Mike Sullivan – författare

This book provides hands-on, step-by-step, practical instruction for parents. Using this book as a guide, they can take an active role in protecting their children from exploitation, sexual predators, adults-only content, pornography, and other harmful content that comes with computer and Internet access. You will learn: How to Talk to Your Kids about the Internet: Includes an 'online contract' to be signed by both parents and children; How to Set up a Safe Computer: Learn how to configure a browser, and how to load and use child-protection software programs; How to Set up a Safe Internet Service: Using parental controls, restricting access, and setting up E-mail and file sharing on AOL and other ISPs; How to Supervise Your Child's Internet Activity; How to Spot and Deal with Problems; How to Master Advanced Internet Issues: Creating safe family Web sites and pages, and Internet usage outside of the home. The Internet is an integral part of daily life in the modern world. With the help of Detective Sullivan, parents can learn to maximise the benefits for their children while still ensuring their safety.

Solar energy is clean, efficient, sustainable—and expensive. Or is it? Many homeowners simply assume that the cost of solar panels is out of their reach, but in reality, the technology is quickly becoming attainable for the middle class. Rather than leasing panels from one of those home solar startups (and letting them reap the financial benefits), why not join the thousands who are doing it themselves? In Solar Rooftop DIY, sustainable energy expert Mike Sullivan offers five design plans—ranging from a few simple panels to a complex, roof-covering array—for building a rooftop PV energy system for any home. Each plan has clear and detailed step-by-step photographs showing the installation process. Many of them require no additional labor—just a few days' commitment for the average weekend warrior. With energy costs only set to increase in the future, now is the time to make the switch to solar and start selling power back to the grid.

Explore the Outer Hebrides like never before — by sea kayak.Outer Hebrides Sea Kayaking is the ultimate guide to paddling around the Isles and St Kilda. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sea kayaker, this guide provides practical information, expert tips, and inspirational routes across over 2,000 kilometres of coastline.Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover:Detailed kayaking routes for beginners to advanced paddlersInformation on landing sites, surf conditions, and tidal patternsGuidance on offshore islands such as St Kilda, Flannan Isles, and the Monach IslesWildlife spotting tips — from seals to whales, dolphins, and seabirdsPractical advice for safety, navigation, and planning multi-day tripsFrom sheltered sea lochs ideal for downwind runs to high sea cliffs and remote beaches, the Outer Hebrides offers a variety of kayaking experiences. This guide helps paddlers plan their adventure, whether it’s a quiet summer day exploring tropical-like shores or a challenging surf expedition along the exposed west coast.Perfect for:Sea kayakers exploring ScotlandOutdoor adventure enthusiastsIsland explorers and wildlife watchers