This book was written to help the forest industry assess wood quality by using non-destructive samples taken from specific points within a tree. It is the first compilation of research data on sampling of eucalypts, describing new methods and tools for rapid and cost-effective analysis. The book provides information needed to design a sampling program, obtain and process wood samples, and shows how to relate the data to an average tree value.

While on liberty, their newfound wealth opens the doors to a stream of gorgeous and sexy dames. Mickey, never satisfied, always craving more, proposes to one in San Diego and another in China, convinced that with his kismet he can swing a double life. His run of luck is further validated when Mickey wins the respect of Big-eared Wu, a powerful, wealthy Chinese Tong with a hatred and distrust of cocky Americans. Inconceivably, Wu agrees to build Mickey two casinos; one in Vegas, another in ...

Inside a Federal office building on a defunct army base, a woman is slowly going crazy—without any tangible reason—but rather an illogical, lingering fear of losing her career, her husband, and her mind, after a co-worker is murdered. ELEVATOR GOING DOWN is a horror story about how a person can be driven over the edge of reality and slip into a world of madness.