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ABOUT THESE BOOKS

I have been writing articles on a variety of subjects for a number of years.  Most of these dealt with either military training, military history, Amateur Radio,  or church administration related subjects.  I also published one full length novel and have just finished a second novel.  Both of these will soon be published as KINDLE reader novels.  Several of my short books were originally done in a .PDF eBook format, which is simply a book presented in a "Digital" form rather than being in printed on paper.  Some of these are available here for your enjoyment.

I offer you a few free works that have the advantages of an eBook.  I use the well known Adobe .PDF© eBook format to provide easy and immediate computer access for you the reader.  To open the book to read, just click on the .pdf title at the end of each description.

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AMATEUR RADIO and COMMUNICATIONS ( Adobe PDF file format)

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR LICENSE...WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE? - This 40 page book is written for the "Brand New" Amateur Radio Operator who just got or is about to get his/her General or Extra "ticket", but who still has questions about setting up a station and actually making that first contact on High Frequency (HF).  Written in conversational language that newcomers can understand, this book explains the "Ham terms" used and assumes the new Ham is in fact, 'brand new'.  It provides some suggestions and thoughts on assembling a comfortable station.  Topics include how to select your first HF rig (radio) as well as your first FM rig, what  antennas might work well for several situations, what to say in your first HF contact, and how to QSL (exchange postal or electronic cards to acknowledge a contact).   It also will provide many good links for a world of additional information on these subjects that you can find on the Internet (if you know where to look).  This book won't help you get a license since it assumes you already have one, but it will certainly help you get your station set up on HF and then start making contacts.  Think of it as having your personal "Elmer" at hand to help you along.  This eBook is free for personal use, and is a contribution to Amateur Radio.  ENJOY and PASS IT ALONG!    WHAT NOW.pdf    Also look for this book to be available soon at the Kindle Bookstore as an eBook for the Kindle Book Reader device.

HOMELAND SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS HANDBOOK  - Most of us say we "Remember 911", but for the Amateur Radio Operator, there is much more we can do beside just remembering.  We can prepare.  Even if you don't don't get really pro-active in emergency communications, there are things you can do...in fact things you should do to prepare in case you are needed.   Just showing up with a radio in hand or on a frequency during an emergency is not enough, you need to know what to do and you need to be prepared and need to be trained.  Designed to be an Amateur Radio Operator "Think Piece", this little booklet can give you some ideas of what you can do on your own as an Amateur operator in your local community.  This eBook is free to my fellow Amateur Radio Operators.     HOMELAND SECURITY COMM 2008.pdf

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MINISTRY RELATED (Adobe PDF file format)

WELCOME TO THE BOARD - A Manual for newly elected Church Board Members -  (Now a Kindle Book)   

For many church members who are elected to serve on their church board, it is their first Board membership experience of any kind.  They don't really know what is expected of them and they don't know how they should serve in this new important position.  Not specific to any one denomination, this manual can help most anyone seeking to know how to help the Pastor and serve the church.  This small 25 page book has been used by state districts and local churches.  Many churches and Pastors print it and give a copy to every newly elected board member to help them get started on a good course.   This eBook is presented here free as a help to all who might wish to read it.)    WELCOME TO THE BOARD.pdf   

 (This book is now available for the KINDLE reader at the KINDLE BOOKSTORE $.99 )  http://www.amazon.com/Books-Kindle/b?ie=UTF8&node=154606011

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FICTION AND REFERENCE   

             (Now a Kindle Book)              

A CIVIL WAR REFERENCE FOR KINDLE   A CIVIL WAR REFERENCE THAT GOES WITH YOU FOR SCHOOL, STUDY, WRITING, OR RESEARCH…

Almost like having a Civil War expert on call, A CIVIL WAR REFERENCE FOR KINDLE contains hundreds of items of information on multiple areas for the historian, student, teacher, re-enactor of the Civil War period. This reference work gives you information that’s easy to access and fast to find.

