Night Flight

Author : Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1974-03-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547542799

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Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Pdf

Fasten your seatbelt to experience the spectacle and solitude of flying high in the Andes in this novel from the author of The Little Prince. No writer has equaled Saint-Exupéry in describing the perilous and poetic experience of flying, in submission to what he calls “those damn elemental divinities—night, day, mountain, sea and storm.” In this gripping, beautifully written novel inspired by his experience as a pilot in South America, he tells of the brave men who pilot night mail planes from Patagonia, Chile, and Paraguay to Argentina in the early days of commercial aviation. They are impelled to perform their routine acts of heroism by a steely chief named Rivière, whose extraordinary character is revealed through the dramatic events of a single night. Preface by André Gide. Translated by Stuart Gilbert. “The book stands out by reason of the quality of its style, the beauty of the passages in which flight is described better than it ever has been before, but more especially because of the emotions of the men of heroic mold.”—André Maurois, Saturday Review

Author : Robert Burleigh
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781442431201

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Night Flight by Robert Burleigh Pdf

Amelia Earhart is a legend in the field of aviation, and no accomplishment of hers is more acclaimed than her unparalleled 1932 solo flight across the Atlantic. As only the second person—and the first woman—to achieve such a feat, Amelia Earhart earned a place in the history books, and award-winning author Robert Burleigh has captured every nuance of her remarkable journey in this detailed picture book that is full of action and edge. Readers will be thrilled with the adventure and drama in this nonfiction account—and Wendell Minor’s vivid paintings will make them feel as if they’re along for the ride.

Author : Laura Krauss Melmed
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0060297018

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Fright Night Flight by Laura Krauss Melmed Pdf

First stop, off we pop to a craggy mountaintop. Spooky castle, creaky floor -- who is opening the door? Is it a lurking, smirking Vampire? Or a howling, growling Werewolf? One by one, a ghoulish gang climbs onto this super jet-fueled broomstick for a frightfully fun flight on Halloween night. Want to hop aboard? There might be room for just one more. But beware -- Laura Krauss Melmed's cumulative rhyming story and Henry Cole's hilarious illustrations will take you on the ride of your life!

Author : Philip Reeve
Publisher : Scholastic
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781407186757

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Night Flights by Philip Reeve Pdf

Return to the world of Mortal Engines in this new book of three short stories about the rebellious young aviatrix, Anna Fang, illustrated by Ian McQue. A key character in the Mortal Engines book and film, this is your chance to learn more of her past. Night Flights includes Traction City, the 2011 World Book Day Book by Philip Reeve.

Author : Sydelle A. Kramer
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0613436350

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Night Flight by Sydelle A. Kramer Pdf

Seventy-five years ago, Charles Lindbergh was determined to fly across the Atlantic by himself. And he did. This Level 2 All Aboard Reader captures the excitement of the 33 hour flight and explains why it was so amazing

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-20
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782808010214

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Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of Night Flight with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a captivating tale about the perils faced by pilots in the years when commercial aviation was just starting to emerge as a viable transportation option. Saint-Exupéry uses lyrical prose rich in imagery to capture both the wonder and the terror experienced by the individuals who risked their lives every time they took to the sky, in a narrative that revolves around one man’s decision to fly into the heart of a storm in the hopes of delivering his cargo on time. Saint-Exupéry’s works have been translated into over 250 languages and continue to be well-loved decades after his death. He was also the recipient of notable awards such as the Grand Prix du roman de l’Académie française and the Prix Femina. Find out everything you need to know about Night Flight in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Air pilots
ISBN : 1774640651

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Airman's Odyssey by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Pdf

Author : Georgie Anne Geyer
Publisher : Garrett County Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781891053160

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Buying the Night Flight by Georgie Anne Geyer Pdf

In Buying the Night Flight Georgie Anne Geyer, one of the first American women to cover wars abroad, tells of her thrilling rise from cub reporter to foreign correspondent as she made her way into the male-dominated world of journalism. Born from thirty years of reporting experience, Geyer transports the reader to Guatemala, Cuba, Egypt, Russia, and Cambodia, recounting the history and politics, adventure and extremism of the times with rare insight, humor, and passion. Told with a brilliance and dead-on honesty, this book vividly captures the triumphs of a determined and talented young reporter.

