Author: Paul BrickhillPublisher: [London] : Collins
ISBN:
Category : Air pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Biografi over den fra 2. verdenskrig kendte RAF-jagerpilot Douglas Bader.
Reach for the Skai
Author: Skai JacksonPublisher: Yearling
ISBN: 1984851578
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Actress, activist, and now Dancing with the Stars competitor, Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this vibrant memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback. Actress and activist Skai Jackson is a star! Her rise to fame started on the popular Disney Channel shows Bunk'd and Jessie. Her cool sense of style led her to create her own fashion line. And her success has made her a major influencer, with millions of followers on Instagram, who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. But being a teen celebrity isn't always glamorous. For the first time, Skai discusses the negative experiences that sometimes come with living in the spotlight--the insecurities about her appearance, the challenges of separating her real personality from her TV roles, and the bullying she's faced both personally and professionally. She knows firsthand the struggles tweens and teens face today, and she has found her calling as an antibullying activist, known as the queen of the classy clapback. Skai is a positive force and a role model for inspiring change and embracing differences in others. Her story will encourage girls and boys alike to believe in themselves and to have the courage to reach for the sky and follow their dreams.
Reach for the Sky and Other Little Lessons for a Happier World
Author: Allison StoutlandPublisher:
ISBN: 9780967094106
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Everyday occurrences, such as snow falling and giraffes feeding, instill in children, and in fact in all of us, necessary life skills, presented in simple and vividly illustrated lessons. Reach for the Sky teaches concepts that children can relate to in their own world, giving them the tools they need to become responsible citizens, cooperative classmates, dedicated students, trustworthy friends and compassionate human beings.
Fight for the Sky
Author: Douglas BaderPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473814065
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The only book written by the legendary “legless” ace, the double amputee World War II fighter pilot immortalized by the film Reach for the Sky. In Fight for the Sky, Douglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of “The Few.” Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who flew them against far superior numbers of enemy aircraft. As an added bonus, other well-known fighter aces including Johnnie Johnson, “Laddie” Lucas and Max Aikten contribute to Douglas’s book, no doubt out of affection and respect. This a really important contribution to RAF history by one of the greatest—and certainly the most famous—pilot of the Second World War.
Bright of the Sky
Author: Kay KenyonPublisher: Winterset Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The complete four-book series! Enter the world of the Entire in this first book of the celebrated four-volume epic. In a land-locked galaxy that tunnels through our own, the Entire gathers both human and alien beings under a sky of fire, called the bright. A land of wonders, the Entire is sustained by monumental storm walls and a never-ending river. Over all, the elegant and cruel Tarig rule supreme. Into this rich milieu is thrust Titus Quinn, former star pilot, bereft of his beloved wife and daughter who are assumed dead by everyone on earth except Quinn. Believing them trapped in a parallel universe—one where he himself may have been imprisoned—he returns to the Entire to free them. Thus begins a tale of high adventure and vast concept, replete with alien cultures, an exotic bureaucracy, and a man with nothing left to lose. He may not find what he seeks, but he’ll be offered a view of the multiverse, the power of princes, an unthinkable revenge—and unexpectedly, love. "A riveting launch." ––Publisher's Weekly starred review [A] fascinating and gratifying feat of world building. . . . promises to be a grand epic, indeed.”—Booklist “[A] star-maker, a magnificent book that should establish its author's reputation as among the very best in the field today.”—SFSite.com
Reach for the Sky
Author: James ScottPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578690469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Southern Calfornia, 1929: It is the Golden Age of American Aviation, when dashing young men pilot flying machines and women are told they don't belong in the cockpit. That means nothing to fifteen-year-old Shannon Donnelly. Orphaned and on the run from her parents' killers, she stumbles into the world of aviation. Inspired by a chance meeting with Amelia Earhart, she pursues a dream to fly, becomes part of 1930s Hollywood, and is shadowed by a man determined to see her dead. Along the way, she wins the hearts of two men-one she will marry; one she cannot forget-and falls into a love triangle culminating in a daring rescue mission into Nazi-occupied France. Take flight into a slice of 1930s Southern California life-air races, Hollywood, movie stars, dangerous flying machines, the Great Depression, and more in an adventure set in the same period as The Rocketeer and Chinatown.
Touch the Sky
Author: Ann MalaspinaPublisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807580341
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
CCBC Choices 2013 2014-2015 Children's Crown Award 2013-2014 Macy's Multicultural Collection of Children's Literature 2015 Louisiana Readers' Choice Master List A 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2013 Amelia Bloomer list 2013 IRA-CBC Children's Choices Best Children's Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College Tells how Alice Coachman, born poor in Georgia, became the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Bare feet shouldn't fly. Long legs shouldn't spin. Braids shouldn't flap in the wind. 'Sit on the porch and be a lady,' Papa scolded Alice. In Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.
Reach For The Sky
Author: Eric ArtzerPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449029280
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Reach For The Sky is a motivational autobiography that takes the reader on a real-life roller coaster ride revealing how to achieve success. The author tells stories of his childhood while seamlessly comparing those experiences with that of any child or young adult - regardless of social stature, location, monetary income or color of skin. The book begins with childhood experiences and smoothly transitions to adulthood revealing how everyday lessons in life can be used to your advantage while reaching for your dreams. The book tells of an average child growing up in small town Iowa who dreamed of someday flying fighter aircraft. That day arrived so the question is, "How can you achieve your childhood dreams?" Reach For The Sky will have you believing that regardless of your age, you too can achieve success in life. We live in a world full of excuses, full of deniability by which we use as a defense mechanism to avoid failure and rejection. Because of that, many view successful people as "lucky" or "rich to begin with". Defining success is the first subject that will be covered in Reach For The Sky. Success hinges on setting goals for yourself, attaining those goals, and living your life the way YOU want - to work with happiness defines "success". Reach For The Sky will provide real-life examples of obstacles encountered throughout childhood and how to turn each into a positive vector towards success. Additionally, this book will provide insight to just how similar our childhood experiences are - regardless of which town you may live. Finally, the reader will enjoy an honest look at the hard work and dedication it will take to achieve success.
The Sky Blues
Author: Robbie CouchPublisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1534477853
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, heartfelt, and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and I Wish You All the Best. Sky Baker may be openly gay, but in his small, insular town, making sure he was invisible has always been easier than being himself. Determined not to let anything ruin his senior year, Sky decides to make a splash at his high school’s annual beach bum party by asking his crush, Ali, to prom—and he has thirty days to do it. What better way to start living loud and proud than by pulling off the gayest promposal Rock Ledge, Michigan, has ever seen? Then, Sky’s plans are leaked by an anonymous hacker in a deeply homophobic e-blast that quickly goes viral. He’s fully prepared to drop out and skip town altogether—until his classmates give him a reason to fight back by turning his thirty-day promposal countdown into a school-wide hunt to expose the e-blast perpetrator. But what happens at the end of the thirty days? Will Sky get to keep his hard-won visibility? Or will his small-town blues stop him from being his true self?
Reach For the Sky
Author: Graham AndrewsPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0992464269
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Writing is many things to many people. It is an expression of their thoughts, it is developing those special skills they posses as a storyteller. Whatever the motives of writers, most, if not all, write because it's that one thing that is so important to them at the time. That's all they want to do. That's all they want to be-a writer. How many reasons does a writer have to give to justify writing? Writing is individual, and it is unique. This book covers many different genera of writing, including writing the short story, writing a novel, a detective story, romance, and even writing for community radio and for the web. If you are just starting out in writing, this book covers so many different types of writing. If you are an experienced writer, this book will help you expand your writing fields.
