Another Amazing Book

    I am a bibliophile. Just thought I'd throw that out there, in case you hadn't figured it out yet! Today we are going to talk about a great book I received as a gift a few weeks ago, titled simply, "Pocket Ref."
    And what a Ref it is. Want to know how much xenon is in the atmosphere? Refer to page 8. The conversion of 1 atmosphere to kilograms-force per square centimeter, or any other standard measure of atmospheric pressure . . . page 9, thank you very much.
    Don't want to know about gases, but about electrical wiring. Turn over to the Electrical and Electronics chapters beginning on page 137.
    What's that you say? You have a question on Geology. That chapter begins on page 339.
    "No, no," you insist, "I need to know the weights and properties of a variety of materials, from acrylonite butadiene styrene to potatoes to cast zinc." Pages 655-666 will fix you right up.
    Say your driving down the road and see a cloud formation. "Is that a nimbostratus or a cumulonimbus?" your inquisitive child asks. Consulting the Weather chapter, you are able to quickly identify that this particular cloud is indeed a altocumulus, a midlevel cloud not usually associated with precipitation.
    The Rope, Cable, Chain and Knots chapter shows clear illustrations of 50 different knots and hitches, useful for everything from fishing line to securing a load on a truck bed.
    I could go on and on and on and on and on, but I think the idea is becoming clear. From Automotive to First Aid, Computers to Carpentry, Steel and Metals to Surveying and Mapping, the Pocket Ref is what it claims to be, an incredible reference in a tiny pocket sized package.
    For those of you who think you might like this handy dandy compact encyclopedia of knowledge, please look up ISBN 978-885071-33-0 or order from the Rod and Staff Bookstore at (606) 522-4348.
    Enjoy!