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The Soviet-American race to land the first man on the moon was a technical challenge unlike any other in recent human history. Reginald Turnill, the BBC's Aerospace Correspondent, covered the entire story first-hand, and his reports were heard and seen by millions around the world. With unparalleled access to the politicians, scientists and technicians involved in the race to the moon, Turnill got to know all the early astronauts - Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin - as they pioneered the techniques that made the moon landings possible. He became a friend of Dr Wernher von Braun, the German rocket pioneer and mastermind behind it all. This eyewitness account of one of the most thrilling adventures of the twentieth Century is written in a lucid style, packed with action and drama, and is a fascinating read for all those interested in the story of the race to the moon.
Since its inception in 1915, the Best American series has become the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. For each volume, a series editor reads pieces from hundreds of periodicals, then selects between fifty and a hundred outstanding works. That selection is pared down to the twenty or so very best pieces by a guest editor who is widely recognized as a leading writer in his or her field. This unique system has helped make the Best American series the most respected -- and most popular -- of its kind. Buzz Bissinger selects the very best writing on a vast variety of competitive endeavors, from baseball to weightlifting, skating to demolition derby. Herein today's foremost journalists -- among them Gary Smith, Elizabeth Gilbert, Bill Plaschke, and Rebecca Mead -- throw revealing light on a pantheon of stars: Shaquille O'Neal, Bobby Fischer, Mike Tyson, the San Diego Chicken, and more.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission, this lavishly illustrated book--featuring stunning photographs and many rarely seen images and documents--tells the incredible story of the first men on the Moon. Acclaimed science author Rod Pyle (Missions to the Moon) returns with a beautiful and insightful book commemorating Apollo 11. First on the Moon offers an exciting behind-the-scenes look at America's journey to the Moon--from the space race to the landing on the Sea of Tranquility to splashdown on Earth and the aftermath. Pyle spent years combing NASA archives and private collections for memorabilia from the mission, and the book includes everything from accessible explanations of the enormous challenges facing NASA to reproductions of original 1969 documents. It also features a number of specially commissioned photocompositions created from NASA Apollo images released in 2015. Many were parts of photomontages taken by the astronauts, and these compositions have now been carefully restored to their originally intended montage formats. With compelling firsthand accounts and a gripping narrative, this gorgeously designed volume fully immerses readers in the Space Age. Includes a foreword by Buzz Aldrin, and exclusive interviews with the adult children of the Apollo 11 astronauts.
Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy and physics. This book will inspire kids to be stargazers and future astronauts or scientists as they discover Galileo's life and work. Activities allow children to try some of his theories on their own, with experiments that include playing with gravity and motion, making a pendulum, observing the moon, and painting with light and shadow. Along with the scientific aspects of Galileo's life, his passion for music and art are discussed and exemplified by period engravings, maps, and prints. A time line, glossary, and listings of major science museums, planetariums, and web sites for further exploration complement this activity book.
We're on the cusp of new era in the great adventure of space exploration. More than a half-century ago, humanity first hurled objects into space, and almost 50 years ago, astronauts first walked on the moon. Since then, we have explored Earth's orbit with shuttles, capsules, and space stations; sent robots to Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus; sampled a comet; sent telescopes into orbit; and charted most of our own planet. What does the future hold? In Space 2.0, space historian Rod Pyle, in collaboration with the National Space Society, will give you an inside look at the next few decades of spaceflight and long-term plans for exploration, utilization, and settlement. No longer the exclusive domain of government entities such as NASA and other national agencies, space exploration is rapidly becoming privatized, with entrepreneurial startups building huge rocket boosters, satellites, rocket engines, asteroid probes, prospecting craft, and even commercial lunar cargo landers to open this new frontier. Research into ever more sophisticated propulsion and life support systems will soon enable the journey to Mars and destinations deeper in our solar system. As these technologies continue to move forward, there are virtually no limits to human spaceflight and robotic exploration. While the world has waited since the Apollo lunar program for the next "giant leap," these critical innovations, most of which are within our grasp with today's technology, will change the way we live, both in space and on Earth. A new space age—and with it, a new age of peace and prosperity on Earth, and settlement beyond our planet—can be ours. Speaking with key leaders of the latest space programs and innovations, Pyle shares the excitement and promise of this new era of exploration and economic development. From NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos, to emerging leaders in the private sector such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Moon Express, Virgin Galactic, and many others, Space 2.0 examines the new partnerships that are revolutionizing spaceflight and changing the way we reach for the stars.
