Have you ever been locked in a cooler with piles of decomposing humans for so long that you had to shave all the hair off your body in order to get rid of the smell? Joseph Scott Morgan did. Have you ever lit a Marlboro from the ignited gas of a bloated dead man's belly? Joseph Scott Morgan has. Have you ever wept over a dead dog while not giving a shit about the dead owner laying next him? Morgan did. Were you named after a murder victim? Joseph Scott Morgan was.This isn't Hollywo...

Brought to you by Penguin.The incredible book behind the primetime Channel 4 documentary, Peter: The Human Cyborg.Peter, a brilliant scientist, is told that he will lose everything he loves.His husband. His family. His friends. His ability to travel the world. All will be gone.But Peter will not give up. He vows that this will not be the end and instead seeks a completely ne...

The East Kent Railway was one of Britain's less well known light railways, a part of the Colonel Stephens group of lines, the East Kent Railway was meant to open up the newly discovered Kent coal field and help to make its shareholders wealthy, however things took a different turn, when the projected colliery's along the line did not materialise the way the promoters had first envisaged. The only colliery to produce quantities of coal being Tilmanstone near Shepherdswell, which opened in 1...

Highlights the development of light railways in rural Britain and Ireland after the 1896 Act, showcasing their infrastructure. The light Railways Act 1896 marked the final phase in the development of the traditional railway in Britain, being designed to open up rural areas of Britain that had been bypassed by the larger railway companies. The promoting and construction of light railways allowed many parts of Britain and Ireland, to have an outlet to the outside world and major cities, whic...

The novel is set in the small town of Oakdale, where a series of mysterious events and crimes begin to unfold. The central plot revolves around the discovery of a hidden treasure and a string of baffling occurrences that follow.As the story progresses, the protagonist, a detective or amateur sleuth, becomes involved in unraveling the mystery. The detective must navigate various clues, red herrings, and local intrigue to solve the case. The narrative is filled with suspense, and the mystery...

Contents Rival Pitchers of Oakdale (1911) The New Boys at Oakdale (1913) Boys of Oakdale Academy (1911) Ben Stone at Oakdale  

When people think of legendary Texas cattle ranches the images that first come to mind are iconic, open-range operations like King Ranch of South Texas. In Henry C. “Hank” Smith and the Cross B Ranch, historian M. Scott Sosebee tells the story of one pioneer settler’s small but significant ranch in West Texas. The Cross B Ranch of Blanco Canyon struggled but endured to become quite successful, even while surrounded by big ranching empires. Founder Hank Smith went on to be...

Published annually, State Rankings features comprehensive state statistics across key measures in education, health, crime, transportation, taxes, government finance, and so much more. The editors compile useful statistics that otherwise take an enormous amount of time to research, making it a favorite resource on reference shelves throughout the United States and around the world. Overall state rankings are provided as well as a complete list of all sources used to compil...

A pictorial history of Great Britain's last railway development.The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland is a thorough and engaging book that covers, in depth, the fascinating story of Britain's rural light railways, constructed as a result of the Light Railways Act 1896. Rigorously detailed, it charts the overall history of the last great railway boom in Britain from 1896 to the beginning of the Great War in 1914. During this period a large number of narro...

The Chronicles of an Age of Darkness, the legendary ten‑book epic fantasy series by cult author Hugh Cook, returns to print with Book One: The Wizards and the Warriors.Praise for The Wizards and the Warriors“One of the great triumphs of fantasy fiction — ahead of its time and absolutely deserving a fresh visit.” — Adrian Tchaikovsky, Hugo‑winning author of Children of Time“A genuine work of ge...

Realities of power company choices, regulatory boundaries, and stakeholder approvals.Expectations of the responsible investor, environmental advocate, and Silicon Valley companies including Google, Facebook, and Stanford University.Surprising stories show how creativity, innovation, and planning can resolve some of the toughest choices facing electric power companies today, although not in all cases.Building on the first volume, Sustainable Electric...

While the island is still shaking from the latest high-profile case, Inspector Zoë Janssen's life is finally going in the right direction. Her co-parenting relationship with her ex has never been more amicable, and her career and love life are going well. But on the island, peace never lasts--the sexual assault of a Reformed girl breaks the calm and causes new fear for the islanders.Zoë is forced to delve into the Reformed community and uncovers suspicious activities. When the vict...