This is a photographic atlas of common animal bones, designed for use by the forensic scientist or archaeologist. This volume is the first to focus comparatively on both human and animal osteology. It features more than 300 illustrations of skeletons. Throughout, animal bones are photographed alongside the corresponding human bone, allowing the reader to observe size and shape variations.

The Severed Cord is a book to fall in love with; a story of the two main characters, Helena, and Samuel, their relationship, a friendship and love that crosses all the social divides. Helena the daughter of an aristocratic family and Samuel the aged black butler work together to support each other in finding contentment. The novel paints a portrait of human love and compassion through an exploration of relationships and reactions to unexpected happenings. Helena is tied by her obligation to her frail but dominating mother and Samuel yearns to find his brother and his ancestral history. There...