"Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future.
-Corrie Ten Boom

Life brings simple pleasures to us everyday. It is up to us to make them wonderful memories.
-Cathy Allen"

In this unique, heartfelt, and often humorous collection of true, childhood stories, "Cherished Memories" encourages you to recall your happiest of memories-and make new ones as well-as you voyage back in time alongside of a young Nathan Cool growing up in scenic Appalachia and rural America.

Nathan Cool's endearing memoirs will tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. But during this enchanting journey down memory lane, you will also be invited to reflect upon your most joyous moments from yesteryear while pondering thought-provoking quotes, facts and insights showing the genesis and significance of reminiscence.

As you stroll through scenic woodlands with trout-laden streams, snow covered landscapes and lush, grassy meadows, you'll hear tales from elders, and taste the down-home foods from days gone by. As you experience Nathan Cool's dearest memories and understand their origins, you are sure to find long lost treasures that are indeed your, very own, "Cherished Memories."

"The Four Keys to Successful Design" is a motivational guide through the elements comprising the heart and soul of creative innovation. The four keys presented in this book--Inspiration, Innovation, Exploration, and Creation--explore human nature and explain why these elements are critical throughout our careers.

Author Nathan Cool entertains as well as educates, with numerous references to innovations that made it, those that didn't, and why. He guides you on a journey to not only see what others have done, but to look inside yourself, unlock your potential for engineering excellence, and to constantly gain the momentum to continually improve.

Cool illustrates how to avoid pitfalls, using examples of real world designs, practical tools for managing the four keys, and pragmatic yet motivational techniques. Truly an inspiration for those who have the yearning to design, "The Four Keys to Successful Design" breaks through the walls of procedural development and motivates you to fulfill your potential.

Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future. -Corrie Ten Boom Life brings simple pleasures to us everyday. It is up to us to make them wonderful memories. -Cathy Allen In this unique, heartfelt, and often humorous collection of true, childhood stories, Cherished Memories encourages you to recall your happiest of memories-and make new ones as well-as you voyage back in time alongside of a young Nathan Cool growing up in scenic Appalachia and rural America. Nathan Cool's endearing memoirs will tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. But during this enchanting journey down memory lane, you will also be invited to reflect upon your most joyous moments from yesteryear while pondering thought-provoking quotes, facts and insights showing the genesis and significance of reminiscence. As you stroll through scenic woodlands with trout-laden streams, snow covered landscapes and lush, grassy meadows, you'll hear tales from elders, and taste the down-home foods from days gone by. As you experience Nathan Cool's dearest memories and understand their origins, you are sure to find long lost treasures that are indeed your, very own, Cherished Memories.

'Nathan sings the music of the sea, on a joyful ride that sweetens on every page. -Mickey Munoz, Legendary Surfer and Shaper 'I was blown away Awesome stuff, well written, vivid. Nathan expresses, in a powerful and accessible style, observations and feelings that all lovers of the ocean and beach have experienced. -Gerald Sanders, The Tornadoes, Lead Vocals & Bassist 'Fascinating, engaging, and riveting. Nathan portrays the magnificence of the ocean in a flowing, peaceful, and exquisite manner. -'Kahuna Bob Edwards 'Nathan's vivid and moving characterization of the sea inspires one to visit the shore, surf, swim or dive in its cool waters, and provide stewardship to protect it from the follies of man. -Mark Gold, Executive Director, Heal the Bay This collection of original, surf-inspired poetry, stirs visions of the sea's heartbeat, its sandy shores and awesome surf in ways that truly, only words can describe. Written in harmonious fashion by one who's experienced the ocean in all its glory, grace and might, Rhythm of the Ocean serves tribute to our world's wondrous seas.

"The Four Keys to Successful Design" is a motivational guide through the elements comprising the heart and soul of creative innovation. The four keys presented in this book--Inspiration, Innovation, Exploration, and Creation--explore human nature and explain why these elements are critical throughout our careers.

Author Nathan Cool entertains as well as educates, with numerous references to innovations that made it, those that didn't, and why. He guides you on a journey to not only see what others have done, but to look inside yourself, unlock your potential for engineering excellence, and to constantly gain the momentum to continually improve.

Cool illustrates how to avoid pitfalls, using examples of real world designs, practical tools for managing the four keys, and pragmatic yet motivational techniques. Truly an inspiration for those who have the yearning to design, "The Four Keys to Successful Design" breaks through the walls of procedural development and motivates you to fulfill your potential.

The man behind the WaveCast(R) surf forecasts at WetSand.com, Nathan Todd Cool, takes surf forecasting one step further, showing how you can make surf forecasts with simple calculations and free, publicly available data.

"The WetSand WaveCast(R) Guide to Surf Forecasting" explains in easy to understand terms the science behind waves, winds, water temperatures, tidal swings, and more.

Learn how to predict when swells will arrive, how big waves will be, and telltale signs of common hazards. Find out how to predict winds, forecast temperature fluctuations, and foresee anomalies like upwelling, and coastal eddies. Discover how to track tropical cyclones and how seasonal phenomena affect them.

A first of its kind, this informative resource will lead you from start to finish through the steps necessary to make surf forecasts, and refine them over time.

Written for both the novice and experienced water sport enthusiast, this book is truly a must-have for those who love to participate with the power of the ocean.