Fly With Me tells the story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants at a time when single women were unable to order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a prescription for birth control. Becoming a "stewardess," as they were called, offered unheard-of opportunities for travel, glamour, adventure and independence. Although often maligned as feminist sellouts, these women were on the frontlines of the battle...

Snoopy has an idea that is out-of-this-world. He will go to the moon! But will he make it home in time for dinner?

"There are only three real powers in the Spiral: the corporate power of the Trust versus the Union's labor's leverage and between them the Guild tries to keep everyone's hands above the table. It ain't easy. Branded a Guild deserter, Jal "accidentally" lands a ride on a Guild ship. Helmed by an AI, with a ship's engineer/medic who doesn't see much of a difference between the two jobs, and a "don't make me shoot you" XO, the Guild crew of the Ambit...

"Experience man's journey to the surface of the moon all over again, with this stellar collection of historical films and profiles of the men and women behind the scenes. It's one of the 20th century's greatest stories, and every moment--rom the early ambitious concepts and Kennedy's bold promise to the incredible 'giant leap for mankind'--s all here. NASA: The Complete Story also takes you through the space program's other great triumphs (and, yes,...

"A miraculous true story of a soldier's unspeakable heroism, a teenage woman's unfailing love, and the faith that secured them all"--

"In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn’t want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight. The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for Otto, who would spend the next...

Now that Clara Griffin has a magical silver feather from the Pegasus Princesses, she can visit the Wing Realm any time she likes! Clara loves going to Feather Palace, home to eight pegasus sisters who each have a unique magic power. She'll help Princess Star plan a birthday party on a moon, play in a garden concert with Princess Rosie, and build a slide with Princess Snow, not to mention play guessing games with the pegasuses' winged cat, Lucinda....

Waffles, Pancake, and Mom-Cat go to visit Gramps and Grammers, but this is the kittens' first time flying on an airplane, and Waffles is a little nervous.

Stories of amazing accomplishments of such adventurers as Peary, Cousteau and Lindbergh among many others.

Take a seat—the captain's seat, that is—and relax. You're about to land a Boeing 747. "Brilliant." —The Sunday Times
A Daily Mail and Spectator Best Book of the Year
A Points Guy Best Book of the Year
The mystery of flight is magical; the reality even more so—from the physics that keeps a 450-ton vehicle aloft, to the symphony of technology and teamwork that safely sets it...