In this book L. A. Summers investigates the facts behind the myths and mysteries using modern research and newly discovered information. What was life really like for railwaymen in the days of steam? Did the locomotive superintendents of some companies network their ideas, and further, was GWR influence to be seen in far-flung parts of the world like Egypt, Malaya and Australia? The author reveals the facts about the mythical 'Hawksworth Pacific' and in the projects that were never progres...

In recent years the importance of the personal element in locomotive design and operation has increasingly come to the fore. No longer do authors attempt to compile articles which state that ‘Mr X built a class of 6’ 4-4-0s…’ because, as in the case of someone like Wainwright, he had little part in their design. Even the great Stanier relied on a team of engineers and draughtsmen who transformed his outline ideas into detailed designs. This new approach to engineering biography has evoked ...

Over the forty-five years since the last BR steam locomotive was taken out of service, there have been many books and articles devoted to re-threshing the facts in the matter of the Standard classes of steam locomotive, some praising the development of the ‘last best chance’ for British steam and others suggesting that they were appalling anachronisms, the investment in which would have been better spent on diesels. Few of those publications actually examine the circumstances in which they...

Women who came of age in the late twentieth century were raised in the era of choice; they grew up believing that reproductive decision-making is a political right, a responsibility of women living the successes of second wave feminism, and under their control. Contemplating Maternity in an Era of Choice: Explorations into Discourses of Reproduction explores contemporary maternity both within and in light of these late-twentieth century understandings. Employing a variety of femin...

They thought their love was strong enough to last forever, but one letter was all it took to break them…EmilyA letter for me.Excuses from him.My broken heart left behind.Ben was the love of my life, my best friend,my whole world.We had our entire future all planned out and I couldn't wait.We were going to have the perfect life together.But then something changed.He left me.

#1 Simone's brother Calvin dies suspiciously in an accident. She learns the deed to disputed property is in her name. Simone turns to her brother's best friend Nash for help. Together, they work to uncover Calvin's secrets. As threats turn into attempts on her life, she discovers no one is who they seem, including Nash and her parents. If she can’t unravel Calvin's past, she won’t survive her future.#2 When Miakoda Nez's husband goes missing after ...

Welcome to the world of juicing! In this eBook, we will explore a collection of delicious and nutritious juicing recipes designed specifically to promote healthy, radiant skin and enhance your energy levels. Juicing is an excellent way to infuse your body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which contribute to a glowing complexion and improved vitality. By incorporating these delicious and nutrient-packed juices into your daily routine, you are sure to experience no...

He's the perfect man, but he's courting the wrong woman.Daphne Hayhurst is quietly optimistic about her come out, even if London is a bit daunting. But before her Season, she must spend a month getting acquainted with her estranged cousins, the Barlows. Unfortunately, her aunt is a bit erratic, her cousins appear to loathe her, and, worst of all, the man Cousin Wendy is nearly betrothed to is the most compelling gentleman Daphne has ever met. Wendy simply does not ...

Artist in the WoodsThis is a story about Amanda, a teenager who just got her driver's license and was allowed to drive up the mountain and hike. She is well trained by her parents on being prepared to survive in the wilderness. With great confidence, she heads up the mountain for a hike. As she's hiking, she becomes distracted with all the wildlife she sees that she includes in her artwork. She strays from the path and finds herself lost. How will she get b...

First pregnancy can be a fraught, uncomfortable experience for any woman, but for resolutely butch lesbian Teek Thomasson, it is exceptionally challenging.Teek identifies as a masculine woman in a world bent on associating pregnancy with a cult of uber-femininity. Teek wonders, Can butches even get pregnant?”Of course, as she and her pragmatic femme girlfriend Vee discover, they can. But what happens when they do? Written and illustrated by A.K. Summers, a...

Magic shoes, family problems, and a midnight deadline… How much do you really know about Cinderella’s fairytale?Ella always knew she’d marry for love or not at all. She wanted nothing less in a marriage than the obvious affection she witnessed between her father and her stepmother, Iris. But when her father disappears and Iris sinks into depression, Ella cuts herself off from the rest of the world as she struggles with her own emotions, a disgruntled stepsister, an...

Cast out by her father for refusing to be a tournament prize, Princess Zaia finds herself starving in the streets with nowhere to turn. Her only hope lies with a group of magical outlaws—people her father has condemned to death for the crime of being born different.While trying to earn their trust, Zaia makes a shocking discovery about herself: the magic she never knew she possessed may be the key to saving a kingdom built on lies. But her newfound powers come with a deadly price, ...