This is a book you will want to keep. It is more than police stories, it reveals a part of our past which few people knew existed. It tells the good, the bad, the funny, the sad. You never have been told the unusual incidents which police encountered every day.
Disciple Maker: Crisis of Disobedience in the Evangelical Church
M. O. Buzz Williams
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2011
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Down a Dark Road, winner of the 2024 MWSA Gold Medal, transports readers to the shadowy forests of WWII Austria, where a weary and battle-worn Army platoon is about to discover the war's darkest secret..."...a gut punch of a novel. A tale of war's end, when the bill comes due in blood..." --Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of Sleepless CityAs the war in Europe draws to a close, young Army lieutenant Jim Thayer finds himself and his platoon on the point of the American advance into Austria. Jim and his men are no strangers to the horror of war. But what they find hidden in the forests of Western Austria is beyond anything they have yet experienced.Battling remnants of the legendary Waffen SS, Germany's elite fighting force, Jim and his men come face to face with the cruel brutality of the Nazi regime. And bear witness to the fields of death left in its wake.Determined to hunt down the architect of this atrocity, Jim dispatches an unofficial team of unlikely allies--an American bomber pilot, a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot, and a young Austrian woman.The war may be ending. But for these strange comrades in arms, the final battle has only just begun...In Down a Dark Road, former Air Force officer H.W. "Buzz" Bernard plunges readers into the final dark and bloody chapter of the war, as they follow Jim and others into the true heart of darkness.________________________Praise for DOWN A DARK ROAD "Read this book. Share it with your friends and neighbors. Discuss it. Never forget " --Gene Simmons, cofounder of rock group Kiss"...an action-packed story that also informs on some of the darkest events of World War II." --Lee Jackson, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of After Dunkirk"Bernard nails the character of Jim and his significant role in the final chaotic days of WWII." --Major General Raymond F. Rees, USA (ret.)"...reveals the kindness and gentleness--the humanity--of a life-long warrior." --Ted Kulongoski, Governor of Oregon (2003-2011)____________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...heroic story..."★★★★★ "...a read of a lifetime."★★★★★ "An incredible WWII read "★★★★★ "I could not put this book down."★★★★★ "...you owe it to yourself to read this..."