WAR THEY SHALL HAVE   A Novel -  OUT OF THE SHADOWS OF ANCIENT TIMES... THERE IS A STIRRING...  (Now a Kindle Book)   

 

Faulkner’s hands adjusted on the grip of the .40 caliber Glock as he inched his back along the barrier. He took one deep breath and then in rapid motion he spun to the left, quickly placed the sights on the silhouette of a man and fired 3 rounds…two in the chest and one in the head.  He knew he had good hits and this brought an inward smile of satisfaction. Moments later the whistle blew followed by the range master’s call to “Cease Fire… Clear all weapons”. He had finished another enjoyable session on the range and shot another perfect score for his efforts.

Clay Faulkner was a 6’2”, handsome and physically solid. He handled a handgun like it was part of him. Indeed, he had grown up with guns that he used for hunting, target shooting, then in the military and now in the FBI. In a dark suit he looked the part of an FBI agent on TV; in jeans and sweatshirt with his red and white Alabama ball cap, he just looked like another guy shopping at the Bass Pro Shop. Clay cleared his handgun, returned it to his holster and began policing up his empty brass when his cell phone rang.

The voice on the other end was Sid Stokes. “Clay…Brice needs for you to come to the office…we have a situation.” There was the sound of seriousness in Sid’s voice.

“On the way”, was Faulkner’s simple reply. He quickly picked up his few items and as he passed the range officer he said, “I’ve got to run, Bill…the office called” and he was on his way as the range officer waved him on. The trip to the office took about twenty minutes and he was soon parked in front of a neighborhood Stein Mart. He walked past Barnes and Noble Booksellers and entered the upscale strip mall through a set of glass doors that led to the offices upstairs. He passed a large accounting office, several attorneys’ offices and a nice architect’s office all of which took most of the office space on his floor, or so it seemed. 

 At the end of the hall he stopped in front of one of two office doors marked Private, held his ID card up to the magnetic access pad next to the first door, and when the lock clicked he entered. An attractive middle aged receptionist was typing a letter on her computer that sat next to the color TV monitor which monitored Faulkner coming down the hall and entering the door.

“Hi Clay…Conference Room B…they are waiting for you”, she said with a little smile. What’s up, Carol”  Clay asked in a low voice?

Carol raised her eyebrows and whispered...”Don’t know, but it’s a hot one!”

As he entered the conference room, Clay saw that there were five other agents already in the room.  Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Brice Williams was sitting at head of the table and on his left were Assistant SAC Roy Cassin and Agent Sid Stokes.  On his right, Agent Lou Montoya was seated next to Agent Doug Garrison, the computer guru of the office. Doug was intently working on his laptop that was plugged into the table.

“Sorry to take so long…I was at the range” Clay said as he took a chair next to Agent Stokes.

“No problem”, said Williams. “There has been a couple of incidents and I need you pack your bags for a few days.”

“Roger that…When and to where” replied Faulkner?

“Now… and Germany”, said Williams.  Looking around the table, he continued, “Okay gentlemen, here’s the situation.  Just a few hours ago, a suicide bomber drove a vehicle into a Catholic seminary just outside of London. At almost the same time, another suicide bomber attacked the U.S. military hospital at Landstuhl, Germany.”

“The first bomber drove what was believed to be a DHL van full of explosives right into the front of the seminary during an early afternoon chapel service and triggered it. Casualties among the students and teachers at the seminary are heavy.  Doug is trying to get more details as they become available.”

Faulkner was shaking his head in disgust…“and Landstuhl” he asked?

That guy didn’t quite hit his target”, replied Williams. He tried to crash the gate with a civilian ambulance to get at the main hospital but the gate barriers worked and the security guards engaged him. Unfortunately, he still set the bomb off and two Air Force personnel and a civilian were killed and a number of people were wounded, but at least he was stopped before he got to a building full of people.”

“Al Qaeda’s work no doubt”, said Clay.

“It has all the marks of their work, but no one has claimed credit.”

 “You said you want me enroute to Germany”?

