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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.

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.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure through the history of transportation? Buckle up and get ready to zoom through time as you discover 100 amazing facts about how humans have moved from one place to another. From the earliest days of the wheel to the futuristic world of self-driving cars and space travel, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of transportation. Packed with jaw-dropping facts, incredible stories, and amazing discoveries, this book reveals the fascinating innovations that have shaped the way we travel today. Whether you’re a ...

‘’F *** ing brilliant. I would describe it as like a bag of political nuts – moreish and fabulously salty’ JOE LYCETT A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors is an entertaining and original romp through the highs and lows of British political history and the unlikely...

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.

An illustrated history of American innovators—some well known, some unknown, and all fascinating—by the author of the bestselling The American Century. The real inventor of the steam engine. The creator of the bra. The man who invented modern banking. The creator of the computer operating...

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.

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 ...

Three children's stories about a little train, car, and plane that felt sad they were not big or huge but just small. Kept positive; kept trying; were finally accepted and happy for being accepted and not just as small.

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.

Once upon a time, humans walked. This was considered acceptable. Then someone ran, someone else added wheels, another person strapped an engine to it, and before anyone could ask whether this was a good idea, we had invented traffic, timetables, delays, congestion, missed connections, and the unshakable belief that everyone else is doing transport wrong. A Short History of Transport is a relentlessly funny, sharply observed journey through humanity’s long and noble quest to get from A to B without losing its temper — a quest we are very clearly failing. From feet (slow, honest, and ...

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 ...

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...

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.

Twelve of the best-loved picture book stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this Summer? . . . Worry no more with this compilation of twelve of the best-loved picture book stories. One hour of audio fun to...

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!

A must-listen adventure, bringing Jules Verne's classic Around the World in Eighty Days to life for young readers with a thrilling new twist. You must take every day, every hour, every minute one tick at a time. It is 1872 and, when Maggie Appleton's beloved mother dies, she is left with nothing...

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.