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Firebombers Incorporated: The Future of Wildland Firefighting?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:39:18 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As global warming causes mega-fires to become the norm, as firefighting budgets are slashed, firefighting aircraft are grounded due to thick smoke, and firefighters are overwhelmed by the sheer number and size of wildfires, people are asking: Can technology be harnessed to produce a firefighting force capable of taking on such destructive phenomena before our forests are reduced to ash? Before thousands lose their homes? Before more lives are lost to rampant wildfires? A book from Firebomber Publications may provide the answer.

Firebombers Incorporated: The firefighting force for the 21st century! Melding together proven firefighting techniques with the latest in electronics, computers, and space-age materials, an elite, hard-hitting force is created, one which can see through smoke and dark of night as though it's a clear day, able to rapidly deploy all their firefighters and equipment to a fire zone by air, networking every unit through futuristic command-and-control vehicles.

Firebombers Incorporated offers an intriguing "what if?" scenario: Could such an outfit help the wildland firefighting forces that are currently stretched to the breaking point win their battles faster, save more lives, and substantially reduce suppression costs, not to mention property and financial losses?

Dedicated to those who risk their lives to save the lives of others, Firebombers Incorporated is a must read for anyone concerned about the increasing threat of mega-fires and interested in seeing what could be done to stop them dead in their tracks!

"Firebombers Incorporated keeps the reader in anticipation of what is to come!" - The Nashville News

"The book is action packed and maintains a substantial level of suspense that keeps the reader glued to each page...." - Wildland Firefighter Magazine

About the Author
Michael Archer holds degrees in Agriculture, Electronics, and Engineering Technology. He has written articles for Wildland Firefighter Magazine, Home & Fire Magazine, and others. He has been interviewed by KABC-TV, USA Today, and Associated Press on wildfire issues. He is webmaster and technical advisor to Wildfire Research Network, a public-safety research and education nonprofit (www.wildfireresearch.org), and San Diego Regional Fire Safety Forum, a professional forum to educate the public about the threat of wildfires and what future changes are necessary to protect the San Diego Region (www.sdfiresafety.org).

About Firebomber Publications
Firebomber Publications is a small press dedicated to providing exciting firefighting fiction to the general public. Firebomber Publications donates 50% of the profits from sales of the "Firebombers Incorporated" product line to organizations that support the families of injured and fallen firefighters. Website: www.firebomberpublications.com.

Title: FIREBOMBERS INCORPORATED
Author: Michael Archer
ISBN-10: 0970798016 ISBN-13: 978-0970798015 (trade paperback, 377 pages)
Publisher: Firebomber Publications
Available through Amazon.com, The Supply Cache (www.firecache.com) and Baker & Taylor.

Author available for interview on short notice.

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'Easy' is the Best Word to Describe This New Family Fun Sport Product - The Wind Chaser(R) Land Sailor

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:25:11 GMT

It is easy to learn to sail, easy to use, easy to carry in the back of the car (even a Honda Civic), easy to assemble - even for twelve year olds - and makes it easy to get the whole family together and do things together.

VENTURA, Calif., May 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Wind Chaser(R)" (www.wind-chaser.com), from Action Products(R), LLC, has created this affordable, family oriented, "eco-friendly" land-sailor that is easy to use and easy to get the family together to enjoy a recreation that everyone can share regardless of age. Those who already know how to sail will appreciate the simplicity of this sailing cart.

Those who don't will find they will master it in a matter of minutes. The "Wind Chaser(R)" stores in four separate and light-weight bags that stow easily in almost any vehicle with room to spare. With just a few parts to assemble, easily and quickly, you are up and away in minutes. It disassembles just as quickly. The bags allow for easy transportation as well as protecting the parts when stored at home.

The ergonomic molded "body" is comfortable and supportive for all ages. The four-part mast breaks down and stows in a bag with its sail that is less than four feet long.

The optional equipment, from "balloon" tires for softer surfaces, ice blades for ice sailing, larger and smaller sails for different wind conditions, all make this product fun and easy to use in a wide range of conditions and terrains - as long as they are all flat and Mother Nature is obligingly providing the wind as your fuel.

Wind Chaser(R) fully backs up its product with an extensive web site and blog. Here you can find everything you need to know 24/7 to not only use your land sailor, but learn all about it and land sailing too. There are links to land sailing organizations and clubs who post their events 24/7. They have brochures and other information to down load and print out at home.

Their Wind Chaser BLOG at www.wind-chaser.blog.com is designed to allow everyone who is interested ask questions of the manufacturer, post their own experiences and share information in an informal internet setting.

If you still have questions, you can call or email their helpful customer service staff.

The "Wind Chaser(R)" can be purchased directly from the Wind Chaser(R) web site or with a phone call. E-mail: sales@wind-chaser.com. Call: 1-805.525.8003.

