Charles Dixon

The engaging and remarkable story of how an innovative 18th-century engineer - a man with no formal schooling - overcame technical and financial challenges to revolutionise the transport and delivery of coal during the Industrial Revolution. With extensive original research and fully illustrated.

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Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of Harlem, New York, as "Five Gold Nuggets" unveils a heartwarming and humorous collection of memories and experiences. With each turn of the page, author Charles Dixon's storytelling prowess whisks readers away to a world filled with hilarious events, daunting challenges, and moments of profound inspiration. Despite the struggles and challenging times, the author profoundly appreciates his upbringing in Harlem. Harlem is a place rich in history, and at every turn, the author encounters Harlem historians and locals eager to share their stories. The book also explores famous landmarks like the historic "Hotel Theresa," the Apollo Theater, and renowned museums such as the Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Harlem becomes a nurturing environment for the young boy, providing him valuable life lessons and guidance from exceptional teachers and historians. While he occasionally falls for the allure of "Fool's Gold," he learns from his mistakes and grows into a "gold nugget of today" with the support and help of those around him. Five Gold Nuggets celebrates the vibrant culture, rich history, and resilience of the people of Harlem. Through the eyes of a young boy, readers will be entertained, enlightened, and inspired by the power of community, the pursuit of knowledge, and the transformative journey of growing up in one of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods.

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Mr. Charles Dixon has served as a community program Director advocating for fathers and families over 25 years in Newark, New Jersey and across America. He has also served a consultant to the National Head Start Bureau in Washington, DC, working with local and national media; NBC Dateline, and other broadcasting networks. Mr. Dixon is a graduate of Seton Hall University in New Jersey (Non-Profit Management, MPA Program). "Arise" unearth a treasure among African American Men and families emerging through a dark period of the 20th century. A journey filled with the trials and triumphs of Blacks through segregation, discrimination, riots, Vietnam War, welfare establishment and the post aftermath of the civil rights movement. Mr. Dixon engages his family as a reflection mirroring the image of the millions of African American families living in the United States during this period. He discusses the social ingredients in the development and shaping of black men and the significant roles of Black Women's in aiding and supporting men in achieving success. Moreover, He gives tribute and recognition to unsung heroes and local and national community leaders who played a significant role in fortifying the community providing support to single parent and indigent families. Thus, He highlights several decades of the Men's Movement in the United States in promoting responsible fatherhood toward social change. Finally, the author creates a path for hope and inspiration through the power of faith and perseverance through his personal experiences, professional training, and testimonies. He affirms men and families can "Arise from the beneath the rubble of discrimination, racism, hardships, poverty, crime, and other life threatening challenges to live above their mental & social conditions and circumstance of life.

Charles (Chuck) Dixon wrote "Chasing a Whirlwind" to share his adventures during the 75 years of his life and career in aviation. His life is a story of ambition and determination to reach goals that were often challenging and adventurous. God, family, country, and aviation were the driving factors in his life. He almost lost his life due to rogue whirlwinds or vortices created by powerful military aircraft early in his career. Vortices are necessary for an airplane to fly, and as an aerodynamicist, Chuck was determined to learn how to maximize their effectiveness. During his years working at two major aircraft companies Chuck thought out of the box and created patents that enhanced his work for the rest of his career. His sense of adventure gave him many opportunities to explore the great outdoors and kept him fit during his long life. After an early retirement, and the death of his wife Mary, Chuck won two proposals. First to the Air Force to pursue the creation of a specialty software that could predict stability and control effects of most types of aircraft. The second proposal was marriage to Frieda who would be his lifelong partner in his new business and the co-author of this life story. Sharing his faith in God with co-workers and others became a cornerstone of Chuck's life. His belief in the power of God to bring abundant life to everyone he met, inspired him to invite others to find God's peace in this world.

Charles (Chuck) Dixon wrote "Chasing a Whirlwind" to share his adventures during the 75 years of his life and career in aviation. His life is a story of ambition and determination to reach goals that were often challenging and adventurous. God, family, country, and aviation were the driving factors in his life. He almost lost his life due to rogue whirlwinds or vortices created by powerful military aircraft early in his career. Vortices are necessary for an airplane to fly, and as an aerodynamicist, Chuck was determined to learn how to maximize their effectiveness. During his years working at two major aircraft companies Chuck thought out of the box and created patents that enhanced his work for the rest of his career. His sense of adventure gave him many opportunities to explore the great outdoors and kept him fit during his long life. After an early retirement, and the death of his wife Mary, Chuck won two proposals. First to the Air Force to pursue the creation of a specialty software that could predict stability and control effects of most types of aircraft. The second proposal was marriage to Frieda who would be his lifelong partner in his new business and the co-author of this life story. Sharing his faith in God with co-workers and others became a cornerstone of Chuck's life. His belief in the power of God to bring abundant life to everyone he met, inspired him to invite others to find God's peace in this world.

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