Daniel E Harmon: 23 books

Readers consider e-book technology and services, and how to launch an e-book (choosing a platform, platform-specific formatting, etc.) and marketing their e-book to an audience. This engaging narrative presents e-book success stories of young authors, and investigates the reasons for publishing an...

When they first begin to jam and develop a unique style and sound, few young garage band players are thinking of music as a business. Little do they realize what will be involved if they pursue professional music careers. This insightful volume provides readers with valuable information about managing...

The vast North African country of Algeria became independent in 1962 after a brutal eight-year-long war against France. Unfortunately, Algeria has not had a stable history, as various leaders have seized power through military coups. In 1991 a rising Islamist movement in the country led to a civil...

Most young drivers have one goal in mind when they think of getting their own vehicle: freedom. Car ownership is one of life's joys as well as one of its major financial investments. This candid volume offers readers a step-by-step approach for how to choose the best car to suit their needs and how...

Many of the songs that stay with us as personal rock and pop anthems started in the discordant echoing of a garage or basement practice space. Making music with others is a fun way to share joys, concerns, and stories. For driven musicians, it can become a wonderful way to share a piece of themselves...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrilled National Football League fans with his "miracle plays," completing seemingly impossible passes in clutch situations. While success or failure in those instances can hinge on any of countless factors, a breeze, a player's unexpected...

To many outsiders, any mention of Notre Dame brings to mind Fighting Irish football. More players from Notre Dame have won the coveted Heisman Trophy than from any other university. This captivating narrative chronicles the era of Coach Knute Rockne and other acclaimed coaches, including Frank Leahy,...

Grappling and submission grappling moves are fundamental in many MMA forms, especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Generally, they are focused in the clinch and ground ranges with the goal of defeating an opposing fighter through use of submission holds. In this exciting book, contact sports fans learn...

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among teens in the U.S. Young people who binge drink are more likely to experience academic and social problems, physical illnesses, risky sexual activity, car crashes, and accidental injuries. Alcohol poisoning, which can cause unconsciousness or...

The process of poultry making its way from the farm to the table is not something regularly investigated by those who enjoy chicken, turkey, and other types of poultry. If investigated, it’s possible poultry would not be quite so popular. It’s been said that if you love hot dogs, you don’t want...

Ibn Battuta, a fourteenth-century Moroccan adventurer and religious scholar, was one of the most ambitious travelers of the Silk Road. Scholars estimate his lifelong journeys covered no fewer than 75,000 miles. Because of his knowledge of Muslim history and laws, he was greatly respected by the Muslim...

The sudden arrival of a "harbor wave" in a crowded seaport has terrified coastal residents for centuries. Tsunamis are among the deadliest natural catastrophes, in some cases killing thousands of people in a matter of minutes. Readers will learn how tsunamis develop, what kinds of damage...

Internet security professionals generally are known as computer specialists. Specialists represent more than half of the job force involved in computer systems design and maintenance. Some develop computer software. Some design complete information systems from scratch. Others are responsible for...

When the environment suffers, so do humans and wildlife. Many green jobs require only high school or one or two years of post-high school studies. For other jobs, special training or four-year or postgraduate degrees are required. Some of the careers that are examined in this enlightening book include...