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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 90,000 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.
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September, 2024.
ISBN: 978-1-7336035-7-7. Paperback, 6X9, 300 pages.
ISBN: 978-1-7336035-6-0. Hardcover, 6X9, 300 pages.
The Midwest Book Review offers a compelling endorsement of Joseph Jenkins' work, "Direct Democracy: and the Curse of the Boiled Frogs," highlighting its essential role in contemporary political discourse. This book is positioned as a vital resource for personal, professional, and academic libraries, suggesting its inclusion in political science collections and educational curricula. Jenkins' analysis is portrayed as a potential catalyst for revitalizing American trust in democratic systems, providing insights that could help avert the decline experienced by previous republics and democracies. The review underscores the urgency of engaging with Jenkins' message to foster a more informed and active citizenry, capable of navigating and strengthening democratic governance.

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"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 By clinging to an outdated, anachronistic mode of governing, we are creating a monster.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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4) Case of (28) books for $280.00, free shipping, for resellers (one download).
5) Case of (28) books all signed by the author for $550.00, free shipping, for resellers (one download).
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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 90,000 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
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ISBN: 978-1-7336035-3-9, April 2022. Softcover, 5X8, 100 pages.
When you buy a print book from us directly, you also receive a free eBook (PDF download) for $12.99, or $22.99 if you want it signed by the author! Or buy only the PDF eBook for $4.99.
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The eBook requires a PDF reader. It is not a Kindle book. Buy the Kindle book here.

From the author:
"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

The Balance Point Book, by Joseph Jenkins
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You get the print book for $14.95 with a free E-Book PDF download as a bonus, or you can select only the PDF download for $5.00 and you will not receive the print book. Your order confirmation message will include the download link, which is good for 7 days and 3 downloads.
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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 Awards! It 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
Your order confirmation message will include the PDF download links, which are good for 7 days and 3 downloads. Can't find your PDF download link? It's on your order confirmation just below the book name. You receive this confirmation immediately when you place the order. It is not an email. Look at this image, and look at this image too. These images show you what the download link will look like and where to find it. Otherwise, log in to your account, go to "orders list" then "ordered files." You can download it there too.
If you live in a foreign country and you want to buy a PDF download, you will have to insert a US address as your shipping address. You can use this one: 143 Forest Lane, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Also you may have to enter a US state in your billing address since there are no options for international orders. Use, for example, OHIO as your billing state.
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

The Humanure Handbook 4th Edition and The Balance Point Book Combo
You get free PDF downloads when you buy the print books. If you want only the PDF downloads and not the print copies, select that option below.
Your order confirmation message will include the PDF download links, which are good for 7 days and 3 downloads. Can't find your PDF download link? It's on your order confirmation just below the book name. You receive this confirmation immediately when you place the order. It is not an email. Look at this image, and look at this image too. These images show you what the download link will look like and where to find it. Otherwise, log in to your account, go to "orders list" then "ordered files." You can download it there too.
PDF files require Adobe Reader or other PDF reading application. They are not Kindle files. There are links to the Kindle editions below.
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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 Top Shelf Indie Book Awards! It 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. A 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 90,000 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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