Books with author T. Harvey

The decade of the 1980s has been called the Decade of Decadence. Decadence is defined as "the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay" or my favorite, "unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence." For a decade that brought us Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids, leg-warmers and New Wave, was it really self-indulgence?! For one kid growing up in the Central Valley of California, it was a time of self-discovery . . . a transformation from a kid, to a teenager, to a young adult . . . his growing up years. At times utterly hilarious, at times poignant and powerful, Tom relives his teenage years in this true-to-the-last-word memoir. Where were you when John Lennon died? When the Space Shuttle blew up? When Lawrence Taylor ended Joe Theisman's career on live TV? When the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked Game 3 of the 1989 World Series? Tom will tell you where he was and what it meant to him. You'll also hear about first kisses, first loves, a joke about your Uranus, avoiding fistfights, the joys of minimum-wage jobs, college roommates, and WHOLE LOT MORE. If you're one of the 70 million Americans who can claim at least one teen year in the decade, you can relate to the era . . . if your kids can't understand your fondness for your Breakfast Club and Princess Bride DVDs, this book may teach them a thing or two about YOUR growing up years. Go ahead, say the word "bitchen" outloud. Yeah, it was a bitchen time, the Eighties . . . (and, yeah, the word can be spelled "bitchen" or "bitchin'" - the author prefers the former . . . )Tom's second book, "Don't Fight With the Garden Hose and Other Lessons I've Learned Along the Way" is now available!

Mr. D. Harvey has earned a reputation as a world Author. Being elderly, with no real experience, disabled, and overweight. Is history about to repeat itself, with natural or man-made disasters?In times of emergency or civil unrest, are you prepared for a worst Case Scenario?Carry the Essentials - bug out bag. Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares . Luke 21:35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.1. Stock Up on Food and Water2. Safety in Numbers3. Long-Term Plans4. Be PreparedRemember, when the time comes, the better prepared you are, the better chance you have! Awful forces within your city or state can happen at any time, and their real effects may not be apparent until it’s too late. Mistakes in Wilderness Survival:• Lack of Fire• No Shelter Knowledge• Lack of Good Navigation Tools• Poor Survival Knowledge and Skills• Underestimating the Risks and Decisions• The Incorrect Kind of Clothes• Finding Good Drinkable Water• Underrating Need for Signal Preparation• Medical Supplies as NeededThese Vital Instructions will help to Prepare for Dangerous Situations or Emergency Survival. We live with unpredictable events today. This life is full of hazards that changes in a moment. Devastating weather, accidents, terrifying actions, plagues, and etc. can happen at any time. Many events are on the news, every day around the world. This survival guide may be important enough to give you added knowledge to make your life more endurable. This guide can help make it easier for all level’s, from young kids to adults. You need to start today to study and make part of your life many survival skills and techniques. This is the time to apply your knowledge, now; we make mistakes that we can improve upon, before a real disaster happens. Now is the time to improve your skills and increase your survival knowledge. You do not need to be a super survivalist to gain the knowledge to survive. Just as I thirsted for more knowledge on this subject, with much research, I started taking notes, which has turned into this book. If anyone lacks wisdom and knowledge, let them seek for help and guidance. May this Survival Guide inspire many to search on this subject to know more, not just from this book, but from others. The more we learn, the more you are prepared. I have learned a great deal on this subject which is my gain, and it has strengthened my knowledge and it will do the same for you. As the world and I are going through many trials and tribulations, it is rewarding to gain this knowledge. We need to size up our situation that may be; disasters that could come to us, emergencies that could happen to us, civil unrest in our area, marshal law that could come and take away our home and supplies, or etc. As with most Wilderness Survival books or online information; is all about healthy people, not like us. By learning all we can, will help us to conquer our fears for it is our greatest enemies when it comes to survival. For fear causes us to make wrong decisions. Being unprepared, causes us to think the worst in dangerous situations. Learning survival skills and having knowledge, we gain the confidence to survive most situations. Learn to improvise with what is around us to make our survival situation better. Use our imagination to make our survival life easier. This book will help us to be more prepared. This book is meant for people that have little to no experience, to save their lives. You can enhance your skills. Events are coming soon that will be realistic and challenging that will affect us all.

With his debut memoir, "The Eighties: A Bitchen Time To Be a Teenager!" enjoying success, Tom now turns his attention on lessons he's learned during his 45 crazy years as a member of the human race.24 chapters of poignancy, humor, and poignant humor. Chapters include, "That the Paul David Hewson urinal?" - "Brushes with the spirit world aka WTF was that?" - "Don't mess with a mother's love, or Don't be a d*ck to your little sister!" You're sure to have a favorite!Prepare to laugh and cry . . . sometimes at the same time!

