The advent of X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) as a tool for the soil sciences almost 40 years ago has revolutionised the field. Soil is the fragile, thin layer of material that exists above earth’s geological substrates upon which so much of life on earth depends. However a major limitation to our understanding of how soils behave and function is due to its complex, opaque structure that hinders our ability to assess its porous architecture without disturbance. X-ray imagery has facilitated...

This notebook is a compilation of my best published articles on the subject of practical architectural acoustics. These articles appeared in Walls & Ceilings magazine in the United States and in SoundDesign magazine in India between 1998 and 2012. Not an exact reprint of the published and edited versions, this compilation is of the complete and unedited final drafts of these articles. Also included are questions from readers and miscellaneous notes and information relating to each article....

"How to be a Good Inventor" is a short, cartoon illustrated tutorial on the importance and the process of invention. The book is a good teaching aid for use in elementary schools.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Oz!Collected here is the ultimate edition of the beloved series starring such timeless characters as Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of the West.Included in 'The Wonderful Wizard of OZ: The Complete Collection of the Oz Series (Illustrated)' are:• All fourteen Oz books written by L. Frank Baum.• A low, can't-say-no price!All fourteen of L. Frank Bau...

The Princesses Of Chadwick Castle Adventure is an eight-book series about two princess sisters, Elle age 12, and Belle, 10. Each book tells of their daily adventure living in the castle. Cooped up in their 19th century castle most days they grow restless and in their curiosity uncover a mystery one night. Something is afoot at the castle and they determine to find out what this is. Why has their mother, the Queen, hidden mysterious guests from them? However, finding the truth behind the se...

Joe always dreamt of driving his own car. When his wish comes true and he takes his brand-new sportscar for a spin through town and country, his adventures soon take a turn for the unexpected.A childrens book for young and old, The Little Driver takes a fresh look at our obsession with cars through the eyes of a boy still young enough to take nothing for granted.'A delightful fairy tale... highly recommended for children and adults alike. The Little Driver will make you lau...

As children read a book about oceans, they will be able to see all of the animals and plants that live in the water. They can begin to create their own pictures of sea life, placing them in an ocean that they imagine. The book can be used for school projects to get ideas that are related to science and Earth. Children can also use the information to come up with ideas about new animals that might live in the ocean.

Few people know the true purpose of the Badger Survey of Atlar. Ashlin Smith wants out of his boring, frustrating, and apparently pointless job. But it's about to get a lot more interesting, and not in a good way, as events foreseen decades earlier begin to unfold.A giant badger, murderous cultists, abominations and dinner guests straight from the fairy tales, and a frighteningly clever and stubborn empress soon stand in the way of Ashlin's desire to return to a quiet life.

The Midwestern United States often brings to mind images of corn, tractors, and cows. But what if those ideas were wrong? What if the Midwest had a majestic tale that set it apart in history? What if there was a cat who could talk, a boy who dreamed of more than a fishing pole, and a Cyborg from Chicago who never wanted anything more than a friend? This is the story of The Feline Inheritance, which is inspired by the fairy tale, The Master Cat / The Puss in Boots, by Charles Perrault.

Theo Waitley has lived all her young life on Delgado, a Safe World that is home to one of the galaxy's premier institutions of higher learning. Both Theo's mother, Kamele, and Kamele's onagrata Jen Sar Kiladi, are professors at the university, and they all live comfortably together, just like they have for all of Theo's life, in Jen Sar's house at the outskirts of town.Suddenly, though, Theo's life changes. Kamele leaves Jen Sar and moves herself and Theo back into faculty housing,...

In this children book, you meet Jimmy, the little bunny, again. Jimmy likes to eat candy but doesn't even want to taste fruits and vegetables. He sneaks into the kitchen to try to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? This is the third book in the collection of short bedtime stories for kids, and it's written especially for those parents who struggle every mealtime to make their kids eat healthy food...

An illustrated companion to the Threshold Series by Christa Kinde. Angels have always served in pairs, but Baird is sure there must be some mistake when Kester shows up on his doorstep. The vividly energetic redhead couldn’t have been more different from his genteel new apprentice. Yet their rocky beginnings give way to a unique balance, proving that friendship can flourish in the unlikeliest of places, given time, trust, and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Includes a bonus first chapter fro...