Balloons Over Albuquerque
Balloons Over Albuquerque

Author: Steve Larese

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764347948

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From the festival founder's boast at a party in 1971 that he could fly his newly bought balloon, to an annual celebration that now draws more than half a million people to New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a story of good times and friendships formed over decades of ballooning. An average of 700 balloonists from scores of nations participate in the October event, lifting off with the rising sun in the crisp Albuquerque air and floating against the turquoise skies and salmon-pink Sandaia Mountains. Traditional balloons mix with specially designed balloons such as shade-wearing suns and Darth Vader to thrill the tens of thousands of spectators below. The excitement continues into the nights with balloon glows and fireworks. More than 150 images capture the colors, crowds, and camaraderie that have made Albuquerque the ballooning capital of the world. -- page 4 of cover.

Rio Grande Fall
Rio Grande Fall

Author: Rudolfo Anaya

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2015-06-02

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1504011821

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A New Mexico PI tries to stop a cult leader’s murderous rampage in “a fascinating hybrid of detective story, adventure yarn, and shamanistic magic.” —Kirkus Reviews The world-famous International Balloon Fiesta of Albuquerque is one of the city’s most eagerly anticipated annual events and its biggest moneymaker. But when a woman plunges to her death from one of the balloons—foreshadowed by Sonny Baca’s vision of a body plummeting from the sky—Sonny’s sure it’s murder. The dead woman was the chief witness to testify against the cult implicated in the murder-for-hire of Sonny’s cousin Gloria, whose death still haunts him. In addition to motive, Sonny finds means and opportunity: a homeless family who saw someone push Veronica Worthy out of the hot-air balloon. Worthy was one of the four wives of Raven, leader of the sun cult, and a dangerous, shamanlike criminal who’s supposed to be dead. But the four black feathers found on the corpse are his calling card—clues to let Sonny know he’s alive and kicking. And his murder spree isn’t over. Now, led by his spirit guides, Sonny must race to stop a vengeful madman and save the woman he loves. From the American Book Award–winning author, this is “a completely entertaining mystery novel [that] offers two parallel lands of enchantment” (Booklist).

Living the RV Life
Living the RV Life

Author: Marc Bennett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-11-20

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1507208995

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Whether you’re downsizing or thrill-seeking—or anything in between—find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road. Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer. Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road—for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations—and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.

Soft Bright Fluffy
Soft Bright Fluffy

Author: Nancy Abruzzo

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9780890136652

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Every year in October, visitors gather from all over the world to celebrate hot air balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The stars of the show are the whimsical Special Shape balloons--these fanciful, brightly colored balloons in the form of bees, trees, pigs, clowns, and more delight children and families as they take flight. Nancy Abruzzo, balloon enthusiast and a pilot herself, presents the magic of Special Shape balloons in this children's picture book for young readers beautifully illustrated by Nöel Dora Chilton.

Pop Flop's Great Balloon Ride
Pop Flop's Great Balloon Ride

Author: Nancy Abruzzo

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780890134757

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Mary Pat sends one of her stuffed animals for a ride in her father's hot air balloon at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®

Author: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Heritage Committee

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016-09-19

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1439657459

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From its humble beginning in 1972 when 13 hot-air balloons ascended from an Albuquerque shopping center parking lot to a stunning annual gathering of 500-plus aeronauts, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta lives on as the most-photographed air show on the planet. As you page through this book, imagine yourself going along for the ride and soaring to new heights. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, imagine yourself strolling among hundreds of swaying giants, seemingly lost in a dizzying kaleidoscope of color. Join in the camaraderie that draws pilots and fans to Albuquerque from all over the world. You will find yourself mesmerized by the Balloon Fiesta's signature events and its spirited competition among hot-air balloon pilots. As an added attraction, step back in time to when hydrogen-gas balloons once graced Albuquerque skies and enjoy the fascinating world of silent flight, the America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®

Author: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Heritage Committee

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1467117196

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From its humble beginning in 1972 when 13 hot-air balloons ascended from an Albuquerque shopping center parking lot to a stunning annual gathering of 500-plus aeronauts, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta lives on as the most-photographed air show on the planet. As you page through this book, imagine yourself going along for the ride and soaring to new heights. Or if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, imagine yourself strolling among hundreds of swaying giants, seemingly lost in a dizzying kaleidoscope of color. Join in the camaraderie that draws pilots and fans to Albuquerque from all over the world. You will find yourself mesmerized by the Balloon Fiesta s signature events and its spirited competition among hot-air balloon pilots. As an added attraction, step back in time to when hydrogen-gas balloons once graced Albuquerque skies and enjoy the fascinating world of silent flight, the America s Challenge Gas Balloon Race."

Aloft!
Aloft!

Author: Douglas M. Heller

Publisher: Aloft Pub Llc

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780615438603

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Aloft! at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a celebration of Balloon Fiesta's 40 years and ballooning itself. This photographic Coffee Table book provides a visceral and visual overview of Balloon Fiesta, as well as insight into the history and nomenclature of the sport. Young or old, Aloft! preserves all the delightful memories for those fortunate enough to have attended the event, and serve as a wonderful gift for those people yet to experience the world s greatest ballooning extravaganza.Show More Show Less