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John D. Anderson

    Airship on a Shoestring the Story of R 100
    Homebound
    How to Pass Higher Chemistry: Second Edition
    Test Your Higher Chemistry Calculations 3rd Edition
    How to Pass Higher Chemistry for CfE
    Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
    • Beloved and bestselling author John David Anderson returns with the conclusion to the epic sci-fi coming-of-age tale that began in Stowaway, which Booklist called "The Mandalorian meets Guardians of the Galaxy" in a starred review. Leo Fender is no stranger to catastrophe, whether it's the intergalactic war that took his mother's life or the ongoing fight for his own. He's seen his planet plundered, his ship attacked, his father kidnapped, and his brother go missing--and found himself stranded on a ship with a bunch of mercenary space pirates. Still, nothing could have prepared him for the moment he and the crew tried to save his father...and discovered a dark plot that could destroy hundreds of worlds in the blink of an eye. Now Leo is adrift. His father has sent him on a mission with nothing but a data chip and a name of someone who could help, and Captain Bastian Black and the crew of the Icarus are determined to see this through to the end with Leo, to fulfill his father's wish and prevent further conflict. But as Leo searches for answers, he can't help but wonder what it would take to end the war, to track down his father and brother and return to whatever home they have left--and if the cost of doing so is one he would be able to pay.

      Homebound
    • After the First World War, airships were seen as the only viable means of long range air transport for passengers and freight. In Britain, this gave rise to the Imperial Airship Scheme of 1924 to link the outposts of the Empire by an airship service. Conceived as part of this scheme, the R.100 airship, built by private enterprise, successfully flew to Canada and back in 1930. This is the story of R.100, Britain's most successful passenger airship. It is a tale of schemes and politics, over-optimism and rivalry. It tells the full story of its design and construction under difficult conditions, the setbacks and delays, personal antagonism and financial constraint. Two years late and massively over budget, R.100 flew and flew well, achieving her designer's ambition and fulfilling the contract specification. Her Canadian flight in 1930 was the culminating success, but her ultimate fate was dictated by the tragedy that befell her Government-built sister ship, R.101, and economic expediency at a time of national economic depression.

      Airship on a Shoestring the Story of R 100
    • The Greatest Kid in the World

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(165)Add rating

      Selected as a contestant in an online competition to find the World's Greatest Kid, Zeke Stahls decides to give it his best shot but soon finds himself wondering what "great" really means and who gets to decide

      The Greatest Kid in the World
    • PART I: Preliminary Considertions 1 The Evolution of the Airplane and its Performance: A Short History 2 Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar 3 Some Propulsion Characteristics PART II: Airplane Performance 4 The Equations of Motion 5 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight 6 Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight PART III Airplane Design 7 The Philosphy of Airplane Design 8 Design of a Propeller-Driven Airplane 9 Design of Jet-Propelled Airplanes Postface References Appendix A: Standard Altitude Table (SI Units) Appendix B: Standard Altitude Table (English Engineering Units)

      Aircraft Performance & Design
    • Thunderbolt to War

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The story of Clint Sperry - an American fighter pilot in P47 Thunderbolts, stationed in England during the Second World War

      Thunderbolt to War
    • One Last Shot

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.1(646)Add rating

      The beloved author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf. For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who have always seemed at odds with each other, with Malcolm caught in between. And especially not for his dad, whose competitive drive and love for sports Malcolm has never shared. That is, until Malcolm discovers miniature golf, the one sport he actually enjoys. Maybe it's the way in which every hole is a puzzle to be solved. Or the whimsy of the windmills and waterfalls that decorate the course. Or maybe it's the slushies at the snack bar. But whatever the reason, something about mini golf just clicks for Malcolm. And best of all, it's a sport his dad can't possibly obsess over. Or so Malcolm thinks. Soon he is signed up for lessons and entered in tournaments. And yet, even as he becomes a better golfer and finds unexpected friends at the local course, be wonders if he might not always be a disappointment. But as the final match of the year draws closer, the tension between Malcolm's parents reaches a breaking point, and it's up to him to put the puzzle of his family back together again.

      One Last Shot