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Fate Stalks the Pacific Sky

By: Ted Spitzmiller

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Lieutenant David Miller has all the right credentials: Annapolis graduate, the gold wings of a naval aviator, and the recent completion of the Navy's counterintelligence school. But he is lacking the most important ingredient in the real and deadly world of espionage-experience. His clandestine assignments use the luxurious Boeing 314 flying boat, operated by Pan American, as a cover and on this trip he is to assure the safe passage of a Chinese Envoy, who is to deliver a secret document from President Roosevelt to Premier Chiang Kai-shek. The new four-engine 'Pacific Clipper' arrives in San Francisco in June 1941, to start the first leg of its 8,000-mile journey to the orient and Miller begins an unintended relationship with one of the passengers, a Japanese-American. His prejudice is tempered by her decidedly 'American' culture and personality but he is unsure of her loyalty to America. While aware of his shortcomings in espionage, Miller is totally unsuspecting of how ill prepared he is for a first serious encounter with a young lady who is aggressive for his affections. Will this relationship compromise the mission?

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iUniverse

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ISBN 10

0595365817

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9780595365814

The History of Human Space Flight

By: Ted Spitzmiller

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The History of Human Space Flight

By: Ted Spitzmiller

Military Writers Society of America Awards, Gold Medal for History Highlighting men and women across the globe who have dedicated themselves to pushing the limits of space exploration, this book surveys the programs, technological advancements, medical equipment, and automated systems that have made space travel possible. Beginning with the invention of balloons that lifted early explorers into the stratosphere, Ted Spitzmiller describes how humans first came to employ lifting gasses such as hydrogen and helium. He traces the influence of science fiction writers on the development of rocket science, looks at the role of rocket societies in the early twentieth century, and discusses the use of rockets in World War II warfare. Spitzmiller considers the engineering and space medicine advances that finally enabled humans to fly beyond the earth's atmosphere during the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. He recreates the excitement felt around the world as Yuri Gagarin and John Glenn completed their first orbital flights. He recounts triumphs and tragedies, such as Neil Armstrong's "one small step" and the Challenger and Columbia disasters. The story continues with the development of the International Space Station, NASA's interest in asteroids and Mars, and the emergence of China as a major player in the space arena. Spitzmiller shows the impact of space flight on human history and speculates on the future of exploration beyond our current understandings of physics and the known boundaries of time and space.

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693

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University Press of Florida

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0813059704

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9780813059709

Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers

Simple Advice to Improve Your Game

By: Ted Hunt

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Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers

Simple Advice to Improve Your Game

By: Ted Hunt

Ben Hogan made hitting a golf ball look easy, and the results spoke for themselves. But Hogan’s “swing system” is as complex as a spider’s web; the variables and connections are never-ending. In Ben Hogan’s Tips for Weekend Golfers, Hunt presents a selection of simple but valuable tips, based on the legendary golfer’s secret to a competitive golf swing. The book is intended for the recreational golfer, not the tournament player who has unlimited time to practice. It distills Hogan’s observations concerning the vital components of a golf swing—one at a time—and presents them as simply as possible. Each tip is illustrated with a series of photographs, which clearly show the proper grip, stance, backswing, and follow-through. The author addresses these important golfing concepts: • What powers the takeaway? • When and how do the wrists hinge? • What is your first move down from the top of the backswing? • What is the action of the back knee? • When does the lead knee straighten? • How do you connect the arms to the torso? • How do you maximize power through proper timing in the contact zone? • What are the two benefits of “hovering” the putter and the driver? • How can fifteen minutes a day at your home significantly improve 55 percent of your game? In Ben Hogan’s Tips for Weekend Golfers, Ted Hunt makes the intricate Hogan system accessible and presents it in a way that “the Hawk” himself might have if he were instructing a club member out on the course.

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Simon and Schuster

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1510722297

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9781510722293

Fate Stalks the Pacific Sky

By: Ted Spitzmiller

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Enchanted Wing

The History of the New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol

By: Ted Spitzmiller,Gwen Sawyer

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Enchanted Wing

The History of the New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol

By: Ted Spitzmiller,Gwen Sawyer

The Civil Air Patrol, like most volunteer organizations, takes on the persona of its people to create a distinct culture. While the cast of characters changes over the years, the enduring qualities of those who have gone before remains a legacy for those who follow. The New Mexico wing has been fortunate to have had people from many walks of life who have contributed to the organization. This is their story.

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1440181268

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9781440181269

Ted's Scrapbook of Truth, Mixed Truth and All Out Lies

By: Ted Hinson

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Ted's Scrapbook of Truth, Mixed Truth and All Out Lies

By: Ted Hinson

This humorous book will entertain you for hours. Based on a small mill village in SC and surrounding areas it will make you laugh out loud. The characters will most likely remind you of someone you know. Do not loan this book to your friends. It is funny and entertaining. THEY WILL NOT BRING IT BACK!

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222

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Creative Endeavors Unlimited

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0971835454

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9780971835450

Book's by Ted Spitzmiller

Fate Stalks the Pacific Sky

Fate Stalks the Pacific Sky

The History of Human Space Flight

The History of Human Space Flight

Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers

Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers

Fate Stalks the Pacific Sky

Fate Stalks the Pacific Sky

Enchanted Wing

Enchanted Wing

Ted's Scrapbook of Truth, Mixed Truth and All Out Lies

Ted's Scrapbook of Truth, Mixed Truth and All Out Lies

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