Dynamic Soaring Dissected
- 180 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A description of how birds and aircraft fly, with particular reference to the dynamic soaring of albatrosses and the high-speed dynamic soaring of model gliders.
Driven by a lifelong passion for France—its language, culture, and history—this author discovered the Lauragais region twenty years ago and has since explored it extensively by various means. Realizing a scarcity of English-language works on the area's past, the author set out to illuminate its rich history. Drawing upon deep personal knowledge and the invaluable help of long-rooted local friends, the narrative brings to life a land that was once a magnet for the powerful and the ambitious.






A description of how birds and aircraft fly, with particular reference to the dynamic soaring of albatrosses and the high-speed dynamic soaring of model gliders.
Menu from the Midi explores French gastronomy from the farmer's field to the dining room table.
A journey through the past and present of a little-known area of south-west France. Explores the people, places and events that shaped a land once too important to ignore. A whole library has been written about the Lauragais in French, but virtually nothing in English.
Policing is like this everywhere but not everywhere is Scilly'Meet Sergeant Colin Taylor, he has been a valuable member of the police force for over 20 years, 5 of which have been spent policing the quiet' Isles of Scilly, a group of islands off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula.
The book showcases 155 color photographs and illustrations of weapons crafted by American Indians from prehistoric times to the late nineteenth century. It highlights the evolution of these weapons, emphasizing their functionality and decorative aspects, as well as their significance in tribal gatherings and warfare. The narrative explores how these weapons were tailored to their environments, reflecting both practical use and cultural pride.
Fully revised guide for rail travelers in Australia. Includes seventy route maps covering the whole country, city guides to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra and full information on the new Ghan extension from Alice Springs to Darwin.
The story unfolds on the isolated Welsh island of Broadholm, where a mysterious wave of violence erupts following the bizarre behavior of the local livestock. As the situation escalates, the island's ravens launch terrifying attacks, complicating the investigation led by Detective Sergeant Rory McNair. The chilling atmosphere and the struggle to uncover the truth behind these events create a gripping narrative filled with suspense and intrigue.
This comprehensive volume presents a detailed look, region by region, at the history and traditions of all the tribes of native North America. It's a stunning value for such a thorough survey of Native American lives and experiences, with sections on the development, technology, manufacture, and use of weapons and tools, plus fascinating insight into the arts and crafts, dwellings, recreation, transport, religion, cultivation, hunting practices, and trade goods of each American Indian culture.