“A BOOK IS NEW UNTIL YOU READ IT!” READ THE FLYING FISH AND THE BEE’S BOOKS!

tHEY BOTH FLY. ONE GLIDES AND ONE HELICOPTERS! EACH AMAZING IN THEIR OWN RIGHT! — THEY BOTH FLY. ONE GLIDES AND ONE HELICOPTERS! EACH AMAZING IN THEIR OWN RIGHT!

APtravelnews-Book Reviews—November 20^th, Port St Lucie, FL.—From Correspondent Bob Epstein, Book Reviews—When I received the following two books from the Princeton University Press, Princeton and Oxford, I knew just from the cover on in, they would make fine educational and enjoyable reads!

“The Amazing World of Flyingfish” by Steve N.G. Howell was an edifying and exciting read. Having an extensive knowledge of offshore fishing myself, and always amazed when a school of flyingfish took off spooked by my moving boat, or by predators such as billfish, dolphin fish and raiding tuna, this fine, 45-page book describes in photography and true researched words of knowledge, by someone even more detailed and excited by these marvels of nature, only enhanced my enthusiasm more when before reading this book, the little bit I did know, blended with my new education of just how incredible these small fish are. In all the oceans, seas and waterways of the world, only Exocoetus volitans named by Carolus Linnaeus in 1758, truly fly, well actually glide, and truly zoom over the waves and ocean swells to escape from being eaten.

Early Mediterranean sailors actually thought that “Exocoetus” meaning; “sleeping outside” in Greek, from the belief that these flyingfish left the oceans to sleep on shore at night. The amazing facts about these fish are embodied in this “little big book of knowledge” about them, and the fascination they have been for airplane designers, to cooks in Barbados that serve them up as the specialty of the Island Nation. There are 90 images, all interesting in their depictions of this, and a few other images of amazing sea creatures.

PAGES OF INFORMATION AND 90 GREAT IMAGES!

The book sells for $12.95 Check it out @: press.princeton.edu or Google the name: “The Amazing World of Flyingfish.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE! THEY ARE IN TROUBLE, RESPECT THE WORLDS BEE'S! — TO BE OR NOT TO BE! THEY ARE IN TROUBLE, RESPECT THE WORLDS BEE’S!

The second book is about The Bee; A Natural History by Noah Wilson-Rich. “To be or not to be, that is the question” and when Shakespeare penned that question in centuries past, I know he did not have the honey bee in mind, but today because of the terrific threat to the Bee’s existence all over the world, this eminently important insect, that gives you the very fruits of the vine and tree, (BIBLICAL: “THE LAND OF MILK & HONEY”), the flowers of the field and forest and so much more is in great danger of disappearing altogether.

“Earth is home to 20,000 bee species, ranging from flourescent-colored orchid bees and sweat bees, to flower-nesting squash bees and leaf-cutter bees. This book is the most accessible source of information about bee species, written for non-scientists by some of the world’s leading bee experts and researchers. Beautiful art- work compliments and clarifies the text, which is kept brief enough to cover as much information as possible, while keeping general readers engaged. If you eat food (ha) you need to know about bees. This little critter pollinates fruit, veggies and seed crops that we humans need and rely on to survive. Bees are dying at an alarming rate. Understanding the complex interactions between bees and agriculture, environment, and humans influences how we address food supply questions, agricultural economics, and development in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world!” Just remember too, no bees, no flowers! The book has 224 pages, in hardcover it is 8 x 9, and costs $27.95. Check out Google with The Bee A Natural History by Noah Wilson-Rich, with contributions from Kelly Allin, Norman Carreck & Andrea Quigley.

TrekCel3300 from Celestron Revives Our Device Charges and Lights Up Too! Some Kind of Flashlight With This Terrific Item!

Small and convenient to carry, but also powerful and useful in more than one way 1 — **Small and convenient to carry, but also powerful and useful in more than one way**

APtravelnews-November 14th, Bob and Barb at Goose Holler’ Farm, TN.–

Yes, there are a zillion different kinds and manufacturers of flashlights out there, but do any also charge your cell phone and other small electronic devices? One of them does! Not only does this powerful, rechargeable flashlight light the way in dark places, but it recharges from your laptop and also has simple connects and adapter to charge cell phone, Ipads, tablets, and a wide array of other electronic devices. Celestron makes a variety of interesting and useful electronic items and this is just one of them that I will not leave home without. No kidding, I plugged in my Samsung Note when it was low on charge when I was out and about and expecting a call, the flashlight/Charger took care of the business of keeping me In Charge!

Check out www.celestron.com you will be amazed at the items they offer!

