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  • Once Upon a Distant War

    David Halberstam, Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett--Young War Correspondents and TheirEarly Vientnam Battles

    Once Upon a Distance War tells the stories of such young Vietnam war correspondents as Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett, and David Halberstam, providing a riveting chronicle of high adventure and brutal slapstick, gallantry and cynicism, as well as a vital addition to the history they shaped. "Prochnau . . . tells a Vietnam story we haven't heard before. . . . Complex, witty, and humane."--Tobias Wolff. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Miracle on the Hudson

    The Survivors of Flight 1549 Tell Their Extraordinary Stories of Courage, Faith,and Determination

    The remarkable true story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s heroic crash landing in the Hudson River, as told by the passengers who owe him their lives.Millions watched the aftermath on television, while others witnessed the event actually happening from the windows of nearby skyscrapers. But only 155 people know firsthand what really happened on U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009. Now, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Highest Duty

    My Search for What Really Matters

    The inspirational autobiography of the hero pilot who landed a crippled flight in New York's Hudson River—now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks.On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. His cool actions not only ... Read more

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  • Sully

    The Untold Story Behind the Miracle on the Hudson

    The inspirational autobiography of the heroic pilot who miraculously landed a crippled commercial flight in the Hudson River.Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom HanksOn January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain "Sully" Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Storms of Controversy

    The Secret Avro Arrow Files Revealed

    The development of the Avro Arrow was a remarkable Canadian achievement. Its mysterious cancellation in February 1959 prompted questions that have long gone unanswered. What role did the Central Intelligence Agency play in the scrapping of the project? Who in Canada's government was involved in that decision? What, if anything, did Canada get in return? Who ordered the blowtorching of all the ... Read more

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  • Skygods: The Fall of Pan Am

    by Robert Gandt ...
    Originally published by Wm. Morrow in 1995, SKYGODS is the story of Pan American World Airways from its meteoric ascent to its plunge to extinction. Pan Am blazed the way across the world's oceans with its magnificent Clipper ships, launched the first international jet service, was the first to fly the behemoth 747, was the lead customer for America's SST and the Concorde, and was even taking ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Once A Fighter Pilot

    by Jerry Cook ...
    * The true adventure tales of a U.S. Air Force fighter who flew more than 400 combat hours while on duty in Vietnam* Provides a rare insider's glimpse into the world of the flying elite, detailing their education, training, emotions, and day to day experiences* Poignant, sometimes funny, brutally honest, always exciting, and an eye-opening look at one of the most tumultuous eras in U.S. history. ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • The Hindenburg

    a ship of dreams

    by John Provan ...
    75 years ago, the explosion at Lakehurst marked a dramatic end to the Golden Days of Lighter-than-Air. The crash of LZ-129 “Hindenburg” was the first disaster to be documented in pictures (one photographer even had Kodak color slide film, which had been developed one year prior), filmed by several national camera teams and recorded on records with the famous words of reporter Herb Morrison.For it ... Read more

    $8.26 USD

  • History of Airplanes

    The Nation's Most Distinguished Book On Aircraft, The History Of The Airplane, Aviation History, History Of Flightgear, History Of Flight Poster and More

    by Kenneth Green ...
    If you're looking for a great eBook on the history of flight, read this guide to aircraft, the history of the airplane, aviation history, history of flightgear, history of flight poster and more. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Canada's Fighting Pilots

    First published in the 1960s and long out of print, Edmund Cosgrove recounts the lives of Canada's outstanding pilots and their exploits in the two world wars. From the brilliant individualists who flew in the First World War to the tough and dedicated bomber crews of the Second, this is the story of Canadian airmen and their remarkable contribution to the war effort. An essential book for any ... Read more

    $8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wager with the Wind

    The Don Sheldon Story

    by James Greiner ...
    The courageous journey of a hero in the skies of Alaska.Don Sheldon has been called 'Alaska's bush pilot among bush pilots', but he was also just one man in a fragile airplane who, in the end, was solely responsible for each mission he flew. Whether it was a high-risk landing to rescue others from certain death in the mountains of Alaska or the routine delivery of supplies to a lonely homesteader, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Amelia Earhart

    The Sky's No Limit

    by Lori Van Pelt ...
    Series Book 2 - American Heroes
    A exciting new biography of America's first lady of flight.As a tomboy growing up in Kansas, Amelia Earhart delighted in trying new and risky things, once even building a roller-coaster in her grandparents' backyard. In her 20s she fell in love with flight while watching an aerobatics exhibition and grew even more enthralled when she took her first airplane ride.At age 24 she earned her pilot's ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus