Race with the Wind
Race with the Wind

Author: Birch Matthews

Publisher: Zenith Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0760307296

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In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.

Racing with the Wind
Racing with the Wind

Author: Regan Walker

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-24

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780997656794

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"A dazzling mix of passion, adventure, mystery and love." Breath of Life ReviewsHugh Redgrave, Marquess of Ormond, hides his true identity as the legendary Nighthawk-the thief of Napoleon's most valued secrets-behind his life as a horseman and a rake. Returning to England after years in France, he knows he must choose a wife from among the ingénues who appear each year at the ton, but he hopes to avoid what will be an arranged marriage for as long as he can. When Lady Mary Campbell rides across his path on a magnificent black stallion, he is enthralled. Independent, intelligent and rebellious, Lady Mary is bored by the prospect of her first Season. A bluestocking hoyden, she craves adventure and loves the world of her statesman uncle, who is often called upon by the Crown for difficult tasks. When her uncle leaves for Paris, she goes with him. But, once there, who should appear in King Louis' court but the mysterious Lord Ormond? Lady Mary fears her growing fascination with the rake and resents his interference with her plan to uncover the truth behind a treacherous plot to take down the newly restored Bourbon king.

Wind Strategy
Wind Strategy

Author: David Houghton

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 1909911852

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The wind powers everything a sailor does and this book will help you to understand it. As a result you will be more prepared for your race, able to anticipate changes in the wind better and know what to do when they come. The first edition of this book was published in 1986, and it has been the go-to wind book for dinghy champions ever since. This new-look fourth edition is fully updated for modern forecasting and analyses a revised set of popular racing venues around the world: unveiling what to expect from the weather at over 25 regatta locations, it will get you ahead of the competition and powering up the leaderboard.

Racing the Wind
Racing the Wind

Author: Ben M. Baglio

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2003-05

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780439319522

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Jody's family is sailing around the world.

Wind Up Racing Cars
Wind Up Racing Cars

Author: Sam Taplin

Publisher: Usborne Books

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 9781409507819

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Presents the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix. This title features three sturdy tracks embedded in the pages. It accompanies two wind-up racing car toys that can be raced, overtaking one another, crashing and swerving to be the first to reach the finish line.

Racing the Wind
Racing the Wind

Author: Patricia Nolan

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781910723975

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This powerful and beautifully-written account is the memoir of Patricia Nolan who lived in a tiny community in Cumbria and it captures the end of an era in the 1950s. 'When the first organ-transplant was taking place, when computers were starting to revolutionise our lives and television was arriving in the sitting-rooms of Britain, in my house we were still dipping buckets into a stream to make a cup of tea and going to bed by candlelight, ' she writes. The tale covers three years of the author's life, made particularly vivid by a traumatic event which opens the book, but which goes on to depict a poor but close rural community with its village school, its annual country show, its Christmas celebrations and its local characters - all set against the dramatic back-drop of Scafell and the surrounding hills and moors on which she and her friends ran free

Wind-up Race Cars
Wind-up Race Cars

Author: Sam Taplin

Publisher: Usborne Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780794526573

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Wind up the cars and watch them zoom around the tracks in this exciting interactive book. You can race the cars against each other on three different tracks.

The Girl Who Rode the Wind
The Girl Who Rode the Wind

Author: Stacy Gregg

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2015-07-30

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0008124329

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An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.

King of the Wind
King of the Wind

Author: Marguerite Henry

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-06

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0689845138

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Born in the stables of the Sultan of Morocco, an Arabian stallion named Sham is taken to England, along with the loyal yet mute Arab stable boy who tends to him, and becomes one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed.

RYA Tactics (G-G40)
RYA Tactics (G-G40)

Author: Royal Yachting Association

Publisher: Royal Yachting Association

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13:

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RYA Tactics is the go-to handbook for all sailors and coaches interested in improving their performance on the race course. Written by sailing tactics specialist Mark Rushall, it is based on his many years of successful dinghy and keelboat racing, and his career as an Olympic sailing coach. Packed with easy-to-digest advice and information, it has clear diagrams and explanations and features excellent photography throughout to demonstrate racing in action. RYA Tactics breaks down the myths around racing tactics and provides you with winning strategies for a wide range of race courses and weather conditions. Written from the perspective of both coach and sailor, RYA Tactics takes you logically and holistically through each aspect of a sailing race. Shedding a new light on mastering race tactics, it has three easy-to-follow sections: Setting the scene Before the start The race The third edition features new chapters that include cutting-edge advice on analysing weather conditions, club racing, positioning as a strategy, and tactics in fast boats. It also discusses strategy building and looks at all parts of the race in detail, recommending specific tactics for each stage. Whether you’re looking to understand wind shifts better, start fast, use a race compass, or get round the marks first, this book will get you there. Accessibility Screen Reader Friendly: Yes Accessibility Summary: This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Long descriptions are present. Accessibility Features: Images have alternate text Images have long descriptions Book has table of contents Accessibility Hazards: None Accessibility Conformance: WCAG 2.0 AA Self-Certified by: Royal Yachting Association