“Yes”, answered Williams.  “The Bureau called and need someone to go to Landstuhl to gather details on that situation ASAP. They are sending an agent from the New York office directly to London to do the same there. Your name came up for Landstuhl because you are fluent in German and you lived in Germany.”

“Right, when you want me to take off?

Carol is set to book you out of Cinci International as soon as you touch base with her. I think the first flight is early tonight. I asked her to book you into Frankfurt and I’d like you to roll out on the earliest flight.  Can do?

“Can do.” said Clay.

Williams looked at Doug Garrison. “Doug, anything coming through on the attack in Germany?”

Garrison shook his head. “Negative, nothing yet.”

“When you do get anything on either of these attacks, send it directly to Clay by text message to his phone and cc me.”

“Right, I will stay on top of it”, said Garrison.  “Clay, when you get to Germany you will have messages waiting if I have gotten anything.”  Faulkner nodded.

“Good”, said Williams turning to Faulkner… “Clay, talk with the Germans. Find out as many details as you can on this bomber and see what they can pass along.  Offer our help anyway they can use it. Plan for a stay of at least a week…maybe two, but take as much time as you need to get what you can out of this.  Pass info directly to me...I will get it to the Bureau. Also…we will have someone from the Consulate meet you at the airport with transportation. They will also arrange quarters for you. The Bureau’s Legal Attaché’...our LEGAT…will make contact with you at the Consulate. You know the drill… That’s about all I have.  Questions?”

“No questions.  I'll touch base with Carol, run by my condo and be on my way on the first available flight.”

After a bit of conversation and a fast chat with Carol who supplied a briefing folder of names, places, background info and other details, the meeting was over.  As Faulkner drove to his home he was thinking… Get my passport, clean my weapon, get the charger for my Blackberry, pack the digital camera…  A quick mental checklist was forming. Three hours to wheels up.  Just enough time to grab a Ham sandwich before getting to the terminal at CVG.

(This book is now available for the KINDLE reader at the KINDLE BOOKSTORE - $3.99 )  http://www.amazon.com/Books-Kindle/b?ie=UTF8&node=154606011

DEO VINDICE   A Novel -     (Now a Kindle Book)   

The date was July 1863 and Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia collided with the Union Army of the Potomac under George Meade at a little town named Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Both Generals knew this might be the decisive battle that could influence the outcome of the Civil War. After talking with General James Longstreet, his trusted subordinate, it was obvious that Lee had decided to attack the center of the Federal line in an all out effort to break the Union forces once and for all. Longstreet had argued against this, but his argument appeared to be in vain.  Longstreet could see that Lee’s mind was made up.

Very early the next morning General Lee’s commanders gathered for the briefing that would outline how the coming battle would be fought. Longstreet knew it would be a difficult day...a very difficult day.

SAMPLE CHAPTER EXTRACT

"Good morning, gentlemen,” Lee looked over the assembled officers with an already intense face. "Everyone here?” he asked.

    Generals Ewell and Hill nodded that everyone had arrived as Lee looked around to confirm that the key officers were indeed present.

Then he began, "Gentlemen, as you all know, destruction of the enemy force in the field remains our primary purpose.  We must defeat the enemy once and for all.”

Lee paused for some time.  “However, after careful review and consideration, I am convinced that this is NOT the place to accomplish this task."  Ewell looked noticeably puzzled, if not somewhat disappointed.  A.P. Hill was likewise surprised, since his conversation with Lee earlier had convinced him that there would be an attack and a major battle here today.  Longstreet slowly put his unlighted cigar in his mouth holding back a smile.  It seemed that he had convinced Lee after all.

General Lee began to explain his plan, now pointing at the map before them. "I propose to disengage the bulk of the army and move in this direction."  He ran his finger behind his own lines southwest through South Mountain, then south, then turning east through the Catoctin Mountains toward Frederick on the road to Washington.  Several officers openly smiled and looked at each other. Washington!  At last!  Now they would let the Federals experience what Richmond had experienced these past two years!

