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 ...

Artist in the WoodsThis is a story about Amanda, a teenager who just got her driver's license and was allowed to drive up the mountain and hike. She is well trained by her parents on being prepared to survive in the wilderness. With great confidence, she heads up the mountain for a hike. As she's hiking, she becomes distracted with all the wildlife she sees that she includes in her artwork. She strays from the path and finds herself lost. How will she get b...

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...

Surviving WW2 follows the unforgettable journey of Susie, a young German girl whose childhood is shattered by the outbreak of World War II. Growing up in a small village near Breslau, she watches her peaceful world disappear as Nazi rule tightens its grip, Jewish neighbors vanish without explanation, and the horrors of war slowly consume her homeland. As her father is drafted to the Russian Front and her sweetheart, Lukas, is later sent into battle, Susie faces years of fear, hunger, relen...

Balanced Boobs: Harnessing the Power of Lymphatic Breast HealthDiscover the key to maintaining optimal breast health with Balanced Boobs a practical guide that Harnesses the Power of Healthy Breast tissue through lymphatic care. This book provides insights into the importance of lymphatic drainage for breast health, offering easy-to-apply techniques, self-care routines, and expert advice to help you prevent discomfort, promote circulation, and enhance overall well-being. Empower yo...

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.

Driving innovation can reduce costs for companies, institutions, military programs, and successful businesses. Quality is key to successful innovation. Delivery of complex products must have high quality to reduce customer problems and defects. This book explains how to integrate Quality Assurance processes to produce compliant product management and gap analysis. It shows how Quality Assurance provides a common operating framework in which best practices, improvements, and cost avoidance ...

Accurate software engineering reviews and audits have become essential to the success of software companies and military and aerospace programs. These reviews and audits define the framework and specific requirements for verifying software development efforts.Authored by an industry professional with three decades of experience, Software Engineering Reviews and Audits offers authoritative guidance for conducting and performing software first article inspections, an...

Luna is a glitch—an assassin whose teleportation powers are as unpredictable as her survival. Marked for elimination and running out of time, she's trapped in a world that sees her as nothing more than a weapon to be discarded.Akio is a Kitsune assassin, bound by duty and driven by a fierce need to protect his siblings. In a life of brutal missions and constant control, he's learned to survive by keeping his emotions locked away.When their paths collide, Luna and Akio disco...