Gives scientists and technologists an overview of hydrothermal technology, including: an evolution of the technology from geology to widespread industrial use; a descriptions of equipment used in the process and how it works; and, problems involved with the growth of crystals, processing of technolo[...]

"No matter how science has progressed, childbirth, in essence, has remained unchanged from ancient times... it] is the last natural process left to us," writes internationally lauded obstetrician Dr. Tadashi Yoshimura, "The fact that it has remained unchanged means that there is truth in it." The tr[...]

This story is set in Medieval Japan, and narrated by Isaku, a boy living in a remote fishing village. The villagers don't catch enough fish, so distill fresh water from sea water to sell. More sinisterly the salt fires are used to lure ships aground, but then one sinks with a deadly cargo.[...]