The Wonders of Radium is a fascinating exploration into the discovery, properties, and applications of one of the most remarkable elements in scientific history. Written in the early 20th century, this book captures the excitement and curiosity that surrounded radium following its discovery by Marie and Pierre Curie. The narrative delves into the mysterious glow and potent energy of radium, explaining its unique characteristics in a manner accessible to both young readers and adults. The a...

X-ray, Violet Ray, and Other Rays is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of invisible radiations, authored by Edward Trevert. This book delves into the scientific discoveries and technological advancements surrounding X-rays, violet rays, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation that were at the forefront of scientific inquiry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Trevert provides a detailed historical account of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen, explain...

Principles of Electricity is a comprehensive and accessible guide that delves into the fundamental concepts and practical applications of electricity. Originally published in the early 20th century, this book offers a clear and systematic exploration of electrical phenomena, making it an invaluable resource for students, enthusiasts, and professionals alike. The text begins with the basic principles of static electricity, including the nature of electric charges, conductors, insulators, an...

John Shipley takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, the strange and the unusual from Shropshire's past. Here you will find out where an African Prince is interred; which pub is reputedly haunted by the ghost of John (Mad Jack) Mytton of Halston Hall; and which village lays claim to the oldest cottage in Europe. Along the way you will read about earthquakes and floods, giants and witches, highwaymen and bandits, scandalous residents and inventors. Rich...

This spring, the retreating ice reveals a corpse, and a starving she-bear mauls a woman to death. The corpse matches the description of a man missing since last year, the woman has been so badly mutilated she's barely recognizable. Investigator Kate shugak will dodge bullets, bears and a plane crash before she realizes that, somehow, there is a connection between the two deaths.Here is a sample of the powerful techniques inside:How to...

Sweden is a strikingly beautiful country with virtually no poverty and a profound reverence for the environment. Swedes retain a deep respect for their own cultural legacy, and a good background knowledge of the beliefs and values that make up the Swedish way of life will prove invaluable for anyone hoping to do more than just scratch the surface. Culture Smart! Sweden offers insights into the lives and personalities of the Swedes today, along with tips on socializing, communicati...

The essential guide or anyone navigating the often overwhelming world of email.Send—the classic guide to email for office and home—has become indispensable for readers navigating the impersonal, and at times overwhelming, world of electronic communication. Filled with real-life email success (and horror) stories and a wealth of useful and entertaining examples, Send dissects all the major minefields and pitfalls of email. It provides clear rules f...

Biographical Memoirs of a Game Warden, a blow so fowl, back house boogy, noisy ants, 99cc buffalo, bats in the belfry, bear spectator, fish falls and frost, WW2 dragon flies, eight legs and a tongue, furry night torments, a pig a girdle and a flag pole, happy horse flies, fur in your sunrise, evidence in water, talons fish and bears.

The Complete Heart-Healthy Cookbook for BeginnersSimple and healthy meal recipes to help you get back to heart health

Love doesn't follow the plan. It rewrites it.Liz thought she had life figured out: steady job, safe future, no surprises.Ben never planned to be anything but the charmer who doesn't settle down.Love doesn't play fair. Distance, secrets, and timing test Liz and Ben in ways they never imagined. A lie can protect-but can it ever set you free?Messy, heartfelt, and beautifully human, Succour is a story about love that refuses to fit the rules, a...

All Seventeen-year-old Jemma wants now is to be a good mom to her baby daughter, Violet. But when she witnesses a violent crime she'll have to choose between keeping her baby or letting a killer walk free.Jemma's older brother took her in when she needed to get away from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Razor. One night she needs to go out, just for a few minutes, to get diapers and ice cream. On her way back, she witnesses the drive-by shooting of a kid, Kwame, who lives...

Young heirs to an automotive fortune joyride a priceless prototype while D.U.I., ending in a spectacular fireball. Meggie now has a limp and scars she obsesses over as worse than they are. When she inherits the last asset, a decrepit Victorian lake house and dumping ground for a serial killer, she impulsively speeds to the isolated spot without telling anyone, neither a diner-owner, a female deputy, or good old boy forest ranger, all warning her of the ‘blizzard of the century’ and young w...