In the words of the immortal Sherlock Holmes:“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever is left, however improbable, must be the truth.”The biggest clue to the identity of Jack the Ripper was that he was not caught. Simply put he should have been. A similar serial killer, Joseph Vacher, in a similar time frame (see “The Killer of Little Shepherds” by Douglas Starr) was caught and guillotined by the combined efforts of a detective an...

From the masters of horror at Writers, Poets and Deviants:Prepare for terror…- An exterminator meets his match in a family's attic…- A cuddly toy with a disturbing origin is all the rage…- A boy's survival of a deadly accident turns out to be more curse than miracle…- A man asks a vampire for a favor and gets more than he wished for…- A strange device collects and stores the rage from people bent on revenge…- An exquisite chess set in an old...

The Geneva Protocol, authored by David Hunter Miller, is a significant work that delves into the intricacies of international law and diplomacy. It primarily focuses on the efforts to establish peace and prevent war through legal frameworks. Miller's analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context surrounding the protocol, emphasizing its importance in shaping future treaties and international relations. The book serves as a critical resource for understanding the evol...

The biggest clue to the identity of Jack the Ripper was that he was not caught. Simply put he should have been. A similar serial killer, Joseph Vacher, in a similar time frame (see “The Killer of Little Shepherds” by Douglas Starr) was caught and guillotined by the combined efforts of a detective and a forensic specialist. The problem with bringing Jack to a similar end was that the police force was severely compromised by the British Establishment. And the web of lies and deceit surroundi...

In "The Geneva Protocol," David Hunter Miller intricately explores the historical significance and the diplomatic intricacies of the 1925 Geneva Protocol, which aimed to prohibit the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare. Miller employs a scholarly yet accessible writing style, utilizing a blend of analytical rigor and narrative depth that makes the complex international relations and political discourse surrounding the Protocol engaging for both academics and general readers a...

A major literary figure in pre-war Paris, Guillaume Apollinaire volunteered for war in 1914, trained as an artilleryman and was posted in April 1915 to the Champagne front in northern France, participating in the bloody but little-known offensive that September and then moving into the front line as an infantry officer, before being wounded in March 1916 and invalided out of active service. Back in Paris, Apollinaire plunged back into the activities of the capital's artistic avant-garde, m...

The warped minds of WPaD are proud to present this tribute to the bizarre:- People who eat Tide Pods turn into detergent-craving zombies- A gift of a fishing bobber turns deadly- A woman lost in the desert makes friends with an ancient creature- A hole inside a closet holds unknown mysteries- A grieving father consults a psychic to solve his daughter's murder- Two friends embark on a fantastic adventure during a game of Dungeons and Dragons

Magic, myth and alien worlds come together in this collection of short stories from Writers, Poets and Deviants.~ A young witch and her talking dog must rid their home of unwelcome guests.~ A pair of newsmen travel to Alaska to hear an astonishing tale of an encounter with an extinct creature.~ A boy searches for the Edge of the World, uncovering the mystery of his grandfather's disappearance in the process.~ A troll hunter makes a startling discovery about his...

Who can come up with a dozen or more different ways to end the world?We can!This collection of apocalyptic short stories explores the myriad ways in which life as we know it could end.From the traditional nuclear apocalypse to cosmic events, zombies, mysterious alien substances, evil corporations and even… coffee.These tales will shock, entertain and tug at your heart strings.A must-have for any fan of dystopian fiction.

Osteoarthritis is a common disorder of the joints that affects more than 2 million people in the UK, and studies suggest that this number will double in the next 20 years. The condition is strongly associated with ageing and is believed to affect up to 30% of people over 60 years of age. There are a number of misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis and this, combined with the lack of effective drug treatments, often leaves patients dispirited and confused about their condition.Osteoarthr...

The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a program of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets every Thursday at the Stittsville branch for approximately an hour to read pieces they have written. Other OPL groups exist, often with diff erent models, however the SCWG has found its model has worked to the extent that we've been in "business" since the autumn of 2012. Also, despite increasing our membership levels, the OPL still has to maintain a waiting list.We are: poets, scholar...

The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a program of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets every Thursdayat the Stittsville branch for approximately an hour to read pieces they have written.We are: poets, scholars, rogue scholars, authors, and audacious amateurs taking their first steps into group sharing and into the published world. There are those who mostly listen rather than write, those who write prolifically but only share with the group and published writers.