Polar Winds


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With historical research and rare interviews, explore the highs and lows of aviation north of the 60th parallel. This journey takes readers from hot air balloons above the Klondike gold fields, to international bids for the North Pole, to high-profile crashes and search-and-rescue operations.







Southern Sky Trails


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Revealed


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After returning the missing children from history to their original time periods, thirteen-year-old Jonah must save time itself when aviator Charles Lindbergh mysteriously appears and kidnaps Jonah's sister.







Encyclopedia of African Airlines


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The rainy season, terrain, and financial hardships have made the construction of highways and railroads nearly impossible in many parts of Africa. This lack of modern infrastructure has been overcome in some part by the development of air transportation. Hundreds of carriers--both small and large, government owned and private--have connected all parts of the continent. Together, they have had a tremendous impact on the African economy and the people. Country-by-country, this comprehensive reference work provides brief histories of over 700 airlines in 54 African nations. Each entry has the years of operation of the carrier, along with information on its origin, growth, and route structure. Aircraft usage, including registration numbers and nicknames, is covered in many cases. Any crashes involving aircraft in the carrier's fleet are also noted. An appendix gives the location of all major African airports.




Zombie World


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The hilarious yet chilling account of the recent Zombie invasion of the United States and Mexico. Unable to guard itself the U.S. watches helplessly as its citizens are eaten, power plants, oil refineries and water supplies destroyed. In a moment of sobriety the President of the U.S. pleads with Laserman for his help. Fortunately Laserman accepts the challenge and proposes a devious yet ingenious plan to save planet earth, "Zombie World". Terrifying deserted cities where captured Zombies prowl darkened buildings and lurk in wretched alleyways as heavily armed humans stalk them. The spectacular hunts are a rage and telecast live across the U.S. Then something goes terribly wrong.




Hiking Colorado's Hidden Gems


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From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado. Most of the hikes have not appeared in any previous guidebooks, and are true hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to hike in solitude or simply looking to get off the beaten path, these trails will lead hikers on the best trails in state parks and public spaces, with hikes ranging in difficulty from handicap-accessible and easy hikes to strenuous outings.




An Unwavering Fate


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Author Kimberley van Bassen Shares an Adventure-Filled Fantasy Fiction A new addition to the world of fantasy fiction comes in the form of An Unwavering Fate, a compelling book published by Xlibris. Written by author Kimberley van Bassen, this stimulating and suspense-filled story introduces a versatile set of characters, along with an intriguing plot that takes readers to an imaginative world unlike any other. In this book, readers will witness the struggles of a young lad named Rowland whose life takes on a different turn when he discovers that a vicious group of men had raided his village and kidnapped his sister. The tale becomes more interesting as the main character comes face to face with a young woman named Della, who had suffered the same fate. Together, the two embark on an adventure into a world of forgotten magic and peril. The climax of the story rises when the characters slowly discover their own hidden powers that have lain dormant within them for many years. Allowing readers to explore the dark and elusive world of hunting and tracking down those that have taken away someone’s beloved, this book stirs a sense of empathy for the lead characters, Rowland and Della. An epic story of good versus evil, An Unwavering Fate showcases profound lessons about courage despite powerful enemies that one encounters. It also teaches the value of love for one’s family, which rises amidst overwhelming circumstances. Insightful, this book will make readers realize the most important things that truly matter in life, love and family. For more information on this book, interested parties can log on to www.Xlibris.com.au.




Found


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Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adoped, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "You are one of the missing." The second one says, "Beware! They're coming back to get you." Jonah, Chip, and Jonah's sister, Katherine, are plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a vast smuggling operation, an airplane that appeared out of nowhere -- and people who seem to appear and disappear at will. The kids discover they are caught in a battle between two opposing forces that want very different things for Jonah and Chip's lives. Do Jonah and Chip have any choice in the matter? And what should they choose when both alternatives are horrifying? With Found, Margaret Peterson Haddix begins a new series that promises to be every bit as suspenseful as her Shadow Children series -- which has sold more than 41/2 million copies -- and proves her, once again, to be a master of the page-turner.