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Franz L Kessler
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Explorer, Scientist, Writer, Photographer
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Books
|  | Eleven Days On The Big River And Other Short Stories by Franz L Kessler
Non-fiction. Two students travel in a rusty vessel on the Rio Amazonas. Behind every meander loom humerous twists, erotic adventures, and death. Plus several adventurous and inspiring short stories....
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 | Jamaica Blood by Franz L Kessler
The ruthless pursuit of profit leads to slavery in many forms. 'Jamaica Blood' portrays the struggle of moroons against a sinister lobby of greedy, self-serving landowners. A pirate book....
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 | Jungle Fever - Congo Years 1994-99 by Franz L Kessler
Raoul is sent to explore a distant province of the Congo. He faces witchcraft, bandits, malaria and love, as he gets immersed in the mysteries of this dangerous land. Livelier than an African beat, this novel moves with grace and empathy through the perflexing landscape of a people victimized by civil war and political corruption....
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 | COOKIN N' BOOKIN' by Tara Henderson Forrest by Franz L Kessler
A selection of Texas-style and other cooking recipes. I published one of my favorite veggie recipes in Tara Henderson Forrest's book. It is called: Field-Geologist Survival: Vegetable Pot-Au-Feu. Bon Appetit...
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Short Stories
THE UFOS ARE BACK AGAIN by Franz L Kessler
a thriller about UFOs, nightmares, and politics....
On World's Most Dangerous Road by Franz L Kessler
These were moments I understood my life was little else than dust in the wind....
The Ghost Bird by Franz L Kessler
In the middle of the night, a magic animal appears. What is its mission, dark or white?
An authentical ghost story from Sarawak,
where the nights are roamed by shadows, the unexplained, a...
The Forgotten Volcano by Franz L Kessler
An adventurous ride by boat, then on logging rails leads to a mysterious hill hidden in the middle of the jungle....
The Grayzone by Franz L Kessler
Life consists of different worlds – some are passionate, some are full of suffering. We can play our roles with a degree of liberty and individual choices. Other situations see us as rather passive be...
Don't Think Sex When In The Jungle by Franz L Kessler
...''cause out there in the middle of darkness, you won''t be alone. ''cause out there, hidden beyond the jungle''s dark walls, the Evil Ones are watching and waiting for you....
This tale co...
The Dog Murder by Franz L Kessler
A brutal event brings some uncomfortable reality...
The Night the Velvet Moth appeared by Franz L Kessler
A hospital can be a frightening place....
About Jenny by Franz L Kessler
A stranger appears in a Sarawaki (=Borneo) village, hidden by the jungle. She carries with her a painful secret...
An true story from Sarawak, Island of Borneo....
Ghost Trees And A Cat Called Nolli by Franz L Kessler
There is more to space than gasses, vapours and heat...This genuine Borneo story deals with trees, and textiles that can trap spiritual energy - also called ghosts....
The Gemstone from the Fish's Head by Franz L Kessler
a strange, true story about a magic stone - shrouded in superstition, mystery, and wonder...
The Christmas Pig by Franz L Kessler
This story from modern Sarawak illustrates
again the dilemma many country folks are facing - that animals can be farm animals and pets at the same time. Our heart loves the pet, but our hungry sto...
The Mighty Dam -Chapter 8 by Franz L Kessler
The red telephone is ringing...
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 7 by Franz L Kessler
The dragon is waking up...
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 6 by Franz L Kessler
Fireflies...
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 5 by Franz L Kessler
Eve of disaster...
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 4 by Franz L Kessler
attempting the impossible...
The Mighty Dam - Chapter Three by Franz L Kessler
A critical test is performed at the dam. it succeeds, just about......
The Mighty Dam - Chapter Two by Franz L Kessler
As the presidential motorcade approaches the dam, technicians are struggling to reconnect the turbine in shaft 4....
The Mighty Dam - Chapter One by Franz L Kessler
Fiction - A large hydro-electric dam is built in central China. A marvel of modern technology, so it seems. But then a mighty earthquake strikes. A sequel of several chapters....
