A personal look at underwater filming by award-winning wildlife cameraman Jeff Goodman. It looks at all aspects of filming underwater wildlife film, from the prospective of both the amateur and the professional photographer. The technical aspects are easily mastered by anyone, the compositional elements make a sound base from which to develop one's own style, and the straightforward text guides the filmmaker right through to the premiere! The text is interwoven with relevant factual stories from the career of cameraman Jeff Goodman and packed with wonderful marine wildlife images. This unusual blend of genres makes for an engaging read as …

Tea Party Resurgence highlights the escalating problems associated with the growing U.S. federal debt and how it affects all Americans. The issues and recommendations discussed will appeal to all Americans concerned about the country we will be leaving our future generations and the burdens we are inflicting on them with our current reckless spending. At the core of the book, several principles are considered for inclusion into future Tea Party principles that will appeal to a greater number of Americans on both sides of the political spectrum. This is a hard-hitting indictment of establishment politicians on Capitol Hill, who refuse …

Have you ever wondered about life on other planets? The existence of soul mates? What happens after death? Our purpose in life? Our reason for being and our place in the cosmos? These questions are answered in this novel about two friends as they pass through four phases of life. Nelson is a bit of a genius and is destined for a big future. Kevin is a quietly anonymous average guy who largely moves through life under the radar. In the first phase, at age 11, their big question is about life on other planets. The second phase at age …

Caves for the Uninitiated is the story of a group of young people, who after exploring a cave for the first time, become fascinated with the world of caves and caving. Inspired and awed by the beauty and splendor of this mysterious underground realm, this group of young fledgling cavers goes on to spend several days with a pair of veteran caving experts. The seasoned experts share their own knowledge of caves; cave conservation, and caving as a sport with the young people. At the end of this brief period of instruction, several of the boys and girls decide to …

Care, Duck & Weave was written with the aim of assisting people entering into a new career as a youth worker. Author Zoe Harvey possesses a lifetime of experience in this field, and through this book presents a vivid account of the enormous joys, as well as the trials and tribulations of this rewarding career. "All I can say to those that read this book, written in dedication to the youth I am now caring for, is to focus on helping these children strive towards a healthy, fulfilled, happy and independent life. Work together as a team and treasure the …

The three characters in The Three Amigos - Tammy, Timmy and Tommy happen to be part of the nature around us. Tammy the owl is a teacher, because as we all know, the owl is claimed to be wise. Timmy the fox is as sly as any fox could be, and believes that he is right, even when he is wrong. Tommy the frog is not all that bright or quick witted, but he is a good sort. When the friends meet, the owl asks them questions to help them learn about the other animals that live nearby. Their answers …

Doesn’t everyone need Wisdom and Enlightenment in the 21st Century? Throughout life, an independent mind is usually interested in two ever-burning questions: What is truth and what is good? Both these pursuits have been monopolized, first by science and then by religion. Every institution eventually becomes soulless and ossified, as well as tyrannical over the freedom of mind and soul. Nothing can be taken for granted. Every one of us must keep asking, "What is truth and what is good?" We must not halt at our current stage of understanding. There is always more to learn, whether it is knowledge …

Joao lives in a sanctuary called Chimp Eden in South Africa. He is the oldest known chimp in his group. He tells the sad story of how he was taken from his family and sold to a circus, ultimately to sit in a small cage at a zoo for more than 50 years. Now Joao has been rescued and lives in the Chimp Eden sanctuary as part of the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa. After his many years in captivity, he learns that people can be good and caring. Another chimp named Cozy is also rescued and comes to …

Take a journey that is mysterious, exciting and fun. Everyone loves surprises, especially when they are few and far between. This true children’s story can bring families closer together and perhaps help them create special memories of their own. The author’s dad was a quiet man and spoke only when he thought it was important. Daddy loved animals and was kind and compassionate to every creature he met. He drove a bulldozer for a living. One day he cleared the land of trees and noticed a skunk nest. The mother skunk and her babies ran for cover except for one …