Uncommon Sense

When you were taught in school that gravity is an attraction between solid bodies, didn't that sound like witchcraft to you? My manuscript, Uncommon Sense, provides a reasonable, clear, explanation of what Gravity really is plus a solution to many other problems. Uncommon Sense consists of 17 concise, researched, well-thought-out essays which offer thought-provoking solutions to problems. For instance: * Gravity is shown not to be the cause but the result of other forces, clearly shown by example. * Space travel, when the true cause of gravity is realized, leads directly to the conceptual design of a suitable vehicle without the need for conventional propulsion systems. * Transportation with its current commuter traffic jams can be alleviated by applying current technology to the design of automobiles. * Global Warming, which has been incorrectly attributed to the atmosphere by politicians, is explained has its true cause clearly explained. * The Constitution, although brilliantly conceived for its day, has a few minor flaws that need updating to the modern world, particularly in the area of qualifications needed for a President. * Children's rights, particularly as regards the duties of the parents, can and should be formalized into law and enforced as shown. * Defense against attack has recently become a real necessity and can be readily provided by the suggested methods shown. * Capitalism and Democracy, two of the greatest notions of the modern world, both contain flaws that may be fatal but could be corrected by implementing the suggestions made. * Retirement, with its unique problems, is discussed together with suggested methods of pleasant adjustment. * The Stock Market, a mystery to many and a burden to most, is explained in terms that allow anyone to understand and choose a suitable course tailor-made for success. * Muslims, through no fault of their own, are missing out of an important concept. This "missing link" is revealed and discussed. * Erasing Prejudice, a subject that is often all criticism and no constructive thought, is attacked with concrete suggestions toward achieving progress. * Religion, how parents inadvertently provide obstacles to its understanding is discussed with a few short stories. * Golf Courses, their gradual demise resulting from over-building, are shown to have a bright future for nearby inhabitants through modern technology. * Gardening, how to avoid the hard work and learn to enjoy the result is presented. * Football Helmets and their dangerous design and use is corrected by application of existing technology taken from another sport. * Used Cars and some of the pitfalls associated with owning them are pointed out as fair warning. The essay collection is intended for use as a supplement for students at the college freshman or high school level and offers students the opportunity to submit their own alternate solutions for consideration of inclusion in a future second edition.