Energy, Convenient Solutions describes most of the existing energy systems and some proposed new ones, all within current technology and present capabilities. Some of these proposed systems are quite unusual and some are very recently announced. Mr. Johnson provides many unique, practical, and surprisingly workable, long-term answers to the many growing concerns about energy, the economy, and much greater energy efficiency and reliability. This book is the product of years of experience and general information research of all energy systems from original sources through refining and transport to end use in devices from hand held power tools to planes and aircraft carriers. Though somewhat technical in nature it is easily understood by most intelligent English speaking persons.

Energy, Convenient Solutions (Middle English Edition)

Howard Johnson

Senesis Word

This book is a collection of descriptions of energy systems-past, present, and future-and of many possible and practical ways to replace fossil fuels with renewable fuels or nonfuel energy systems. All of the new systems described could lead to no-net carbon dioxide addition to our atmosphere. Using easily understandable terminology, the book describes the many energy systems, sources, fuels, conversions and usages that comprise our total energy system. Use of the information in the book could lead to new, safer power plants, new powering and fueling systems for our vehicles, and greater energy efficiency and reliability. These systems are real and practical alternatives that will replace the use of fossil fuels and stop the hemorrhaging of billions of U.S. dollars for petroleum imports. Some of these proposed systems are unusual and very recently announced. The book provides many unique and surprisingly workable, long-term answers to the growing concerns about energy, the economy, and greater energy efficiency and reliability. Adopting these new systems would significantly improve our balance of trade, our economy, our job opportunities and our technological presence. We do not have the luxury of time. The economic menace is here, now, and dangerous. If we don't act immediately, the already bad consequences could be catastrophic. Politicians and political forces will have much to do with how we deal with all types of energy related problems. For this reason there is much about politics and the ongoing battle between the federal government and private interests in the book. To ignore these powerful political forces that mostly stand in the way of technical progress and solutions to energy problems would result in an unrealistic view of our total energy situation.

Energy, Convenient Solutions: How Americans can Solve the Energy Crisis in Ten Years

Engineering & Transportation

Johnson, Howard

Engineering

He says of this book, "Words from the Lakeside" - - "Over many years I have collected a wide variety of sayings, letters, essays and memoirs. All of the memoirs, letters, and essays are my own work along with many of the sayings and short paragraphs. In any case, the sources and authors are acknowledged except for those marked, unknown or anonymous. The memoirs cover experiences from my earliest memories through the present, more than eighty years of a passionate life. A few reflect painful memories and lessons learned as life is not always joyful. I did enjoy a wonderful childhood as part of a loving family. I have been blessed with not only a terrific family both up and down the generations, but also numerous dear friends for my entire life. This book is some of the stories from that life. Why I Write - I am a story teller. I have six finished books published and several more that will be published soon. At least I am hopeful they will be finished this year. I have five more writing projects in stages from half finished to just started. There are many more in the idea stage. My writing dreams are far too big for me to accomplish in one lifetime. That alone should help keep me young at heart and always thirsting for another day, even at my advanced age. Some time back I told everyone on my email list that I discovered I was a writer, but I didn't say why. I realized how impossible it is for me to write all I have to say that I would like to write. Each story, thought, idea, or memory that I put into words brings forth from the depths of my memory and imagination, more stories, more thoughts, more ideas, and more memories. I am deliciously excited by writing these things. I have difficulty deserting my writing to take the time to do much else. This passion moves me so strongly that at night in bed, I often stay awake, planning how best to word this story, thought or idea. I was an avid reader for many years devouring all kinds of literature. Once I started writing at age seventy, my reading time gave way to mostly writing time. It has been this way ever since. To me, writing is so much more rewarding. Certainly I would like my words to be read, but my main pleasure lies in the writing. I would write even if I knew no one would ever read my words. So think about writing. If there is a story, memory, or idea in you, give it the wings of the written word. Who knows how many others you may touch."

