Astronomy books are listed at bottom of this page. Click on each book to see a larger picture of it. Limited Winter Specials
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Making the Best of Basics a best buyFamily Preparedness Handbook Provide more family security. Live for a year or more with your own resources. Vital information on home food storage, honey, drying fruits and vegetables, sprouting, dairy products, kitchen gardening, wheat, vitamins, water and fuels. Has 200 recipes, 100 charts, massive resource directory of over 2500 sources (public, private and government) of food and preparedness items. 8.5” x 11” x 1” thick, 340 pages. O066 5 lbs $25Limited Winter Special $9
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Wind Power for Home, Farm & Business The Best - Updated & Expanded Large book covers many applications, measuring the wind, estimating output, economics, various designs for wind machines and towers, interconnecting with the utility or independent systems, water pumping, best locations, zoning, installations, operating and maintaining. Many pictures and info on large variety of wind turbines new and old, large and small. Has wind maps for most areas, atlas, sources and more. 8"x 10", 512 pages. O010 5 lbs $50 |
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The New Solar Electric Home A thorough how-to handbook on photovoltaics with many pictures and examples. Covers planning, installation, wiring, testing, maintenance, system components, safety codes, sizing and a short course in electricity. 490 pages. 2008 O001 3 lbs $40 |
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Wind Energy Basics A good overview of small wind generators for homes. On grid and off grid information, siting, tower installation, planning, hybrid solar/wind system, and net metering. 124 pages. O015 2 lbs $25 Special $19 |
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Battery Book for Your PV Home Recommended if you use lead acid batteries. It explains how they work, taking hydrometer and voltage readings, equalizing, improving life and efficiency. 22 pages O030 1 lb $8Limited Winter Special $4 |
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PV/Generator Hybrid System Explains how to add 120VAC engine generator to a Trace inverter and battery system. 25 pages O031 1 lb $8 |
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Forty Something Forever A Consumer's Guide to Chelation Therapy and other Heart-Savers A book for people of all ages who want to regain youthful health and vitality. Chelation therapy demystified, a safe and effective non-surgical way to treat coronary artery disease, heart arrhythmias, and avoid stroke and heart attack. Overcome ailments brought on by environmental pollution: allergies, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome. Improve vision, hearing and memory. Slow the aging process. Learn more about the complications with bypass, surgery, balloon angioplasty, lasers, stents, drugs. 380 pages |
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Guide to Survival Communications How to build and power your system. Covers in depth communication services available to anyone on shortwave, amateur radio, scanning, CB, federal services, weather services, alternative news sources, plus many sources of vital information. Instructs where to find and how to choose your equipment to build your system. Information on alternate emergency power sources, solar systems, generators, backup batteries and more. Covers building satellite radio systems. 8.5” x 11”, 182 pages. O025 3 lbs $20Limited Winter Special $4 |
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Blind Loyalty Read what candidate Devvy Kidd says about electronic vote fraud, the party system, Congress, federal courts, why we won’t see good changes. A must read. 45 pages. Limited supply. Read more articles by Devvy Kidd on her web site: http://www.devvy.com/ O084 1 lb $4 |
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Pocket Ref Incredible. Loaded with tables, diagrams, formulas, constants and conversions. Fits in your shirt pocket. A must for every engineer, geologist, contractor, do-it-yourselfer, craftsman, traveler and student. Has perpetual calendar, world wide phone area codes, sections on air, automotive, carpentry, construction, chemistry, physics, computers, printers, Morse Code, electrical, electronics, glues, solvents, paints, finishes, plumbing, pipe, copper-plastic-steel, rope, cable, chain, general information, general science, geology, hardware, steel, metals, mine, mill, water, hydro, money, currency, tools, math, physical constants, weights of materials, welding, surveying, mapping, 3200 conversion factors, much more. 768 pages. Great gift. O040 1 lb $15 Limited Winter Special $10 |
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Electric Garden Tractors For More information go to GE ElecTrak
Ahead of their time. GE made these in the early 1970’s. Models range from 8-16 horsepower equivalent, 36 volt with golf cart batteries in most models, mow 2 acres on a charge. Find one if you can. We have been using them since 1980 and work them hard. You can use solar, wind power or grid to recharge. Information Packet
shows various models and accessories such as mower decks, front loader bucket, electric drill, grass
trimmer, hedge trimmer, lawn edger, weeder, dozer blade, snow thrower, 30”
rototiller, welder and more. Owner’s Manual please specify model (E8R36, E8, E10, E12, E14, E15, E16, E20)O022 0.2 lbs $10 Home Owner’s Service Manual Covers all models.O023 2 lbs $25 |
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The New Cookin’ with Home Storage Over 700 recipes collected by Vicki Tate in easy to use spiral bound book. Sections on pioneer recipes and tips, dehydrated foods, home remedies, natural beauty, personal care, baby care, preparedness and helpful hints. 6” x 8”, 320 pages O071 2 lbs $16 Special $14 |
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Marlene’s Magic with Food Storage Hundreds of simple, tasty, gourmet recipes with dry foods and home canned products. Food storage for today. Vital, useful information. A wide variety of recipes. 8.5”x 11”, 260 pages. Only 1 in stock complete with torn cover. O069 3 lbs $30 Special $19 |
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ASTRONOMY BOOKS Have daytime fun with Solar Telescopes click here. |
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A complete modern guide to our nearest star. An indispensable, comprehensive "bible" for those interested in learning more about the Sun. Beautiful illustrations and a full glossary. Many pictures from SOHO, Ulysses and Yohkoh spacecraft. 8.5" x 11", 280 pages O111 6 lbs $60 Special $49 |
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Touring the Universe A complete astronomy field guide written especially for beginning & intermediate astronomy enthusiasts. It lets you in on the best places in the cosmos to explore, when and where to witness the most spectacular events, and how to get there to have the best experience! Even those on a budget will garner a lifetime of memories. Liftoff is now! Fasten your seat belts. Spiral bound so it lays flat for easy use of star charts. 10.5" x 10.5", 128 pages. October 2002 O109 5 lbs $28 Special $24 |
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astronomers, from high school to adult, to get started in understanding and
observing the heavens. •First section of the book takes you on an introductory tour of our solar system, then on through our galaxy and into the depths of the universe. The second sections provides information for exploring the night sky with your eyes, binoculars or telescope. •Up-to-date information on choosing binoculars or a telescope. •Full-color star charts cover the entire celestial sphere — for use anywhere in the world. Over 100 binocular and telescope objects indicated and described. •Detailed description on finding and observing each of the eight planets through 2017. •Detailed description on finding and observing over 100 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. •Moon map and moon phases through 2017. •Worldwide eclipses through 2017. •Meteor showers, astrophotography, universal time and more. •Table of contents, glossary, index, historical timelines. •Loaded with color photos, illustrations and tables. |
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Children's 21st Century Astronomy Series Book 1 - Our Earth & the Solar System O104 2 lbs $15Book 2 - Our Galaxy and the Universe O110 2 lbs $15 Introduces youngsters to the wonders of astronomy by exploring our solar system. Learning about the Sun and planets will occur naturally as they examine photographs, compare information and follow the explanatory text. Has observing experiments to further increase interest. Heavily illustrated. Hardcover with dust jackets and cover wraps, Full color, Ages 8-12, 36 pages, 8.5” x 11” |
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What’s Out Tonight Written for beginners, dabblers and amateurs! Ideal for those on-the-go in North America. Hundreds of easy-to-read Tables, Charts and Illustrations. 50 Years of Moon Phases, Position of Planets and Eclipses. Sunrise & Sunset for over 200 North American Cities. Details about observing the Planets, Moon & Other Objects. Lots, lots more! 6" x 9", 368 pages O103 3 lbs $30 Special $25 |
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NightWatch An excellent introduction to the world of astronomy. It has many star maps, information on the moon, sun, planets, meteors, comets, northern lights, galaxies, nebulas and astrophotography. Discusses binoculars, telescope types and recommendations, eyepieces, filters, mounts, robotic drives that automatic locate and track stars and planets. Contains many color photographs. Spiral bound so it lies flat, 176 pages. O100 5 lbs $30 Special $25 |
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The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide You're going to want this! 1991 This massive book is loaded with many great astrophotos, illustrations, information on observing a wide variety of objects, tips from well-known astro-experts, observing sites, equipment and new products. 294 pages, 9-1/4”x 11-1/4”, hardcover. 6 lbs 1991 version $40 2002, Expanded, revised, updated. The Second edition is 336 pages, with more than 500 beautiful color photographs and illustrations (750 total illustrations). Read about some of our favorite people: Al Nagler, Rick Singmaster, Peter Smitka, Carl Zambuto and the fabulous high quality equipment they manufacturer. O101 6 lbs 1991 version $40 2002 version $50 Special $39 |
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Sky Map The front cover has a specially designed luminous planisphere that rotates to simulate the seasonal progression of celestial objects through the sky. When the planisphere is pre-exposed to light, star positions glow brightly against a dark background, mimicking actual constellations. More than a thousand stars and deep-sky objects are listed and charted. The illustrated reference section provides basic information and the visual characteristics of various types of stars, nebulae and galaxies. The maps measure 13¾" x 11½" and are printed on a heavyweight, moisture resistant card stock. The pages have a special comb binding so they can lay flat or be folded over. O107 2 lb $24 Special $10 |
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Planisphere David H. Levy Guide to the Stars Largest, most innovative and easiest to read. Circular star chart by famous astronomer - David H. Levy. The back is also loaded with beginner’s information. Waterproof plastic. 16" model pictured. O105 16" diameter 2 lbs $20 Special $18O105S 16" in Spanish 2 lbs $20 O106 11" diameter 1 lb $13 Special $12 |
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Large, low cost Beautiful astronomy pictures and information. |
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Sun -
Kenneth R. Lang
