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Here are some of the books recommended at the Alabama AIHA PDC on Friday 11/14/25 during the Innovation in Occupational Safety and Health Workshop delivered by me and Bob . I have written full reviews for some of these books, but not all of them (they are in progress). You can view all of the books that I have reviewed so far by going to LLLToday.com . The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life by Joseph Jebelli Affiliate Link to Amazon

Title : Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop Author : Nick Offerman Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book is part memoir, part woodworking manual (all advice, particularly regarding safety, is accurate), and part philosophy. The book addresses woodworking (for both experienced woodworkers and those with an interest in getting started),

Title : Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life Author : Arnold Schwarzenegger Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Be Useful summarizes Schwarzenegger’s many experiences into seven life principles for both success and fulfillment. He leans heavily on his bodybuilding career for examples and metaphors to illustrate his points. His intent is to inspire ot

I've owned one of these AirZound air horns for about 30 years (I've replaced it once in that time frame -- I've had the current one for over 15 years. You pump up the reservoir (about the size of a small water bottle) with an ordinary bicycle pump and it is good for a lot of horn blasts (>120 decibels). As a daily bicycle commuter, I cannot recommend this horn enough! This horn is VERY loud and gets the attention of drivers, particularly those that do not normally "see" bicy

Replace your non-functional fidget device with a useful tool. As a member of the ADHD Club, I rely on colored pens and a variety of multitools (aka fidget tools) to improve concentration in meetings. Engaging in a simple task (e.g., coloring in squares or manipulating an interesting object) can actually improve focus and attention. I have a variety of multi-tools that I bring to meetings. Some of my favorites include: the Gerber Dime, the Leatherman Micra, the SOG PowerPint,

Rob Watts ' wonderful RobWords channel is great for those learning Englisish as well as certffied word nerds. Very well researched and presented in very entertaining way (be ready for puns and word play). I am asstounded by the level of depth and nuance covered when discussing word roots and origins. I really enjoyed his episode on the the NATO phonetic alphabet (or more correctly, the NATO spelling alaphabet).

Rob Kenny 's Dad How Do I? answers questions that many people have. How do you shave? How do you change a car tire? Jump start a car? Many people grew up without a father figure or parent that is handy and knows how to fix things. This site covers activities that many people often feel embarassed about not knowing how to accomplish. Rob covers these topics in a non-condescending and friendly manner. Great guy and great channel!

Scott Wadsworth 's Essential Craftsman channel is a delight. He gently walks through a variety of projects with great advice. He covers a wide range of topics from "how to use a shovel" to "working with cement." He explains the proper names for tools and how to safely and effectively use them. With his relaxing narration, he is like a "universal grandpa." I really enjoy his videos when unwinding at the end of the day.

Chris Boden Applied Engineering @physicsduck is crazy knowledgeable about a variety of engineering topics and VERY opinionated! His videos are funny and educational, but his language and bizzare sexual inuendo (usually directed at people who are unsafe and/or misuse tools) are NOT for everyone. He self-describes as having "weaponized autism". I recommend him to adults with a dark sense of humor. His colorful language and energy provide a nice contrast to other channels that

Project farm tests a variety of tools, automotive products, and other items. Tests and reviews are unbiased and result from clever and comprehensive testing (often to faiure). This is the YouTube Channel that I have recommended more than any other! The summaries and conclustions are concise and usually result in "best overall" and "best for the money" recommendations. Awesome!

Jeremy Sheppard loves guitars and shares his comprehensive knowledge in an engaging and educational format on his website www.jeremytheguitarhunter.com and his youtube channel youtube.com/jeremysheppard . If you are looking to learn more about guitars, whether a novice or expert, you will find a weatlth of useful information. Enjoy!

Title : The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Author : Don Migel Ruiz Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book is aimed at personal development, but also group cooperation when multiple people follow these simple, but profound guidelines. There are self-limiting beliefs that can create unnecessary suffering and prevent you from reaching yo

Call me lazy, but I have started using liners for our air fryer and it saves a lot of time on clean up! Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you).

Today Luisa learned what "bouncy" means. Lusia was a great sport about this and even offered to conduct a repeat live demonstration.

Title : Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul Author : Najwa Zebian Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This is a book about emotional healing and self-acceptance. The book is built on the metaphor of a building a home. Using her own self-acceptance journey, she demonstrates how to address toxic self-perceptions and “rebuild” your home. Your “home”

Title : Moonshot: Inside Pfizer's Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible Author : Albert Bourla Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : This book covers the unprecedented rapid development, test, manufacture, and distribution of a life-saving vaccine during the Covid-19 pandemic. The focus, dedication, and hard work of the researchers was impressive as was the

Title : George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father's Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World Author : John Berlau Reviewer : Richard Sesek (educator, wantrepreneur) Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you) Topic/Intent of book : Everyone knows that George Washington was the first President of the United States and he is heralded as a great general and statesman. This book explorers Washington’s entrepreneurial ac

This is my go to microphone for Zoom and recording lectures in my office. I bought one during Covid and it took a beating (traveling to/from the office). I recently purchased another one (much cheaper than during the pandemic!). I would say that the power/connection cord could be "beefed up" a bit. Amazon Affiliate Link (I get a small commission at no cost to you)

I have had these bluetooth hearing protectors for several years and they are awesome. The battery life is crazy long (40+ hours). The...

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