Thanks dialyn.
I took a quick peek and did find some good tips.  I don't write the kind of stories that involve flying body parts so no worries there.  I agree examining the work of a good writer does expand one's knowledge in such things.  I have purchased and examined several books over the past year or so for such purposes and have maintained MS Excel sheets on my findings.  I have a good list but its growth is slow.  

I am hoping someone else has realized the need for such a reference from which I could acquire and save myself some time.  A book on this topic would certainly be at my side as a valuable reference.

Once again, thank you for your response. :)