The Rise and Fall of a Construction Giant - The History People and Stories of CFW Construction

Jr. Farrar

Sinopse

Determined to bring utilities and small-building construction to rural areas, William R. Carter joined with Dick Farrar and John Williams to form the CFW Construction Company in Fayetteville, Tennessee, 1952. Named for the partners, CFW expanded into building plants, roads, tunnels, bridges, and more. Within forty years the company grew to five offices, 14 subsidiaries, a thousand pieces of equipment, and a proud workforce of more than 1,500 across a dozen states.
 
Then came the scandals.
 
By the end of the 20thcentury, CFW was gone, and the lives of everybody had changed. Dick Farrar’s son was there for the best and the worst. Now he’s written the definitive history, not just about a company, but a region and its people. With nearly a hundred restored photos, most in color, Farrar, Jr., tells the true story, naming names and documenting the details. The Rise and Fall of a Construction Giantis a keepsake, a historical record, the chronicle of an era, a compelling story told by the man at its center in the end.

Disponível desde: 12/02/2019.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

Brain Science - Personality...

Tyler Bordan, Rita Chester,...

6 books in 1 bundle, all related to whatever happens in your brain!
Book 1: Neuroplasticity - Neuroplasticity isn’t widely known, but it is not a new concept either. The principles and methods that refer to it have been tried and tested, and have helped people to remove stress, reorganize their thoughts, and take control of their lives.
Book 2: Emotional Maturity - Some people get older and never grow up. Others are very mature for their age. How can you determine when someone is really emotionally mature? And is there a way to become more mature faster?
Book 3: Photographic Memory - You may have heard of people who remember everything just by glancing at it: names, faces, numbers, or information. Well, it’s not unrealistic to develop a memory like that yourself. Our brain is like a storage unit - something like a camera storage unit. Data are constantly moving, but only some information sticks.
Book 4: Emotional Intelligence - You may have heard of emotional intelligence. You may have even learned a little bit about it. This audiobook, however, can take you to the next level of understanding what to do with the neural processes in your brain and how to channel them to gain more control over yourself and your situation.
Book 5: Conscientiousness - Are you applying the power of being conscientious in your life? If you want more out of life, or if you want to be more productive, it’s worth it to learn how to become more conscientious. Conscientiousness has been misunderstood in the past, but now we have a clear comprehension of what it can mean.
Book 6: Brain Training - As we all know, we only use a small portion of our brain, and just like muscles in other parts of our body, the brain can be trained to function better. The author will take you by the hand and show you what’s possible, and you will be amazed at what you are capable of.

Ver livro

Happy Vet Happy Pet - Caring for...

Sandy Weaver

Your Vet Needs HelpThis book will change your relationship with your veterinarian and their team forever. And what you learn in this book could save your veterinarian’s life. That’s right - the information in this book isn’t just life-changing; it’s life-saving. Because what you don’t know is your veterinarian is nearly four times more likely to complete suicide than the general population.In this book, you’ll learn why veterinarians carry so much stress, how you can help alleviate that stress, and exactly what to do if you’re ever in the presence of someone who is suicidal. Don’t worry - you can save a life, and this book will show you how.

Ver livro

The New World on Mars - What We...

Robert Zubrin

When Robert Zubrin published his classic book The Case for Mars a quarter century ago, setting foot on the Red Planet seemed a fantasy. Today, manned exploration is certain, and as Zubrin affirms in The New World on Mars, so too is colonization.We will settle on Mars, and with our knowledge of the planet, analyzed in depth by Dr. Zubrin, we will utilize the resources and tackle the challenges that await us. What we will we build? Populous Martian city-states producing air, water, food, power, and more. Zubrin's Martian economy will pay for necessary imports and generate income from varied enterprises, such as real estate sales—homes that are airtight and protect against cosmic space radiation, with fish-farm aquariums positioned overhead, letting in sunlight and blocking cosmic rays while providing fascinating views. Zubrin even predicts the Red Planet customs, social relations, and government that will overcome traditional forms of oppression to draw Earth immigrants. With all of this in place, Zubrin's Red Planet will become a pressure cooker for invention, benefiting humans on Earth, Mars, and beyond. We can create this magnificent future, making life better, less fatalistic. The New World on Mars proves that there is no point killing each other over provinces and limited resources when, together, we can create planets.