An award-winning novel of extraordinary bravery, inspired by the true story of one of the most harrowing air raids ever flown. Fans of Beneath A Scarlet Sky, The Nightingale, and Unbroken will enjoy this unforgettable tale of duty, honor, and compassion."...a bravura performance..." -Dwight Jon Zimmerman, New York Times bestselling authorFor B-24 bomber pilot Al Lycoming, the mission was history in the making. For Women's Airforce Service Pilot Vivian Wright, it was a chance to put her skills to the ultimate test...and share in the burden of combat.Dispatched to Benghazi on mysterious orders, Al Lycoming finds nearly 200 other B-24 bombers being assembled...and a top secret assignment that will catapult them all into seemingly impenetrable Nazi defenses.Their mission: a daring low-level attack on Hitler's extensive oil refineries.But when his co-pilot falls ill at the last moment, Al secretly finds help from an unlikely source-Vivian.Together, the two fly towards dark skies filled with enemy flak and fighters...and into the pages of history.With perspectives from American and German pilots alike, When Heroes Flew masterfully weaves together one of the most dangerous and incredible aerial operations of World War Two with a riveting tale of bravery, suspense, and self-sacrifice.____________________________Praise for H.W. "Buzz" Bernard's WHEN HEROES FLEW: "Highly recommended." -P.T. Deutermann, author of Pacific Glory"World War II angst and action brought to life." -Commander George Wallace, USN (Ret.), author of the Hunter Killer series"This book gripped me from the very first page...In real life, this WW2 mission resulted in the award of Five Medals of Honor. In my view, they all deserved one. Highly recommended." -Rachel Wesson, author of The Orphan Train series"...feel the vibration, smell the exhaust, and sense the fear." -Tom Young, author of Silver Wings, Iron Cross"...chuckle and weep in tandem while forgetting everything around you but the story itself." -Kathleen M. Rodgers, author of The Flying Cutterbucks" The pilot's]...amazing courage, and that of the entire group, is subtly drawn." -John J. Gobbell, author of the Todd Ingram series"Strap in It's one hell of a ride " -Don Keith, author of Final Bearing
Inspired by the true story of Colonel Jimmy Doolittle's raid on Japan in 1942, The Shangri-La Raiders is the next stunning installment of the When Heroes Flew WWII historical fiction series."Well-researched and well-told." -Mark Sullivan, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Green Valley and Beneath a Scarlet SkyThis gripping novel follows an American bomber crew through their secretive training, a harrowing raid on Japan, and on their desperate journey through occupied China to Chungking, the seat of the country's wartime government.The crew, along with an American missionaries' daughter whom they've rescued, must evade the Japanese occupiers every step of the way. And amidst all the horror and turmoil of war, a romance blossoms between the rescued woman and the crew's pilot.2022 MWSA Gold Medal Winner, When Heroes Flew: The Shangri-La Raiders is a captivating tale of bravery, determination and an unlikely love that will leave you hooked until the very end._________________________Praise for The Shangri-La Raiders: "Riveting This fact-based story will place you in the cockpit of a B-25 bomber on one of the most celebrated raids of World War II, living facets of it that are so little known." -Lee Jackson, author of After Dunkirk"Another clever mixture of fact and fiction...Bernard's flair for bringing history alive is on full display." -Steve Berry, NYT bestselling author of The Kaiser's Web____________________What readers are saying: "Bravo " "...hands down a hit." "...a first-class page-turner." "World War II historical fiction at its best." "...I loved it, and highly recommend that you read it."
A legendary WWII airlift mission cuts through the snaggletoothed Himalaya Mountains, where both the terrain and weather prove uncommonly savage. And American airmen leave a trail of blood and mangled aircraft across northern Burma."I would rather fly a fighter against the Japs three times a day than a transport over the Hump once."Aviator Major Rod Shepherd, a C-46 pilot and Army Air Forces weather officer, flings his aircraft into the tumultuous skies to fly critical missions over the Hump. He braves not only the extreme-even impossible-flying conditions, but commanders who believe weather support is useless and a flight nurse who, for reasons unknown to Rod, dislikes him intensely.Rod risks incredible danger with every flight. But when a mission of grave importance is imperiled at high altitude, Rod faces an unthinkable dilemma.Former Air Force officer H.W. "Buzz" Bernard sweeps readers into some of the most dangerous flying of WWII in The Roof of the World, winner of the Nancy Pearl Book Award and recipient of the 2023 MWSA Gold Medal. Join Major Rod Shepherd in the cockpit to experience history firsthand.________________________Praise for THE ROOF OF THE WORLD: "Imagine flying a route so dangerous, so littered with aircraft wreckage, that crews called it the Aluminum Trail. Such was the heroism of the aviators who crossed the Hump-the Himalayas-during World War II. Yet their sacrifices remain one of the lesser known corners of World War II history. Buzz Bernard's gripping novel brings their story to light with stark detail and white-knuckle authenticity." -Tom Young, author of Silver Wings, Iron Cross and Red Burning Sky"A turbulent and harrowing thriller...at once a fast paced, genre bending historical war novel mixing elements of action/adventure with romance during WWII in the China/Burma India theater. Readers will appreciate Major Shepherd's dark humor, especially as they learn why he's both cynical and sensitive, a complex character we can root for. An enlightening and entertaining read. -Kathleen M. Rodgers, author of The Flying Cutterbucks, a 2021 WILLA Literary Award Finalist in Contemporary Fiction________________________What readers are saying: "...incredible..." "...Excellent read " "I just can't get enough of these stories..." "...packed with excitement and suspense...and a surprise ending..." "...flying scenes in this story were so real I swear I was sitting next to Rod on every transit..."
