We Were Flying To Chicago
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We Were Flying To Chicago
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Author : Kevin Clouther
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2014-05-13
We Were Flying To Chicago written by Kevin Clouther and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-13 with Fiction categories.
In this striking debut collection, characters find unexpected moments of profound insight while navigating daily life. "Clouther’s first collection of stories shows an 'old' talent—meaning, his sophistication in treatment and technique and his wise observations of the human condition have the feel of an author who has the experience of several story collections behind him."—Booklist, starred review "Sharply observed."—Toronto Star "The 10 entries in Clouther’s debut collection all display a sure–handed grasp of craft."—Publishers Weekly In this striking debut collection, characters find unexpected moments of profound insight while navigating the monotony of daily life. Here we find a man who drives to the wrong mountain, a hubcap cleaner who moonlights as a karaoke star, and a deliveryman whose urgent letters have no willing recipient. While lulled by the deceptively simple rhythm of the ordinary, Kevin Clouther offers the instant before momentous change—the view over the cliff, the intake of breath before a decision, a glimpse of stark vulnerability, of faith and hope.
A Tiger Remembers
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Author : Ann Wee
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 2016-10-21
A Tiger Remembers written by Ann Wee and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Born in the Year of the Fire Tiger, Ann Wee moved to Singapore in 1950 to marry into a Singaporean Chinese family. One of Singapore’s pioneering social work educators, Ann shares her experiences frankly and with great humour. She remembers the things that history books leave out: questions of hygiene, the emotional nuance in social relations, stories of ghost wives and changeling babies, rural clan settlements and migrant dormitories, what was lost and gained when families moved into HDB estates. Affectionately observed and wittily narrated, with a deep appreciation of how far Singapore has changed, this book brings to life the country’s social transformation by talking about the family, “in its 101 different shapes and sizes, with its capacity to cope which ranges from truly marvellous to distinctly tatty: still, in one form or another, the best place for most of us to be”.
We Were The All American Girls
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Author : Jim Sargent
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-04-26
We Were The All American Girls written by Jim Sargent and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Here are 42 interviews with women who competed in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Each interview features data about the player, a short summary of her athletic career, and the player's recollections. A brief history covers the many changes as the league evolved from underhand pitching with a 12-inch circumference ball in 1943 to overhand pitching, adopted in 1948, through the circuit's final year, 1954, when a regulation baseball was introduced. The interviews range from 1995 to 2012 and reveal details of particular games, highlights of individual careers, the camaraderie of teammates, opponents and fans, and the impact the League made on their lives. Several players recall how the 1992 movie A League of Their Own brought the historic All-American League back to life almost 40 years after the final game was played.
When We Were The Boys
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Author : Stevie Salas
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-09-05
When We Were The Boys written by Stevie Salas and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-05 with Music categories.
This book is a backstage pass to the ups, downs, and all-out craziness of arena rock—deep discussions with Rod Stewart, jamming with legends like Mick Jagger and Justin Timberlake, gaining groupies, and striking out solo. Stevie Salas was one of many boys coming of age in the 1980s—when the American dream was rock superstardom. As lead guitarist for a San Diego band, Salas played backyard parties and school dances and even scored the music for the cult classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. When he auditioned for Rod Stewart—where he was the youngest band member by a decade—Salas’s life truly hit a turning point. Salas pulls no punches to describe the initial skepticism and hazing he faced as the youngest member of Stewart’s band, the night he stood up for himself on the tour plane, and the emotional late-night talk with Rod Stewart that restored the frontman’s faith in his young, untested guitar player and his new group that was struggling to find its groove. Yet they became a band of brothers and formed a camaraderie they share to this day. When We Were the Boys revolves around the year Salas began as an inexperienced musical prodigy and finished as a seasoned rock ’n’ roll veteran—more mature as a man and musician.
Airspace Use Study
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
Airspace Use Study written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with Aeronautics categories.
Focuses on United Airlines and Trans World Airlines airplane accident of June 30, 1956, in Arizona. July 7 hearing was held in Las Vegas, Nev.
