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2.0 out of 5 stars Too metaphoric, July 6 2004

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This review is from: Power With Nature (Paperback)

If you are a creative type that prefers abstract thinking and colorful visualizations, then this book is for you. For the rest of us, I found little use for it. In fact, I found it annoying with dogs and cats becoming part of the energy grid and talking animals demanding new parts for the author's systems. Frankly, if my pets started talking to me, I'd be concerned. I had to read other books first, before I could even begin to understand what the author was talking about. Not a good book for linear thinkers.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled by the title. This book demystifes nothing., July 1 2004

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This book is useless unless you find it helpfull to have someone tell you, "We bought a XBC Z-95 system for our cabin and it works just great!"

You will not, I repeat NOT, "be entertained by Cat of the Wind; Dog of the Sun-a primer charmingly disguised as a fable," as one editorial reviewer puts it. Somehow the author has got it into his head that a story is a great way to convey technical info. (Keep in mind this story is written by someone with no creative writing skills.)

The same reviewer continues, "And you'll be enlightened by page after page filled with practical, hands-on information...." Perhaps they reviewed another book by mistake. 'Hands-on information' implies that you would be able to build your own system after reading this book. At best, you might be able to pick up the phone and order your own system.

I guess it's great that one no longer has to build a home power system from scratch. But this book will only be useful for those who have several thousands of dollars to spend and require some very basic info. in order to make an informed purchase.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview of Renewable Energy Options, Aug 28 2003

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The author does a terrific job at filtering out the complexity of the issues surrounding wind, hydro, and solar energy yet there is enough detail to give a solid foundation. There is great 'real world' advice that people will find useful. I borrowed this book from the public library and then ordered a copy for my personal collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solar Enlightenment At Last
Wow, I can only say I wish Rex Ewing had written Power By Nature five years ago when my wife and I were first planning our great escape to the mountains of Colorado. Read more

Published on July 13 2003 by Cory Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Beginning? Start Here!
I just finished this book and I am glad to have bought it!
The author takes things down to the basics so that an 7th grader could even understand it. Read more

Published on July 1 2003 by Benjamin Ward