Creating a pinewood derby car is a wonderful hands-on project for anyone interested in building, designing and ultimately racing your very own one-of-a-kind racer. This book contains over four years of scientific testing distilled into an easy-to-follow "how to" guide that will help fathers and sons achieve higher speeds and better performance with their custom-made cars. Author Phillip C. Reinke's first experience with pinewood derby racers began in the Cub Scouts with his own father in central Wisconsin. The author and his son, Tyler, enjoy racing their cars at pinewood derbies in...

Phillip C. Reinke writes lovingly of the fifteen-year relationship he shared with his mentor, "a present-day Socrates, ancient yet wise beyond his years," a man who gave him timeless advice. My Mentor: Direction for Twenty-First Century Leadership relates experiences that range from humorous to heart-warming to heart-breaking, "each having a life-changing lesson that made me a better person for having been a participant. I wanted the readers to share in the wisdom of my mentor and also show people who mentor the methods and techniques of a good mentor." His book shows how important one...