Owning a home is a constant adventure filled with infinite challenges. To succeed, it's important to keep an open mind and to think creatively. In these pages, learn new ways to make use of your mortgage agreement (i.e. as a stepping stool), how to pick through other people's garbage for furnishings, and exactly what you should do if a tree falls on your house. You might be surprised to learn what your design choices say about you and interested to discover just how easy it is to catch poison ivy. This is an excellent and humorous tool for new homeowners and those who are experiencing burnout. Whether you've been in your house 20 minutes or 20 years, this groundbreaking guide will help you become a better homeowner and quite possibly a great one.
This ultimate guide for tech makers covers everything from hand tools to robots plus essential techniques for completing almost any DIY project. Makers, get ready: This is your must-have guide to taking your DIY projects to the next level. Legendary fabricator and alternative engineer Chris Hackett teams up with the editors of Popular Science to offer detailed instruction on everything from basic wood- and metalworking skills to 3D printing and laser-cutting wizardry. Hackett also explains the entrepreneurial and crowd-sourcing tactics needed to transform your back-of-the-envelope idea into a gleaming finished product. In The Big Book of Maker Skills, readers learn tried-and-true techniques from the shop classes of yore—how to use a metal lathe, or pick the perfect drill bit or saw—and get introduced to a whole new world of modern manufacturing technologies, like using CAD software, printing circuits, and more. Step-by-step illustrations, helpful diagrams, and exceptional photography make this book an easy-to-follow guide to getting your project done.
The premier real estate book for Christians, Possessing Your Promised Land is the believer's (and non-believer's) guide to SUPERNATURAL real property acquisition. Combining the author's own extensive knowledge as a REALTOR with his numerous miraculous testimonies, this book seeks to inform Christians and non-Christians alike in the practical considerations of buying lands and homes, while intriguing the reader with his remarkable stories of supernatural property transactions. Readers will readily find their faith encouraged to acquire properties for their own homes or investments, while gaining the practical wisdom necessary to see it actually happen. (More information about this title is also available at www.rodneyjohnson.com.) ENDORSEMENTS: Pat Boone: Commit your works unto the Lord, and He will establish your thoughts. Proverbs 16: 3. Another translation says-and He will guarantee your success. I like that even better! The point is this: God created everything there is and wants man to be successful in his stewardship of creation. Rodney Johnson has tapped into that wonderful truth, and shares it with us in very practical ways, from his own experience. What could be better? Dean Jones: My longtime friend, Rodney Johnson, is not only an expert in Southern California real estate, but a man who strives to serve God's purpose in every deal he closes. Does it matter to God where you live? This book will be a vivid reminder that the God who birthed life on planet Earth is still interested in making homes for His people on it. Gavin MaCleod: Rodney Johnson's book, Possessing Your Promised Land: Biblical Principles for Real Estate Acquisition is a read that will inspire, educate, andguide you through any real estate transaction. Our Lord said, I came that you might have life and have it more abundantly. Rodney explains God's word and how your mindset translates into acquiring real estate properties-among other things-according to God's plan. It's a MUST READ-and it's all biblical! Paul McGuire: Rodney Johnson's Possessing Your Promised Land shows the reader firsthand how to develop a mindset geared toward acquiring real estate. His exciting examples culled from almost twenty years of helping people possess their own promised lands make this an enjoyable read. If God has been nudging you to step out into the unknown like He called Abraham to do then, by all means, read this book. Michael Reagan: From the political to the practical, Rodney Johnson covers it in Possessing Your Promised Land. Whether it is using his garage as a polling site in national elections or taking the appropriate tax deduction, he has something to say that should be of benefit to all homeowners and those who want to be homeowners. This book is not about mansions in the sweet by and by. Instead, Rodney uses biblical examples and characters to show us what we need to do in the here and now. I encourage you to read Possessing Your Promised Land and then do what the title suggests. Colin Stewart: Rodney Johnson has performed a unique service for both Christians and non-Christians alike in this immensely readable and inspiring book. His fresh and insightful application of Biblical truth to the subject of real estate ownership places the concept of possessing the land in a context that is compelling and relevant to everyday life in the 21st century. Plus his stories are very funny andenjoyable to read! Lisa Whelchel: Possessing Your Promised Land is full of hope, faith and encouragement to believe your real estate dreams really can come true. Rodney Johnson provides all that plus the practical direction to make it happen. Above all, this unique and timely book reminds us that if we delight in God then He gives us the desires of our hearts, and it is God's heart-desire to give us a home-both earthly and heavenly!
