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In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—“the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.

All answers to the ACS knowledge items included for the oral exam. Organized by area of operation and task, this book provides no nonsense answers to all ACS knowledge items for the oral exam tasks. This review is designed specifically for applicants preparing for the FAA private pilot oral exam under the latest Airman Certification Standards (ACS). We've spent hundreds of hours designing this guide so you can just do what you do best, ace your exam! All information in this review was pulled for approved FAA resources and organized into ACS format.

2015 saw the worst American maritime disaster in decades. The captain of the SS El Faro commanded his crew to sail straight into a hurricane. The ship sank and all 33 crew members died. The sinking raised troubling questions: Why did the captain choose to sail into the hurricane? Why did no one on board or on shore stop him? And why was such an old and heavily loaded ship even allowed on the water? The crew of the SS El Faro is gone, but their haunting final hours were preserved by the ship’s black box.

In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world. Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000-mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains.

Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod. Soon after the Fair Wind and the Sea Fever reached the fishing ground at Georges Bank, they were hit with hurricane-force winds and massive 90-foot waves that battered the boats for hours. The direction of the wind made it impossible to turn back.

Stop Overpaying for Repairs: Learn How to Fix Your Car with Confidence—Even If You’ve Never Touched a Wrench 🎁 Inside the book you will have access to 3 bonuses content! Tired of feeling helpless every time your car makes a weird noise or a warning light flashes? Frustrated with overpriced repair bills you barely understand? Wish you could fix basic car issues yourself… but don’t even know where to start? You're not alone—and this book was written exactly for YOU. "Auto Repair for Beginners: Fix It Yourself" is the confidence-boosting, wallet-saving guide that empowers everyday...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER By the YouTube sensation with nearly three million followers, the inspiring account of a young woman who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride—and along the way found a new sense of purpose. Noraly Schoenmaker...

Author Geletzke has compiled a collection of 81 short stories (and 35 b&w photos), all about the railroad, and all true. Written in the style of one of his favorite authors (O. Henry) with their suspenseful endings, these selections will keep the reader right on the edge of his or her seat right to the end! Mr. Geletzke retired in 2011 from a 45-year railroad career; but actually got his start as a small child riding steam locomotives, switching the coal yards at the end of his block. While Mr. Geletzke has written most of these stories, many too have been written or told by his friends and...

In Pass Your Private Pilot Checkride, the MzeroA team leverages their extensive flight experience and knowledge to guide aspiring pilots through one of the most crucial steps in their aviation journey—the checkride. This book aims to demystify the process, offering strategies and insights that will save you time and reduce stress, ensuring you're fully prepared for the big day.

Are you ready to pass the FAA Part 107 drone certification test — and actually remember what you’ve learned? This is not your typical drone study guide. In this thrilling, story-based FAA Part 107 prep book, you’ll follow Viper — a drone pilot in elite tactical training — as he navigates real missions, faces high-stakes scenarios, and prepares for Remote Pilot certification under the watchful eye of Lt. Col. Petra Ward. Packed with up-to-date FAA rules, airspace classifications, remote ID, weather analysis, and legal flight procedures, this guide teaches you through immersion — ...

Finally, a 2025-2026 CDL study system that works with your real schedule. Whether you're heading to work, between deliveries, at the auto shop, or during your workout, every moment becomes a step toward your commercial driving career. This all-in-one CDL prep system turns downtime into study time. No more choosing between your paycheck and studying.

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. John's offshore training passages sell out a year in advance, and his entertaining presentations are popular at boat shows and yacht clubs all over the English-speaking world. John's talent for storytelling enchants his audience as it soaks up the lessons he learned during his often challenging voyages. Now you can take a seat next to John - at a lesser cost - and get the knowledge you need to fulfill your own dream of blue-water adventure.

The W123 is not just a car. It’s a relationship. And it’s complicated. To the romantic, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is the last real Mercedes, an indestructible tank built to outlast civilization. To the mechanic, it is a "Tractor in a Tuxedo," a piece of agricultural equipment that demands blood, sweat, and a precise understanding of vacuum physics. Before you buy that "rust-free" 240D on Bring a Trailer, or before you pour another $2,000 into your 300TD’s suspension, you need to read this book. W123: Million-Mile Myth / Rust Reality is a forensic autopsy of the automotive legend. It ...

The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and he went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His experiences are notable because he flew both Huey “Slicks” and Huey “Gunships”: the former on defense as he flew troops into battle, and the latter on offense as he took the battle to the enemy. Through this book, the author relives his experiences flying and fighting, with special attention given to his and other pilots’ day-to-day lives.

Are you feeling the pressure to ace your CDL exam on the first try? We Get It. The weight of expectation can be overwhelming.Don't Risk Your Future. Failing isn't an option when your career is on the line. Why Our Guide is Your Best Companion Cutting-Edge Content: 500+ meticulously crafted questions and detailed Answer Explanations to fast-track your success. Up-to-Date: Conforms to the latest standards, making sure you're studying the most relevant material. Made Simple: Complex laws and protocols are broken down into digestible, easy-to-understand segments. Feel the Confidence, Not the ...

You’re in the cockpit of the legendary F-14 Tomcat fighter, blazing along at twice the speed of sound seven miles above the ocean and the carrier that hurled you off its deck. You’re practicing dogfighting with “aggressors,” guys on your side flying F-16s. You’re patrolling the tense skies above Iraq, and with the push of a button you can launch the 100-mile Phoenix missile that can blow a foe to scrap before you even see him. You are an expert in fighter tactics and aircraft carrier operations, and it all leads to your command of an F-14 fighter squadron of more than three hundred people.

The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to civil aviation, most of the knowledge areas applicable to pilot certification are presented. This handbook is useful to beginning pilots, as well as those pursuing more advanced pilot certificates.

With the 100th anniversary of his birth on September 7, 2015, Dick Cole has long stood in the powerful spotlight of fame that has followed him since his B-25 was launched from a Navy carrier and flown toward Japan just four months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. In recognition the tremendous boost Doolittle’s Raid gave American morale, members of the Tokyo Doolittle Raiders were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in May 2014. Doolittle’s Raid was only the opening act of Cole’s flying career during the war.

The R107 SL is not a used car. It is a financial IQ test. To the uninitiated, a $15,000 Mercedes-Benz SL looks like a bargain. To the expert, it looks like a grenade with the pin pulled. The Mercedes-Benz R107 (1971–1989) is the last of the "Cost-No-Object Artifacts"—vehicles engineered by geniuses and built like bank vaults. But after 40 years, the line between a rising investment and a Financial Abyss is razor-thin. Whether you are hunting for your first 560SL or trying to save the 450SL in your garage, this book is not a brochure. It is a forensic survival guide designed to save you ...

The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by an award-winning expert on trains and transportation They certainly were not soldiers, yet they suddenly found themselves in...