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Rave may be the middle word in travel, but when raving reporter Kirk Field created the rave new world’s first holiday company catering exclusively for clubbers, the rave new world threw everything it could at him: 9/11, volcanic ash clouds, suspicious customs officers, avalanche’s, North Sea storms, pandemics, fraudulent accountants and even Derek Acorah.

As the black sheep of the family, choreographer Cassidy Bliss vowed she'd do anything to get home in time to help with her sister's wedding and avoid family disappointment . . . again. She just never expected "anything" would involve sharing the last rental car with the jerk who cut her off in line at the airport this morning. But horrible times apparently call for here-goes-nothing measures.

Washington, DC, was in the grips of a historic snowstorm on January 13, 1982 that gridlocked the city when Air Florida 90 crashes into a bridge jammed with traffic and plunges into the iced-over Potomac River. 6 people survive the crash, clinging to wreckage in the icy river as a Park Police helicopter risks a daring rescue in nearly whiteout conditions. As the rescue is taking place, DC’s Metro system suffers its first fatal derailment nearby, with dozens injured.

Humor and heart collide when two fake dates accidentally ruin a wedding and must play matchmaker to fix it, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey.

Forget Westminster bust-ups and PMQs, some of the key events that have shaped modern British politics happened not in the cloisters of parliament or Downing Street’s many corridors of power, but in car parks, village halls and seaside resorts where the mundane have played host to the mighty. Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors is an entertaining and original romp through the highs and lows of British political history and the unlikely locations that have decided our national fate.

After losing his job, girlfriend, and life as he knew - it all within the span of two short months in early 2013 - Tom Edwards decided it was time to live out his lifelong dream of traveling the world. Follow the hilarious tale of travel-gone-wrong, debauchery, and adventure in Planes, Trains, and Broken Strings, as a broke indie-musician tries to find his place in the world with the help of a cast of colorful characters he meets along the way.

In "Clear Skies Ahead: Hydrogen for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles," author Stephen Kingery explores the untapped potential of hydrogen as a clean fuel in the transportation sector. This comprehensive book delves into the current state of hydrogen technology and its role in reducing carbon emissions. Beginning with an introduction to the promise of hydrogen as an energy source, Kingery provides a brief history of its potential and investigates the challenges and advancements in harnessing hydrogen's power. Throughout the book, he explores various aspects of hydrogen production, including ...

From wheels to rockets—discover the epic human story of chasing speed. Speed has always fascinated us. Ancient chariots raced through arenas, steam engines shrank continents, airplanes conquered the skies, and rockets carried us beyond Earth itself. But behind every leap was a mix of bold ideas, daring experiments, and ingenious engineering. In The Chase for Speed: The Science, Engineering, and History of Going Faster, you’ll explore: How the wheel and chariots created the first “fast machines” The Industrial Revolution’s steam engines and railroads The rise of automobiles, ...

Malcolm Teasdale has spent a ridiculous amount of time on planes and trains. Add to that taxis and various types of tuk tuks. After an honest explanation about how he became a travel addict, Malcolm describes how some iconic places and wonders of the World are reachable with a little planning. It’s basically an attempt to simplify what can be deemed as an intimidating task. You can then add these to your Bucket List.

Are you fascinated by the marvels of transportation that connect our world? Do you ever wonder how trains glide effortlessly on tracks, how planes defy gravity, or how cruise ships become floating cities? Dive into the Beyond the Horizon Series: Uncovering the Wonders of Transportation and embark on a thrilling journey through the intricacies of trains, planes, and cruise ships. This book is your golden ticket to understanding the awe-inspiring world of transportation like never before!

All Aboard The Lindbergh Line has its fair share of ups and downs—or more accurately take offs and landings. It’s the story of a young girl’s travels aboard Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT, for short). TAT was the first commercial airline to carry passengers across the United States in 48 hours—by plane and train. TAT began its innovative cross-country transportation service in 1929 under the direction of Charles Lindbergh, who two years earlier made an historic flight from New York to Paris. TAT carried passengers between New York and California in airplanes by day and in ...

Parents' easy guides for traveling with babies and toddlers!! Family vacations are fun, exciting and cherished memories for life. Parents, children’s and even toddlers enjoy it. However, we all know that traveling with infants and toddlers is not as simple as booking plane tickets, packing your bags and hopping on the plane. Just like everything else, traveling with infants, toddlers and kids take a lot of careful planning and detail preparation, whether you are traveling via airplane, train or taking a family road trip. This comprehensive book on family travel covers all the aspects of...

Stella the Puppy Plane and Tiny the Tortoise Train enjoy taking the boys and girls of the town on daily adventures. Soaring atop the town trees and rolling through the hills and valleys of the countryside with joyful children is the highlight of their day! Visiting a farm and ending the day with Thanksgiving has children laughing and squealing with excitement! Have you ever taken a ride on a bright green tortoise train? Have you ever swooped around birds in a Puppy Plane? Come join in the adventure with us! Living the good life!

¿Por barco, autobús, camión, o tren - cómo anda en la ciudad? En Camiones, aviones y trenes, descubrirá toda clase de transporte. (By boat, bus, truck, or train - how do you get around town? In Camiones, aviones y trenes, you will discover all kinds of transportation!) Each dual language learning set features an accompanying PDF set so children can follow along as each word is read and pronounced in both Spanish and English. A picture dictionary with English and Spanish words at the end encourages review of key words.

En Camiones, aviones y trenes, descubrirá toda clase de transporte. Desde aprender que los trenes llevan a las personas y materiales de construcción en todo el país, a los camiones que llevan cemento a un nuevo edificio, los niños aprenderán acerca de estos vehículos emocionantes.

This volume includes Wheel Loaders, Ships, Fire Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Monster Trucks, Race Cars, Tractors, Trains, Airplanes, Graders, Motorcycles, Police Cars, and Trucks.

Kamata's adventures with her teen—who happens to be deaf, with cerebral palsy, and in a wheelchair—through subterranean Tennessee, to the islands of Japan, and to the top of the Eiffel Tower ultimately lead to a daughter's increasing independence, a mother letting go of expectations, and advocacy for travel which prohibits discrimination.

A CHICAGO TRIBUNE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An urgent, fiercely intelligent debut novel about "two couples, an ocean apart—one wounded by a war crime, the other just starting to reckon with being implicated in it.... An insightful book about the slow, zigzag work of healing that nonetheless...

Is your gaze frequently drawn to the sky, captivated by the airplanes soaring effortlessly above? Have you ever found yourself contemplating the marvels of engineering, science, and human ingenuity that allow us to conquer the skies? Soaring Beyond the Horizon: Unveiling Extraordinary Airplane Facts and Discoveries is your ultimate resource for understanding the domain above us. In this realm, the sky isn't a limit but rather a gateway.

Embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the ordinary with Sailing Beyond the Horizon: Captivating Facts About Cruise Ships. Get ready to dive into the alluring world of maritime leisure, as this captivating book unveils the fascinating stories, hidden wonders, and mesmerizing facts beneath cruise ships' glossy surfaces. Whether you're a seasoned cruise enthusiast or a curious traveler yearning to explore new horizons, this literary odyssey is your passport to unlocking the secrets of the high seas.