[version history and scanner's info] Version 1.0-scanned, OCR'd and spell-checked from first edition (ISBN 0-399-15106-0). Version 2.0 -September 21, 2003-proofread and corrected by The_Ghiti from first printing (release date:...
To a mortician, the preparation of a corpse is an art. The smooth, silent exchange of blood and embalming fluid is like a symphony to be orchestrated. The presentation of the deceased -- lying in a shining casket framed by flowers -- is an...