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...

#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 ...

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...

When surly teen Sandra witnesses her new neighbor, a strange dentist, possibly murdering a woman, she asks her sunny best friend Jamie to help prove a crime has been committed. As the summer progresses, though, both girls find that their long hidden romantic feelings for each other are only growing. Confronting the difficult truth soon proves to be the greater of the two challenges before them.

Before software engineering builds and installations can be implemented into software and/or systems integrations in military and aerospace programs, a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle is required. Covering all the development life cycle disciplines, Effective Methods for Software and Systems Integration explains h

Daisy should have been born a commoner. Social anxiety and the expectations of nobility don't go together. If her brother, Jarrik, would stop pushing her to marry, she could enjoy a quiet life at home. When Jarrik forces her to get fitted for unique ballgowns, she meets May. Now the idea of marriage isn't as daunting. Unfortunately, the cute seamstress isn't what Jarrik had in mind.May worked hard to gain her reputation as a high-quality seamstress, despite her humble background. W...

Forbidden romance or fated mates?As a Kitsune assassin, romance never crossed Izolde’s mind. Her only purpose was to kill bad guys to make the world a better place. All she needed was her family and her missions. And it wouldn’t hurt if she could get her foxfire to work.When her old handler retires, Izolde’s world is turned upside down. She is faced with an irresistible connection to her new handler. And she starts to realize that nothing is what she though...

NASA's Kepler Space Telescope has discovered thousands of new planets.Visiting, much less settling, those worlds will provide innumerable challenges.The men and women who make the journey will be those who don't fear the odds.They'll be Kepler's Cowboys.Saddle up and take an unforgettable journey to distant star systems. Meet new life forms--some willing to be your friend and others who will see you as the invader. Fight for justice in a lawless frontier. Go on...

"The Adventures of Henry the City Cat" is the first in a two-book series of true stories about a curious kitten who is unafraid of the world and ready to take it on. But for now, Henry has some growing up to do. Henry also has a lot to learn about surviving in the world before he can play with the experienced cats.Kittens like children have to learn about life and the potential dangers all around them, before parents allow them to explore the world in their own backyard.

Fins to feet, a silenced voice, and a villain that must be stopped... How much do you really know about The Little Mermaid fairytale?As a Siren with a strong Voice, Nimue has always looked forward to joining the Protectors and using her Voice to help others. But not all is as it seems in the Siryian Sea. Her father, Varun, hates the humans and will stop at nothing to see them destroyed. When he orders Nimue to help the other Protectors sink any ship that crosses th...