First to Fly

First to Fly
Author: Thomas C. Parramore
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2003-03-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780807854709

A remarkable story filled with dreamers, inventors, scoundrels, and pioneering pilots, First to Fly recounts North Carolina's significant role in the early history of aviation. Beginning well before the Wright brothers' first powered flight at Kill

The Boomerang Kid

The Boomerang Kid
Author: Jay Quinn
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1480497924

In The Boomerang Kid, Maura Ostryder is coming into her own, professionally and privately, as she begins her fifty-first year. Maura has always been the master of her own life and has reared her son, Kai (named for the Hawaiian word for sea) to be the same way. But now a grown Kai has come home, having fled emotional attachments to both a young man and a young woman, bringing with him his addiction to painkillers. Suddenly Maura’s maternal streak is reawakened as she battles to bring Kai back from the brink of self-destruction. Vivid and lyrical, this is an emotional tale of the unbreakable bond between mother and son. Jay Quinn’s Lambda-nominated novels transcend traditional gay fiction, exploring universal issues of marriage, aging parents, addiction, and attraction, all while presenting unique characters and page-turning drama. Don’t miss any of Quinn’s novels: Metes and Bounds, Back Where He Started, The Good Neighbor, The Beloved Son, and The Boomerang Kid.

The Muse of Kill Devil Hills

The Muse of Kill Devil Hills
Author: Mary K Kaiser
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-09-28
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ISBN:

"An airy, humorous aviation tale with appealing infusions of myth and history... Kaiser's prose is crisp and witty..." - Kirkus Reviews "...an entertaining, witty, and downright fun story that will have genre fans turning the pages with voracity." - The Booklife Prize It's the cusp of the 20th century. It's the time of dependable bicycles, not-so-dependable automobiles, and theories of canals on Mars. It's the time to finally conquer the sky with powered flight. And it's the time for Greek Muses to intervene before yet another Mortal kills himself in the effort! Take off on this flight of fancy - a delightful mix of solid history and utter fantasy. Discover how the Goddess of Geometry, Agriculture, and Sacred Hymns becomes the Muse to nurture Mortals' quest for flight. Discover why she chooses a bicycle builder from Ohio as her champion over the distinguish Secretary of the Smithsonian. And discover how the marriage of Mortals and Muses inevitably leads to grand achievements, tragic misunderstandings, and terrible puns.

Conquering the Sky

Conquering the Sky
Author: Larry E. Tise
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2009-09-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230100600

The nail-biting account of the Wright brothers' secret flights at Kitty Hawk and their unexpected rise to fame Despite their great achievements following their first powered flights in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright still enjoyed virtual anonymity until 1908. In seven crucial days in May of that year, however, the eyes of the world were suddenly cast upon them as they sought lucrative government contracts for their flying technology and then had to prove the capabilities of their machines. In these pivotal moments, the brothers were catapulted into unwanted worldwide fame as the international press discovered and followed their covert flight tests, and reported their every move using rudimentary telegraphs and early forms of photography. From the brothers' rise to fame on the historic Outer Banks, to the quickly expanding role of the world press and the flights' repercussions in war and military technology, Tise weaves a fascinating tale of a key turning point in the history of flight.

The Talking Cure

The Talking Cure
Author: Susan C. Vaughan
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1998-04-15
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780805058277

Vaughan, Susan C., M.D. Many therapists and their patients find that the traditional talking therapy still offers the best hope for long-term relief from depression and other psychological ailments. This is especially true for people who worry about the side effects of Prozac and other similar drugs. Now Dr. Susan Vaughan offers compelling evidence, based on new scientific research, that the process of talking with a trained therapist actually alters the way the brain's neurons are connected and effects permanent, positive changes in how we interact with the world. Dr. Vaughan interweaves stories from therapy sessions with cutting-edge research results. She shows how interpreting dreams, free-associating, and attention to childhood experiences have an impact on the structure of our brain. Anyone who, for one reason or another, questions the value of long-term drug therapy will welcome the alternative approach presented here.

Boating

Boating
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Total Pages: 788
Release: 1973-07
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