2012 Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Literary Contest Finalist for Nonfiction/Memoir, Unpublished Work. The decade of the 1980s has been called the Decade of Decadence. Decadence is defined as "the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay" or my favorite, "unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence." For a decade that brought us Cabbage Patch Kids, Garbage Pail Kids, leg-warmers and New Wave, was it really self-indulgence?! For one kid growing up in the Central Valley of California, it was a time of self-discovery . . . a transformation from a kid, to a teenager, to a young adult . . . his growing up years. At times utterly hilarious, at times poignant and powerful, Tom relives his teenage years in this true-to-the-last-word memoir. Where were you when John Lennon died? When the Space Shuttle blew up? When Lawrence Taylor ended Joe Theisman's career on live TV? When the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked Game 3 of the 1989 World Series? Tom will tell you where he was and what it meant to him. You'll also hear about first kisses, first loves, a joke about your Uranus, the joys of minimum-wage jobs, college roommates, and WHOLE LOT MORE. If you're one of the 70 million Americans who can claim at least one teen year in the decade, you can relate to the era . . . if your kids can't understand your fondness for your Breakfast Club and Princess Bride DVDs, this book may teach them a thing or two about YOUR growing up years. Go ahead, say the word "bitchen" outloud. Yeah, it was a bitchen time, the Eighties . . . Tom's second book, "Don't Fight With the Garden Hose and Other Lessons I've Learned Along the Way" is now available!

Magic, is a type of illusion that makes us feel that looks supernatural in ordinary means. With spectacular performances, the magicians take us to an extra ordinary world. Through magic, the audience are brought to a fictional world of wonder where nothing bad happens and all dangers vanish when the magician retrieves his assistant safe and sound after being cut in two or escapes himself from an imminent danger. There are many legendary magicians who gave magic new dimensions and drive in revolutionary changes o the contemporary magic. Here we have made a brief attempt to throw light on these eminent magicians like Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, Chris Angel and more…

Bigfoot is a kind of "brother" to humans. This is according to the myths and legends as told by the Indians in the area. In Indian culture, the entire natural world; the animals, the plants, the rivers, the trees, the mountains, the sky, the stars, the lights that dance across the sky, etc. are all as family. They were created by that great white spirit god in heaven. And Bigfoot is seen, as one of our close relative; as a distance, great elder brother. And not as a caveman, according to their traditions. These giant Bigfoots, would hide from everyone. Just like us, there are good ones and bad ones.

Magic, is a type of illusion that makes us feel that looks supernatural in ordinary means. With spectacular performances, the magicians take us to an extra ordinary world. Through magic, the audience are brought to a fictional world of wonder where nothing bad happens and all dangers vanish when the magician retrieves his assistant safe and sound after being cut in two or escapes himself from an imminent danger. There are many legendary magicians who gave magic new dimensions and drive in revolutionary changes o the contemporary magic. Here we have made a brief attempt to throw light on these eminent magicians like Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, Chris Angel and more…

With his debut memoir, "The Eighties: A Bitchen Time To Be a Teenager!" enjoying success, Tom now turns his attention on lessons he's learned during his 45 crazy years as a member of the human race. 24 chapters of poignancy, humor, and poignant humor. Chapters include, "That the Paul David Hewson urinal?" - "Brushes with the spirit world aka WTF was that?" - "Don't mess with a mother's love, or Don't be a d*ck to your little sister!" You're sure to have a favorite! Prepare to laugh and cry . . . sometimes at the same time!

Following the meteorite strike on earth, the hunt for disgraced Martian President Octavius Snook is taken over by the ruthless alien Special Investigation Team – known as SPINT. Jimmy, Jo and DD are caught up in the investigation along with their schoolmates and reclusive galactic rock star Johnny Firelight. Events come to a head on a school geography field trip to the mining town of Community 76 where the miners are in a brutal dispute over the use of androids. This leads to tragedy, a desperate race through the labyrinth of underground tunnels surrounding the mine and confrontation with the native Martians. Join Jimmy, Jo and DD in the second thrilling episode of the Jimmy O’Brien Saga. (See also Jimmy O'Brien and the Meteorite of Death)

When earth is threatened by a meteorite strike, a massive evacuation takes place to get as many children as possible to safety. Jimmy O’Brien, a 13 year old Arsenal fan, ends up with his eccentric artist aunt on Mars. There, much to his dismay, he has to attend school at Eastlands Academy where he immediately falls foul of tyrannical Head Tutor Dr Denvil Thrang and clashes with notorious bully Dean Briggflatt. However, it is while he is exploring the dramatic Martian canyons with his new friends Jo and DD that he uncovers a blackmail plot that will lead to the discovery of a dreadful secret, and climaxes in a life or death chase to uncover the truth.

Each tribe would record its history on sea shells.Plus, they would record their own family tree.These sea shells were like a great treasure to them.It was passed down from one generation to the next generation.They would store their sea shells in a special place that all could read them.Their great white spirit god, directed them in all things.Each tribe would have special chants and council gatherings.Each tribe had a spiritual shaman.These shamans are considered as being a great spiritual leader or elder.Now the story begins.