Author : Jacquie Faber
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504328197

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Desiree’s Night Flight by Jacquie Faber Pdf

Desiree has a problem: she’s a butterfly, and she wants to fly at night. She wants to follow her dreams and dance in the dark. But her mother and father have told her that only bats, owls, and moths fly at night. Should she risk following her dreams and face the unfamiliar? Or should she be like the other monarchs that only fly during the day? Desiree’s Night Flight is an enlightening read for both spiritual seekers and lovers of children’s literature. This magical story takes readers on a journey from doubt to belief in our hopes and dreams. Jacquie Faber has created, with her lyrical text, a timeless dance—from shadow to light. Truly inspiring! —Anjali Andrea Alban Children’s Author, Speaker and Mentor. When Desiree follows her dream into the unfamiliar she learns that love, trust and belief in herself can all work together. She discovers an inner light all living things share and can then draw on strengths she didn’t know she had. Ms. Faber’s beautiful tale delivers this powerful message with great charm. —Grace W Rogers Ph.D. Retired Psychologist and Columnist in West Marin Citizen.

Author : Jill Esbaum
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635925678

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Jack Knight's Brave Flight by Jill Esbaum Pdf

High-flying history is brought to life in this suspenseful story of an unknown and daring pilot named Jack Knight, who in 1921 flew his biplane straight into a blizzard over America's heartland and saved the US Air Mail Service in the process. When Jack Knight takes off in his biplane from North Platte, Nebraska, in 1921, hundreds of people crowd the airstrip. Is Jack transporting a famous passenger? Is he ferrying medicine for a sick child? Nope--Jack has six sacks of mail. For the past few years, biplanes like Jack's have been flying the mail only during daylight hours. Flying after dark is risky and crashes are too common, so lawmakers decide to cut funding for the US Air Mail Service. Outraged officials and pilots want to prove that flying the mail is best, so they concoct a plan--a coast-to-coast race. But when a crash, exhaustion, and a snowstorm ground three of the planes, Jack Knight becomes the race's only hope. All he has to do is fly all night long, leaning out of the plane to see, and navigate a blizzard over land he's never covered with an empty fuel tank. Will Jack pull it off and save the Air Mail Service?

Author : Ken Follett
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780330525275

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Night Over Water by Ken Follett Pdf

Set during the outbreak of the Second World War, Night Over Water is about a perilous journey across the Atlantic to escape Britain, from the number one bestseller and master of the historical thriller, Ken Follett. The Eve of War Britain has just declared war against Nazi Germany. In Southampton, the world’s most luxurious airliner, the Pan American Clipper, takes off on its final flight to neutral New York – a haven for those fleeing the conflict. A Disparate Group Flees The passengers aboard the plane each have their own reasons for leaving Britain. Amongst them are an English aristocrat fleeing with his family and a fortune in jewels; a German scientist running away from the Nazis; a murderer returning under FBI escort; a wife escaping her controlling husband; and a devious thief determined to keep his spoils. A Journey into Danger Trapped on the plane, with only their fellow passengers for company, their journey over the Atlantic becomes increasingly fraught. Especially when it becomes apparent a plot is unfolding that may endanger all of their lives . . .

Author : David Gilman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788544894

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Night Flight to Paris by David Gilman Pdf

'Page-turning and gritty' DAILY MAIL. It is 1943 and for agents of the Special Operations Executive, a mission to Nazi-occupied Paris is a death sentence. So why has unlikely spy Harry Mitchell volunteered to return to the city he fled two years ago? The French capital is at war with itself. Informers, gangsters, collaborators and Resistance factions are as ready to slit each other's throats as they are the Germans'. The occupiers are no better: the Gestapo and Abwehr – military intelligence – are locked in their own lethal battle for dominance. Mitchell knows the risks but he has a reason to put his life on the line: his family are still in Paris and have fallen into the hands of the Gestapo. With disaster afflicting his mission from the outset, it will take all his ingenuity to even get into the capital... unaware that every step he takes is a step closer to a trap well set and baited. 'Night Flight to Paris is everything a thriller should be: fast-paced with great characters, life or death jeopardy and nail-biting action. David Gilman delivers the goods once again. A terrific read!' MATTHEW HARFFY. 'Absolutely amazing. I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell... The level of suspense is ratcheted up to a truly brutal level' SHARON PENMAN. 'A gripping ride through a memorable period of history' WILBUR SMITH.

Author : Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Publisher : Penguin Classics
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015002211830

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Southern Mail by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Air pilots
ISBN : PURD:32754064041050

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Flight and Ground Instructor Written Test Book by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Government publications
ISBN : MINN:30000008502068

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Weight-shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook by Anonim Pdf