Books with author Weston

Get started with your next home project. Build yourself a boat.Playing around on the water in small boats is a lot of fun. But what makes it even more special, is when the boat you’re in, is a boat that you built.A small craft differs from other woodworking projects. Once finished and in the water, a boat comes alive. You will discover it has a personality of its own, the way it handles and moves at speed. Each hull is different. It’s easy to fall in love with a boat.To create something that will take you places and protect you from the elements is rewarding and easier to do than you might imagine. With tools you may well have at home, a small amount of inexpensive material, you’ll be heading up the river in less time than you think.This book is a guide to building small plywood boats. Inside, you’ll learn:Design considerationsBuy plans or make your own?What tools you will needMaterials for your boat — that cost littleHow to build a craft, from anybody’s plansBest practices — working with epoxy resin and fillersSafety — how to protect yourself, so you can keep buildingHow to painting your boatA practical guide to building small boats written for the first-time builder. Marine engineer and boatbuilder Tim Weston, explains how to prepare for and build yourself a boat, at home in your garage.Buy the book and get started, building your boat.

Build yourself a home on the water!Living on a boat has a lot going for it, and it‘s more affordable than you think.If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing off over the horizon, but haven’t had the money, there are ways to do it, even on a small budget. Most people buy a boat, but building your own is a rewarding and cost-effective alternative to getting onto the water.For $70,000 (AUD) first-time builder Tim Weston built a 40ft catamaran “Tokyo Express”, in just under 3 years. It was the beginning of an adventure, on a boat that became home, for the next 5 years.There are many ways to save money by doing things yourself, and you will end up with a boat, made how you want. Inside the book, Tim shares his story with insights, explanations and tips. Tokyo Express is a lightweight, fast, cruising cat built 20 years ago on a tiny budget, and she looks as good today as the day she was born. Made with simple materials, but with performance to leave behind most production boats.Inside the book, you will learn;Catamaran vs Monohulls - which way to go?Things to consider - before starting outHow she was made - the sequence of eventsWays to build the hull - the pros and consDifferent motor options - what’s best?Reasons for using a daggerboard - and why it is so importantA timeline - of the stages of the buildIdeas for making a generator - from what you already haveThoughts on CNC kits - is it a good option?A simple steering system -made from recycled partsLayout for a nav station and interior ideasAntifoulings that don’t need replacingHow the boat was paintedAnd much more…The book is the story of the build with insights into life in the bush, living in Australia. Scroll up, “look inside” and see what you think. Read the book - you might find this idea more achievable than you expected

Selected lives from Plutarch admirably retold by W. H. Weston, including six Greeks (Aristides, Themistocles, Pelopidas, Timoleon, Alexander, Philopoemen) and six Romans (Coriolanus, Tiberius Gracchus, Caius Gracchus, Caius Marius, Julius Caesar, and Brutus). Introductory material by the reteller sets each life in its historical context. Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Ever since he was a child Neil Armstrong had been fascinated by flight and airplanes. He learned to fly when he was just 15 years of age and went on to become a navy pilot who saw action in the Korean War.After the war Neil Armstrong spent 7 years testing powerful rocket planes and other types of experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut with NASA. On July 21 1969 more than 500 million TV viewers back on Earth saw Neil Armstrong become the first human being to set foot on another world.Rod Weston's book gives you the important events in Neil Armstrong's fascinating life in the form of a detailed list of facts.Reading a complete biography can often be intimidating for a young person, but Weston gives you Neil Armstrong's life in 136 easy to understand segments.We are sure that the facts about Neil Armstrong in this book will fascinate you and inspire you to learn much more about the first man to ever walk on the Moon.

Ever since he was a child Neil Armstrong had been fascinated by flight and airplanes. He learned to fly when he was just 15 years of age and went on to become a navy pilot who saw action in the Korean War.After the war Neil Armstrong spent 7 years testing powerful rocket planes and other types of experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut with NASA. On July 21 1969 more than 500 million TV viewers back on Earth saw Neil Armstrong become the first human being to set foot on another world.Rod Weston's book gives you the important events in Neil Armstrong's fascinating life in the form of a detailed list of facts.Reading a complete biography can often be intimidating for a young person, but Weston gives you Neil Armstrong's life in 136 easy to understand segments. We are sure that the facts about Neil Armstrong in this book will fascinate you and inspire you to learn much more about the first man to ever walk on the Moon.