For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill (Revised Edition): Discover the keys to achieving greatness and unlocking your full potential in Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude. In this revised edition of Napoleon Hill's classic self-help book, readers are guided on a transformative journey, learning the power of positive thinking, personal belief, and perseverance in the pursuit of success. Key Aspects of the Book Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude: Power of Positive Thinking: The book emphasizes the transformative power of cultivating a positive mental attitude. It explores how our thoughts and beliefs shape our actions, and how adopting a positive mindset can lead to greater success, happiness, and fulfillment in life. Personal Empowerment: Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude empowers readers to take control of their lives and destinies. It provides practical techniques and strategies to overcome obstacles, develop resilience, and harness the power of self-belief to achieve their goals. Inspirational Stories: The book is enriched with inspiring stories of individuals who have achieved remarkable success through the application of a positive mental attitude. These stories serve as motivating examples, illustrating the transformative impact of mindset and determination. Napoleon Hill was an American author and motivational speaker renowned for his contribution to the self-help genre. He is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a collaborative work with W. Clement Stone, continues Hill's legacy of inspiring individuals to unleash their potential and achieve extraordinary success through the power of positive thinking.
CUT THE CHAOS is perhaps the only true “guidebook” you may ever find that has been written with the specific intention of preparing a home owner for what awaits them prior to beginning the home remodeling process. I want you to know this much right now -- remodeling your home may only happen once in a lifetime for the average homeowner. That being the case, wouldn’t you want to prepare yourself with every advantage possible to ensure the successful completion of your project? Well that’s exactly what I’ve done for you in CUT THE CHAOS. From preliminary design to construction documents, I share with you many of my experiences over 35 years of designing homes. From permit processing to final inspection, you will learn about my keys to success – thoughts and actions that are absolutely imperative for you to incorporate into your project. When you read this book before you start your remodeling project, it will be the best investment you make on a journey that is going to change your life. “Tim has the drive and determination to succeed that I’ve seen in all highly successful people. He is so outgoing and positive, and he maintains that effort by putting others first. His visionary approach to home remodeling sets him apart from all the rest. This book is a testament to that fact.” – Greg Herlean, Author & CEO Horizon Trust. “I witnessed Tim begin his personal transformation in the Spring of 2011 at my Internet Marketing course. At the time, I had no idea of his professional background. His passion for design has become evident to me, and that is surpassed only by the love in his heart for what he does.” - Alex Mandossian, Founder MarketingOnLine.com. “I have personally trained Tim at several Small Business events over the previous few years. He is dedicated, committed, and completely devoted to serving his community. It would be wise for you to hear his words and seriously consider his suggestions.” – Bill Walsh, America’s Small Business Expert
Providing a unique perspective on economic history and policy, this book shows how a daring method once recommended by top economists could be adapted to help America pay for the things it needs. Written in a crisp, fast-paced style, this groundbreaking work presents an in-depth account of monetary theory and practice as the basis for its suggestion of a new system of money creation. First, the economic history of the United States is explored, with special emphasis on the years from the Civil War to the Great Depression. The proposal that follows, based on a long-lost method of money creation, is related to that context, as well as to America's current situation, both economic and political. Readers will learn how banks have created most of America's money supply since the nation's founding, but also about experiments with an alternative system in which the government plays that role. The crux of the book is an examination of the way in which the two systems could be harmonized to pay for public necessities without increasing taxes or national debt. The proposed new system of money creation would incorporate two complementary money streams—the existing banking system run by the Federal Reserve and a new stream of money created by Congress. By integrating the "Greenback" method with the fiscal and monetary status quo, the author argues, the United States could spend its way back to greatness.
