“Schrödinger’s cat” was an infamous and cruel thought experiment dreamt up in the last century to expose one of the mistaken ideas current in science at that time. Now the cat is out of the bag and, in revenge, he has written up his own ideas on the false trails that modern science has followed. With time to spare he has worked with a number of strange authors to collate this varied and thought-provoking anthology with themes varying from the Falklands War, LGBT, Eastern religion and even Russian spies in the Sub Continent.

Did you ever wonder how time flies or where dreams come from? Well read on and find out - along with a reworking of Madame Butterfly and how Germany won the war! Originally titled: The Contents of My Waste Bin you will find in this, the author’s eleventh book, a cornucopia of facts, opinion, story lines and even some useful information. Assisted by his co-author, Felix, his revelations on the way time works and associated phenomena in the physical world are potentially earth-shattering! Juxtaposed with a ‘popera’ film script are children’s stories, how to avoid your house flooding, an explanation of why the universe is not expanding and his list of things you should do before (and after?) you die.

All businesses and utilities face the challenge of how to keep their assets working at lowest whole life cost. That’s why increasingly complex asset management systems implemented by expensive consultants have flourished. It doesn’t have to be that way - you can achieve the results you need through following a series of simple logical steps and you can do it without costly outside help. That’s the capability that SAMS, Simplified Asset Management Systems gives you and it is relevant to any industry. It presents a complete system for water facilities and then illustrates how the same procedures are easily adapted using highways and social housing as worked examples.

Literature of all kinds plays such an important place in our lives whether it’s biography, classics, crime or poetry. In this non-fiction volume you will find a mine of facts which will fascinate all who love books. Felix Schrödinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the sixth volume of the series, a compendium of information that will appeal to all who love language and especially those who seek out knowledge for its own sake.

Words are fundamental to both speech and written communication, but it’s not just the words that fascinate us, we love to learn about their use and the complexities of language too. Felix Schrödinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the fourth volume of the series, a compendium of information that will appeal to all who love language and especially those who seek out knowledge for its own sake.

Many love a good quiz and fantasize about winning Millionaire. But even if it’s only the local pub quiz evening, do we often wish that we could do better? This book aims to improve your ability by presenting typical quiz information in a concise and easy-to-learn format.

Aimed at utilities in developing countries, SAMS, Simplified Asset Management Systems detailed an effective framework for anyone seeking to develop a low-cost asset management system for their physical assets. Based on worked examples it focused on the procedures necessary for the capital maintenance of infrastructure assets. This second publication seeks to extend that work into new areas and goes on to show how the basic principles can be applied to functions other than infrastructure. In contrast to other more formal publications on asset management, it concentrates on the practical aspects using worked examples to guide you through the process of producing a successful asset management system.

In today’s world, the use of numbers grows by the day, and we depend on them for so much. This book contains a series of lists that contain information about numbers and their use in society. They will be most useful to those with a quizzical nature but should be of general interest to all. ‘Schrödinger’s cat’ was an infamous and cruel thought experiment dreamt up in the last century to expose one of the mistaken ideas current in science at that time. Since escaping from the box Felix has taken up writing and, in collaboration with retired water engineer Pyotr Stilovsky, he has compiled this factual compendium.

About this book Written by a British Civil Engineer, this book deals, predominantly, with the UK water sector, however, principles and methods are largely international and therefore much, if not all of it will be of interest to all. The Power of Water looks at virtually all aspects of in-land water management in some detail, including natural and man-made systems. Based on their history, it goes on to look at legislation, management structures, finance, quality control, and even recreation. It is a book that doesn’t have to be read cover-to-cover or page-by-page; you can select your own area of interest or just read it like a novel. Either way, you will hopefully gain some benefit and knowledge that could lead to a desire to enter the water industry. The world needs clean, piped water and sanitation – and it needs people like you, whatever your background, to make it happen.

Names are so important as they identify and distinguish us from everyone else. But it’s not just our own names that hold such fascination – those of the rich and famous play a great part in our lives. Felix Schrodinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the second volume of the series, a compendium of information which will appeal to all who are intrigued with names and seek out knowledge for its own sake.