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May 9, 2016

Nautilus Silver Medal

Nautilus Book Award Winner
Power Shift has won the Silver Medal in the 2016 Nautilus Book Awards program. Each year, the international program shines a light on a select group of books that represent “Better Books for a Better World”. Power Shift won the Silver Medal in the Ecology & Environment category.
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March 9, 2016
Book of the Year Finalist
Power Shift has been recognized as a Finalist in the Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards. Each year, Foreword Reviews shines a light on a select group of indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors whose work stands out from the crowd. In the next three months, a panel of more than 100 volunteer librarians and booksellers will determine the winners in 63 categories based on their experience with readers and patrons.
Press Release

December 2, 2015
Big Blend Radio Interview 6
The hosts of Big Blend Radio Magazine again interviewed Robert Stayton about his book Power Shift on December 2. This time they talked about the prospects for solar energy in the new year. This radio show can be heard at any time on the Internet on the Big Blend Radio Network.
Or read the related article in the December edition of Big Blend Magazine:
Big Blend Magazine

October 4, 2015
Big Blend Radio Interview 5
The hosts of Big Blend Radio Magazine again interviewed Robert Stayton about his new book Power Shift on Sunday, October 4. This time they talked about the many economic benefits of solar power. This radio show can be heard at any time on the Internet on the Big Blend Radio Network.
Or read the related article in the November edition of Big Blend Magazine:
Big Blend Magazine
September 29, 2015
Bruce Bratton Interviews Robert Stayton
Noted Santa Cruz icon Bruce Bratton carried out a lively interview with Robert Stayton on the subject of his book Power Shift.
Listen to the interview

Gold Medal Award
Power Shift has won the Gold Medal for non-fiction in the Environment/Green category of the 2015 Global Ebook Awards.
Press Release: 27 August 2015

September 2, 2015
Big Blend Radio Interview 4
The hosts of Big Blend Radio Magazine again interviewed Robert Stayton about his new book Power Shift on Wednesday, September 2. This time they talked about some of the social benefits of solar power. Listen to the archived show at:
Big Blend Radio September 2
Or read the related article in the October edition of Big Blend Magazine:
Big Blend Magazine

August 4, 2015
Jefferson Public Radio Interview
Geoffrey Riley, host of the Jefferson Exchange program, interviewed Robert Stayton about his new book Power Shift. Jefferson Public Radio serves northern California and southern Oregon. Listen to the archived show at:
Jefferson Public Radio August 4

August 2, 2015
Big Blend Radio Interview 3
The hosts of Big Blend Radio Magazine again interviewed Robert Stayton about his new book Power Shift on Sunday, August 2. This time they talked about some of the benefits of solar power and how easy it can be do install it. Listen to the archived show at:
Big Blend Radio August 2
Or read the related article in the September edition of Big Blend Magazine:
Big Blend Magazine

July 22, 2015
WCOM Radio Interview
WCOM Radio interviewed author Robert Arthur Stayton about his book Power Shift on the radio show Home Power Hour, hosted by Jack Martin. Follow this link to listen to the interview (which starts at about the 15 minute mark):
Hear the WCOM interview.

July 8, 2015
Big Blend Radio Interview 2
The hosts of Big Blend Radio Magazine again interviewed Robert Stayton about his new book Power Shift on Wednesday, July 8. This time they talked about how clean solar energy really is. Listen to the archived show at:
Big Blend Radio July 8
Or read the related article in the August edition of Big Blend Magazine:
Big Blend Magazine

June 14, 2015
Big Blend Radio Interview
The hosts of Big Blend Radio Magazine interviewed Robert Stayton about his new book Power Shift on Sunday, June 14. They broadcast from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. Listen to the archived show at:
Big Blend Radio June 14
Or read the related article in the July issue of Big Blend Magazine:
Big Blend Magazine

May 19, 2015
KSCO Radio Interview
KSCO Radio interviewed author Robert Arthur Stayton about his book Power Shift on the radio show Solar Uprising, hosted by Matt Niswonger and Clint Biddle. Follow this link to listen to the interview (which starts at the 2 minute mark):
Hear the KSCO interview.

May 11, 2015
Radio Ecoshock Interview
During the week of May 11 to 15, Radio Ecoshock interviewer Alex Smith broadcast his interview with Robert Arthur Stayton about his new book Power Shift. The interview was carried on 84 radio stations in four countries.
Hear the Radio Ecoshock interview.

April 15, 2015
Featured in Kirkus Reviews magazine, page 136.
The review concludes “An energy book that’s a pleasure to read and sure to win new solar converts.”