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With over two million YouTube subscribers, Sam Chui is one of the
world's best-known travel and aviation personalities, known for his
million-hit vlogs and pioneering photography. This book, his
fourth, is dedicated to his greatest love, the Boeing 747 jumbo
jet. Air 747 takes the reader on a journey through the story of the
747, and onboard with many of the biggest airline brands and some
of the most obscure, lavishly illustrated with pictures of the
planes, inside and out. Aviation historian Charles Kennedy
contributes an epic history essay, from the beginning of flight to
the present day. This is an essential volume for fans of travel,
aviation, and luxury.
The story of a pioneering airline and a historically significant
aircraft; the combination changed the world of air commerce
forever. This unique book tells the story of the Douglas DC-8
jetliner in the service of air cargo giant Flying Tiger Line, with
a detailed individual airframe history of every one of the
forty-seven DC-8s that flew for the airline; pilot s recollections
of their time on type; a wealth of photographic, technical and
promotional material; and a pair of epic historical essays. The
first covers the history of the airline, of American Volunteer
Group pilots in China in World War 2, evolving into a fly-by-night
cargo outfit in the propliner era, growing in size and
sophistication until the Flying Tiger Line was a global brand in
air cargo in the golden days of the jet age. The other essay covers
the DC-8 from the beginning of the Douglas story in the time of the
Wright Bros right up to the last active DC-8 of today including an
in-depth look at NASA s DC-8-72 flying laboratory.Aviation
journalist Charles Kennedy (Airliner World, Aviation News, Airways)
and historian Guy Van Herbruggen (who led the project to rescue and
restore the original Flying Tigers DC-8 simulator) have created an
essential addition to every aviation enthusiasts bookshelf. .
This is a story that has never been told before, pulling back the
Iron Curtain to reveal the lives of the jet airliners of the Soviet
Union, full of previously unseen stories and previously unpublished
information. The Tupolevs, Ilyushins and Yakovlevs, including the
supersonic Tu-144, get a chapter each, lavishly illustrated with
rare photos from the past and present. An introductory essay
details the history of Aeroflot and the Soviet aerospace
establishment. Tragedy and triumph, crushing defeats and
stratospheric successes in the parallel world of the airline scene
during the Cold War. This book tells the story of every jetliner
produced by the Soviet Union, including the Tupolev Tu-104 (the
world's first successful passenger jet), the Ilyushin Il-62
(Aeroflot's flagship) and the supersonic rival to Concorde, the
Tu-144. Other chapters cover the Tu-154 workhorse, the Il-86/-96
jumbo jet and the world's first regional jet, the Yak-40 (and -42).
The meltdown of political certainties coincided with the Tu-204,
which was able to form a bridge out of the old Soviet era into the
current age. The story of commercial aviation and aero engineering
behind the Iron Curtain is told in fascinating detail accompanied
by beautiful illustrations taken from Russian archives by Charles
Kennedy, one of aviation's best-known writers. Not only for
aviation fans but also a fascinating look Soviet history, European
socialism and the evolution of technology. Additional info Chapter
each on the Tu-104/-124, -134, -144, -154 & -204; Il-62 &
-86/-96; Yak-40/-42; and an essay on the history of Aeroflot. Bonus
feature: SU's epic winter 1985/86 timetable reproduced in full. 158
pages and over 250 classic pics.
This book tells the story of every jetliner produced by the Soviet
Union, including the Tupolev Tu-104 (the world's first successful
passenger jet), the Ilyushin Il-62 (Aeroflot's flagship) and the
supersonic rival to Concorde, the Tu-144. Other chapters cover the
Tu-154 workhorse, the Il-86/-96 jumbo jet and the world's first
regional jet, the Yak-40 (and -42). The meltdown of political
certainties coincided with the Tu-204, which was able to form a
bridge out of the old Soviet era into the current age. The story of
commercial aviation and aero engineering behind the Iron Curtain is
told in fascinating detail accompanied by beautiful illustrations
taken from Russian archives by Charles Kennedy, one of aviation's
best-known writers. Not only for aviation fans but also a
fascinating look Soviet history, European socialism and the
evolution of technology.
Ian Little, a young musical novice, lucked into minding Roxy
Music's studio while the band were on the road. By the time they
returned, he had a record contract and was promoted to production
assistant for their swansong Avalon. And that's just the beginning.
Duran Duran had ambitions to become the biggest band in the world,
and chose Ian to produce the album that made it happen. Travel with
Ian and the band to Sri Lanka, the south of France, New York,
Monserrat and Sydney, to create Seven And The Ragged Tiger, one of
the defining albums of the 1980s. This remarkable book, with a
foreword by Hazel O'Connor, tells the story of a meteoric rise,
making a massive hit album under pressure (encountering Bowie,
Dylan, McCartney and other legends along the way), a
too-much-too-soon spiral into addiction and homelessness in the
years that followed, the fight to get life back on track, and the
spiritual growth along the way.
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Tiger 747 (Hardcover)
Guy Van Herbruggen, Charles Kennedy
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Tiger 747 tells the story of the Boeing 747 in service with the
Flying Tiger Line, Seaboard World and Federal Express, with an
individual history of the thirty-four jumbos operated. An in-depth
historical essay covers the history of the airline, starting with
the American Volunteer Group pilots in China in World War 2 that
evolved into a fly-by-night cargo outfit in the propliner era,
growing in size and sophistication until the Flying Tiger Line was
a global brand in air cargo in the golden days of the jet age; with
an in-depth look at Seaboard World and Fedex who make up a vital
part of the story. A second epic chapter covers the 747 from the
early days of the Boeing Airplane Co in the early days of powered
flight right up to the latest models, with an emphasis on the 747
Classic. This unique book also includes technical information and
descriptions, and pilot and crew memories. An essential addition to
every aviation enthusiast's bookshelf.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
Since the beginning of time man has tried to explain the afterlife.
Visions, voices, movement, events, and visits from the dead have
been on the minds of people from all parts of the globe and all
socio-economic groups. At last with a close look at Quantum
Entanglement, Science is able to explain how our soul lives
forever, and comes back to visit. As I said man has been searching
for the meaning to the afterlife since the beginning of time. Did
you really think there was going to be an easy answer?
Title: Francis Beaumont a tragedy. In verse.]Publisher: British
Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the
national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's
largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all
known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound
recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes
books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books
reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society,
ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many
classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection
has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below
data was compiled from various identification fields in the
bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an
additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++
British Library Kennedy, Charles; 1860?]. 72 p.; 8 .
11779.e.63.(1.)
A hands on guide explaining how to care for someone you love who
has dementia. This step by step plan spells out in detail what
needs to be done to keep that loved one at home safely.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
Scene Individable, Setting Forth The Story Of An Afternoon In The
Fulness Of Days.
Title: Classical Education reformed.Publisher: British Library,
Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national
library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest
research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known
languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound
recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its
collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial
additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating
back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection
includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The
collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from
some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written
for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any
curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages
past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes
song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was
compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic
record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool
in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library
Kennedy, Charles; 1837. 8 . 722.e.22.
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