Site: www.wind-chaser.com.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Action Products Wind Chaser, wind surfing land sailor

New Book Concerning Difficulties Faced by Iraq Veterans Gets Mass Appeal

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:00:33 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. - Feb. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mojave Winds, (ISBN: 978-0-9801383-0-6), a novel by Mark Biskeborn, highlights the growing social impact on Iraq War veterans returning home, and their struggles to reintegrate to the civilian world.

The recent book by author, Mark Biskeborn, "Mojave Winds," has been met with wide acceptance, attracting a great deal of attention with its controversial storyline:

A combat veteran returns from the Iraq War, struggles to readapt to normal life, only to find conflict in the United States as well. The new Stop-Loss law imposes unprecedented hardships on soldiers now. The prolonged combat missions increase tensions complicating soldiers' return to daily life- post-traumatic-stress, divorce, child custody, financial dread, and unemployment. These and other calamities unravel soldiers' nerves when they finally do get to come home. This book demonstrates the public concern over what happens when trained warriors show up on the streets.

With the flare-ups of domestic terrorism within U.S. borders, this book also reminds readers that the battles have now made their way to the United States as well. Fighting the enemy 'over there,' does not exclude fighting them here.

In the past two weeks, over 20,000 new visitors have flooded the author's website, http://www.markbiskeborn.com. This includes his online blog discussing the issues facing soldiers on extended missions. The impact of these American policies has received a sudden influx of new public attention. Traffic has also spiked from searches relating to the calamities of prolonged military tours of duty and concern for domestic terrorism.

The rapid spread of interest in Mojave Winds has been felt in the publishing world as well. The book was selected as a feature for the Southern California Writers Conference held in San Diego this past weekend. The prestigious International Thriller Writers conference in New York will feature Mojave Winds (thrillerwriters.org). The Writers Digest newsletter also features Mojave Winds (writersdigest.com) as the author will attend the Writers' Digest conference in L.A., 28 May.

The author, Mark Biskeborn, has been a contributing author for several blogs, especially The Smirking Chimp, and has received a swarm of letters and comments from his regular weekly writings. Mark is currently scheduled to appear at the International Thriller Writers Conference and the Maui Writers Conference this year. Amazon Shorts has featured several of his short stories recently.

As a result of Mojave Winds unprecedented sales success and rapidly growing popularity, several mainstream publishing houses are considering author Mark Biskeborn while he works to complete his next novel.

Mojave Winds is now available through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and many other booksellers, as well as the Author's own site.

The current state of affairs and the highly volatile political discussion concerning the legality of the Stop-Loss policy, the calamities that returning U.S. veterans now face, and the concerns over domestic terrorism continue to fuel public interest in the book. While the book is considered fiction, many of the issues discussed in its chapters are anchored in current affairs in the U.S. and world news events.

About Mojave Winds and Mark Biskeborn
Mojave Winds, a novel by author Mark Biskeborn, depicts the difficulties protagonist Kris Klug faces; a returning Iraq War veteran, he struggles to integrate back into the civilian world. He suffers from flashbacks from his war experience, the drastic difference in civilian life, and the effects of post-traumatic stress. He also is shocked to discover that the war has followed him back home to the U.S., as a series of events puts him in the cross hairs of domestic terrorism. Despite the high-tension stakes, with an Islamist gang at his heels, he meets a classical dancer, Sheila, whom he finds especially intriguing while crossing the Mojave to Las Vegas.

The author is a long time resident of California, and has also lived and worked many years abroad. He has contributed many non-fiction articles, essays, and book reviews to magazine publications and blogs. He also has had several short stories featured recently on Amazon Shorts. He is now completing a sequel novel, Follow the Sufi's Ghost, for release in winter, 2008.

For more information on the book or the author, or to order online, visit www.markbiskeborn.com or call 949-293-2016.

ISBN-13 / ISBN: 9780980138306

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Florida Private Investigator Coaches on How to Start Up an Investigative Agency

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:58:10 GMT

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is your inner P.I. waiting to be released? Do you question your neighbors, rent Magnum P.I. reruns and have an obsession with dark corners and disguises? If so, John Krause's recently re-released, "The Private Investigator's Guide" (ISBN: 978-0-615-13411-6), may be just what the doctor ordered.

"The Private Investigator's Guide" is the most comprehensive guide on the market. It provides the practical foundation for everyday applications in the area of training private investigators and teaches the novice P.I. how to get started in the business.

Why not learn from a pro? Krause is available for television, radio talk shows and script consulting for television programming, movies and novels. He frequently gives lectures, seminars, conducts book-signing appearances, and consults with anyone who is interested in learning how to set up and run their own private investigative agency.

"Most agencies can only provide minimal hands-on training to interns due to case deadlines," Krause explains. "This practical, how-to guide will help with training and even seasoned investigators who may need a refresher course can benefit."