In the Realm of Evil Spirits by Franz L Kessler
A child becoming invisible and reappears days later. A man, lost in the jungles, believed dead, reenters the world of man, looking like a skeleton.
Stories like these are common in Borneo, a...
True Man or Fake God? by Franz L Kessler
It’s important to check the functioning of one’s mind once in a while. This story could be a good example…...
The Seven Cobras by Franz L Kessler
About The Naga Mystery
Naga is a Sanskrit word characterizing large snakes (Python, Cobra), as well as different classes of demigods (half human, half snake), humans with certain, particular...
A Moment Of Truth by Franz L Kessler
Have you ever been sitting in an airplane sensing that something is seriouly wrong? I experienced the below in Congo, Africa, about 1994......
Toyoll by Franz L Kessler
Something strange happened last night... a non-fiction story from Sarawak, the land of magic....
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Poetry
Humanity Means Waiting by Franz L Kessler
People work, sleep, eat and drink, make love, fight, kill and die. How many days, months or years are we spending waiting for something particular to happen?...
The Good, The Bad, The Powerful by Franz L Kessler
These thoughts crossed my mind as the sun rose yesterday above the hills afar, an ocean of trees and mystery
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Transparent Landscape by Franz L Kessler
The Moon in the Palmtree by Franz L Kessler
Vapor Silhouettes by Franz L Kessler
a reflection on change, drama and illusion...
Seven Questions by Franz L Kessler
There are urgent priorities in our world awaiting to be recognized...
Color and dreams by Franz L Kessler
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The Beach by Franz L Kessler
Trinity Alphabet by Franz L Kessler
Some people, such as the genius of Nikolas Tesla, (see Wikipedia.org), assigned special importance to trinity. I don’t, but three attributes are often entirely sufficient to define or at least specif...
Sumo Bonsai Botero by Franz L Kessler
Illusions & allusions and the search for common denominators...
No Cappucino Today by Franz L Kessler
Exponentiality by Franz L Kessler
lINEAR OR LOGARITHMIC. The world changes fast, if change is happening. Often our mind is too slow to follow, particularly when conditioned by all kinds of holy books....
No Mail Today by Franz L Kessler
Blue Moments by Franz L Kessler
Ahead of Golden Sunsets by Franz L Kessler
Gentle Rain by Franz L Kessler
Forbidden fragrance by Franz L Kessler
I could have called her, or simply turned up at her condo. We would have gone for dinner. Her eyes would have sparkled, and we would have made love... before I left her empty-handed...
Merciless Sky by Franz L Kessler
Mystery Road by Franz L Kessler
Dictatorship by Franz L Kessler
A compassionate glance dedicated to the majority of this world’s human citizens, who are prisoners of their own failed governments
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Reality by Franz L Kessler
Suffering is more embedded in reality, than happiness...
October Tropics by Franz L Kessler
Red Rooster by Franz L Kessler
2005 = the year of the male chinese chicken...
Soap Bubbles by Franz L Kessler
Politically Correct by Franz L Kessler
Pure nonsense...
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Articles
Are 21st Century Mega-Cities Sustainable? by Franz L Kessler
Do mega-cities have a future, I wonder....
Some Essential Points Regarding Climate, and Climate Change by Franz L Kessler
Climate change – a controversial issue that is widely discussed and fought over – touches the life of every human being and animal. Intrigued by the subject, I studied it a little, though not in depth...
Electronic Dating: Find Your Perfect Frankenstein Monster Partner by Franz L Kessler
This article is about electronic dating, but even more so about the meaning of identity. What could this have to do with Frankenstein, Stalin, the Internet and the search for the ideal partner?...
Reason and the Divine – Thoughts about an Unnecessary Conflict by Franz L Kessler
Reason and the Divine are not enemies, but friends...
The Bitter Price of Pride by Franz L Kessler
The article establishes a link between loans, a general decrease of health (obesity) and other features commonly described as 'quality of life.'...
