ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 RYAN KISCADEN is an author, an HVACR and plumbing marketer, and is employed by a major plumbing manufacturer. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and an MBA from Elizabethtown College. He lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife and two young sons. 

His experiences include working for an HVACR and plumbing wholesaler, running a non-profit focused on recycling thermostats and major plumbing equipment and plumbing category manufacturers. More information on his professional background is available on LinkedIn. 

ABOUT ACCA (AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA)

ACCA is the only nationwide, non-profit association for professionals that install and maintain HVACR, indoor environment and building performance systems. ACCA provides our 60,000 professionals, over 3,000 company members; with networking opportunities, education, and advocacy services that support their business development interests while championing the national health of the HVACR industry.

The Air Came To A Stop is also available on ACCA's webstore! If you are an ACCA member, use this link to visit the website.

BOOK PURCHASING AND READING OPTIONS

ORDERING VIA AMAZON or BULK BUY REQUESTS

I have my books, The Water Came To A Stop & The Air Came To A Stop, (part of the Next UP Trades Series) available for order on AMAZON. Recently, Barnes & Noble listed the The Water Came To A Stop on its webstore too.

Please note, if you'd like to purchase any of my books quickly, the best option is to use AMAZON. If you'd like to purchase the book with a bulk-buy order request, please fill in the CONTACT ME form below to send me a message. Please type your quantity request and I will work to provide you a quote.

VIEWING ON AMAZON KINDLE

 Both The Water Came To A Stop & The Air Came To A Stop are available in  

eBook format. And, if you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, please feel free to search for the book through the Amazon app. 

DONATE YOUR BOOKS AND SHARE THE MESSAGE

 When you are finished with your copy of The Water Came To A Stop or The Air Came To A Stop, consider donating to your local library or gifting to someone that should hear its message. 

If you and your family have enjoyed any of my books, please leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, or send me a message on social media.

TESTIMONIALS & TRADE PRESS

FOR THE AIR CAME TO A STOP

ACHRnews.com

Kid's Book features HVAC/R Focus

HPAC Magazine

"Kids learn when introduced to stories and words that create a compelling

world. The Air Came to a Stop is all that and a gentle intro to working in the trades." 

Tom Peric (author based in New Jersey)

"Ryan exemplifies selfless concern for appreciation and respect for the trades. Skilled professional tradespeople are declining in numbers, and yet the need for expertise and household solutions only grows as our population grows. While technology is improving and aiding in these solutions to the home service industry, I suspect finding a robot to work under a sink, crawl in an attic, or jump into a ditch is a long time coming. Like Ryan, I was not raised in a family of tradespeople, and yet these intelligent, hard workers became the inspiration for me in my career in wholesale distribution. Everyone has a stake in raising awareness for the trades, directly or indirectly. I hope we can all follow Ryan’s lead and many others in promoting a career in the trades to our youth.”  

Terry Ludwig (Pennsylvania)

APR Supply Company, SVP - Retired (2024)

“Gomer Gopher showed our son that skilled tradespeople are superheroes too!  He is now their #1 fan. Just like other products I order in the mail, this book arrived fast.”

Miles S. (South Carolina)

“A well-executed book.  Funny and memorable characters.” 

Jesse T. (Pennsylvania)

“Bravo!  There are heroes in all occupations. The Air Came to a Stop reminds us of all how important are our skilled workforce.”

Kevin R. (Pennsylvania)

  “Next Up Trades is a niche I didn't know we needed but I am so grateful that it’s created. Not only does it celebrate the skills required of our tradespeople (both interpersonal and job-specific) but also the entrepreneurial spirit that is so critical to success. The book highlights the importance of these professions in our day-to-day lives; more importantly this series emphasizes the integrity of those who keep our homes and businesses afloat.”

Riki J. (Pennsylvania)

ABOUT THE HVACR & PLUMBING INDUSTRIES

To discover more on the extraordinary HVACR industry, you can always reach out via the "Contact Me" section below or visit these websites: 

Air Conditioning and Cooling Contractors of America: (https://www.acca.org/)

Air Conditioning and Cooling Contractors of America Contractor Locator: (https://hvac-contractors.acca.org/locator)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory: (https://hvacresourcemap.nrel.gov)

ACHR News: (https://www.achrnews.com)

Energy Star: (https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/residential_new/working/hvac)

   To discover more on the extraordinary PLUMBING industry, you can always reach out via the "Contact Me" section below or visit these websites:

SkillsUSA: (https://www.skillsusa.org/) 

Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association: (https://www.phccweb.org/)

American Society of Plumbing Engineers: (https://www.aspe.org/)

Explore the Trades: (https://explorethetrades.org/new-to-the-trades/)

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute: (Ripple Effect (safeplumbing.org)   

World Plumbing Council: (https://www.worldplumbing.org/)    

TESTIMONIALS & TRADE PRESS

FOR THE WATER CAME TO A STOP

CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES PROMOTING THE SKILLED TRADES LAUNCHES

Associated Press

Off the Cuff [PODCAST]

PHCPPros.com (Steve Smith)

Appetite for Construction [PODCAST] 

Mechanical-hub.com (John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward)

The Build Zone Podcast [PODCAST]

ABC Massachusetts & Gould Construction Institute (Michael Maloney)

  “It is very inspiring to see a colleague create a series focused on the importance of skilled trades in our industry, especially when it is raising awareness among children – some of whom could grow up to be future leaders at Watts.”

Khamsi (Ontario)

Children’s Book Series Promoting the Skilled Trades Launches. 

PHCPPros.com (Ruth Mitchell)

Plumbing Industry Pro Writes Kids Books to Promote Skilled Trades. 

HPAC Magazine

Children's Book Series Promoting the Skilled Trades Launched. 

Contractor Magazine

  Children's Book Series Promoting the Skilled Trades Launches. Heatinghelp.com (Erin Holohan) 

THE WATER CAME TO A STOP

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Coloring Exercises

Media and Press Kit

  Press Release for November 3rd, 2022

High Resolution Book Cover

  Partner Website Materials

Headshot

Next UP Trades Logo

Plumbing Word Association Exercise