Ron Edwards Livres

Ron Edwards was born in Australia in 1930 and brought up in the country where small farmers still plowed with horses and harvested their half acres with sickles and scythes, and larger properties relied on the annual visit of the steam-driven threshing machines. By the 1940s all this had vanished, and Edwards had realized that the country’s traditional crafts also were disappearing. He began making drawings and notes of them and published these materials in his native country. How to Make Whips is the American edition of his ninth book. The first section gives instructions for a basic eight-strand whip; the second deals with the making of fine kangaroo hide whips. Other chapters explain the making of bullwhips, snake whips, and whips made from precut lace. Also included are instructions on plaiting names in whips and using plaiting designs for whip handles.

Translated from the Chinese by Ron Edwards and Gong Zhi-mei. Compiled in Nanning, China, this book gives methods for treating a very large number of complaints with simple fruit treatments. The curative properties of over 80 different fruits are discussed. Did you know that banana skin is good for hangovers, that plums can help treat boils and pineapples assist in reducing blood pressure?

Exploring the fascinating processes of gem formation and extraction, this book delves into the geological conditions that create diamonds and gemstones. It highlights the intricate journey from natural formation deep within the Earth to the various mining techniques employed to unearth these precious stones. Readers will gain insights into the environmental and ethical considerations surrounding gemstone mining, as well as the cultural significance of gems throughout history.

The book explores the transformative power of mindset in achieving wealth and happiness. It challenges readers to reconsider their approaches to life, emphasizing that true change begins with altering one's perspective. Rather than resorting to desperate measures like marrying for money or gambling, it advocates for a shift in attitude as the key to unlocking potential. The philosophy presented resonates with spiritual teachings, suggesting that belief in oneself is essential to manifesting desires. It also highlights the importance of truth in a world full of deceit.

The story unfolds aboard a tramp freighter on a clandestine CIA mission across the Atlantic, where sabotage and fear threaten the crew's safety. An arsonist instills chaos, mysterious messages disrupt communications, and a murder adds to the tension. One officer suspects foul play but struggles to convince his fellow crew members of the impending danger, leading to a race against time as the mission's integrity hangs in the balance.