Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky

Author: Ernest Gann

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-11-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781519479037

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Island in the Sky, first published in 1944, is aviator Ernest Gann's exciting, realistic novel of survival in the far north of Canada. The Corsair, a plane attached to the Army Air Transport Command during the Second World War, is forced to land after heavy icing of the wings makes the plane unflyable. The crew look to Dooley, the pilot for guidance in order to survive the frigid conditions, and from support bases and search aircraft, a rescue mission is mounted. Island in the Sky was the subject of a 1953 movie starring John Wayne.

Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine
Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine

Author: Alan P. Lightman

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1101871865

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In this meditation on religion and science, Lightman explores the tension between our yearning for permanence and certainty, and the modern scientific discoveries that demonstrate the impermanent and uncertain nature of the world. As a physicist, he has always held a scientific view of the world. But one summer evening, while looking at the stars from a small boat at sea he was overcome by the sensation that he was merging with a grand and eternal unity, a hint of something absolute and immaterial. This is his exploration of these seemingly contradictory impulses, and the journey along the different paths of religion and science that become part of his quest. -- adapted from publisher info.

Heir to the Sky
Heir to the Sky

Author: Amanda Sun

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0373211910

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"As heir to a kingdom of floating continents, Kali has spent her life bound by limits: by her duties as a member of the royal family, by a forced betrothal to the son of a nobleman, and by the edge of the only world she's ever knowna small island hovering above a monster-ridden earth, long since uninhabited by humans. When Kali falls off the edge of her kingdom and miraculously survives, she is shocked to discover there are still humans on the earth. Determined to get home, Kali entrusts a rugged monster-hunter named Griffin to guide her across a world overrun by chimera, storm dragons, basilisks and other terrifying creatures. But the more time she spends on earth, the more dark truths she begins to uncover about her home in the sky, and the more resolute she is to start burning for herself."--Page [4] of cover.

Fate is the Hunter
Fate is the Hunter

Author: Ernest K. Gann

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1986-07-02

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 0671636030

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An episodic log of some of the author's more memorable hours aloft in peace and as a member of the Air Transport Command in war.

Sky Island Annotated
Sky Island Annotated

Author: L Frank Baum

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-17

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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Sky Island: Being the Further Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after Their Visit to the Sea Fairies is a children's fantasy novel written by L. Frank Baum. A captivating tale by the master of make-believe recounts the further adventures of a little girl named Trot; Cap'n Bill; and their new friend, Button-Bright. Transported by a magic umbrella to an island in the sky, they meet six snub-nosed princesses, discover the King's treasure chamber, and meet Tourmaline the poverty Queen.

Llano Estacado
Llano Estacado

Author: Steve Bogener

Publisher: Voice in the American West

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 9780896726826

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"Essays and photography on the nature and culture of the Llano Estacado. Demonstrates multiple visions of the region and serves as a much-needed corrective to characterizations of the Llano Estacado as featureless, flat, and uninteresting"--Provided by publisher.

Oregon's Island in the Sky
Oregon's Island in the Sky

Author: Robert J. Lillie

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-02-22

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781540611963

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At 4,097 feet Marys Peak towers over other mountains in the Oregon Coast Range. Dr. Robert J. Lillie draws on his experience as a geology professor, graphic illustrator and park ranger to tell the geological story of Marys Peak and its connections to Oregon's natural and cultural history. The book's vivid photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations allow the reader to imagine geological forces in action during a drive up the peak and short walk to its summit. From volcanic eruptions on an ancient seafloor, to powerful forces between tectonic plates, to the durability of hard intrusive rock, a journey up Marys Peak is truly like visiting an "Island in the Sky."

Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal

Author: Pradeep Chakravarthy

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789383098569

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This book describes the natural and built up heritage of Kodaikanal. The graphic descriptions transport the reader directly to Kodaikanal and its past glory and history.

Five-Star Trails: the Ozarks
Five-Star Trails: the Ozarks

Author: Jim Warnock

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Published: 2018-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781634042185

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Welcome to Hiking Heaven It's no wonder why the Ozark Mountain region is such a popular destination. From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town, the area offers some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the country. The Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri is home to pristine natural springs. The Ozark National Forest in Arkansas provides a rugged mountain canvas, and the Arkansas River Valley features the towering Cedar Falls. Discover mountain panoramas, untamedstreams, and remote wilderness. Hiking expert and Ozarks native Jim Warnock shares everything you need to know about 43 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests, including route details, directions, nearby attractions, GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and more in this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. Every trail is rated for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children, so you know exactly what to expect before beginning your next adventure.