Western Front 1914-18- War isn’t just Boy’z Toy’z by Franz L Kessler
I rediscovered Grandpa''s "WW I" album - a gruesome record of the "Western Front."
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Sex Drive and Aids in Sub-Saharan Africa by Franz L Kessler
A reflection on sex and Aids in Sub-Saharan Africa...
European World War II Hotspots - Seen through my Dad's Memories by Franz L Kessler
History is precious, when passed-on from one generation to the next. I placed my father''s war memories in the context of ''established'' history....
Another Fraudulous Scum by Franz L Kessler
Please find below the example of a scum attempt! An example of people trying to gain access of personal data via authorsden mail. Most of such mails come (in order of evilness from Nigeria, the democr...
The Old Box of Fuses by Franz L Kessler
There might be a global need to articulate a framework of ethics, in conjunction with efforts to save the planet....
Progress can be a Root Cause of Alienation and Religious Revival by Franz L Kessler
Obviously, there are many components in a global resurgence of religious sentiment, and faith. From my own observations, however, I have come across an important element I haven’t seen expressed so fa...
What happens in Germany" - Russian Front 1942 by Franz L Kessler
A raw taste of history!
The text translation below refers to a flyer issued and dropped on the winter front lines by Stalin''s Red Army in 1942. It incites German soldiers to surrender and to...
Comments on “Genes take charge, and diets fall by the wayside” by Franz L Kessler
A point for gradual weight loss is made in the light of research results summarized and published in the New York Times in May 2007....
A 'Small' Attitude Shift with Big Consequences by Franz L Kessler
A reflection on fifty years of economical and social development, and a view on options of our future....
Some Hidden Meaning of National Flags by Franz L Kessler
An interesting intellectual game......
Global, American Values or both? by Franz L Kessler
About value systems and value labels...
Who Came First, Chicken Or Egg? by Franz L Kessler
This article deals with an old dilemma, and provides a surprising answer, which is supported by evolutionary biology, as well as the domestication of wild birds in ancient South-East Asia, and even li...
Individuality by Franz L Kessler
It is said that the United States of America, in particular California, have granted a life-style that offers ample choices for the individuum. Is this true, I asked myself.
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Humans - The Scourge of Earth by Franz L Kessler
Preservation of nature''s habitats is no longer a cause for the survival of the human race, but for the whole of our living planet. A story from Borneo....
The Battle for Miri and Sarawak, Borneo, WW II by Franz L Kessler
This text combines several articles from the internet and other sources, that provide facts of the war in Sarawak (Borneo) spanning the time from 1941 until 1945. I have edited these pieces of text on...
Earthquakes: An Ideal Self-Study Field by Franz L Kessler
This articles teaches how the excellent website of the United States Geological Survey can be used for self-teaching in earthquake geology, and how to assess earthquake risk....
The Ezekiel-Hitler Connection by Franz L Kessler
When I was reading EZEKIEL in my old Lutheran Bible, I didn''t hear the voice of God, but someone else instead: Adolf Hitler. This article ponders some stunning similarities between these two authors....
Where Will The Next Tsunami Hit? by Franz L Kessler
This picture shows the 1755 tsunami of Lisabon. The preceding earth quake was so strong, that it could be felt throughout Europe. Even micro-tsunamis were reported from sub-alpine lakes. The Lisabon q...
Where Was The Bible's Paradise Located? by Franz L Kessler
The period around Christmas is often filled with emotion, expectations, wishes and a search for life’s true meaning. It’s a time I like to read in the Bible – not so much guided by faith, but with the...
Who Is Threatening Whom And Why by Franz L Kessler
A mix between short story and essays, this article reflects on issues such as balance-of-power, nuclear weapons, atomic non-proliferation and elementary questions regarding freedom, and peace....
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News
About coastal acquifers, the migration of Iron by Franz L Kessler
The paper will come out in the second issue of the "Warta", the scientific newsletter of the Geological Society of Malaysia...
