Ethereal beings, angels, fairies, non human creatures winged feathered and free... Aeternum Vale is a mystical collection of poems and short stories. The book is not afraid to envision the most far reaching of definitions and imagery that words can possibly achieve and reach. Bold and daring metaphorical poetry reaching its fullest potential in colorfully illustrated scenes of everyday life that readers see through a kaleidoscope, humorously and with tolerance for the indubitable realities...

Have You Ever Wondered How “The Simpsons” Predict the Future?“Did The Simpsons really, truly predict anything? I predict you’ll have to purchase this book to get the true story.” ―Bill Oakley, Simpsons writer and producer#1 New Release in Animated Movies, Comedy Movies, and Comedy TelevisionThen, The Simpsons Secret is the book for you. Delve into some of the biggest predictions that came true on ...

Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia, a father who was Grace Kelly's pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. Pamela Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born at the very end of the Roaring Twenties.As the younger daughter of the glamorous heiress Edwina Ashley and Lord Louis Mountbatten, Pamela spent much of her early li...

Julia Blackburn's play captures the warm, heartfelt and comic story of the Victorian poet and painter Edward Lear's lifelong friendship with his eccentric Greek servant, Giorgio, who inspired him to address the painful truths in his life while making us laugh. Stars Andrew Sachs as Edward Lear and Alexi Kaye-Campbell as Giorgio Kokalis. Also featured in the cast are Mark Meadows, Ross McKendrick, James Rastall and Kim Hicks. Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery. The Need for Nonsense was ...

Within these pages await tales of misfortune, of harrowing battles, and cruel mistakes, of joy and relief, and of just desserts, of romance and fear, and all things between.From twelve authors with Hubble Bubble on the brain, we once more welcome you to our world of the strange, the mysterious, the unusual, and the inexplicable. Witches, centaurs, ghosts, ghouls, vampires, fairies, merfolk, magic trees, and all that lies between hide within. What lurks behind the mundane, what goin...

Conceptual Breakthroughs in Comparative Animal Physiology tells a story of innate human curiosity about the natural world, and a deeply creative discipline, shaped by varied environments, unusual organisms, elegant experiments, and the persistent effort to understand how animals work and why they work the way they do—along the way discovering "adaptations and mechanisms of the most surprising character".Written by two leading experts in the field, each chapter reflects on the origins of id...

A Meta-Horror Satire for the Modern AgeOnce a scream queen adored by millions, Jennifer Hawkins now clings to fading fame—until a fan's offer to reboot her cult horror franchise thrusts her into a deadly new role. But when the cameras start rolling in a rundown amusement park, the line between fiction and reality vanishes, and Jennifer must fight for her life as a real killer stalks the set.Dive into a razor-sharp, darkly comedic ho...

Have you ever wondered how The Simpsons predicts the future? Then, The Simpsons Secret is the book for you.The Simpsons has been predicting major events with scary accuracy for over three decades, from Donald Trump's presidency to Disney buying 20th Century Fox. People just can't seem to get enough and are eager to know what it's going to predict next. This book goes behind the scenes of this adored cartoon series, and the family we've gr...

"A must-have for your bookshelf . . . a love letter to the world of Simpsons collectibles that have been released around the world since the show began." —Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa SimpsonThis quirky book unleashes the entire story of all Simpsons merchandise, spanning decades. Lydia and James Hicks, authors of the bestselling The Simpsons Secret, partner with Warren Evans, the Bart of Darkness, to detail a massive collection of rare Simpsons memora...

Intended for forensic scientists and students, this book provides the necessary statistical tools and methodology for introducing forensic glass evidence into the laboratory. It contains an introductory chapter on glass evidence procedures and analysis before covering topics such as classical approaches to handling glass evidence, the application of Bayesian statistics to forensic science, and the use of histograms. The authors present both the physical and chemical examinations performed ...

Tales of twisted delight reside within these pages. To inspire and confound, to instil wonder and fear, joy and disgust, for something different trust in us.Zombie detectives, corporate crimes, flights of fancy, romantic yetis, monstrous beasts stalking their prey, heists, superpowers, ghosts, demons, talking rats, and everything in between!Malarkey's ImaginOmnibus brings you a world of otherworldly strange. We present fantastical stories from twelve talented authors explor...

When teachers write, good things can happen; writing helps educators to better understand themselves, as well as students, parents, and colleagues. This practical book illustrates how to encourage, lead, and sustain teacher-writers, especially in group contexts. In contrast to guides on writing and teacher research, this book is designed for those who support teacher-writers, such as teacher educators and literacy coaches. The authors offer descriptions of key practices they have developed...