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In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice

On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants....

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....

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....

New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides returns with a white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded Age....

She was 17 years old on a Christmas Eve flight 40 years ago to join her father for Christmas when the unimaginable happened. The Lockheed L-188A Electra, on the way from Lima to Pucallpa, flew directly into a thunderstorm.

See your FAA checkride examiners favorite checkride questions before the big day. Now in it's 3rd edition the book meets and exceeds all ACS guidelines and covers recent FAA changes.

Now in its 2nd edition and up to date with the latest FAA ACS questions! Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride shares with you your examiner's favorite instrument pilot checkride questions and answers

A major literary event: a never-before-published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God that brilliantly illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of one of the last known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade....

The story begins in 1629, when the pride of the Dutch East India Company, the Batavia, is on its maiden voyage en route from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies, laden down with the greatest treasure to leave Holland....

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

A high-octane, no-holds-barred account of a year inside Formula 1 from Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Drive to Survive, one of the most successful Netflix series of all time....

Nothing Like It in the World is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad. In Ambrose's hands, this enterprise comes to life....

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

The modern listener is given a seat in the whale boat of Owen Chase as he and his fellow crew and their captain make way in three boats after the wreckage of the Whaleship Essex....

Excel in your FAA written exams, oral exams, and checkrides with expert tips strategies. Dive into an expertly crafted resource that offers a meticulous breakdown of essential regulations, procedures, and best practices.

In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more....

Written and prepared by licensed remote pilots at Ace Flight Training providing the best FAA Part 107 exam study guide on the market....

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

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....

Twenty-five years after the catastrophe, a dramatic and extraordinarily rare 360-degree view of the crash of a fully loaded jumbo jet....

Mike Busch on Engines expands the iconoclastic philosophy of his groundbreaking first book Manifesto to the design, operation, condition monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of piston aircraft engines....

The incredible, untold story of the men who risked their lives in the first transcontinental air contest—and put American aviation on the map....

The Machine That Changed the World provides enduring and essential guidance to managers and leaders in every industry seeking to transform traditional enterprises into exemplars of lean success....

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional truck driver? Are you looking for a comprehensive resource for passing the CDL exam? My book will teach you everything you need to know to pass your CDL test....

In the 1850s, the United States was a nation divided. In the North, industrialization and urbanization were both significant drivers of change. In the South, a largely agrarian economy was supported by the institution of slavery. The East and West of the country were also divided, not by social or political differences but by a vast tract of largely untouched, rugged, and often hostile territory. There were just two ways to travel from the East Coast to the Pacific Coast or vice versa.

In a book that is "a must for anyone who has loved a motorcycle" (Oliver Sacks), Melissa Pierson captures in vivid, writerly prose the mysterious attractions of motorcycling. She sifts through myth and hyperbole: misrepresentations about danger, about the type of people who ride and why they do so. The Perfect Vehicle is not a mere recitation of facts, nor is it a polemic or apologia. Its vivid historical accounts are intertwined with Pierson's own story, which, in itself, shows that although you may think you know what kind of person rides a motorcycle, you probably don't.

Ace the California DMV exam with this complete guide for permits and licenses, covering everything you need to drive confidently and safely. Easy-to-understand explanations, practical tips, and a wide range of practice questions, this guide is designed to make your DMV preparation straightforward and effective. It provides in-depth coverage of California’s road signs, traffic laws, rules of the road, and safe driving practices.

Ready to ace your UK Driving Theory Test? This comprehensive guide simplifies your preparation with clear steps, expert tips, real-life scenarios, and practice questions. Master road signs, traffic laws, hazard awareness, and vehicle safety to pass with confidence!

Electric aircraft represent a transformative development in aviation, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable transportation solutions. This eBook explores the concept of electric aircraft, tracing their history from early experimental models to the cutting-edge prototypes being tested today. The rise of electric aviation is largely due to the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry, which is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. With advancements in battery technology, electric propulsion systems, and sustainable power sources...