In 1924 . three years before Charles Lindbergh makes his historic flight over the Atlantic - post WWI America is convinced she can do anything she puts her mind to. In the midst of the RoaringTwenties however, the boisterous nation's capitol is rocked by political infighting for the control of military aviation. The brash young army general Billy Mitchell is attempting to wrest air power away from both the army and navy to create an independent air force under his own command. To counter this move, the brilliant navy Rear Admiral William Moffett has challenged Hawaii-based Commander John Rodgers with a deathdefying mission; one designed to sway the politicians and the public alike, to the navy's side. If Rodgers accepts, he will command three planes in a seemingly impossible mission; the first non-stop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu. This bold gamble could make or break the navy's bid for control of its own air power and unbeknownst to Rodgers, Moffett has lined up a second publicity-grabbing stunt involving the world's largest dirigible. In this gripping historic novel, follow John Rodgers' spellbinding story to its riveting conclusion as political intrigue, inter-service rivalries, engineering challenges and personal hurdles all conspire to doom the mission. Then, an anxious public is forced to hold its collective breath when one of the planes is forced down in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean and matters are made worse as the navy dirigible experiences serious trouble of her own. The dramatic aftermath will change the course of aviation history.

Dead Downwind: Ten Harrowing Days That Changed Aviation History

Literature & Fiction

Riddle, Bill

Contemporary

Islander Group Inc

No Ke Kumu Ulu - The Ulu Tree. By: Kawehi Avelino. Illustrated by: Eve Furchgott. Synopsis: Ku, the great Hawaiian akua (god) of the uplands, forest, and the deep sea, comes from the faraway land of Kahiki to settle in Hawaii as an ordinary mortal. After a time, he takes a wife and raises several children, while providing for them as a mahi `ai (a farmer, planter), and lives in peace, dignity and plenty. Then, the rains no longer come; the streams and springs begin to dry up, and the crops wither. Without food or water, his `ohana (family) and the people are faced with the hardship of famine. Unable to bear their suffering, Ku sacrifices himself by burrowing deep into the earth. Soon, from the spot where he descended, the sprout of a breadfruit tree appears. The first of its kind in Hawaii! Ku`s generosity and his amazing plant ulu, or breadfruit helps to save his `ohana and the people from the famine. Today, the `ulu tree continues to grow throughout Hawaii and its nourishing fruit is still treasured as a food source. Hardcover.

No Ke Kumu 'Ulu/ The 'Ulu Tree (English and Hawaiian Edition)

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Stasack, Edward

Cox, J. Halley

Archaeology

Surfboard (How to build surfboard) this latest edition by two-time West Coast Amateur Surfing champion, attorney Stephen Shaw and Transmediapublishing, is a great gift to surfers and water sport fans! How to build, how to repair surfboard. How to surf and more fun articles with lots of photos, step by step. Click the book icon to see more photos of this new edition. We will upgrade your shipping to air mail worldwide even if you choose standard mail by boat. We will ship your order right away.

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Driggs, S.

Dowd, Mark

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Seebold, Steve

Ekstrom, A. C.

Driggs, Topper

Shaw, Stephen M.

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Holt, John D.

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Yardley, Maili

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Loom and Spindle

Robinson, Harriet H.

Americas

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Da Kine Sound: Conversations With the People Who Create Hawaiian Music

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Burlingame, Burl

Kasher, Robert K.

Music

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