Books by Art Smith

SIMPLE SIP HOMES describes two major building technologies to achieve high quality, low energy, homes slated for downsizing, particularly suitable for retirement living.KEY TOPICS:using Timber Trusses for roof structure (vaulted ceilings) coupled with pre-made, insulated, SIP panels for wallsmethods to using home building sub-systems ("Modules")a cross multiple floor plansenergy efficient home construction methods (Details on using Passive Solar enhancement)Tips on building smaller homes with efficient space utilizationsix simple floor plans included , single floor, with detailed descriptions on each, ranging from 980s.f. to 1700 s.f.

Rip Taylor is a successful Colorado Springs defense attorney. He loves opera but hates the abusive voices and disembodied faces that constantly haunt him: schizophrenia has been part of his life for years. Medications help, but at a cost-a tradeoff his psychiatrist refuses to understand.Rip's only allies are Mara and Kala, a mysterious pair of jays who visit Rip and provide information about his cases. Other people see and hear the birds, but only Rip understands what Mara and Kala are saying.When Rip loses access to their advice, he strays into an ethical dilemma. He must decide whether to act as his profession demands or to defend what he believes is a greater good. His choice kindles an unlikely partnership and a new direction for his life.