Me and the Sky: Captain Beverley Bass, Pioneering Pilot

The groundbreaking female pilot featured in the hit Broadway musical Come from Away tells her story in this high-flying and inspiring picture-book autobiography! When Beverley Bass was a young girl in the late 1950s, she told her parents she wanted to fly planes--and they told her that girls couldn't be pilots. Still, they encouraged her, and brought her to a nearby airport to watch the planes take off and land. After decades of refusing to take no for an answer, in 1986 Beverley became the first female pilot promoted to captain by American Airlines and led the first all-female crewed flight shortly thereafter. Her revolutionary career became even more newsworthy when she was forced to land in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to US airspace closures. After several days there, she flew her crew and passengers safely home. Beverley's incredible life is now immortalized in the hit Broadway musical Come from Away. Here, discover how she went from an ambitious young girl gazing up at the sky to a groundbreaking pilot smiling down from the cockpit. "Inspiring and up, up, and away all the way."--Kirkus "An inspiring biography about one woman's determination to forge a new path."--Booklist

Children's Books

Williams, Cynthia

Bass, Beverley

Biographies

Knopf Books for Young Readers

It's 1963 and it's summertime in northern Michigan. Burt feels lost when he falls for Maggie again. But this is the summer when everything changes. In this book you will travel to a northern Michigan town that is still charming and rustic, and brilliantly captures lives that have been marked by loss, perseverance, an abiding faith and the love of friends and family as it sojourns between sentiment and satire. You will hear an unaccustomed rhythm in the voices of the Whispering Pines Inn as it is recounted here in loving detail. Poignant and funny, it will have you laughing out loud and sometimes crying about an unforgettable unforgettable boy and girl coming of age pre-World War II America in East Jordan Michigan along the shores of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. At 43 years old, Maggie finds herself struggling with the difficulties of bringing the inn back to its glory days, all while navigating small town politics, sketchy guests, and realizing she has come to love and need her childhood friend Burt despite rejecting his romantic gestures. Entertaining adventures ensue with a unique cast of staff and guests, including Bob the barber from Detroit, Chef Claude from France, Madame Zoshia the con artist and fortune teller, Louie and the college freshmen from the Quiet Loon Golf and Gun Club, Johanna the geology professor from the U.P., Winston and his brief romantic moonlight cruise in a borrowed Chris Craft, and many others who meet at the Chat and Chew Café. Although the "Falling Pines" needs a lot of hard work to renew its once prestigious reputation, Maggie discovers that there are many insightful memories to be found along the way and a chance to remedy regrets and renew love. A delightful novel for any reader and a nostalgic experience for anyone who has lived in Northern Michigan or seen the beauty the area possesses. Cynthia Williams gives her readers, and her characters, precisely what they crave--excitement, insight, joy, humor, hard reality, surprise, loyalty, hope and a sweet but uncompromising view of human nature. In Maggie and Burt we recognize the best and hardest aspects of youth, the fascination and fear of unrequited love, and our own first loves. The author leads her heroine and hero into adulthood while inspiring readers with deeply moving plot twists and inexhaustibly entertaining characters. The Whispering Pines Inn is comparable with Empire Falls.

The Whispering Pines Inn

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Cynthia Williams

Are you ready to embark upon a literary journey that will expand you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and educationally? If yes, then you have picked the right book. EMPOWERING INSPIRING & CHANGING LIVES, ONE STORY AT A TIME is a gathering of great minds that are sharing their testimonies, stories, and insights to encourage, engage, and educate all who read this book. It’s a must have and we pray that the blessings of the Lord will rain down in your life!