Ver livro

Creating Great Smartphone Videos

Reg Jacklin

Easy, Economical, Fun
Making your own great videos can be economical, easy and fun. Chances are you already have everything you need: your smartphone or tablet. Your mobile device is capable of capturing video of surprisingly good quality.
Is This Book for You?
Do you want to:Make videos but don't know where to start, or have a limited budget, orMake family albums, vacation videos, or videos about your adventures, orGive your YouTube or other video blogs a professional polish, orDocument your software or other developments in video, orCreate lessons on video, orMake videos for entertainment or amusement, orHave other ideas for what you could do with video?
If your answer to any of these is yes, you'll find value in this book.
Making Your Videos Great - Technically and Artistically
Author / Narrator Reg Jacklin offers ideas for making the videos you shoot with your mobile device great, both technically and artistically. On the technical side, he covers vocabulary, lighting, sound, resolution, orientation and storage requirements. Artistically, he discusses production values, including simple techniques for giving your videos that professional look and sound, including camera motion, basic editing principles, and composition. He suggests some free editing tools to get you started. Reg then offers a refreshing look at what makes a good story and how to scope and tell your stories on video. Finally, he shows how to get your videos out to where they can be seen.
About the Author
Reg Jacklin is a Certified Professional Videographer and Electronics Engineering Technologist. He has spent thousands of hours teaching university courses. He owns and operates a video production company, VidGigsLive. Presented with deep knowledge and humor, his book educates and entertains.

Ver livro

A Concise Natural History of...

Bernard Romans

“A very interesting and informative account of the region in the years just before the American Revolution . . . An almanac of information and opinion.” —H-Florida   Covering everything from Acadians to Yellow Fever, Bernard Romans exhaustively addressed daily life in Florida and minutely described its natural features—but he also did much more. He was copious in conveying the manners and customs of the native Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek, including one common outstanding virtue: hospitality. Romans also notes the habits and character of the colonists and comments on the prevalence of drinking. By focusing his attention on even the most minute detail, Romans has given us a fascinating, true account of early Florida. According to the Library of Congress, the variety of natural, aboriginal, historic, and miscellaneous information which the book graphically gives is far more original than a great many pioneer histories. Originally published in 1775, this rare work was first reprinted by Pelican in 1961.  “Students of history, ecology, and anthropology will appreciate this book for the insights it provides into the perceptions of a learned individual caught up in the development of a young nation.” —Choice

Ver livro

Personality Disorders - Bipolar...

Derrick Halfson, Lucy Hilts,...

This is a combination of a series of books. 15 short books, to be exact, which are divided into the following topics:
Topic 1: Personality disorders can be challenging. I personally know people who have some kind of disorder. It’s different when you interact with them. Not every moment, but the difference is in the details.
In this short guide, I will touch on various disorders that are more common than you may realize. This includes:
Schizoid disorders
Depressive disorders
Postpartum disorder
Topic 2: Many people have wondered what bipolar disorder is or what the symptoms are. While starting out with these simple facts, this guide goes much deeper into the subject. It covers a wide range of subtopics that will help you understand the nature of the disorder better.
Topic 3: What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
How is it used?
What can you achieve with such a form of treatment?
These and many other questions will be answered in this guide. Other topics will float to the surface, such as its use for boosting self-esteem, psychodynamic therapy, social healing, acceptance and commitment, misophonia, the Twelve Step Program, solutions for depression, and many others.
Topic 4: This guide will not leave you in the dark, however; it will talk about these topics and so much more, such as society’s changing view of the disorder, the ages of a borderliner, how they change identities and how medical diagnoses can vary, and the disorder across different races and the two genders.
11 other books will be included in this combo, so get ready for a great deal!

Ver livro