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...

This vintage book contains an interesting and practical study of the identification of gemstones, pearls, and ornamental minerals. A comprehensive and profusely-illustrated handbook for both novice and experienced practitioners, this volume is not to be missed by anyone with a keen interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Crystallography”, “Physical Properties”, “Specific Gravity”, “Light”, “Measurement of Refractive Index”, “Colour in Gem Distinction”, “The Microscope”...

A funeral director reveals why anyone would want to hang out with dead bodies and other curiosities of a life spent inside a mortuary.With unusual anecdotes and unbelievable truth, funeral director and embalmer Robert Webster shares empathetic yet entertainingly quirky stories about the funeral business. He answers those embarrassing questions foremost in our minds and provides readers with behind-the scenes stories of what really goes on after you're dead with bot...

A witty and imaginative series of fictional interviews with historical and literary figures from beyond the grave.

"Hello my young friends.My name is Storyteller Pearl.Here are some of my Amazing tales for you to enjoy.The first story is called Jasmine and William's Enchanted Adventure, which takes two children to a mystical land that is not too far away.Our second story is a limerick. A short poem about a little girl and her best friend called Ziggy.Follow the adventures of Percy on our third tale about a lost pigeon, and his incredible journey to find his way h...

When the oft-golden box containing the dental remains of the Buddha gets stolen... again; the last surviving warrior monk and his hapless English friends pursue the suspect to an underground citadel in Cambodia.Following an exhaustive search and injecting chaos into every situation along the way, they discover a family of scientists had the box stolen to use the Buddha’s remains in an experiment that would not only have severe ramifications should they succeed, but change our lovea...

Hoist up the incontinence pants, brush the fluff from your slippers, and make a nice cup of cocoa.THEY'RE BACK!The Fossils return for their second hilarious action-packed thriller. This time, the peace and tranquillity of Fossdyke get shattered when our mischievous wrinkled rockers and their megastar friend have a sensational new album in production.Once again pursued by the now-disgraced record producer, and things take a dangerous twist, following...

Follow the adventures of a combatant monk and two unlikely heroes as they inject chaos into every situation in Siam Storm, a hilarious action-packed thriller!From an isolated Thai monastery in the Cardamom Jungle to the glitz and glamour of Sin City, Pattaya. The last surviving Warrior monk and two English scallywags leave no stone unturned and no mishap untouched as they inject chaos into every situation in the hunt for the oft-missing golden box that contains anc...

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...

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...

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...

Something to Read While Travelling is an informative and entertaining companion to accompany you on your travels.Something to Read While Travelling-THAILAND Contains useful information about Thailand, some of which you won’t find in travel guidebooks. Enjoy learning about: Popular tourist hotspots: Useful Tips: Thai Language Made Simple: Delicious Thai Recipes: Fun Quizzes and Brainteasers: Hilarious Jokes: Short Stories: and the full comedy adventure novel, SIAM STORM – A Thailand...