The author provides a meticulously detailed account of the TV station business from its virtual beginnings in the late 40's until 1976. It examines the details behind the FCC "freeze" on any new TV license grants in 1948 until the implementation of the "Sixth Order & Report," which transformed TV transmission standards in 1953, and the author's deep involvement in the solution.

It tracks the history of the TV networks and their interaction. It follows the author's participation in the foundation of virtually every TV institution: The TV Code, the TV Bureau of Advertising, the TV Information Office, AMST, etc. It covers the conversion, by the author, of Taft Broadcasting Company from a troubled family group to the largest single group operator, including what was then (1963) the biggest dollar volume deal in the history of broadcasting. It treats in detail the succession of events that moved Taft from basically a CBS affiliate to an ABC affiliate, resulting in the rise of ABC to first place in prime time, and the fall of CBS for the first time from first to last, resulting in the firing of CBS president Jim Aubrey.

We follow the acquisition by Taft of the Hanna-Barbera Cartoon empire, and the subsequent huge world-wide distribution income from TV animation and allied merchandising. In short, it is a compendium of everything of importance that happened in the world of TV for the thirty years before the ascendancy of cable, satellite distribution, and the other electronic marvels that have completely transformed the medium.

The author provides a meticulously detailed account of the TV station business from its virtual beginnings in the late 40's until 1976. It examines the details behind the FCC "freeze" on any new TV license grants in 1948 until the implementation of the "Sixth Order & Report," which transformed TV transmission standards in 1953, and the author's deep involvement in the solution.

It tracks the history of the TV networks and their interaction. It follows the author's participation in the foundation of virtually every TV institution: The TV Code, the TV Bureau of Advertising, the TV Information Office, AMST, etc. It covers the conversion, by the author, of Taft Broadcasting Company from a troubled family group to the largest single group operator, including what was then (1963) the biggest dollar volume deal in the history of broadcasting. It treats in detail the succession of events that moved Taft from basically a CBS affiliate to an ABC affiliate, resulting in the rise of ABC to first place in prime time, and the fall of CBS for the first time from first to last, resulting in the firing of CBS president Jim Aubrey.

We follow the acquisition by Taft of the Hanna-Barbera Cartoon empire, and the subsequent huge world-wide distribution income from TV animation and allied merchandising. In short, it is a compendium of everything of importance that happened in the world of TV for the thirty years before the ascendancy of cable, satellite distribution, and the other electronic marvels that have completely transformed the medium.

This is a plan for disaster recovery where the survivors are the key part of a swift and low cost repair of the damage. It is not a technical work such that everyone can read it and enjoy a few hours of learning. It begins in the future when you listen in to a mayor’s up date from his disaster recovery team feeling that the recovery is proceeding better they had hoped. This starts when you are rescued and ends when you are leaving to live in your rebuilt house. More information is provided on how the Peoples’ Village Plan can work and the preparation prior to a disaster to get ready. This is all summed up with a way to modify the plan to repair Katrina, and similar Gulf Coast disasters where people are still waiting for help. You don’t have to be in a disaster zone to get some good from this book. You can learn how to improve your life and those around you by living a different kind of life. A life that can bring you more friends and security then you now consider possible. Don’t forget your friends as they can be helped by this book. If they cannot afford to buy the book; send, or lend them yours. I won’t care as it can help them. Besides, everyone needs something new to read, and received from a friend, it may make their day.

“Guide to New Custom Home Ownership” is a complete and insightful publication on residential construction. designed for the person wishing to own a new custom home.  It walks the reader through the process of finding how to decide on custom plans, finding your builder as well as property.  It helps the reader understand zoning boards and financing the project.  This book helps prevent problems and issues with your builder as well as tradesmen and shows you how to keep your project site safe from injuries while also maintaining the quality and design choices you have in mind for your new dream home.  This book is not only for people wishing to be a new homeowner. Real estate agents, material supply reps, sub-contractors and fellow builders will all walk away with a new understanding toward custom residential homes.  This book makes for a great gift for anyone considering a new home anywhere and/or anytime in the future.

Reaching the goal of becoming a Sales Director is certainly a wonderful achievement. However, what prohibits so many Directors from reaching the next level is the lack of efficient systems in their office and their business. In order to achieve ultimate success, Directors must find a way to conquer the clutter, get their systems in order and focus their attention on their business, NOT their office. Finally Free to Succeed is a comprehensive guide that addresses every aspect of the Director’s office from purging unnecessary clutter, to creating an easy and efficient file system, to hiring an assistant. You can reach your highest goals. Let Regina Zona give you the tools to be Finally Free to Succeed.

Have you ever been in a home that made you feel so comfortable that you wanted to move right in? Have you been inside a home where you knew the furnishings were expensive, but the room made you feel uncomfortable? Did you ever wonder why?

 

Maybe you learned how to decorate from your parents…who never really gave it much thought? Or maybe now you are finally able to afford to decorate?

 

Whatever your situation, help has arrived! You no longer need to hire a decorator to have a well decorated home. Let Love Your Space! teach you some basic design principles to help you unlock the mystery of decorating.

 

The Homeowners bible is a livesaver for anyone contemplating Home Remodeling or New Construction of your home.  It will guide you step by step how to select and choose individual workers for each trade necessary plus various material suppliers  necessary to complete the job under your direction.  Using this method you can enjoy savings of fifty to sixty percent of the overall estimated cost to complete the job in a timely effecient manner.  If instead you want to use a contractor to do the whole job, it will show you how to pick the right guy that won't steal your money and leave the job unfinished and shoddy.  The number 1 complaint to the NATIONAL CONSUMER COMPLAINT BUREAU .  If you own a Home or are considering " The American Dream" than YOU REALLY NEED THIS BOOK !

laying foundations . . .