Airplanes Women And Song
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Author : Bois Sergievsky
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2017-01-30
Airplanes Women And Song written by Bois Sergievsky and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Boris Sergievsky was one of the most colorful of the early aviators. He made his first flight less than ten years after the Wright brothers made theirs; he made his last only four years before the Concorde took off. Born in Russia, Sergievsky learned to fly in 1912. In World War I, he became a much-decorated infantry officer and then a fighter pilot, battling the Austro-Hungarians. During the Russian Civil War that followed, he fought on three fronts against the Bolsheviks. Coming to America in 1923, the first job he could find in New York was with a pick and shovel, digging the Holland Tunnel, but he soon joined Igor Sikorsky’s airplane company. Over the next decade as chief test pilot for the company, he tested the Sikorsky flying boats that Pan American Airways used to establish its world-wide routes, setting seventeen world aviation records along the way. Sergievsky also flew pioneering flights across unchartered African and Latin American jungles in the 1930s, flew with Charles Lindbergh, tested early helicopters and jets, and flew his own Grumman Mallard on charter flights until 1965. Through it all, his sense of humor remained intact, as did his passion for beautiful women.
Try Walking Across
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Author : Donna Holden
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2010-12
Try Walking Across written by Donna Holden and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Helen Parker Holden was born and raised in Southern California. A descendent of America's pioneers, she was somewhat of a pioneer herself, crisscrossing the globe as an airline hostess from 1945-1958. By the time she left the airline, she was #3 on TWA's worldwide hostess seniority list. At the age of 88, she shares stories of her life including her international experiences and impressions in the glamour days of air travel.
The Way We Were
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Author : Dick Curtis
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2006-04-25
The Way We Were written by Dick Curtis and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-25 with Indiana categories.
The story of Ray Pettit is the story of America. a country of decent and generous people, a country with a heritage and system of government based on liberty and the rights of individuals, a country where opportunity has no bounds. Encouraged by his mill-worker parents, who were lacking in formal education but not in intelligence, character, and love for their children, he used his natural ability in mathematics and high-level academic achievement as a springboard to great accomplishments in engineering, some of which contributed to the development of today's modem cellphone technology .Mill-Village Boy begins with the story of a barefoot boy in overalls, in the small town of Canton, Georgia, during the depression years of the 1930s. Unconditionally loved by his parents, Ray Pettit went from Class Valedictorian to graduation from Georgia Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. This was followed by Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, and outstanding achievements in industry and academia. Mill-Village Boy has elements of intrigue and danger, love and adventure, comedy and sadness, loyalty and betrayal. . . a fascinating description of an exciting and rewarding life!
South Islander
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Author : Amanda Spottiswoode
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
Release Date : 2013-04
South Islander written by Amanda Spottiswoode and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This is a cruising guide with a difference. Many boaters may not be aware of the opportunities for walks accessible from anchorages along the B.C. coast. For those who cruise with dogs aboard, and for those who like to venture ashore to stretch their legs, the book is illustrated with charming maps describing walks up and down the coast. Framed by the author's many years of cruising on a beautiful wooden sailboat along with her husband and two dogs, it tells tales of mishaps, adventures, explorations and glorious days on the water. The book is set against the stunning backdrop of the waters, mountains and islands between the B.C. mainland and Vancouver Island. If you are an experienced sailor with extensive knowledge of the B.C. Coast, are new to boating, or even a confirmed landlubber and armchair sailor, you will love this book. It is a "must have" in every boat's cruising library.
Me And My Shadows
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Author : Lorna Luft
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-12-21
Me And My Shadows written by Lorna Luft and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The question follows Lorna Luft to this day: "What's it like to be Dorothy's daughter?" Although by appearances glamorous and truly thrilling, growing up as the daughter of Judy Garland was anything but a journey over the rainbow. With unsparing candor, Lorna Luft offers the first-ever insider portrait of one of Hollywood's most celebrated families: a rare story of a little girl, her half-sister Liza, and her baby brother trying desperately to hang on to the mother whose life seemed destined to burn brightly but briefly. Lorna makes an extraordinary journey back into the spiral of love, addiction, pain, and loss that lurked behind a charmed facade. Filled with behind-the-scenes dramas, hilarious untold stories, and little-known details of Garland family life, Me and My Shadows is a tribute to Lorna's victory over her own past, a story of hope, of love and its limitations, and a deeply moving testament to the healing powers of embracing one's past and charting a course of self-love and discovery.