Thousands of years ago, the land that would become Northern Kentucky emerged above sea level when a large portion of the continental plate bulged upward. Today, the region rests on the crest of that uplift, known as the Cincinnati Arch. And just like the fascinating geology of this region, Northern Kentucky continues to grow and develop. From the arrival of the Native Americans, to the first European settlers in the late 1700s, to the building of Ark Encounter at Williamstown in 2016, Nort...

The Textbook of Influenza is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of influenza, from the genetic and molecular biology of the virus through to clinical aspects of the disease and the latest drug developments and treatments. This new edition has been completely revised and reflects the integration of disciplines concerning the emergence, evolution, pathogenesis and control of influenza viruses in the field of human and veterinary public health.Textbook of Influ...

Who in their right mind would kidnap the daughter of a high-ranking Vietnamese National Assembly member and the mad monk’s wife? Moreover… why?After receiving a chilling ransom demand, our hapless heroes go to Vietnam and while fumbling a rescue, they encounter an old foe, driven by obsession in his revenge driven quest.Outnumbered, they need to learn new skills if they want to defeat this adversary and survive the many challenges in both their adventure and personal circum...

Age is just a number and getting old doesn't mean you can't have fun. It just means you know how to get away with it… Viagra, Snuff, and Rock ‘n’ RollFossdyke Retirement Home has seen its fair share of quirky characters, but it’s never seen the likes of these four geriatric musicians who form a band called Fossils. Chaos erupts after winning a national competition, when a local DJ who entered their recording into the contest labels Fossils as a vibrant young rock band.Fearing the E...

The dramatic climax to the Blue Fame SeriesIn its race to discover another planet to colonise for its overstretched population, the human race overlooked one thing.When a planetary event happens in the night sky, the Afterlife Guardians send the PATH team on three quests, the outcome of which will determine the fate of humankind.Should they succeed, people will continue with their safe but chaotic existence.However, failure could be a terrif...

Letters to Guy by Lady Barker is a charming and insightful collection of personal letters that offer a vivid glimpse into Victorian society, family life, and the author’s experiences within the British colonial world. Written with warmth, wit, and keen observation, these letters capture everyday events, social customs, travel impressions, and reflections on culture and character. Lady Barker’s engaging narrative voice transforms ordinary correspondence into lively social commentary, reveal...

When a new influenza virus emerges that is able to be transmitted between humans, it spreads globally as a pandemic, often with high mortality. Enormous social disruption and substantial economic cost can result. The 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic was undoubtedly the most devastating influenza pandemic to date, and it has been Webster's life's work to figure out how and why. In so doing he has made a remarkable contribution to our understanding of the evolution of influenza viruses and ho...

This book is the first text to provide a comprehensive assessment of the application of fundamental principles of dissolution and drug release testing to poorly soluble compounds and formulations. Such drug products are, vis-à-vis their physical and chemical properties, inherently incompatible with aqueous dissolution. However, dissolution methods are required for product development and selection, as well as for the fulfillment of regulatory obligations with respect to biopharmaceutical a...

In recent years the study of nursing history in Britain has been transformed by the application of concepts and methods from the social sciences to original sources. The myths and legends which have grown up through a century of anecdotal writing have been chipped away to reveal the complex story of an occupation shaped and reshaped by social and technological change. Most of the work has been scattered in monographs, journals and edited collections.The skills of a social historian...

Getting old doesn't mean you can't have fun. It just means you know how to get away with it!Fossdyke Retirement Home has seen its fair share of quirky characters, but it's never seen the likes of these four geriatric rockers!To outsiders, they are sweet, funny, if not a tad bit ornery. To those in the know, they are meddlesome, rebellious, and in way over their heads. When chaos erupts, they're not far behind.What begin as ordinary days, where other...

Death comes to us all; whatever creed, colour, religion, or gender we are, it is an inescapable fact.For most of us, our work on this mortal plane is over, but for the select few, their job has just begun.Introducing, PATH, Paranormal Assisted Treasure Hunters, three psychically gifted individuals brought together to form a powerful mediatory force between the Mortal World and the Spiritual Plane. Assisted by their spirit protectors and commissioned by lost...

From turbulent battles raging under the ocean to the dark stillness of space, this fast-paced supernatural thrillerfollows a sinister plot planned during World War 2 and instigated in the present day.Three psychically gifted individuals come together as one powerful mediatory force between the Mortal World and the Celestial Plane. Known as PATH - Paranormal Assisted Treasure Hunters’ Their edict is to find treasures hidden by lost ...