Lee quickly brought them back to focus, "I do not expect that we will actually attack the Federal city.  Instead, I plan to destroy the enemy reserve corps here at Frederick. The enemy will move quickly to stop us and when he does, we will use his haste, our good plan, and our superb army to destroy him once and for all!"  He waited for a response.

"Sir?” General Ewell spoke. Lee nodded. "We won a substantial victory here yesterday. Might it not be counterproductive for morale and spirit of the troops to move away from the Federals when we have such an opportunity here?"

The commander of the Army of Northern Virginia seemed to have been waiting for this question. It was one he had pondered over and over. He responded, "It is true that we won an impressive victory here yesterday and I have considered that. However, General, this victory is out of proportion to the battle that is surely to come. I must say honestly to you all, I feel we could very likely defeat the Federals today…right here.  But we must be certain of this victory.  A near victory will not do, nor will just any victory do.”

“Consider the facts. The enemy grows stronger each day.  If we fight now and win but in doing so we take heavy losses, we cannot look for help. We are in enemy territory and it is no secret that the South has little left to send us. If we win a victory without completely destroying his army, the enemy will once again move away to replenish and refit. We will be unable to pursue and continue the fight. No, we must plan carefully to assure total victory as much possible. This next battle must be decisive. We must completely defeat these people."

The generals now understood. They would indeed fight, but their commander wanted as much in his favor as he could get.  He would not trade his army away for a victory; he wanted to end the war if he possibly could!  How exactly did he plan to defeat the Federals?  The Army of the Potomac was just over the tree line and they had no intention of letting Lee's army just walk away to fight another day!

"The plan to defeat the enemy in the next few days will require the greatest effort of all of our forces. Timely movement without hesitation or delay is a primary factor here."  Lee was looking at his Corps commanders, particularly at Longstreet. "For this plan to succeed, coordination and control will be paramount. At times we have been slower than necessary and coordination has suffered.  For the coming days we must move quickly and in a timely manner." He placed his spectacles on and looked at the map, "We shall proceed in this manner."

General Longstreet, you will demonstrate this afternoon before the Federal left here, near these two hills.  Give the enemy great reason to believe you will attack momentarily.  Your demonstration should start after lunch toward early afternoon today.  The days are long this time of year, so early afternoon will do well for us."

Lee continued, "You should give the appearance of preparing for an attack, but I want you to look disorganized.  Get some of your troops into position late in the afternoon, but make it appear that owing to the now late hour, you decide to wait for an attack early tomorrow morning.  You should make use of cavalry, artillery, and wagon movements to appear that you are strengthening here-in the wood line west of-Emmittsburg Road.  Then, well after dark, as soon the enemy settles in and continues to prepare for your attack in the morning, you will disengage the bulk of your Corps.  You will move southwest through Fairfield and then rapidly towards Boonsboro, turning to go through Turner’s Gap…here. Proceed toward Frederick looking for a suitable location west of the Catoctin Mountains where you can hold until the rest of the army can assemble with you.  I again stress that you must give the appearance that your main body is still in place at Gettysburg even as you move south." Lee looked at Longstreet, "Is this clear so far, general?"

General Longstreet paused, then responded, "Yes sir…you mentioned cavalry."

Lee replied, "Correct, General Stuart will provide cavalry elements from his command for this work.  I would suggest General Imboden, who is already detached, join General Jenkins’ brigade for this duty."  Lee looked at Stuart who was still smarting from his little talk with his commander about being gone too long and being out of touch.

Stuart quietly voiced a simple, "Yes sir". Longstreet indicated understanding by nodding as the generals all looked again to the map.

"General Hill, when General Longstreet's main body moves south, you will immediately fall in behind him and follow in close order with most of your Corps.  This will place you second in the movement.  The cavalry elements from General Stuart that I mentioned will remain behind when you depart.  They will keep up campfires and the appearance that there is a strong force before the enemy lines.  They must appear to be infantry and not just cavalry."  Lee was looking over his spectacles waiting for confirmation of understanding from General Hill and General Stuart.

