Author: Nic Bishop
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395778484
Category : Animal flight
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
In text and photographs, presents birds, insects, bats, and other flying animals.
The Secrets of Animal Flight
Author: Nic Bishop
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395778484
Category : Animal flight
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
In text and photographs, presents birds, insects, bats, and other flying animals.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0395778484
Category : Animal flight
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
In text and photographs, presents birds, insects, bats, and other flying animals.
Secrets of Flight
Author: Andrew Solway
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning
ISBN: 1615356304
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In Secrets of Flight, you will find out how birds fly, how jet engines work, and why some planes fly so fast.
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning
ISBN: 1615356304
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In Secrets of Flight, you will find out how birds fly, how jet engines work, and why some planes fly so fast.
Supernavigators
Author: David Barrie
Publisher: The Experiment
ISBN: 1615196692
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
“Just astonishing . . . Our natural navigational capacities are no match for those of the supernavigators in this eye-opening book.”—Frans de Waal, The New York Times Book Review Publisher's note: Supernavigators was published in the UK under the title Incredible Journeys. Animals plainly know where they’re going, but how they know has remained a stubborn mystery—until now. Supernavigators is a globe-trotting voyage of discovery alongside astounding animals of every stripe: dung beetles that steer by the Milky Way, box jellyfish that can see above the water (with a few of their twenty-four eyes), sea turtles that sense Earth’s magnetic field, and many more. David Barrie consults animal behaviorists and Nobel Prize–winning scientists to catch us up on the cutting edge of animal intelligence—revealing these wonders in a whole new light.
Publisher: The Experiment
ISBN: 1615196692
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
“Just astonishing . . . Our natural navigational capacities are no match for those of the supernavigators in this eye-opening book.”—Frans de Waal, The New York Times Book Review Publisher's note: Supernavigators was published in the UK under the title Incredible Journeys. Animals plainly know where they’re going, but how they know has remained a stubborn mystery—until now. Supernavigators is a globe-trotting voyage of discovery alongside astounding animals of every stripe: dung beetles that steer by the Milky Way, box jellyfish that can see above the water (with a few of their twenty-four eyes), sea turtles that sense Earth’s magnetic field, and many more. David Barrie consults animal behaviorists and Nobel Prize–winning scientists to catch us up on the cutting edge of animal intelligence—revealing these wonders in a whole new light.
The Secret Life of Flying
Author: Jeremy Burfoot
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN: 176156241X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
How does a plane stay up in the air? Does the Mile-High Club actually exist? When you flush the toilet, where does it all go? Buckle up for some turbulence because nothing flies under the radar for Captain Jeremy Burfoot. With more than 35 years of airline experience, the former Qantas pilot presents an Airbus-load of stories about unruly passengers and cockpit clashes, and expertly navigates the bizarre myths surrounding everyday air travel. He explains important details like why plane wings actually bend, which in-flight surfaces carry the most germs and how to make plane food taste better. Jam-packed with hilarity, horror stories and honest insights, The Secret Life of Flying is part memoir and part guide to the skies - a razor-sharp and First Class read for anyone who has ever wondered who's really flying the plane ... PRAISE FOR THE SECRET LIFE OF FLYING 'A candid and entertaining behind the scenes view of aviation from former Qantas pilot, Captain Jeremy Burfoot.' Dick Smith, entrepreneur, bestselling author and aviator 'There is more to flying around the world than flaps, slats and airports. In this candid and no holds barred account of the intricacies of commercial aviation, Captain Burfoot deep dives into the technicalities and personalities surrounding your A to B flight. You will be chanting the checklists along with your pilots and smiling smugly wondering what colourful discussions are taking place behind the flight deck door. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for take-off with Captain Burfoot and The Secret Life of Flying.' Captain Kevin Sullivan, former Qantas pilot and author of QF72 'Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or you just like reading success stories, Jeremy's life has been colourful, to say the least. At age 31 a Boeing 747 Captain! Few pilots travel through their career at this pace. The book is a must-read.' Mike Pero, entrepreneur and aviation enthusiast
