First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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...

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.

This little book delves into the multitude of questions, attitudes, and varied reactions to the global warming/climate change controversies. It looks at the actual realities and why there is so much passion tied to what should be a hard-nosed, scientific question to be researched. It has instead become a cause celeb for politicians and the media who have certainly at least muddied the waters with wild claims, exaggerations, and accusations that have taken it out of the realm of science and placed it firmly in the domain of politics where all rationality has evaporated and it has become a tool...

When I arrived for my first ever preaching position in the Spring of 1996 with the Mt Olive Church of Christ in Live Oak, Florida, I went to visit the local weekly newspaper, The Suwannee Democrat, to see what was available for space. I immediately developed a relationship with the editor (Sue Lamb) and for almost two years had an exclusive column entitled, The Shield and the Sword. I was given complete freedom to write what I wanted; mainly because no one else in town would step up and commit to a weekly deadline. That time proved to be very rewarding for me and the church; it even...

This is the second book of Blue Shift trilogy. Blue Shift, the first book, tells the story of the discovery of a star moving at ninety percent of the speed of light toward an intersection with the path our solar system is taking through the galaxy. This intersection will take place in approximately thirty years. Dr Charlie Botkin, from Cal Tech, one of the worlds top authorities on high energy physics is asked for help in determining just what the effects of the star's passing so close to the Earth might be. Shortly after the mysterious disappearance of his uncle C he becomes deeply involved...

Days of the High Morning Moon is an adventure thriller that takes place in Northern Indiana in and around Lake Tippecanoe where the author lived for many years. A retired Chicago homicide detective, Ragan Yoder, moved to a home on the lake where he grew up and spent his formative years. Because of the influence of the son of one of his best friends from high school days, Ragan was soon involved in helping the local law enforcement agencies cope with a small but devastating crime spree. Murder, mayhem, theft and deception plague him as he becomes deeply involved in catching criminals of...