"The Private Investigator's Guide" is a how-to-guide from A-Z. It focuses on everything from basic administrative tasks and report writing to ruses and how to stay out of trouble.

An essential tool for any agency or intern, "The Private Investigator's Guide" has been discussed on television and radio throughout the U.S. and on the Internet.

A private investigator for 20 years, Krause has a celebrated career. This knowledge and experience has allowed him to become a number two bestseller in the southeast in the legal, self-help category with major book retailer, Books-A-Million.

Krause has investigated a broad variety of cases ranging from child custody to criminal defense and has been involved in some very high-profile cases.

Available in paperback and on CD-ROM, the Private Investigator's Guide includes a free demo version of ScenePD -- software used by professionals on how to recreate accident and crime scenes.

The book was originally published in 1997 and currently it can be purchased on Amazon.com, spycorner.net, sharpstuffusa.com, joenterprises.com, scdlink.com, and Bay.com.

More information: www.pibook.info or call 1-850-291-8540.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, John Krause Private Investigator, start a private investigative agency

Introducing gus(TM) - Fine Leather Fashion Accessories for Today's Modern Man

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:01:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Jan. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- gus is pleased to introduce their premier line of higher end leather wallets and accessories designed exclusively for men and featuring beautifully hand-sewn craftsmanship as well as their unique "splitshot perforation" styling.

The introductory line includes a men's passport folio, wallets, small and sleek card cases, and a brushed stainless steel money clip. Each of the pieces are hand-crafted from Italian, vegetable-tanned leather, with calfskin lining, hand-stitched corner trim, and their own "Splitshot" perforation process to give the items a very authentic and worn appearance.

"gus is all about bringing back that really nice quality of handmade goods but with the addition of today's style and functionality," explains gus design partner, Mark Loncar. "There simply isn't a lot of well-made men's accessories anymore that are hand-crafted, masculine, and wear well over time. gus is looking to bring masculinity back," quips Loncar.

The Passport Folio is the highlight of the gus line as it features dedicated "SIM" chip pockets to allow travelers to easily store their phone SIM chips from various countries. The Folio also accommodates frequent traveler cards, foreign currency, receipts and such. Nevertheless, it fits comfortably inside a jacket pocket.

Using thicker, vegetable-tanned leather gives the line an authentic and rich feel while also developing that characteristic patina that is unique to vegetable-tanned leathers.

The Splitshot perforation is another styling element developed to give the line its own unique look. It cannot be easily duplicated, as the process requires multiple steps to give the piece a truly authentic look and feel.

The line is currently carried by Zero Minus Plus at Fred Segal in Santa Monica as well as other specialty boutiques throughout the country and online at www.gusstyle.com

About gus(TM)
gus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tonic Wear, Inc., based in San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR. Started in 2007, gus designs men's fashion accessories in both the US and Italy. The company works with small factories, tanneries, and textile manufacturers who specialize in traditional manufacturing techniques and combine that with modern styling and functionality for today's audience.

Visit gus at www.gusstyle.com.

Move Over Magnum P.I.: Florida Private Investigator and Author Shares Tricks of the Trade

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:43:00 GMT

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Nov. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- So, you want to be a P.I.? Florida Private Investigator, John Krause, has re-released "The Private Investigator's Guide," (ISBN: 0-615-13411-4, printed version; and ISBN: 0-615-12404-6; CD-ROM version) previously published in 1997. "The Private Investigator's Guide" is the most comprehensive guide on the market; it teaches the novice P.I. the tricks of the trade and provides basic information for business start-up.

Topics include: report writing, ruses, where to locate information, how to stay out of trouble, recorded statement and witness interviews, tips for identifying what makes a good investigator, needed forms for operation, and more.

"The Private Investigator's Guide" has been discussed on television and talked about on radio throughout the south, northeast, northwest and on the Internet; it is an essential tool for any agency or intern.

The book is now back in print and also available on CD-ROM; it includes a free demo version of ScenePD - the software that professionals use to recreate accident and crime scenes with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Krause has been a private investigator for 20 years and has a celebrated career that has taken his book to a number two best seller in the southeast in the legal self-help category with major book retailer, Books-A-Million.

Krause has investigated a broad variety of cases ranging from child custody to criminal defense and has been involved in some very high-profile cases.

Krause wrote the "Private Investigator's Guide" to educate interested people and to provide basic direction about a business that is difficult to break into.

"Most agencies have minimal hands-on training with interns due to case deadlines," Krause said. "This practical, how-to guide is a necessary tool for interns who want to succeed, and seasoned investigators who may need a refresher course."

"The Private Investigator's Guide" provides the practical foundation for everyday applications in the area of training private investigators; it is currently available at Amazon.com, The Spycorner.net, Supercircuits.com, scottsspytek.com and eBay.com.

For more information, visit: http://www.pibook.info; or call 850-291-8540.