A.P. Hill responded, "Yes sir, I follow immediately behind General Longstreet."  He was thinking that this was a lot of people to be moving at night, but if it could be done, the Army of Northern Virginia would do it.  Moving south would certainly help the men to move smartly, as everyone was ready to get out of Pennsylvania and get on home soil.

Lee nodded and now looked to Richard Ewell, "General Ewell, you will follow General HillEwell immediately as he moves to follow General Longstreet. In like manner, detached cavalry elements will stay behind as you depart. As you move through the mountains past Fairfield, you must watch to your rear and be prepared to turn and hold up any enemy elements that might try to follow us.  I do not foresee this happening, but if it should, you must provide us time to get the bulk of the army south and into place for a fight.”

"Very well, sir," Ewell answered.  “But should the enemy follow us through the mountains, rather than move south from Gettysburg, or if he does both, how will we address such a move?”

General Lee responded, “I do not think the enemy will follow you in any real strength.  If your rear guard is alert and strong enough, it will be able to handle any cavalry units he should send against you. I fully expect that General Meade will be late in moving, and by the time he realizes we are disengaged, we will make sure he knows we are now due south of his main force. General Meade will be forced to also move due south directly toward us to cut us off from attacking Baltimore or Washington.”

Dick Ewell replied with a nod of his head and a “Very well, sir.”

"General Stuart, the main body of your cavalry will be out in front of the army as we move south. You must maintain contact with the main body and keep me informed as we proceed. I want to be very clear about this. I must know what is to our front. The Army will be advancing in a broad column and we cannot engage piecemeal.” JEB Stuart was looking almost embarrassed at the specific guidance he was being given. Lee continued pointing at the map, "Just southeast of Hagerstown, we will turn east and move through the mountains here.”  He pointed toward the small dot on the map called Middletown. The enemy may well be on his way to close on us by the time we reach this point, but if not, we will continue south toward Frederick. You must also have elements of your cavalry take and secure the bridges across the Potomac at Williamsport, as well as the fords there and here at Falling Waters for our possible use.”

“The bridge here across the Monocacy southeast of Frederick may need to be destroyed, so be ready for this order should it come.  Do not, I repeat Do Not, destroy this bridge until you receive orders from my headquarters to this effect.”

Lee continued, "General, after you have cleared the way to Frederick, be prepared to turn north to contact the enemy and determine just where he is and how he is approaching us.  At this point, you must also delay him and gain us as much time as possible without you becoming decisively engaged."

"General Stuart," Lee smiled warmly as he removed his spectacles, "as a cavalry officer you are unsurpassed.  You must find the way for us and then provide us some time as we prepare for the enemy. I have the utmost confidence in you."  Stuart was deeply moved at the compliment given to him before his fellow officers. In an instant he knew that all was truly forgiven.  He returned the smile, "Yes sir, I will get us some time."

Lee again continued speaking to Stuart, "Once you have accomplished this last task, return directly to the main body by way of Frederick City. By then the enemy will surely be following you, and I want you lead him right to us.  When you rejoin us, you must quickly move to protect our rear and flank from any approach from Washington or Baltimore.  By this time, Washington will be in a panic and the Meade's forces will be moving as quickly as possible to try and stop us."

General Hill raised a question, "Sir, reference to Washington, do you think the Yankee troops there will be sent against us?"

"No,” Lee said as he leaned on the table looking at the map.  "The troops in Washington are not prepared to meet us in the field, and the government would never leave the city undefended. I expect they will man defensive positions in or near the city and wait for us to attack.”

“And they will pray to the good Lord all the while that we do not do so!” loudly interjected George Pickett.  Everyone laughed as Robert E. Lee smiled.  Spirits were high.

Lee hesitated as the seriousness of the moment returned, “I expect the enemy to move south out of Gettysburg by forced march as rapidly as possible.  He will surely lead with his cavalry.  Meade will want to fight us immediately, hoping to catch us strung out as we move toward Washington.  The enemy will probably want to catch up to us in the open at Frederick, only we won't be moving, we will be waiting. He will be trying to stop an attack that we never intended to make. They will be the ones that are caught.  Gentlemen, we have the army and we will have position.  Here!"  Lee was pointing at the hills of Monocacy just south of Frederick.  "Here we shall defeat the Federal army once and for all."

