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Joseph Jenkins expertise is not limited to slate roofing. His grad school "sustainable built environment" thesis turned into the Humanure Handbook, an underground bestseller with 85,000 copies in print in the USA and translations in 21 languages. The Balance Point is an award-winning experimental "creative non-fiction" book weaving mostly facts with some fantasy to create a compelling read. The Compost Toilet Handbook provides international insight into the world-wide sanitation crisis, including real-world solutions using the miracle of composting. Self Publishing Top Ten Tips summarizes Jenkins' advice and experiences in self publishing over the past couple of decades. And Direct Democracy is new for 2024!

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    Direct Democracy


    Direct Democracy: and the Curse of the Boiled Frogs

    by Joseph Jenkins.

    September 9, 2024.

    ISBN: 978-1-7336035-7-7. Paperback, 6X9, 300 pages.

    ISBN: 978-1-7336035-6-0. Hardcover, 6X9, 300 pages.

    This book was written by the author on behalf of his grandchildren to chronicle the absurd derangement of the United States government in the early 2020s. Written from the perspective of a working class person, it documents details about the lunacy that overtook America over the past few generations, with a special focus on the 2020-2024 years. The corrupt derangement of our government in concert with mainstream propaganda outlets is quickly becoming "memory holed," or swept under the rug. The sooner everyone forgets about the mass insanity fomented by propaganda machines and unhinged billionaires, the sooner the next wave of mass insanity can be forced upon us. This book documents a level of government incompetence that future readers will certainly read in disbelief.

    All is not gloom and doom however. Direct Democracy offers a solution: a new form of governance. First and foremost, the government must exist as a tool created by the people to protect and preserve their inalienable rights. Secondly, citizens must vote directly on legislation. Thirdly, representatives must be randomly selected using an intelligent filtration process. Elections are not needed. Finally, citizens must also craft legislation. By controlling the legislative process, we the people can regain control of our money, the U.S. Treasury, the collective pot of taxpayer cash that is currently being ineptly mishandled, grossly mismanaged, and repeatedly robbed by master criminals.

    Excerpt:

     "In 1776, the population of the entire United States was less than the population of Chicago, Illinois today. In 1776, without cars, electricity, Internet, or advanced technology, and with such a small population, a “Constitutional Republic” made sense. It was a revolutionary leap away from the rule of kings. It was a successful model that suited the times and it worked. But it has become obsolete. By clinging to an outdated, anachronistic mode of governing, we are creating a monster. And that monster will devour us if we don’t get it under control.”

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    Humanure Handbook 4th Ed.



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    The Humanure Handbook  (4th edition)  Shit in a Nutshell 

    By Joseph Jenkins, 2019. 300 pages, 91 illustrations, indexed. ISBN-13: 978-0964425880. 6”X9” paperback.

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    The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition won a gold medal in the 2019 Readers' Favorite Awards. Readers' favorite reviewer stated, "This book is a must-have for any library. Trust me." It was also a finalist in the Foreword Magazine Indies Book of the Year Awards in the Nature Category, as well as a Gold Winner in the Science Category.

    The original Humanure Handbook was published in 1995 as a grad school thesis turned into an underground best-seller. The 4th edition is half new edition and half sequel. The book has sold 80,000 print copies in the US alone (4 editions), been translated in whole or in part into 21 languages and has been published in foreign editions on four continents.

    The previous editions won numerous awards, including the Independent Publisher Outstanding Book of the Year Award, deemed the book "Most Likely to Save the Planet.” The book has been mentioned on such diverse media outlets as: NPR, BBC, CBC, Howard Stern, The Wall Street Journal, Playboy Magazine, the History Channel, Tree House Masters, and many other national and international venues.

    Not only does the book address what to do with human turds, but it is also a priceless manual for anyone involved in composting, gardening, or even basic survival skills. There is no other book like this in print! 

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    Self Publishing Top Ten Tips


    Self Publishing Top Ten Tips - New for 2022!

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    ISBN: 978-1-7336035-3-9, April 2022. Softcover, 5X8, 100 pages.

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    "I once made a promise to myself: if I ever sell more than a million dollars' worth of my own self-published books, I'll write a small book about how I did it. This is that book." 

    With no formal education in writing or publishing, and while working a full-time job running a construction business, Joseph Jenkins managed to sell more than 3 million dollars' worth of books he authored and self-published. Over the years he reflected on what people should know if they're thinking about self-publishing. Eventually, he boiled his advice down to Top Ten Tips.

    Jenkins sprinkles personal anecdotes throughout the book to help illustrate some of his experiences and recommendations. He says he learned the hard way and made all the mistakes you can make self-publishing. This book may help the reader leapfrog over some potential pitfalls.

    The book touches upon money, costs, editing, promotion, software, public speaking, copyrights, eBooks, print books, book specifications, paper, fonts, ISBNs, LCCNs, public domain, royalties, incomes, radio, TV, websites, book signings, rights agreements, fair use, libel, consulting, and a whole lot of other things. 

