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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

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....

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....

The "CDL Study Guide 2025-2026" is a comprehensive resource designed to ensure your readiness for the CDL exam. With a focus on extensive practice questions and an innovative online platform, our guide is your pathway to success in obtaining your CDL.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help aspiring and seasoned automotive professionals navigate the entire ASE certification process, specifically focusing on the A1-A9 exams.

The Titanic collided with an iceberg on April 14, and 1,500 people died in the freezing waters. It's a story that has spurred legends and still sends shivers down the spine....

Are you preparing for your private pilot checkride and feeling overwhelmed? Pass Your Private Pilot Checkride is your essential companion, designed to answer all your questions and clarify every aspect of the checkride process.

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....

Are you preparing for your instrument pilot checkride and feeling overwhelmed? "Pass Your Instrument Pilot Checkride" is your essential companion, designed to answer all your questions and clarify every aspect of the checkride process.

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....

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....

In "Pass Your Commercial Pilot Checkride," the MzeroA team leverages their extensive flight experience and knowledge to guide pilots through one of the most crucial steps in their aviation journey the checkride.

By the YouTube sensation with more than two million followers, the inspiring account of a woman in her thirties who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride—and along the way found a new sense of purpose.

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....

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....

From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back.

On October 6, 1973, Ted Simon knew there was no going back. He loaded up his 500cc Triumph Tiger in the pouring rain and said good-bye to London....

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....

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.

How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford's outsized genius been brought to life so vividly....

West with the Night is the story of a remarkable woman molded and shaped by many things....

Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod....

Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviation duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Tom passed up Harvard to fly fighters for his country....

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....

In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind the way that our streets are engineered, which leaves safety as an afterthought. While traffic engineers are not trying to cause deliberate harm to anyone, he explains, they are guilty of creating a transportation system whose designs remain largely based on plausible, but unproven, conjecture.

Why has Ferrari struggled so much in recent years? When will Ferrari win another Championship? In Forza Ferrari, FIA-accredited F1 journalist and a leading voice in ESPN's F1 coverage, Nate Saunders looks for answers to these questions and goes beyond simple answers by delving into the shifts within F1 from Ferrari's dominance in the mid-2000s to their current challenges. With an extensive network across the F1 paddock, Nate's close relationships with key figures, particularly at Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari, offer him unique access to the heart of the sport.

This book is Volume 1 of my memoir and is edited for Large Print and audiobook format. Memoir of an Aviator – My Journey from factory worker to Airline Captain, Volume 1: The Air Force Years is the description of the first half of my professional life and contains details of my enlistment in the Air Force, mechanic training, detailed descriptions of my mechanic days, my choice to become a USAF boom operator, descriptions of training, trips, conversion to the KC-10, more trips, marriage, divorce, joy and heartache. Fly with me as I describe the details that you won't get in other memoirs. ...

This book is Volume 2 of my memoir and is edited for Large Print and audiobook format. Memoir of an Aviator – My Journey from factory worker to Airline Captain, Volume 2: Airline Pilot is the description of the second half of my professional life and contains details of my commercial pilot training, airline training, furloughs, new jobs, and eventually reaching my goals. Fly with me as I describe the details that you won't get in other memoirs. I'll tell you about the nuts and bolts of flight training and airline flying. Join me as I meet the love of my life and achieve happiness and ...

This concise guide delivers a clear, focused review of essential concepts needed to pass the CDL Air Brake Endorsement Exam. Tailored for commercial drivers preparing for certification, the book offers a practical overview of air brake systems — including service, parking, and emergency brakes — and covers key safety procedures like inspections, leak testing, and emergency response. Rather than attempting to provide an exhaustive reference manual, this guide is designed to supplement more comprehensive training materials. It emphasizes real-world understanding of brake operation, ...

This concise guide provides aspiring hazmat drivers with a clear, practical introduction to the key concepts required for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and the CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement exam. Designed to complement more comprehensive study materials, this book focuses on helping readers understand core principles, recognize key safety protocols, and identify areas that may require deeper review. Through twenty detailed chapters, drivers will explore essential topics such as hazard classification, placarding rules, documentation requirements, emergency response actions, ...

Esta guía concisa ofrece a los aspirantes a conductores de materiales peligrosos una introducción clara y práctica a los conceptos clave requeridos para la Capacitación de Nivel Inicial (ELDT) y el examen para obtener la Endoso de Materiales Peligrosos de la licencia CDL. Diseñada para complementar materiales de estudio más extensos, esta obra se enfoca en ayudar a los lectores a comprender los principios fundamentales, reconocer los protocolos de seguridad clave e identificar áreas que podrían requerir un repaso más profundo. A través de veinte capítulos detallados, los ...

During a typical flight in an airliner, you will hurtle through the air at unbelievable speeds, in an aircraft the size of a house, and get thrown around by the weather conditions. No wonder some people have a deep fear of stepping into an airliner. Despite all the dangers lurking in the sky, flying is now a very safe way to travel around the world. One of the major factors that has helped aviation achieve such a strong safety record is to learn from past aviation disasters. In this gripping and insightful book, you will explore a number of tragic accidents that have sent shock waves ...

A well respected urban writer who has focused on New York's transportation system for more than a decade, author Nicole Gelinas resumes the story where Robert Caro's landmark The Power Broker ended. Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car explores how, in the half-century leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York's re-embracement of its mass-transit system and a livable streetscape helped save the city.

Dive into the definitive guide to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) with this essential 2025 eBook by Dr. Julian Henshaw. From mRNA vaccines to gene therapies, discover how GDP ensures biopharmaceutical safety and compliance in a world of global supply chains, climate challenges, and digital innovation. Explore eight comprehensive chapters covering regulations (EU, FDA, WHO), core principles, quality assurance (with deviations and CAPAs), risk management, best practices, transportation (distributors, 3PLs, shipping lanes), and a forward-looking summary. Packed with 2025 insights—AI ...