyond the founding of the nation. Starting as a Native American settlement, the area switched hands--first to the Dutch, then to the English--before finally becoming a part of the United States after the Revolutionary War. Mystic's location made it an ideal port for coastal commerce. As the nation grew, so did Mystic, with the village using its unique location to serve both the...