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN: 176156241X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
How does a plane stay up in the air? Does the Mile-High Club actually exist? When you flush the toilet, where does it all go? Buckle up for some turbulence because nothing flies under the radar for Captain Jeremy Burfoot. With more than 35 years of airline experience, the former Qantas pilot presents an Airbus-load of stories about unruly passengers and cockpit clashes, and expertly navigates the bizarre myths surrounding everyday air travel. He explains important details like why plane wings actually bend, which in-flight surfaces carry the most germs and how to make plane food taste better. Jam-packed with hilarity, horror stories and honest insights, The Secret Life of Flying is part memoir and part guide to the skies - a razor-sharp and First Class read for anyone who has ever wondered who's really flying the plane ... PRAISE FOR THE SECRET LIFE OF FLYING 'A candid and entertaining behind the scenes view of aviation from former Qantas pilot, Captain Jeremy Burfoot.' Dick Smith, entrepreneur, bestselling author and aviator 'There is more to flying around the world than flaps, slats and airports. In this candid and no holds barred account of the intricacies of commercial aviation, Captain Burfoot deep dives into the technicalities and personalities surrounding your A to B flight. You will be chanting the checklists along with your pilots and smiling smugly wondering what colourful discussions are taking place behind the flight deck door. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for take-off with Captain Burfoot and The Secret Life of Flying.' Captain Kevin Sullivan, former Qantas pilot and author of QF72 'Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or you just like reading success stories, Jeremy's life has been colourful, to say the least. At age 31 a Boeing 747 Captain! Few pilots travel through their career at this pace. The book is a must-read.' Mike Pero, entrepreneur and aviation enthusiast
Animals Aloft
Author: Allan Janus
Publisher: Bunker Hill Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 9781593730482
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This is the visual history and annecdotal story of the mascots, pets, companions and best friends that have made up a whole side of air history retrieved from legendary archives of the National Air & Space Museum.
Publisher: Bunker Hill Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 9781593730482
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This is the visual history and annecdotal story of the mascots, pets, companions and best friends that have made up a whole side of air history retrieved from legendary archives of the National Air & Space Museum.
Captain Arsenio: Inventions and (Mis)adventures in Flight
Author: Pablo Bernasconi
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547562063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Captain Arsenio was a curious man who liked, more than anything, to tinker and explore. One day in 1782, he decided that he would put his unusual skills to work in a most ambitious way: he would build a flying machine. Despite a hodgepodge of materials (and a total unawareness of the laws of physics), Captain Arsenio aimed to get his feet off the ground and his head in the clouds—temporarily, at least. But would any of his crazy inventions ever achieve flight? In this hilarious fictional account, Pablo Bernasconi imagines a legend in the making—a retired cheesemaker and scuba diver turned inventor who sets off to fly with the birds, in spite of himself.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547562063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Captain Arsenio was a curious man who liked, more than anything, to tinker and explore. One day in 1782, he decided that he would put his unusual skills to work in a most ambitious way: he would build a flying machine. Despite a hodgepodge of materials (and a total unawareness of the laws of physics), Captain Arsenio aimed to get his feet off the ground and his head in the clouds—temporarily, at least. But would any of his crazy inventions ever achieve flight? In this hilarious fictional account, Pablo Bernasconi imagines a legend in the making—a retired cheesemaker and scuba diver turned inventor who sets off to fly with the birds, in spite of himself.
