Bob O'Connor

In the 1950's, small towns in Northern Ontario were going through an evolution that would change the character of each little town. Experience these changes through the eyes and adventures of two young boys, who lived to experience the joys of watching steam locomotives and blacksmiths shoeing horses before these activities disappeared. Meet many of the characters that they encounter. The two "brudders" were free to roam the town before helicopter parenting became the norm. Add the attraction of the river and woods, and how they became the subjects of the search for the missing boys. Share their humorous adventures with their horse, and the day they found treasure. Experience their near death misadventures, which used up almost all of their nine lives. A tale worth telling, and well worth reading.

Abortion makes sense in every area--unless you believe that God made alot of souls 6000 years ago when he supposedly created the world-- or if you have faith that we all have souls and they are put in us at conception. There is no evidence for either-- except that a few men said they were true, so their followers believe them. They are certainly unprovable ideas. But there are provable ideas that abortion is necessary. Too many people are the cause of climate change. We blame the carbon dioxide that they use and the beef that they eat--but too many people is the root cause. This book looks at the more obvious negatives to the opposition to abortion. There are far more reasons than just the desires of a pregnant girl.

We are continually being inundated by propaganda from capitalists and their captive legislators. Some propaganda is true, but the majority is lies, fake news, and rationalizations. We need to be able to see through the falsity, and find the truth

Intelligent people know that global warming causes climate change. Intelligent people know that people are the major reason. Intelligent people know that greenhouse gases cause it. Intelligent people know that people are already sick and dying from it. Intelligent people know that we may be too late to save our home. What they may not know is that there are many greenhouse gases. What they may not know is exactly how greenhouse gases work. What they may not know is that there are many more contributors to warming than fossil fuels. What they may not know is that overpopulation is the major cause, as more people use more fossil fuels and eat more methane producing animals and fruits and vegetables that used N2O producing fertilizers. They move to cities built on fertile soil and move into and work in concrete buildings that emitted a great deal of CO2 in their production. What they may not have thought about is that fossil fuel producing and using industries have the backing of the governments that their finances and lobbying have put into office. They may not know how much their senators and representatives have collected from the fossil fuel industries. Reducing overpopulation will be fought by some powerful religions and by reactionary forces in society that back the long-held traditions. And there is so much more they should know. But the essential changes can be made through the democratic process--however they will be major inconveniences for all--citizens, legislators and businesses.

This book examines issues that have created problems for the U. S. and the UK this century. Campaigning has often avoided the issues or has lied to the voters. Brexit and the Trump Presidency have clearly disrupted their countries--and have created international weaknesses. The electorate must understand how they have been, and still are being, manipulated. The book is enhanced with videos that show how a few big loudmouths have made many believe that down is up, that bad is good, and that dumb is smart. Beginning with showing how many were fooled with logical fallacies and appeals that bypassed our intellects then aroused our sub-conscious minds, we examine some issues we must answer if we are to think our way to a more effective government, then we look at our education systems to find a better way to educate us. We must decide what kind of a society we want--and how we can achieve it. Changing one's society must confront and conquer traditions that have locked us into accepting an economy that is corrupt and which runs counter to the good of the general society. We must think critically, then develop a society that allows for equality of opportunity through a free and effective education.

THE HOT--SNOWBALL EFFECT¬More people in our overpopulated world use more fossil fuels and produce more greenhouse gases¬These gases warm the air and increase water vapor¬This heats the air even more since water vapor is a greenhouse gas-Less arable land-More famines-More forest fires-More violent storms as upper air cools-releasing the water vapor as rain and snow-Oceans warm and become more acidic-reducing shellfish-Permafrost thaws releasing more methane-Ground-level heat and air pollution sicken and kill millions¬Air and ocean warm more-glaciers and Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets melt-Sea levels rise-- less living area and less farmland for a growing population-Under-sea reservoirs of CO2 and methane are released-River transportation of goods severely reduced due to reduction of glacier volume-Less fresh water due to glacier melting (higher costs for desalinization)-Water wars-migration wars¬Severely reduced population survives in the far north and far south of the hemispheresBUT WHY WORRY? SOME HOMO SAPIENS MAY SURVIVE

Abortion makes sense in every area--unless you believe that God made alot of souls 6000 years ago when he created the world-- or if you have faith that we all have souls and they are put in us at conception. There is no evidence for either-- except that a few men said they were true, so their followers believe them. They are certainly unprovable ideas. Donald Trump and some southern states, like Alabama, think the Bible forbids it. It does not--in fact it is required in certain situation. Climate change is a major concern of intelligent people. They seek to limit carbon dioxide emissions--they don't acknowledge that it is the people, far too many people, who are emitting these gases. More liberal abortion rules will do more to reduce global warming than driving electric cars

America's citizens have been sold a bill of goods that socialism is bad. But countries like Norway have combined some socialism with some capitalism in a manner that is far superior to America's rule by the richest. Norway has been rated the best democracy in the world while the U. S. is well down the list. It is rated as one of the 2 happiest countries in the world. America barely makes the top 20. America pays the most for their health care--and the World Health Organization rates it the 38th best in the world--far behind all other developed countries. Read this book, by a retired American professor, to find out why.

This is the story of the nephew of my great uncle who marched with the 105th Illinois Infantry with General Sherman in his capture of Atlanta and hisMarch to the Sea.

Written by a retired professor, whose unique combination of academic studies allows him to dissect political arguments from both its philosophical and the psychological aspects. His academic qualifications include a doctorate is in the areas of ethics and political theory. He is also a licensed mental health therapist in California. He has taught both logic and psychology. Additionally, he has traveled much of the world in the last 50 years and has lived and taught in several countries---living the last twenty years in Norway. This book looks at the way we have been manipulated in the elections of George Bush, Brexit, and Trump. The issues have been downplayed in their campaigns, while our unconscious needs of fear and anger allowed us to be manipulated by some populists. Hope is always held out by politicians-- but that hope should be possible to realize. How do they do it? Why do they do it? Why do we succumb to it? What can we do about it? He then asks us what kind of a government do we really want. The final section deals with the problems in our education system. The following questions illustrate some of the questions and issues addressed.¬If we are going to let our intellects overpower our unconscious drives, we must understand how.¬What do we really want from our society? Happiness or low taxes? No abortion but higher taxes to educate the unwanted children through high school?¬Do we understand that each of us owes about $65,000 on the national debt-- and it increases every year?¬Can we understand how to see through the irrationality of the arguments of politicians?¬How can education be made more vibrant and meaningful for our future citizens?¬Is having food in our mouths and the remote channel changer in our hands-- our only concern? Shall we be content with bread and circuses? If you are concerned about your country, read this book.

“There is something here for anyone who wants to coach or have a better understanding of the game. . . . It fills the gaps in many areas that aficionados may not even think about.”--Jon Gruden, Super Bowl winning coach of the Tampa Bay BuccaneersIf you're new to football or share the couch with a die-hard fan, this is the book that tackles your toughest questions about what's happening on the field. Football for the Utterly Confused provides in-depth coverage of the rules, the positions, the scoring, the jargon, and the players on each side of the ball. Don't just walk by while others talk about last night's game. Join the fun with what you learn in this play-by-play guide. Let these Utterly Simple icons guide you! What to Watch ForClues you in to key points in the game and on the fieldFrom the PlaybookDefines all the terms you'll need to know to talk the talkHistorically SpeakingPuts all the details of how the game works in context, with stories of the greatest coaches, players, and games ever played