Words from the Lakeside

Literature & Fiction

Literary

The author says of this book, Memoirs from the Lakeside - - “Over the years I have told many stories of things that happened in my life. I finally decided to write these stories as a series of memoirs. These memoirs were generated over many years and many situations. They range from my childhood to quite recently. There are stories of joy, love, happiness, excitement, wonder, amazement, adventure, and excitement, at least exciting to me. There are also stories of despair, tragedy, anger, disappointment, frustration, and other negatives. Life comes in all flavors for most of us, some of these are not so great. A few of them carry a great deal of pain, mostly now long past. There are even a few revelations that could surprise and possibly distress some of my family and friends. The truth is not always pretty. “I enjoyed a wonderful childhood as part of a loving family of several generations. I have been blessed with a terrific family both up and down the generations. I also have many dear friends, mostly from the many church families I have been part of during my entire life. Mostly with my family and friends, I have enjoyed a full life with far more ups than downs. I am fortunate to be one who revels in and remembers the dear people and good happenings while mostly minimizing and forgetting the bad. For this reason, even the stories about bad things emphasize the positive lessons learned from these negatives. Bumps in the road, even wash outs, teach one how to avoid the rough places and pitfalls. “The collection of quotes, essays, letters and other writings represent words and ideas that have had a positive teaching effect on me. Many of these are my own. They are mixed in with the words of others that I listen to and use to good advantage whenever and wherever possible. They were collected from many sources, mostly during the last fifty years of my life. I often page through these and read them over and over. I add to my collection regularly and perhaps there will be another book of memoirs with another group of quotes and other writings I find uplifting and informative. Of course, the time for collecting is getting short at this point in my life. “I hope my family and friends enjoy my writing. I certainly do. It is a treasure to sit at the Keyboard and turn thoughts into the written word to share with others. The following is a quote from the Preface of Memoirs from the Lakeside." "I was an avid reader for many years devouring all kinds of literature. Once I started writingat age seventy, my reading time gave way to mostly writing time. It has been this way ever since. To me, writing is so much more rewarding. Certainly I would like my words to be read, but my main pleasure lies in the writing. I would write even if I knew no one would ever read my words. "So think about writing. If there is a story or memory in you, give it the wings of the written word. Who knows how many others you may touch.”

Memoirs from the Lakeside: Some off-the-wall Stories from a Sometrimes Crazy Life

Biographies & Memoirs

Johnson, Mr. Howard

Memoirs

This is a collection of short stories by Howard Johnson. Most of the stories are "hard" science fiction. The word "hard" means that the science basis is actually possible. It could also be called extrapolated science, based on real science, projected into the future in both time and space.

Starring: Short Stories, Mostly SciFi

Short Stories & Anthologies

Dr. Draxel Syl has a wild, off-Earth adventure with a drop-dead gorgeous lady named Leura Clauson. Reeling from this experience, he wonders about trying to learn what really happened, who Leura actually is, and what these strange happenings are about. This leads to his learning of the other universes and humanoids, and finally to his being abducted and transferred by "portal" to another part of our galaxy by a Segwah star ship captain. The Segwah are a humanoid species closely related to Humans, but from a different universe in a different dimension of space-time. The Scentar, another humanoid species, are from yet another universe in another dimension. The Scentar and Segwah have been at war with each other for millennia, invading each others universes and killing each other. Drax, a principal gravity scientist of the Eegis project in Pasadena has inadvertently created a slowly growing tear in the space-time fabric between the Human and Scentar universes. This tear, caused by one of his research projects at Eegis, could cause the two universes to fold into each other, annihilating both. While the Segwah are virtually identical to Earths Neanderthals, the Scentar are quite the opposite, slender and physically very beautiful by human standards. Both Scentar and Segwah have cultures very different from each other and from Humans as well. The Scentar are quite different in another way. There are twice as many females as males because each female birth is identical twins, while male births are always single. This makes their culture and morality based on two female twins bonding with a single male, a very unusual family structure and related sexual morality.

The Crystal Feather

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Within these pages are bits and pieces of the lives of the members of the COA River House Writers. These clever ladies and gentlemen have met in the Council on Aging's St. Augustine River House every Wednesday morning at ten o'clock for the last four years. Under the guidance of journalist Peter Guinta, we share mostly memoirs, but also a few other types of writing, even fiction. We read our writings aloud and then the group makes comments and suggestions. The sharing is exhilarating, funny, sad, and deeply satisfying. We each have learned much about the art and craft of writing from each other and from Peter, our mentor. Several of our members have put together books of their own memoirs which their family and friends have enjoyed reading.

Speak, Memory: Bits and pieces of the lives of the River House Writers, a group who have met most Wednesdays for the last four years

Writers, River House

This is a collecttion of ten years of mostly political comentary as published in my BLOG, HoJo2Rants. Closed minds beware! Politically I am a REALIST, as that is the only 'IST I can remotely consider being a member of among all the 'ISTS out there. There is sure to be something in this collection that will raise the ire of those of every political persuasion. I am an equal opportunity offender, but liberal intellectuals lead the list of pointed barbs. There is a large section devoted to political quotes from many clever individuals. If you have a thin skin you may want to skip this section.

Ho's Rants: Ten Years of Mostly Political Commentary

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Double Jeopardy: Blue Shift II

Action & Adventure

Days of the High Morning Moon

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