The inside story of the hypermasculine world of American private aviation.In 1960, 97 percent of private pilots were men. More than half a century later, this figure has barely changed. In Weekend Pilots, Alan Meyer provides an engaging account of the postWorld War II aviation community. Drawing on public records, trade association journals, newspaper accounts, and private papers and interviews, Meyer takes readers inside a white, male circle of the initia...

In this fourth chapter in the series of Jake Snow, he receives a phone call from a craggy voiced, sponge salvager, claiming to have found his father's boat; The Busted Flush, sunk in the deep waters off Marathon Key. His natural curiosity sends him to south Florida, where Derek O'Dowd and his crew convince him to join their diving expedition. In search of what they can find on a sunken Swedish cargo freighter found near McGee's houseboat. In trade, Jake will be given time to explore The Fl...

Introducing; Jake Snow, a conveyor expert, pleasure pilot, and sometime musician, living on his airstrip-ranch in remote, Lake County, Florida. Jake is weary and cynical of the political greed associated with the corporate world, choosing to avoid the daily grind by only engaging in project consulting when certain customers seek his services. His love for flying overrides anything in his life including personal relationships, though he often finds the time to circle his musical friends tog...

A Darkening Acre of Shade takes the reader on a twisting, turning adventure into a part of South America that most people never knew existed. Enter the world of a ruthless and sinister man who will stop at nothing to achieve his desires. Even to the point of risking the livelihood of his closest family members. To him, nothing matters more than achieving the status of an American citizen, where he can walk freely through the nation expanding his illegal enterprise.In this adventure,...

In this second adventure in the series, Jake and his best friend Johnny get persuaded to travel to Boca Raton, Florida, to investigate the disappearance of a student at Lynn University. The boys soon discover there is more amiss than the kidnapping of Linus Peres. Other students are reportedly becoming addicted to pain medication. During their incognito investigation, they find the administrators; local doctors who treat the injured students, hiding behind the medical Rule of Double Effect...

This new Jake Snow venture describes the real world fears in all of us. What will happen when one lone man, undetected on any Homeland Security radar screens, unnoticed by any law enforcement entity with means to stop him, plots to release an explosive device in an open air venue like a ballpark, or a racetrack, or a theme park? All while a capacity crowd seeks to enjoy their day. What if someone develops an ingenious plan so simple and cunning that anyone with a credit card could duplicat...

Monks Go MissingBreaking news. The country continues in mourning as the 15th Buddhist Monk is missing in Thailand. The Police say they have no suspects or clues to catch the monster who is committing these atrocious acts against the sacred Monks and the country of Thailand. Fitz, who has read the Akashic Record, said to Daisy and Michi, "If humans thought life was tough before, wait until they see what's coming." The struggle of good vs evil has come to the...

This is an authoritative book that acts as a guide to understanding maize kernel development. Written by a team of experts, it covers topics spanning pre- and post-fertilization events, embryo and endosperm development, grain filling and maturation, and factors influencing crop yield. It explores the significance of maize and other cereal grains, existing hypotheses and research, and important gaps in our knowledge and how we might fill them. This is a valuable resource for researchers of ...

Dieser Band stellt die grundlegenden Beiträge von Lothar Meyer im Zusammenhang mit seiner Entdeckung des Periodensystems vor, die zwar fast zeitgleich, aber unabhängig der von Dmitrij I. Mendeleev erfolgte. Dafür wurden folgende Texte ausgewählt: Die modernen Theorien der Chemie und ihre Bedeutung für die chemische Statik. 1. Auflage (1864); Annalen der Chemie und Pharmacie, VII. Supplementband (1870) und Auszüge aus der zweiten Auflage des Werkes Die modernen Theorie...

Uncover an integrated approach to spiritual growth from 12 trusted Christian leaders.For six years, spiritual formation leaders such as Dallas Willard, Bruce Demarest, and Bill Hull came together with other colleagues to create a collection of wisdom and honest personal revelation in the areas of discipleship and spiritual formation. The result is The Kingdom Life, a book that offers a fresh approach to the spiritual disciplines through a three-pronged foc...

This book provides an English translation of the early fundamental contributions of Lothar Meyer (1830-1895) regarding his independent discovery, coincident with that of Dmitrii Mendeleev, of the periodic system of the elements. Although an English translation of the 5th edition of Meyer´s book Modern Theories of Chemistry and their Significance for Chemical Statics was published in 1888, this will be the first time that these crucial early texts will be available in English. Thes...

Nestled near the majestic red rock mesas of Sedona, Arizona, lies the enigmatic Bradshaw Ranch, a place where the ordinary world collides with the inexplicable. Once a bustling film set, this now-abandoned beacon in the desert stands as a testament to uncharted mysteries and unexplained phenomena.In "The High Strangeness of Bradshaw Ranch," you are invited to delve into a riveting exploration of the ranch's veiled secrets. Through a compelling blend of chilling narratives, expert i...