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This coming of age story describes the adventures of Tobias Jones, an illustrious, inquisitive young man from the Southwest. Surrounded by tragedy, Tobias develops his own code on life and learns to keep his questions to himself. Having emerged with a few answers, he carefully guards his solutions until he finds, those willing to join his intrepid search for an understanding of the big picture.
Along his sojourn, he meets Carrie and Donna at a university...
7) Rebel
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A wounded flying hero struggling to accept his destiny, a shy girl of dark, mysterious secrets unaware of the power within her and a lonely youth out to prove himself worthy of his warrior father. Flight is a high fantasy novel, which will appeal to readers of Twilight and fans of Avatar and Thor.
8) Air combat
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Describes the tactics of air combat, famous flying aces, and the fighter planes that were used in World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War.
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Are you ready to become a paper airplane master? The planes in this book utilize unique cuts, folds, and shapes to create planes that fly faster, farther, and better! Numbered steps and clear photos instruct readers on how to fold eight different planes, while sidebars offer tips for customization. An introduction offers a history of paper airplanes, outlines supplies needed, and introduces folds and symbols found throughout the book.
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Stella isn't the same doormat whose life shattered on that dreary winter day. She braved screeching training instructors, crawled through fire ants, and endured the world's most awkward showers on her journey to empowerment. Then there's Gabe McCreary, a wounded warrior who is battling post traumatic stress, missing home, and adjusting to his changed physique - moving forward seems to be his biggest battle yet.When their lives collide, the draw is...
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Flight Lessons is a collection of hundreds of professional pilot procedures and techniques. Volume One, Basic Flight, includes the first 30 such lessons as they were learned by Eddie, the author's alter ego, in story form. Each chapter concludes with the lesson on graph paper, updated for the aviation world of today.
Lessons include: Aerodynamic force, air properties, angle of attack, the "Big Sky Theory," climb performance, the control and performance...
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This first volume in The Flight Manuals Series is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, providing a step-by-step comprehensive course for student pilots working towards a Private or Sport Pilot certificate. This authoritative manual from the legendary flight instructor, William K. Kershner, edited by William C. Kershner, presents a wealth of practical information while encouraging student pilot decision making....
15) P-51 Mustang
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An illustrated history of the renowned fighter aircraft, ideal for modelers and aviation enthusiasts: "Highly recommended." -AMPS Indianapolis
The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the most successful and effective fighter aircraft of all time. It was initially produced, in response to a 1940 RAF requirement for a fast, heavily armed fighter able to operate effectively at altitudes in excess of 20,000 feet. North American built the prototype...
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The colorful planes in this title are sure to wow paper airplane enthusiasts! Readers working on advancing their paper folding skills can create eight challenging models with unique shapes and folds with this makerspace title. An introduction outlines supplies needed, introduces folds and symbols found throughout the book, and gives a brief history of paper airplanes for further learning.
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The Flight Instructor's Manual is an invaluable reference for flight instructor applicants and serves as an indispensable guide for both new and experienced instructors (CFIs). The Sixth Edition is edited by William K. Kershner's son, William C. Kershner. This manual is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as "how to instruct" guides on topics such as fundamentals...
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Even though these planes only have a few folds, they can still soar for great distances! Readers looking to build skills making paper airplanes can test the easy models in this title. Step-by-step instructions and clear photos help readers fold eight different planes. An introduction highlights commonly used folds and symbols, and gives a brief history of paper airplanes, while sidebars offer tips for customization.
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Get ready to fold some awesome planes! Readers that are comfortable with easier paper airplanes and ready to take their skills to the next level will find the opportunity with this guide. Step-by-step instructions and clear photos walk them through eight different models, while an introduction highlights common folds and symbols throughout the book, outlines supplies needed, and offers a brief history of the paper airplane. Sidebars offer tips for...
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Stella di Imbrogliado has always made the most of bad situations – but when her life takes a major detour and her loved-ones betray her, she reroutes her journey altogether. With nothing left to lose, she departs her old life by enlisting in the U.S. Air Force.In this bizarre new world where orders are shouted, showers are a social event, and sweat is the ultimate beauty aid, she taps her unimagined strength and begins to see that her worst day...
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