Ive been an artisian soaper for over seven years. I found this book wonderful! Very well written with up-to-date information. The essential oil section is especially useful for knowing which essential oils that come through in cold process or hot process soap. I had to learn most of this the hard way through trial and error, and spending alot of money on research.There is so much information in this book that was very well researched and a great benefit to the soap maker at any lev...

Poetic Visions: Beyond Expressions is an intimate collection of poetry exploring love, heartbreak, faith, friendship, reflection, pain, personal growth, and the complexities of life.Through honest verses and deeply personal expression, Gary Simmons gives voice to emotions many people experience but struggle to put into words. These poems journey through relationships and loss, spiritual reflection, inner conflict, hope, resilience, and the lessons discovered through life’s most dif...

Welcome to Andy's world! Find out about Andy and his doggy day care experiences. Andy loves his freedom and invites you to join him chasing flies. This time has he gone too far? Here you will find out about Andy's universe in Belmont and his amazing mates. Aimed at juniors, this book is a story of obstacles and patience. It is centred around the experiences of a wonderful hound... And yes... all his antics are based on true stories."A-roo roo roo!"

U.S. Marine participation in World War I is known as a defining moment in the Marine Corps' great history. It is a story of exceptional heroism and significant operational achievements, along with lessons learned the hard way. The Marines entered World War I as a small force of seagoing light infantry that had rarely faced a well-armed enemy. On a single June day, in their initial assault "through the wheat" on Belleau Wood against German machine-guns and poison gas shells, the Marines suf...

The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons and H. A. Appleton..

In this nuanced queer fantasy set amid the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, the last witch of the Ridge must choose sides in a clash between industry and nature.After her best friend dies in a coal mine, Benethea "Bennie" Mattox sacrifices her job, her relationship, and her reputation to uncover what’s killing miners on Kire Mountain. When she finds a half-drowned white woman in a dirty mine slough, Bennie takes her in because it's right—but also because she hope...

Focusing on the development of enzyme inhibitors as therapeutic drugs, Enzymes and Their Inhibitors: Drug Development provides a concise overview of the chemistry of major types of enzymes and their inhibitors. The opening chapters introduce readers to the structure, functions, mechanisms, and kinetics of enzymes, including their use as disease mar

Cellular proteinases and their physiological role in normal and disease states have been the subject of great interest recently. Proteinase and Peptidase Inhibition presents new reports on a wide range of cellular proteinases whose inhibitors may hold the key to the development of new drugs. It deals with enzyme classes, inhibitor types and regulatory mechanisms governing proteinase activity. Target enzymes are fully described and classified by structural similarity, rather than by pharmac...

Optical Materials, Second Edition, presents, in a unified form, the underlying physical and structural processes that determine the optical behavior of materials. It does this by combining elements from physics, optics, and materials science in a seamless manner, and introducing quantum mechanics when needed. The book groups the characteristics of optical materials into classes with similar behavior. In treating each type of material, the text pays particular attention to atomic compositio...

'I asked myself what I was doing there, with a sensation of panic in my heart as though I had blundered into a place of cruel and absurd mysteries not fit for a human being to behold'. Charles Marlow's dark intuition here arrives at the culmination of his physical and psychological quest in search of the infamous ivory-trader Kurtz in Joseph Conrad's most famous short story, Heart of Darkness. Ambiguously drawn to the powerful 'voice' of this autocratic European who has become a self-procl...

"The Handbook of Soap Manufacture" by H. A. Appleton and W. H. Simmons serves as a comprehensive guide for both novice and experienced soap makers. This book delves into the science and art of soap production, covering essential topics such as raw materials, saponification processes, and various manufacturing techniques. With detailed explanations and practical advice, it equips readers with the knowledge needed to create high-quality soaps. The authors emphasize the importance of understa...

Advances in the Study of Behavior was initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of animal behavior. That number is still expanding. This volume makes another important "contribution to the development of the field" by presenting theoretical ideas and research to those studying animal behavior and to their colleagues in neighboring fields. - Initiated over 40 years ago to serve the increasing number of scientists engaged in the study of an...