When Heroes Flew: Where the Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder
H. W. Buzz Bernard
Severn River Publishing
2025
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Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a daring Army Air Forces aviator is swept into an odyssey that will carry him to the far corners of the earth. Military duty and personal quest converge in this remarkable tale of grit and perseverance.Despite suffering grave injuries in the savage terrain of Burma, Major Rod Shepherd is returned to active duty to support war efforts against Japan. But his mission extends beyond official orders: Rod is determined to locate missing Army nurse, Eve Johannsen, even as top Army brass deny her very existence. Rod's primary mission sees him braving treacherous flight conditions and grappling with the horrors of the Japanese regime--all while he conducts his clandestine search for answers. In the end, Rod must risk challenging the highest levels of command if he has any hope of learning the truth...and finding Eve. In Where the Dawn Comes Up like Thunder, a 2025 International Book Awards finalist, former Air Force officer H.W. "Buzz" Bernard immerses readers in the heart-pounding aerial exploits of WWII.________________________Praise for WHERE THE DAWN COMES UP LIKE THUNDER: "...a captivating wartime journey through the lens of duty and love, where not every dogfight takes place on the battlefield." --Stacy Lynn Miller, retired Air Force officer and author of The Songbird"...captures the grit and heroism of war in a way that stays with you--an absolute must-read for historical fiction lovers." --James Rosone, Iraq War veteran and author of Battlefield Ukraine"an energetic and entertaining romp..." --Kathleen M. Rodgers, author of the award-winning novel, The Final Salute" Bernard's] vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, smells, and weather phenomena drop readers right into the China-Burma-India Theater for a thoroughly memorable, enjoyable, and rollicking adventure." --Valerie Ormond, Vice President, Military Writers Society of America and award-winning author of the Believing In Horses series________________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...excellent..."★★★★★ "...well-developed..."★★★★★ "Historical military fiction at its best..."★★★★★ "...personal sacrifice, bravery, corruption..."★★★★★ "...my favorite WWII Pacific theater series..."
Space Careers
Scott Sacknoff; Leonard David; Buzz Aldrin
International Space Business Council LLC
2015
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June 1944: One weather forecast will determine if D-Day succeeds--or becomes history's greatest military disaster. USAAF Captain Andy Lockhart stands at the heart of history's most pivotal operation, providing the meteorological intelligence that will guide Eisenhower's decision to send 150,000 Allied soldiers across the English Channel. When British and American forecasters deliver conflicting predictions, the liberation of Europe hangs in the balance. But when a German agent seizes Dot, Andy's sweetheart, from the streets of war-torn London, he faces an agonizing choice--steal the D-Day landing maps, or sacrifice Dot to the viciousness of the Abwehr. With invasion fleets already committed to the treacherous waters and Eisenhower awaiting his meteorologists' counsel, Andy must navigate a web of espionage and betrayal while safeguarding the operation that could determine the war's outcome. As June storms gather over the English coast, one man's heart-wrenching decision threatens to alter the course of the most audacious military undertaking in human history. A masterful blend of authentic military drama and human sacrifice, perfect for readers of Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett and The Winds of War by Herman Wouk who seek tales of honor, duty, and the extraordinary individuals who shaped our world's most defining moments.