The assembled commanders realized this plan was bold, just as were always the plans of Robert E. Lee. They also realized the Army of Northern Virginia had a reputation for accomplishing such bold plans. This one would be no different. They were going to make a long and dangerous night move.  Then place themselves between the Federal army and Washington. The enemy will surely come at them like a charging bull!

For the next half hour or so, details were discussed and the commanders looked at the maps, asking questions, making plans, and coordinating their efforts. They discussed the need for being seen to prepare for an attack at Gettysburg, but at the same time, not being too obvious. The need to avoid observation as they prepared to move, the need for quiet but fast movement, the need for route reconnaissance before dark, the need for troops to rest while looking as if they were preparing to attack, these were but a few of the topics of discussion. The coordination would continue through the day as preparations were made, but they had to start now before the Federals might decide to attack. Actually there was very little chance that the Federals would attack them at Gettysburg.  The federal army had good positions and were not about to give them up.

Shortly, Lee dismissed his officers from the formal briefing. He talked individually with his Corps commanders alone before they left, stressing the need for rapid and steady movement.  He encouraged them, pointed out specific details and wished each of them well as they left.  Longstreet was the last to take leave of his commander. Lee walked with him to his horse.

"Pete, your counsel yesterday was important in helping me reach this decision."

Longstreet was uncomfortable and immediately replied. "General, I hope I did not step out of line with my comments, I would never...."

"No," said Lee, "I asked you to speak your mind and you did.  I need officers who will give me their honest opinion.  Now, our plan is in place.  As I mentioned to you, I have not been well physically. Should anything happen to me, you must see this plan through.  One thing I do want to mention to you. I have noted that of all my Corps commanders, you in particular tend to get too far forward and place yourself in greater danger than necessary."

"Sir, nothing will happen to you.  You will outlast us all!”  Longstreet was trying to speak and not seem dramatic.

"Well, you take care of yourself and you stay well clear of the front line.  That’s an order," said Lee as he smiled and they walked a few more steps.  Then he stopped and faced Longstreet, "General, for this plan to succeed, you must move quickly, be bold, strike hard, and you must win decisively.  I am convinced that this battle could well determine the war.  That’s why I have your Corps leading in this march. I want you to help me end this terrible conflict."

Longstreet realized just how much Lee really had come to depend on him since he had lost “Stonewall” Jackson.  He was deeply moved, "My Corps will give you everything we have, General."

As he mounted up and rode back toward his headquarters, James Longstreet had much on his mind.  It was shaping up to be a very long day just as he had thought it would be, but it was certainly different than he had expected.  When he looked toward the Union lines, he felt relieved that there would be no fight there today.

For a moment, he wondered what would have happened if the two armies had indeed fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

DEO VINDICE, A NOVEL ISBN: 1-58500-297-6 Available online from www.AuthorHouse.com, Amazon.com, or as a special order from your bookstore -

(This book is now available for the KINDLE reader at the KINDLE BOOKSTORE - $3.99 )  http://www.amazon.com/Books-Kindle/b?ie=UTF8&node=154606011

CARRYING A CONCEALED HANDGUN -  (Now a Kindle Book)   

(This is the opening section of the book:)

ABOUT THIS BOOK

   If you are reading this book, then you likely have an interest in getting a concealed carry permit to legally carry a handgun.  This means you probably have questions about the process as well what does carrying a concealed weapon mean to your everyday life.  You may also have questions about how to choose a handgun, ammunition, holster and what training will you need.  It is a process that I have recently gone through for the second time (when I moved to a new state).  It is also a process about which I have been asked many questions from friends and acquaintances. With this in mind, I decided to write this little 50 page book to help others who are considering taking the step to become legally armed.  This is not a How To book, but rather some Things to Think About book.  It is designed to help you as you consider getting a permit to carry a concealed weapon.  Then if you should you decide to do so, it will provide some ideas to help you in some choices you will have to make. Think of this book as more like one friend asking another what he  thought as he went through the process.