Build yourself a home on the water!Living on a boat has a lot going for it, and it‘s more affordable than you think.If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing off over the horizon, but haven’t had the money, there are ways to do it, even on a small budget. Most people buy a boat, but building your own is a rewarding and cost-effective alternative to getting onto the water.For $70,000 (AUD) first-time builder Tim Weston built a 40ft catamaran “Tokyo Express”, in just under 3 years. It was the beginning of an adventure, on a boat that became home, for the next 5 years.There are many ways to save money by doing things yourself, and you will end up with a boat, made how you want. Inside the book, Tim shares his story with insights, explanations and tips. Tokyo Express is a lightweight, fast, cruising cat built 20 years ago on a tiny budget, and she looks as good today as the day she was born. Made with simple materials, but with performance to leave behind most production boats.Inside the book, you will learn;Catamaran vs Monohulls - which way to go?Things to consider - before starting outHow she was made - the sequence of eventsWays to build the hull - the pros and consDifferent motor options - what’s best?Reasons for using a daggerboard - and why it is so importantA timeline - of the stages of the buildIdeas for making a generator - from what you already haveThoughts on CNC kits - is it a good option?A simple steering system -made from recycled partsLayout for a nav station and interior ideasAntifoulings that don’t need replacingHow the boat was paintedAnd much more…The book is the story of the build with insights into life in the bush, living in Australia. Scroll up, “look inside” and see what you think. Read the book - you might find this idea more achievable than you expected

The Apollo 11 mission of 1969 made possible the first Moon landing when Neil Armstrong became the first human being ever to set foot on the surface of the Moon.Rod Weston's book brings you the story of the Apollo 11 mission through a detailed list of fascinating facts. Going through a long book can sometimes be overwhelming for a young person, but Weston presents the story of Apollo 11 and the first moon landing in 74 easy to understand segments. We hope the facts about Apollo 11 in this book will fascinate you and motivate you to discover even more about the Apollo missions and the men who walked on the surface of the Moon.

The Apollo 11 mission of 1969 made possible the first Moon landing when Neil Armstrong became the first human being ever to set foot on the surface of the Moon.Rod Weston's book brings you the story of the Apollo 11 mission through a detailed list of fascinating facts.Going through a long book can sometimes be overwhelming for a young person, but Weston presents the story of Apollo 11 and the first moon landing in 74 easy to understand segments.We hope the facts about Apollo 11 in this book will fascinate you and motivate you to discover even more about the Apollo missions and the men who walked on the surface of the Moon.

Get started, with your next home project. Build yourself a boat!Playing around on the water in a small boat is a lot of fun. But what makes it even more special, is when you built the boat yourself. Building a boat is different from other woodworking projects.Once finished and in the water, a boat comes alive. When you launch a boat, you will find she has a personality of her own, the way she handles on the water and moves at speed. Each hull is different. Creating a craft that will take you places and protect you from the elements as you go is extremely rewarding. It’s easy to fall in love with a boat.And building a small boat is easier than you think. With tools, you probably already have at home and a small amount of inexpensive material, you can be on the water in no time and without spending a lot of money.In the book, you’ll learn:How to build a boat, from anybody’s plansDesign considerations - size and hull shapeWhat tools you needWhat materials are most suitable, for creating a boat at homeSafety - how to work safely (so you can go on to build more!)How to paint and protect your boatBest practices - for working with epoxy resin and fillersBoat builder and marine engineer, Tim Weston explains in easy to understand terms, all you need to know to prepare for and get started, building yourself a boat, even if you’ve never built anything before.A practical, step-by-step guide to building wooden boats. Written for the first time builder, and full of in-depth technical information for the experienced builder too.Buy the book and get started, building your boat!

"Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids"On April 11 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off from Earth on the third mission to the surface of the Moon. But three days into the mission an explosion ripped through the Apollo 13 oxygen tanks, meaning that the astronauts on board wouldn't make it to the Moon. They were stranded 200,000 miles from home and running out of air, power and water."Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids" brings you the facts about Apollo 13 and the remarkable attempt to get the astronauts back to Earth, as millions of people around the world followed the events on TV and radio. We are sure you will be fascinated by the facts of the Apollo 13 mission and that you'll be inspired to find out even more about man's ingenuity, heroism and endurance against all the odds.

"Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids"On April 11 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off from Earth on the third mission to the surface of the Moon.But three days into the mission an explosion ripped through the Apollo 13 oxygen tanks, meaning that the astronauts on board wouldn't make it to the Moon. They were stranded 200,000 miles from home and running out of air, power and water."Apollo 13: 82 Fascinating Facts For Kids" brings you the facts about Apollo 13 and the remarkable attempt to get the astronauts back to Earth, as millions of people around the world followed the events on TV and radio.We are sure you will be fascinated by the facts of the Apollo 13 mission and that you'll be inspired to find out even more about man's ingenuity, heroism and endurance against all the odds.

When Major Davian, the most decorated soldier in the guardian angel military, is sent to earth to guard seven-year-old Tommy O'Connor, he thinks the assignment is beneath him. However, he soon discovers three alarming and critical facts.*The fate of both Davian's world and Earth is tied to Tommy's life.*The demonic forces his people have been fighting are intent on possessing the boy.*A prophecy most of Davian's people have forgotten indicates that the existence of the child will coincide with the rise of a traitor who will take over Davian's homeland.Davian is torn between protecting Tommy at all costs and preventing the conspiracy of his fellow soldiers to seize power.The spiritual forces of legend are massing for war. The elite warriors of the Guardian Angels must act quickly to save those they protect and prepare for combat with their demonic enemies in the third great Battle for the City of Ezzer.