Observations on Sediments and Deformation Characteristics.... by Franz L Kessler
Observations on Sediments and Deformation Characteristics,
Sarawak Foreland, Borneo Island
SSB/SSPC Shell Exploration Asia Pacific
Locked Bag 1, 98009 Lutong
Sarawak, Malays...
Mud Volcanoes by Franz L Kessler
A small article dealing with two Sarawak mud volcanoes will be published in the Warta Geologi, the bi-monthly newsletter of the Geological Society of Malaysia...
The World Ocean Observatory by Franz L Kessler
Publishing of Two Pictures...
Earthquakes - teach yourself using the internet by Franz L Kessler
Summary of my talk in Curtin University
on Sept. 5, 2007. This summary will be published in "Warta Geologi", bi-monthly newsletter of the Geological Society of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, in the Septe...
Matahari Sky Picture in Movie by Franz L Kessler
A movie dealing with urban sprawl, and habitat destruction. It contains photographic material granted by Matahari Sky.
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Photojournal week by Franz L Kessler
Finally i got my act together,and since Monday I''m shooting pictures that get published in Shafina''s photo blog (URL see below).It''s quite a job to come up with a genuine, good picture per day!...
1062 high resolution pictures by Franz L Kessler
I went flickr...
Participation in Malaysia Photojournal by Franz L Kessler
Got invited to publish a few pics...
Planting Season' to be published in local paper by Franz L Kessler
The above article describes an adventurous night drive into the jungle of Borneo. ...
Photostudio Matahari by Franz L Kessler
I finally found the right website, and a bit of time to do it.....
African Winter by Franz L Kessler
My poem 'African Winter' will be included in 'The best Poems and Poets of 2004' by Poetry.com. ...
Herodotus article to be published in the Houston Geologic Society November Bulletin by Franz L Kessler
The article brings some additional aspects of Herodotus (Greek travel-writer, 450 B.C.) as universal man, scientific observer and philosopher.
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Eleven Days On The Big River And Other Shortstories by Franz L Kessler
Adventure book, and many other inspiring stories...
Veggie Dish gets published by Franz L Kessler
TSRA Author''s Cookbook
Cookin'' and Bookin'' ... Texas Style
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Editor's Choice Award by Franz L Kessler
Editor''s Choice Award presented to Franz Kessler in March 2004 for outstanding achievement in Poetry. Presented by poetry.com and the International Library of Poetry...
Poem 'Enlightenment' chosen for publication in 'Eternal Portraits' by Franz L Kessler
'Eternal Portraits,'is scheduled for publication in Spring 2004. Library of Congres ISBN-0-7951-5227-2....
Enlightenment by Franz L Kessler
This poem was accepted for publishing.
It will be published in "A treasury of American Poetry." ISBN 0974342947...
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Events
Earthquakes- teach yourself by using the Internet 9/5/2007
There is a wealth of data about earthquakes and earthquake research available on the internet. Anybody can monitor earthquakes in real times, and data bases such as the USGS offer a fantastic compilation of historical data - one can draw one's own co...
Observations on Subtle Deformation in the Folded Foreland, Sarawak, Borneo 6/12/2006
Descripton of tectonic styles prevailing in the Sarawaki foreland...
The Global Energy transition 2/23/2006
I had a chance to listen to Peter Rose's speech about the current global energy transition, and the skills required to manage this transition. I was lucky to met Borneo geology celebrities Professor C. Hutchinson, and Professor R. Tate. Please find b...
Comments on the Structural Evolution of Bukit Lambir, Sarawak, Malaysia 12/6/2005
Evolution and Deformation of Neogene sediments, leading to the formation of the Lambir Hills....
St. Andrew's Night in Miri 11/26/2005
Speech about the Scottish,
as invited Guestof Honor...
Getting Stuck 4/8/2005
Toastmaster competition, district level, prepared speech. It will be tough.....
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Matahari is the poetic Malay word for the sun. I discovered my love for taking sky pictures. Now more than 3000 pictures, addressing issues such as beauty, earth science and sustainablity/environment.
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a website dedicated to responsible governance, and calling for a World Government and planet management.
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