   Most often, books about this subject are written by authors that are highly qualified with handguns and/or other various weapons. Such writers may have an extensive background in Law Enforcement (LE), he/she may have been a member of a SWAT unit or a military Special Ops unit, and/or they may be a completion shooter.  Of course these individuals have carried a weapon for a number of years and almost certainly still do.  In all cases the author is familiar with a number of guns, all types of ammunition, and various shooting skills. 

   While I am a retired military pilot and I often carried a handgun, I did not carry a loaded handgun most of the time except in combat or for specific military duties.   As a young man I collected handguns, I hand loaded my own ammunition for rifle and pistol, and I spent a LOT of time in the field shooting my guns.  However, I had a 25 year gap from when I left the active guns and ammo hobby and when I decided I needed to carry a concealed weapon.  So while I know and understand guns very well, I only went through the process of getting a concealed carry permit in the last few years…and in this state only in 2010.  In short, I am approaching this book from more the viewpoint of a typical civilian becoming legally armed for the first time, rather than from the viewpoint of a professional who uses handguns in his/her occupation on a regular basis.  For this reason, I will explain in some detail most of the information presented.

   When reading in this book about the process of obtaining a concealed carry permit, it should always be noted that the process will surely be different for you than it was for me since the process is different for each state.  Again, the intent of this book is not to provide a check list, but rather it will hopefully help you think about the process as you decide if a concealed carry permit is right for you. 

 (This book is now available for the KINDLE reader at the KINDLE BOOKSTORE- $2.99 )  http://www.amazon.com/Books-Kindle/b?ie=UTF8&node=154606011

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Kindle     As a very satisfied owner of a KINDLE 2, I am convinced that Amazon got it right with my version of their book reader.  Having said that, the new KINDLE reader (v.3) has recently been introduced that gives the reader more options, more features and better reading experience not to mention a lower price!  No thicker than most paper magazines and with a screen as clear (or clearer!) than newspaper print with selectable print size options, you have a choice of over 630,000 books to read.  This selection of books is available for download directly through Kindle's included free wireless connection (works anywhere your your cell phone works) or now through common Wi-Fi connections.  Most KINDLE books sell between 99 cents and $9.99, with a number of books such as many of the great classics being free.  Once you set up your new KINDLE, you simply browse the bookstore listings, press a button, and the book you selected is downloaded to your personal KINDLE library.  No cords, no waiting, no hassle!  The new KINDLE can hold up to 3500 books (!) in its on-board memory giving you an incredibly powerful library in your hand!   A battery charge lasts from 10 days (wireless on) to 1 month (wireless off).   I used to read a lot...now I read even more!

There is far to much to say about the KINDLE for this webpage, so why not go to the website shown here and click on the Guided Tour and the Kindle Users Comments videos to learn more.   Check out the new version of the KINDLE reader at:   http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Display-Graphite-Globally/dp/B002FQJT3Q

Kindle Reader now for the iPhone, iPod Touch, your PC, etc... For times when you don't have your Kindle with you, if you do have an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry, PC, or  other other such device, you can use the new free Kindle Apps to read your Kindle books.  To set this up, all you need to do is go to check with Amazon at:   http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_iphone_mkt_lnd?docId=1000301301 to read all about how to get these free apps for your specific device.  You must have an account with Kindle and every book that you have purchased for your Kindle can then be viewed on your iPhone, iPod Touch, PC, Blackberry, etc.

I don't always have my Kindle with me, but now I can enjoy reading any of my Kindle books on my iPhone while waiting for the wife as she makes a quick shopping stop.  At first I thought the iPhone would be too small, but I quickly found that I hardly notice the small screen since the Kindle app is optimized for this platform.  It's like having a mini-size Kindle reader always with you!