A Great Way To Save Your Eyeglasses From Loss-The ReadeREST! Check Them Out!

Whether you want the Swarovski Crystal model for women or ReadeRest black sunglass model for men or women, the strong magnets will do their job holding your glasses safe even when you bend over or go out on a boat with wind in your hair your hat may blow off, but not your glasses. — Whether you want the
Swarovski Crystal model for women or ReadeRest black sun-glass model for men or women, the strong magnets will do their job holding your glasses safe, even when you bend over or, go out on a boat with wind in your hair, or even if your hat may blow off, your glasses will not!

APtravelnews/New Products—December 9th, Bob & Barb in Sevierville, TN. At the recent Gift Show in Sevierville, TN., we had a chance to look over dozens of interesting items ranging from whiskey flasks emblazoned with eagles or fish, to Click-It Hot Use It Cold, hand-warmers. However, for this post we wanted to focus on an issue and problem one entrepreneur we met has addressed and figured out fully within the principle of K.I.S.S. What is it? Its a simple, easy to use small holder to assist all of us in not leaving our glasses and walking off without them (see images). Rick Hopper came up with his ReadeREST; a magnetic holder that does not require you to pop holes in your clothes to affix the holder to your shirt or blouse. You merely slide the back plate under clothing where you want the glasses to hang from, then place the strong, magnetic, self-centering holder over that plate and voila; your ready to hang your eye-wear glasses from one of its arms, until the glasses sit safely on the holder. With its simple use, there is no more leaving your eye-wear at the market counter, restaurant table, school desk, or wherever you had previously put them down and either did, or did not remember to take them with you when you left.

“Simple is, as simplicity dictates, here’s an answer to not forgetting your eyewear anywhere! This patented item is “proudly made in America” and is perfect for the person that always keeps asking: “where are my glasses.” Go: readeRest.com or give a call to 1-855-321-7732 Ext. 804

Real Swarovski Diamond cut Crystals hold your glasses!

Knives The Worlds First and Most Important Tools of Survival & Pleasure

My "Good Old" new Buck. If your into knives, you never have enough models to use and admire! — **My “Good Old” new Buck. If your into knives, you never have enough models to use and admire!**

APtravelnews-Knoxville, TN.-September 21st–Without a doubt, the knife and all its iterations (swords, spear heads, sharp blades, both fixed and folding) for a myriad of needs down through the history of man on earth, is probably the most important evolving innovation in history. Today, knives are used and also collected by millions of people throughout the world (I just sent a collector in Germany, a military Swiss Army Knife style item from the 1930’s) Today, knives are also big business, very big business indeed! Knives are a multi-billion dollar business-all manner of folders and hunting style knives are bought in shops, mail order, on e-bay, Amazon, privately through collectors, etc. Frankly, as an outdoors oriented person who fishes, hunts, plays with throwing knives and hatchets as a hobby, or any other of mine, and others pursuit in the outdoors, or of course, indoor sports such as carving, I wouldn’t leave home without my trusty blade. For today, I’m profiling a few knives that would work for anyone heading out on a hike, to fish, hunt, camp or just have with them for even the mundane opening of a letter, box or cutting a thread or rope. The following three knives are all hunter, (will profile folders at a later date) non-folders:

Buck Knives have always been a standard of excellence and when I first met Buck Senior, he told me that “excellence is always what we strive for to be the best at what we do to make “keeper” knives that become heirlooms.” This Buck Omni Hunter is part of Chuck’s family of sportsmen and womans knives. Specs: 7 ¾ overall with a 3 ¼ 420 HC Stainless Drop Point blade. Handle: Black rubberized thermoplastic with a lanyard hole. Heavy Nylon belt sheath MSRP: $45.95 www.buckknives.com

Kershaw Antelope Hunter ll, is a fine tool of a knife it comes in hunter orange and black. You can trust the finger grooved co-polymer handle to stay firmly in your hand through the thick and thin of blazing your trail.Specs: overall length is 8 1/8 with a 3 5/8—8Cr13 MoV Stainless steel blade. Finger grooved Co-polymer handle in orange or black. It comes with a leather belt sheath MSRP: $34.95 www.kershawknives.com

Shrade SharpFinger comes in a brown, orange or camo handled stainless steel knife. I personally have an originally made knife for the past 3-decades and think it is the most ergonomic knife in my collection. As its namesake says, it is really like an extension of the index finger allowing precision in cutting open a fish or any cutting job at home or on the trail. A great knife to carry anytime! Specs: 7-inch overall length full tang for strength. The 3 ½ stainless steel blade is Cr 17 MoV High Carbon. A through- the- tang -lanyard hole. MSRP: $25.95 www.taylorbrandsllc.com