This book encompasses experiences that span almost a century in the life of Edgar "Buddy" Galvin. From notes and memory, Buddy reflects on the major highlights and lessons gleaned over that time. His story illuminates events in his lifetime; from his childhood growing up in Baltimore Maryland during Prohibition and the Great Depression, his long lasting affair with music, and his work as a 1st class ship-fitter where he witnessed the launching of the first Liberty ship the SS Patrick Henry. Buddy relates in an intimate fashion his experience in the United States Navy as a Long Range Aerial Navigator. He flew 35 missions aboard B-24 Liberators while on anti-submarine patrol out of Dunkeswell, England. Buddy also gives a personal account of his participation in the search for Flight 19, one of the great aviation mysteries. His life has been enriched with his travels around the world, family and friends, civic work, and his continuous commitment with volunteer efforts in the South Florida community.

This book encompasses experiences that span almost a century in the life of Edgar "Buddy" Galvin. From notes and memory, Buddy reflects on the major highlights and lessons gleaned over that time. His story illuminates events in his lifetime; from his childhood growing up in Baltimore Maryland during Prohibition and the Great Depression, his long lasting affair with music, and his work as a 1st class ship-fitter where he witnessed the launching of the first Liberty ship the SS Patrick Henry. Buddy relates in an intimate fashion, his experience in the United States Navy as a Long Range Aerial Navigator aboard B-24 Liberators, while on anti-submarine patrol out of Dunkeswell, England. He also gives a personal account of his participation in the search for Flight 19, one of the great aviation mysteries. His life has been enriched with his travels around the world, family and friends, civic work, and his continuous commitment with volunteer efforts in the South Florida community.

This evocative collection from three photographers with different styles, converging into nature as a symbol for discovery, explores the majestic landscapes of several of America's National Parks as well as other iconic locations from the California coast, the American Southwest and also less known, but intimate locations from Wisconsin, Florida and North Carolina. For these three photographers, few sights are as satisfying as a valley illuminated in sunset colors, seen from high on a mountain. No silence is as deep and palpable as the solitude that surrounds, after walking way beyond the cacophony of noises. And no feeling is as strong as the one that captivates your heart, after being in contact with the wilderness, face to face.

With more than 100 vintage photographs. Nothing in the history of Ft Lauderdale had greater impact in its prosperity, than the Naval Air Station (NASFL) established in 1942. Recognizing this fact, the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Historical Association can be traced to one man: Allan McElhiney a former WWII sailor who devoted much of his life to preserve a part of history. When the war ended the base closed its doors. Progress was about to eradicate the past to make way for a new Airport, but thanks to the long fight of a visionary man who saw the significance of safeguarding a bygone era, a Naval Museum was established. Flight 19 is one of the great aviation mysteries. It flew out of NASFL in 1945 to vanish into the Bermuda Triangle. In addition, a 19 year old future US President lived at NASFL as a young Ensign to train as a torpedo/bomber pilot. This is the inspirational story of one man who's commitment to the cause of preservation has encouraged many to look into our past, to safeguard our future.

Full Color: LARGE SQUARE BOOK 8.5x8.5 - There are many moments that we often pass by and take for granted. Moments that vanish while our minds ruminate endlessly. All the while we miss what is right in front of us which is the present moment. To this end Minerva Bloom, a poet, artist & photographer, shows us the ancient art of haiga as Zen: tangible, concrete moments of time, crystallized in their essence in as few words as possible. In this book questions such as "What is Haiku?", "Evolution of Haiga" and "Being in The Moment" are explained. Modern Haiga presented in a bilingual format in the course of a 10 year study mixing both bright or muted colors depending on the scene or emotion: a style of imagery that continues to expand the definitions of haiga. A Great Reference Book. (En este libro de referencia, preguntas como "'Que es Haiku?", "La Evolucion de Haiga" y "Existiendo en el Momento" son explicados en formato bilingue con fotografia y arte de Minerva Bloom).