    This is not an encyclopedia. It's a quick read packed with information that is sure to inspire budding self-publishers!
     


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    The Compost Toilet Handbook


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    April 21, 2021. 254 pages, 203 photos and illustrations, 161 color pages, hardcover, ISBN: 978-1-7336035-1-5; Trim Size: 6"x9"; $40.00 US

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    The Balance Point Book



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    Paperback: 280 pages
    Publisher: Joseph Jenkins, Inc. (May 29, 2018)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0964425866
    ISBN-13: 978-0964425866
    Dimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 8 inches 

    The Balance Point took first place in the Science/Nature/Environment category in the the 2018 TopShelf Indie Book AwardsIt also won first place in the 2019 Book Excellence Awards in the Sustainability category. It was also a finalist in the Current Events/Social Change category in the Top Shelf Indie Book Awards. It also won the New York City Big Book Awards in two separate categories: Environment, and Spirituality! It also took the Bronze in the 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards Category: Essay/Creative Non-Fiction. The IPPY award is the largest book awards contest in the world. 

    The Balance Point is  a story of a search for something so mysterious that the main character doesn't even know what it is, or how  to recognize it if he finds it. It touches on science, mathematics, economics, religion, and  spirituality, in a manner that is  both illuminating and disturbing.

    Based on actual occurrences and factual scientific and environmental information, The Balance Point weaves a compelling adventure story into an ominous tapestry of planetary degradation. Jonathan is reluctantly goaded into satisfying the conditions of his deceased Aunt's cryptic Last Will, sending him on a puzzling journey to perplexing destinations. What he finds is worrisome, yet hopeful: something has gone missing in our collective human consciousness.

    The timely message takes a critical subject  and handles it in a clever way. This is an uncommonly provocative  educational, and spiritual  journey which ingeniously captivates the reader from the beginning. The  story is so engrossing and the author's writing style so light and breezy that only after finishing the book will it hit the reader just  how much information had been conveyed. The Balance Point is intriguing and suspenseful; all in all, a fascinating read.

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    Humanure & Compost Toilet Handbooks



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    The Humanure Handbook  (4th edition)  Shit in a Nutshell - By Joseph Jenkins, May 2019. 300 pages, 91 illustrations, indexed. ISBN-13: 978-0964425880. 6”X9” paperback. $25.00 US

    The Compost Toilet Handbook - April 21, 2021. 254 pages, 203 photos and illustrations, 161 color pages, hardcover, ISBN: 978-1-7336035-1-5; Trim Size: 6"x9". $40.00 US 

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    The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition won a gold medal in the 2019 Readers' Favorite Awards. Readers' favorite reviewer stated, "This book is a must-have for any library. Trust me." It was also a finalist in the Foreword Magazine Indies Book of the Year Awards in the Nature Category, as well as a Gold Winner in the Science Category.

    The Compost Toilet Handbook is an illustrated instructional manual explaining how to make, use, and manage compost toilets, which are waste-free toilets that rely on the biological process of composting to recycle toilet material. It is based on the author’s 40+ years of first-hand experience. The 254-page indexed book has 161 pages of color photos including 203 photos or illustrations from 13 countries where compost toilet systems are in use.  


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    Humanure Balance Point Combo



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    The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition and The Balance Point Book Combo

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    The Balance Point book:

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    Paperback: 280 pages

    Publisher: Joseph Jenkins, Inc. (May 29, 2018)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0964425866
    ISBN-13: 978-0964425866
    Dimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 8 inches 

    The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition:

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    Paperback: 300 pages
    Publisher: Joseph Jenkins, Inc.; 4th edition (May 6, 2019)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0964425882
    ISBN-13: 978-0964425880
    Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches 

    The Balance Point took first place in the Science/Nature/Environment category in the the 2018 TopShelf Indie Book AwardsIt also won first place in the 2019 Book Excellence Awards in the Sustainability category. It was also a finalist in the Current Events/Social Change category in the Top Shelf Indie Book Awards. It also won the New York City Big Book Awards in two separate categories: Environment, and Spirituality! It also took the Bronze in the 2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards Category: Essay/Creative Non-Fiction. The IPPY award is the largest book awards contest in the world. 

    The Balance Point is  a story of a search for something so mysterious that the main character doesn't even know what it is, or how  to recognize it if he finds it. It touches on science, mathematics, economics, religion, and  spirituality, in a manner that is  both illuminating and disturbing.

    The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition won a gold medal in the 2019 Readers' Favorite Awards. Readers' favorite reviewer stated, "This book is a must-have for any library. Trust me." It is also a finalist in the Foreword Magazine Indies Book of the Year Awards in two categories: Nature and Science. The book has sold 70,000 print copies in the U.S. alone, been translated in whole or in part into 20 languages and has been published in foreign editions on four continents. 

    Not only does the book address what to do with human turds, but it is also a priceless manual for anyone involved in composting, gardening, or even basic survival skills. There is no other book like this in print!  

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