. . . is an unusual back-to-the-land story about a ghost of a house
and the couple who breathed life into her.
Mismatched in every way--socially, intellectually, racially--they were
unlikely partners.
And with only modest carpentry skills, they made an
improbable construction crew.
They began renovations at the worst time of year, setting up camp in the kitchen of an abandoned farmhouse
without electricity or running water
just as winter struck the northeast.
The odds against success were high.
The odds against their surviving as a couple were even higher.

This is the story of their year.

In December of 1986 Tommy and Luann Shields along with their three children Becky, Julie, and Tyler felt the call of God to come and pastor. Their first service was on Julie’s ninth birthday. They are still pastoring today.

Bro. Shields and Sis. Shields are honored to serve the Worthington church.  Their favorite, other than revivals, is the church dinners.  They love to taste each item carried in and they want to share some of these recipes with you.

One of the best cooks was our daughter, Becky.  All agree she had a special touch.

She dedicated her life to working in the church.  At the age of twelve she was teaching Sunday School, leading the singing in the church, and throughout her short life she was a faithful worker for the Lord.

On December 3, 2004, Rebeca Ann Shields Eads, age 30, was called home to be with her Maker.  We miss her so.  Some days we feel we can not make it without her, but we have a promise that someday we will be with her again.

 

This book is a collection of the churches favorite recipes. 

 

Enjoy and God Bless.

"Taming Your New Refrigerator" is best read before you buy the refrigerator. It is meant to be an aid to anyone who is going to buy a new refrigerator or who has questions about one just purchased. It contains suggestions about what to look for as well as what to avoid when buying a refrigerator. People who would find this book helpful include people buying a new refrigerator, people remodeling a kitchen, landlords, home economics teachers and perhaps realtors. Chapter topics include buying a refrigerator, making sure house is suitable and handling "no-cool" situations. The book can help you avoid mistakes I see every day as a refrigerator repair technician. It is the result of years of experience repairing and seeing the same mistakes in installation, purchasing and care day-after-day. Many of these mistakes result in service calls, which cost you, the consumer, directly or indirectly. My belief is that over the life of the refrigerator you will save a lot more than the cost of this book if you use the information it contains.

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This is a handbook written for men and women who are either interested in going into a career or have just begun one in code enforcement.  It begins by giving a historical background on code enforcement in cities, how it has changed over the years, and where it seems to be headed in the future.  The rest of the book is devoted to giving general information and simple and straightforward advice or suggestions to the aspiring enforcement officer on how to handle difficult people and situations, manage code cases and politics, learn how to listen to their intuition, and realize how each person in this type of organization has special talents that can be used in achieving a successful code enforcement program in their city or county.

This book is about building a house in the southwestern part of the United States; though, there are many things which are in common to building a similar structure in other parts of the country.  This author conducted two years of research before embarking upon such a venture.  Additionally, for the following nine months, I filmed and photographed all aspects of the task of building the structure, including performing many tasks myself.  Yet, despite that, it quickly became obvious that those who plan to either be an owner-builder or have a house built by others, need a book like this, because it is truly an eye-opener.  In fact, it is a practical guide which provides the reader with invaluable information about the process to be followed (contained within are many images/illustrations to help the prospective house owner).  The book examines best construction practices while exposing shoddy workmanship, costly shortcuts of convenience, communication and coordination problems, and the use of inferior building materials.  The work also discusses some of the nuances unique to building in such states as Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and even parts of California.  It is the intention of this author this will help those who seek to build a southwestern house avoid many pitfalls which lie ahead; because, this is a book I wish I could have had before I began the journey.  The book also contains an index and a list of Recommended Service and Product Providers.  If you are about to build or have a house built, please see the last page of the book titled SPECIAL OFFER REGISTRATION, because as a purchaser of this book, once you have registered, you will have an opportunity to speak with the author by phone for consultations or exchange e-mails regarding the construction of your house.   

Due to the ongoing episodes during a real estate transaction, there are many deficiencies that are known that go undisclosed by the selling party which leaves the homebuyer holding the bag and costing the homebuyer hundreds or even thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket repairs.

In the interests of the homebuyer and those who are thinking of purchasing a home, this book is designed for the purpose of assisting, motivating, and educating the home buyers to empower them with knowledge when purchasing a home. This book also provides the homebuyer with critical information and tips on how to conduct their own thorough home inspection which could save them money before escrow closes.

Colored digital photos have been provided to help easily identifying troubled areas that can be found within a home. The photos will give the homebuyer a visual image of deficiencies found in areas ranging from electrical discrepancies to roof  covering failure, as well as swimming pool safety concerns, mold contamination, the rules concerning water heaters safety and proper seismic strapping methods, fireplaces and chimneys deficiencies, termite damage, wood rot and fungus growth, defensible space in wildfire areas, patio cover installation, smoke detectors, foundation walls, basic plumbing components and more.

This book is also an excellent tool for advance and beginner home inspectors or individuals who are interested in learning how to conduct a home inspection or looking to improve their craft by absorbing these additional techniques.

 

Pierre Renaldo, veteran of many years in the construction industry, unveils a first time ever guide for the inexperienced in this non-technical publication Avoiding the Pitfalls: Building Your Dream Home.

A unique, often humorous, guide to making the adventure of building a home a truly enjoyable memory.

For the hesitant, inexperienced and uninformed who have little or no knowledge about construction, this handbook is a must, a guidance system for avoiding the unexpected misunderstandings that plague the unenlightened.