Phoenix Rising: The Rise and Fall of the American RepublicPhoenix Rising, 2008 - 600 pages In an age when the supply of gasoline to feed this modern American society has become both more expensive and more scarce questions are being pondered. Inquires like, How can a modern society scale back its dependence on gasoline as a motive source?' Are there genuine alternative power sources?' Are they the answer to a growing crisis?' Recent announcements of hybrids like those from Honda, Toyota, and Ford have really brought attention to this issue. Hybrids that use both gasoline engines and electric motors. Really, though, alternative power sources have been around for as long as the automobile has been. The battle between and among the steam car, the electric and the gas car was fought out in the first couple of decades of the twentieth century. This book explores the ins and outs of that battle. A struggle from which the gasoline car emerged completely victorious. To such an extent that steam cars and electric cars virtually disappeared from the scene for many decades. We will look over all three alternatives, exploring their advantages and disadvantages. We will also look over the obstacles to the steamers and the electrics. Barriers that still exist to a certain extent. Handicaps that caused their disappearance in the first place. |
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... going into Egypt there were 12 tribes, but coming out, you never hear about the tribe of Joseph. Instead you hear of his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. That makes 13 tribes and 13 colonies. Another interesting parallel to ancient ...
... going after these other gods. At this time I must say that I really don't see much difference between Theology and Philosophy. They both search for truth. They both have moral values associated with their belief system. And they both ...
... going after other gods (Religious Pluralism). And we then witnessed that same descent occurring in America during this time frame. The philosophies of these false gods gave rise to the powers of the 20th century. Germany, originally the ...
... going to take it back, because it is not going to happen. His Words are set in stone, as were the Ten Commandments. Now the Lord will relent in cases where you have sought His mercy by repenting and confessing your sin, but without that ...
... going to be even more strenuous. Then the people revolted against Rehoboam. So he responded by sending his army to quell the rebellion, but God sent a prophet that told Rehoboam and the people to not go to war. Thus the kingdom was ...