Secret of a T-Rex
Author: Thomas Hund
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480846643
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
The story begins as an earthquake shakes a mountain, sending tons of rocks and boulders downward into a tranquil forest. From the rubble, a fossilized dinosaur egg appears, sparking interest among seven, unalike forest creatures. Lightning strikes the object and it magically becomes real. Soon a Tyrannosaurus rex hatches, and the lives of those forest inhabitants would forever be changed. Its been documented that wild animals often protect and parent an abandoned baby animal, even if the baby is strangely unlike them. Thats what happens when Toby T-rex meets his new, loving family. These extraordinary creatures help Toby learn the ways of the forest, even though an ever-present human threat hampers their incredible secret. And adding a bit of intrigue to the story, theres another T-rex on the scene. Friend or foe? Always alert for danger, always on the move, this family of friends is unaware that their destiny has an astonishing twist.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480846643
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
The story begins as an earthquake shakes a mountain, sending tons of rocks and boulders downward into a tranquil forest. From the rubble, a fossilized dinosaur egg appears, sparking interest among seven, unalike forest creatures. Lightning strikes the object and it magically becomes real. Soon a Tyrannosaurus rex hatches, and the lives of those forest inhabitants would forever be changed. Its been documented that wild animals often protect and parent an abandoned baby animal, even if the baby is strangely unlike them. Thats what happens when Toby T-rex meets his new, loving family. These extraordinary creatures help Toby learn the ways of the forest, even though an ever-present human threat hampers their incredible secret. And adding a bit of intrigue to the story, theres another T-rex on the scene. Friend or foe? Always alert for danger, always on the move, this family of friends is unaware that their destiny has an astonishing twist.
The Secret Doctrine
Author: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Theosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
The Secret Doctrine
Author: Helena Blavatsky
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1593
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Secret Doctrine" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Secret Doctrine is one of the most influential esoteric and occult books of all time. In the first part of the book the author explains the origin and evolution of the universe itself, in terms derived from the Hindu concept of cyclical development. While in the second part she describes the origins of humanity through an account of "Root Races" said to date back millions of years.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1593
Book Description
This eBook edition of "The Secret Doctrine" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Secret Doctrine is one of the most influential esoteric and occult books of all time. In the first part of the book the author explains the origin and evolution of the universe itself, in terms derived from the Hindu concept of cyclical development. While in the second part she describes the origins of humanity through an account of "Root Races" said to date back millions of years.
The Secrets of Q Central
Author: Paul Brown
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750962771
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A quiet market town with no military presence was chosen as the secret communications centre for Britain as the country prepared for war with Germany in 1937. When hostilities began, ' Q Central' attracted a dozen other clandestine operations set up to defend the country or designed to confuse and undermine enemy morale. The headquarters of radar, RAF Group 60, also came to Leighton Buzzard to be hidden from German attack and to be close to the telephone and radio communications needed to run its vast chain of radar stations. These directed the defending fighters that saved the country in the Battle of Britain and then took the bombing war to Germany. Close by, for the same reasons of secrecy and safety, were the satellite stations of Bletchley Park, the now famous code-breaking centre; the Met Office at Dunstable, which gave the all clear for the D-Day landings; Black Ops units that set up false radio stations and wrote propaganda to confuse the enemy; and airfields used for dropping agents behind enemy lines. At Q Central itself was the largest telephone exchange in the world, with more than 1,000 teleprinters communicating with all the armed services in every theatre of war and directing the operations of the secret services. Now the restrictions of the Official Secrets Act have been lifted, enabling eight members of the Leighton Buzzard and District Archaeology and History Society to piece together this compelling story for the first time.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750962771
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A quiet market town with no military presence was chosen as the secret communications centre for Britain as the country prepared for war with Germany in 1937. When hostilities began, ' Q Central' attracted a dozen other clandestine operations set up to defend the country or designed to confuse and undermine enemy morale. The headquarters of radar, RAF Group 60, also came to Leighton Buzzard to be hidden from German attack and to be close to the telephone and radio communications needed to run its vast chain of radar stations. These directed the defending fighters that saved the country in the Battle of Britain and then took the bombing war to Germany. Close by, for the same reasons of secrecy and safety, were the satellite stations of Bletchley Park, the now famous code-breaking centre; the Met Office at Dunstable, which gave the all clear for the D-Day landings; Black Ops units that set up false radio stations and wrote propaganda to confuse the enemy; and airfields used for dropping agents behind enemy lines. At Q Central itself was the largest telephone exchange in the world, with more than 1,000 teleprinters communicating with all the armed services in every theatre of war and directing the operations of the secret services. Now the restrictions of the Official Secrets Act have been lifted, enabling eight members of the Leighton Buzzard and District Archaeology and History Society to piece together this compelling story for the first time.