EMPOWERING INSPIRING & CHANGING LIVES: ONE STORY AT A TIME

Self-Help

Watts Jr, DR Robert L

Fenderson, Marilyn

Shaffer, Bernice

Shaffer, Marque

Richard, Joann

Saunders, Joseph

Sanchez Sr, Pete

Jackson, Delores

Motivational

RLW EMPOWERMENT SERVICES LLC

Constitutionalism, Citizenship and Society in Canada (Collected Research Studies)

Politics & Social Sciences

Cairns, Alan

Politics & Government

Univ of Toronto Pr

Lost: A True Story of Navigating the Healthcare System Against the Tide and Into Gastroparesis

Medical Books

Xlibris, Corp.

A true story about the strength and longevity of love. The back in time imagery says we are taking a trip with an historical angle and describes the joys of growing up in Detroit during the 1950s and 1960s, with its wonder and excitement, as seen through the eyes of an awe-struck child. In this personal memoir, Cynthia vividly describes how she faced the immense challenges of her youth, including a parent with mental illness, the strength and heroism that came from her grandfather and the many ways this impacted her life. Deeply grateful for her grandfather and his determination to meet the challenges he faced on a daily basis, he was a reassuring presence everyday and the author could count on his unfailing love as his perserverance was tested time after time. This autobiography, was written as a tribute to Cynthia's grandfather and to help readers understand the many emotional pressures of her youth. This book is a testament to the positive influence she received as a result of the her grandfather's love, determination, perseverance and faith in a higher power. Alan Deneau, National Award Winning Photojournalist, captures the era through historic and beautiful photographs. Author excels in historical details, especially the ones that create a sense of reality in earlier years, from the listing of television shows she remembers. And when the book ventures into history itself, we get a multi-faceted, realistic view of those times along with the lesson. Author has put a lot of time an effort into the historical details, and the reader appreciates the timestamp as well as the little-known details of those times. Author has a great talent for creating a sense of place, which creates a terrific foundation for the interactions among the characters. Each setting comes alive through the authors use of sensory details. Author does an excellent job of sharing the details of her mothers illness, and explains well without circling the topic out of pain or fear the impact that this relationship has on her adult life and ability to connect with and depend on others. The movements and actions by her grandfather convey the message that the love and support you need might not always come from the person you expect to deliver them, but the examples here show that great love can come from another relative or person. From a review by Simon Baatz, "So happy to see "The Help" quote, since it occurred to me that this book has a lot in common with that bestseller, including historical flair, character details, the cringes, the elation at character strength."

Growing Up in the D: My Grandfather, My Mother, and Me

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Practical guidance for designers and desktop publishers new to this software for the Macintosh, or upgrading. Includes coverage of new features including the new color, style sheet, and trapping palettes. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Quarkxpress 3.1 by Example

Computers & Technology

Meehan, Tim

Graphics & Design

M&T Books

Filled with helpful tips and how-to-information, this book covers everything from basic page layout functions to template design, teaching you how to create effective, professional-looking printed materials. Contains instructional case studies that walk readers through a variety of professional design projects. Updated for complete coverage of 3.3's new features and interface modifications.

Quarkxpress 3.3 by Example: Macintosh Edition

Arts & Photography

Graphic Design

A year ago, Louisa lived in the city with her son, Joey. Life was hard as a single mom, but at least the constant fighting was over since she left her husband, Brody. Now, she has her own new apartment, and it’s all hers with no bad memories of the past. It’s small and quiet—maybe too quiet sometimes—but Louisa feels her life is headed in the right direction. When Josh comes into the clerk’s office where Louisa works, there are no fireworks. It’s not love at first sight, but she does enjoy his attention and starts a new relationship. Josh brings so many good things into she and Joey’s lives. He’s funny and generous, helping to pay her bills and give Joey gifts. The first time he hits her, she blames it on the pressure Josh is facing at work, but as the abuse continues, Louisa fears for both her son’s life and her own. Louisa turns to the only person who can help: her ex-husband Brody. Together, they travel a dark path to get Josh out of Louisa’s life for good. Can this long-time victim transform into a hero to protect the people she loves?

Honeysuckle

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

iUniverse

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