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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At 22, Fort had escaped Nashville’s debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of a lesson when the bombs began to fall....

The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than any other form of transportation....

Devotion tells the inspirational story of the US Navy's most famous aviator duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the marines they fought to defend....

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training....

Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly....

See your FAA checkride examiners' favorite checkride questions before the big day. Now in it's third edition, the book meets and exceeds all ACS guidelines and covers recent FAA changes....

Now in its second edition and up to date with the latest FAA ACS questions! Listen to find out more....

It was the Golden Age of Travel, and everyone wanted in. As flying boomed in the 1960s, women from across the United States applied for jobs as stewardesses. They were drawn to the promise of glamorous jet-setting, the chance to see the world....

The riveting inside story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car—from award-winning Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins....

The Airplane Flying Handbook provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes....

Stick and Rudder is the first exact analysis of the art of flying ever attempted. It has been continuously in print for 33 years. It shows precisely what the pilot does when he flies, just how he does it, and why....

An exciting scientific adventure from the days of wooden ships and iron men, Longitude is full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd....

Gifted storyteller Winston Groom, the bestselling author of Forrest Gump, has written the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight....

Fly Girls recounts how a cadre of women banded together to break the original glass ceiling: the entrenched prejudice that conspired to keep them out of the sky....

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. In Sailing a Serious Ocean, John tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them....

Only four men survived the plane crash. The pilot. A politician. A cop... and the criminal he was shackled to....

A globetrotting voyage of discovery celebrating the navigational superpowers of animals - by land, sea, and sky....

Boeing is a century-old titan of industry. It played a major role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings....

If you are looking for a career as a professional commercial driver, then you will probably already know that there is an exam you’ll have to pass before you can get a job and start earning....

In this guide, we've compiled the information from the FAA's private pilot license knowledge test simply and effectively with an emphasis on what will be tested during the checkride, so you know precisely which areas are most important. You can use this course to study at your own pace....

An immersive account of a tragedy at sea whose repercussions haunt its survivors to this day....

This survival guide for new pilots identifies the pitfalls waiting inside the killing zone, the period from 50 to 350 flight hours when they leave their instructors behind and fly as pilot in command for the first time....

General Chuck Yeager was the greatest test pilot of them all - the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound....

Glamour, danger, liberation: In a Mad Men era of commercial flight, Pan Am World Airways attracted the kind of young woman who wanted out and wanted up....

The commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a license required to operate large or heavy vehicles. It is often used in industries such as construction, mining, and logging. If you are planning on getting your CDL, this guide will help you pass the test on your first try....

The information in this audiobook on various aspects of cars, like hybrids and sports cars and related subjects, is organized into 17 chapters of about 500-600 words each. I hope that it will interest people who love cars and auto technology. As an added bonus, I am granting you permission to use the content on your own website or in your own blogs and newsletter, although it is better if you rewrite them in your own words first.

The bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing apps and driverless cars. Yet we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people travel by bicycle than any other form of transportation. Almost anyone can learn to ride a bike—and nearly everyone does.

The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam isn’t easy and is often the place where many aspiring drivers come unstuck. Even if you are a terrible test taker or have trouble studying, this complete beginners guide for taking the CDL test will help you succeed.

We reveal the key information you absolutely need to know now to pass the exam to get your CDL license with flying colors. We have designed this interactive study guide to effectively prepare you for your CDL skills test, a special license that allows you to drive a large passenger or freight vehicle. Currently, the demand for class A drivers is at an all-time high and is expected to continue to grow in the future. Obtaining this license can open the door to many exciting opportunities that can also prove to be very well-paid.

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders drive big vehicles, which include trucks, mainly for the purpose of moving goods and heavy loads between areas (long and short distances). Several categories of CDL holders exist and are separable by the weight, purpose, and features of the vehicle being driven. If you want to be a commercial driver, you must take several driving lessons and practice, and pass the CDL test before a CDL license would be issued to you. 

If flying is your dream, the PPL is your first step. But what opportunities do you get by acquiring this license? What sets PPL apart from inferior aviator certifications is that it grants you many more privileges. You could make money with PPL by being a flight instructor or flight examiner. In this guide, we've compiled the information from the FAA's private pilot license knowledge test simply and effectively with an emphasis on what will be tested during the checkride, so you know precisely which areas are most important. You can use this course to study at your own pace.

As an RV owner, I’ve taken many trips and had plenty of opportunities to experience the highs and lows of living in an RV. I want to save other RV owners time and effort by compiling the best and most helpful tips, tricks, and hacks for living in an RV. So whether you are heading out for a short trip or you plan to make the leap to living in your RV full-time, consider the following top tips to truly help make your time easier. You will learn 285 very different and specific tips, tricks, and life hacks for surviving (and thriving) while living in an RV.

Paul Tremelling was just seven years old when he watched the Royal Navy's Sea Harriers leave their home base in Somerset to do battle against the Argentine Air Force in the Falklands War. Two decades later, he would join this exclusive club, one of an elite band of Fleet Air Arm fighter pilots, charged with standing in the way of Her Majesty's enemies. This is the story of what it takes to make it in the dog-eat-dog arena of fighter combat. In the cockpit or crew room, the pressure is relentless, the humour merciless. It's no place for the faint-hearted.

The public thinks he’s a motorcycle cop, but he’s a civilian, and an inexperienced rider at that. This new job as a police motorcycle escort for funeral processions is the best job he’s ever had, affording him respect and dignity that has so far eluded him. A colorful cast of characters help and hinder in his struggle to find meaning as they deliver the hearse and the deceased on its final journey to the grave. With constant reflections on mortality and a distinct sense of humor, Edwards tells his story with unflinching honesty and insight.

The commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a license required to operate large or heavy vehicles. It is often used in industries such as construction, mining, and logging. If you are planning on getting your CDL, this guide will help you pass the test on your first try! Don’t waste any more time studying outdated material or using ineffective study guides when we have everything that you need right here in one place! The CDL Study Guide 2022-2023 has everything you need to pass the commercial driver’s license exam on your first attempt.

Are you ready to buy your first car but you’re not sure where to start? Have the changes to the market left your head spinning? This comprehensive guide has everything you need and more to make buying a vehicle easy enough to do in your sleep. Car Buying Guide 2022 will help you navigate the car market. It will equip you with everything you need to know about purchasing the best car for you. It will cover everything, from whether you should purchase a car from a dealership or from a private seller to knowing the best type of engine for you. 

It was the Golden Age of Travel, and everyone wanted in. As flying boomed in the 1960s, women from across the United States applied for jobs as stewardesses. They were drawn to the promise of glamorous jet-setting, the chance to see the world, and an alternative to traditional occupations like homemaking, nursing, and teaching. 

This audiobook tells a true story exploring the adventurous journey of a young, carefree Pan Am flight attendant who experienced world travel that only a few could ever imagine. The good, the bad, and the ugly truth about what it was like working for one of the largest airlines in the world, Pan Am World Airways, the pioneer of transatlantic flight. Pan Am After the Glamour Fades: Memoirs of a Flight Attendant 1989-1991 is like no other Pan Am book you may have listened to in the past.

Inside these sections are anecdotes from years of experience behind the wheel as a transit operator - which can lead to stable paychecks without suffering a merger, buyout, and having to start all over again with gaps of income between jobs. Take this precious time of peace and quiet and light traffic to reflect on what works, and why being a driver might be a good fresh start with good benefits and stable hours.