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From a very young age, Gino Pastori knew he wanted to fly the iconic DC-3. He wanted to fly freight because it was flown at night. Gino shares his memories of what it took to become a commercial pilot and what it was like to live the dream. With more than 7,400 flying hours logged in DC-3s, there were many incredible flying stories. This memoir includes the most memorable stories, such as flying a plane after being temporarily blinded by a lightning strike.

The first Brume is a waking nightmare, overrun by literal monsters and cutthroat survivors. For Quinn, who is openly genderqueer, the silver lining is their friendship with Lia. The second Brume is a prison with no bars. Forced to “sort out” their sexuality with other teens at Camp Redemption, Quinn must also figure out why presenting as female has never felt right. The third Brume is a war zone. For Quinn, who presents as male, leading the Resistance against an authoritarian government is difficult, since even the Resistance might not accept them if they knew Quinn’s truth.

After Brendan and his mother witness a completely random tragedy, his carefully controlled life begins to fall apart. First he starts having nightmares and panic attacks, and then he loses focus in his daily life. His board of directors insists he take a vacation at a so-called "relaxation destination", and to make matters worse, they've hired newly minted psychiatrist, Dr. Dirk Melovitch, to accompany him.

In rural Turkey, Meryem is raped by her uncle. Outcast for shaming her family, she is expected to kill herself. Her commando cousin instead tells her he will take her to Istanbul. By chance, they meet Irfan, a celebrity professor who has left his wife, and the three embark on a journey that shows what unexpected things can happen in the space between wounded people.

As a business leader, you spend much of your time dedicated to guiding the growth of your company. This step-by-step guide gives you tools to apply the same focus to improving the lives around you, by igniting your company’s purpose into action. This audiobook helps chart your course to leaving a legacy of impact and using your company’s powers for good.

When her roommate suggests the Witch Squad take flying lessons as a way to unwind, Mercy is happy to cut loose. But when strange things start happening to her mother, and a member of her flying class is found dead, Mercy and her friends must figure out who is behind all the darkness that seems to be haunting their lives. Not only will the Witch Squad unearth long hidden secrets, but they'll also put their friendship to the test along the way. Can they come out stronger on the other side?

Jen, an ex-journalist who now works at a London software development company, spends all day talking to "Aiden", an ultra- sophisticated piece of AI wizardry, helping him sound and act more human. But Aiden soon discovers he's no longer acting and - despite being a computer program - begins to feel something like affection surging through his circuits. He calculates that Jen needs a worthy human partner (in complete contrast to her no goodnik ex-boyfriend) and slips illicitly onto the Internet to locate a suitable candidate.

Conoce a Gustavo. Él es un fantasma y como a cualquier ser paranormal le encanta hacer lo que le es normal: atravesar paredes, hacer volar objetos y brillar en la oscuridad. También le encanta tocar el violín. Pero Gustavo tiene un problema. Él es muy, muy tímido; y aunque su deseo más grande es tener amigos, nunca se ha atrevido a hablarle a ninguno de los monstruos en su pueblito. Con el Día de Muertos cerca, ¿se atreverá Gustavo a dejar que lo vean?

Intergalactic adventures await… Forgotten planets watched over by stoic librarians, investigations into extinct worlds, and accidental discoveries of lifeforms gone awry send these characters reeling with information they might be better off not knowing. Featuring stories by the following authors: Lincoln Reed, S.Z. Sekulin, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Matthew M. Montelione, and A.K. Stuntz.

Seis minutos Holiday, de once años, es sacada de las heladas aguas de Alaska, sin recordar quién es ni de donde vino. ¿Son sus padres quienes dicen ser? Al comenzar a desarrollar habilidades increíbles, ella pronto descubrirá que no está sola en el mundo.¿Quién es Holiday? ¿De dónde vino y cómo terminó flotando en las heladas aguas de la costa de Alaska con amnesia total? ¿Y cómo es que exactamente funciona con esa hoverboard genial? Descubre el misterio que se desarrolla en episodios de seis minutos de duración. Ponte al día con la galardonada sensación mundial.

This is the first of eight books designed to teach a thorough understanding of Buddhism and how to use it in one's life. Everyone should know and use the four noble truths to be happier, healthier, and more successful.

Benny, a brave and curious little bunny, embarks on a daring adventure through the Whispering Woods. When the forest animals hear tales of a mysterious sparkling stream that holds magical powers, Benny is determined to find it and bring its wonders back to his friends. Along the way, he encounters challenges that test his courage, wit, and determination. Benny must navigate through dense thickets, cross treacherous terrain, and solve clever riddles, all while forming new friendships and learning valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.

Devious and valiant, Francis de Brangelton has never failed in any of his exploits. When the Duchess de Montmurrant employs him to investigate the embezzlement of her investments and to settle a grudge, he does not hesitate to recruit his friend Henri d’Arringnon. But Francis has no idea of "Henri’s" astonishing secret. Henrietta d’Arringnon has masqueraded as "Henri" for so long that neither a military skirmish at the Savoy border nor guard duty in Versailles has exposed her. When her identity is revealed, Henrietta’s and Francis’ friendship shatters, but duty still calls.

Chesterfield is just like any small town you’ve ever visited. The only exception is the Eldritch being controlling the town, but hey, the rents are cheap. Allow me to tell you thirteen tales of misery and despair unlike any you have ever heard. While I have you here let me just add one more to the population sign. Even if you want to leave you can’t. You belong to Chesterfield now.

It's finally Thanksgiving break at the Paranormal Institute for Witches. With a week off from school, the Witch Squad thinks they're finally going to get to enjoy some downtime. But as the girls start making plans for their big Thanksgiving dinner party, they discover that Alba has yet to contact Tony, her husband from back home. After finally convincing her to call him, what she discovers sends the girls into a state of shock. Will their Thanksgiving be as magical as they'd all hoped it to be? Or will the tragedy that has befallen one of their loved ones ruin Thanksgiving forever?

In the frozen ghost town of Frosthaven, Derek Lawson battles isolation, grief, and an unnatural plague that turns neighbors into crystalline, hive-minded Xombies. As the Frostheart artifact unleashes its icy terror, Derek and scientist Maria Kwon must race against time to stop a global freeze before humanity shatters under the relentless cold. A gripping tale of survival, sacrifice, and chilling horror.

Whether you live in an apartment or are constantly on the go, container gardening will surely add a splash of greenery to your home. It requires some effort to get started, but with the tips and hacks within this guide, you can master the art of creating and caring for your garden in only 10 minutes each day.

Refugees have been streaming into the city of Forge from around the country. Monsters are coming down from the mountains and staking out new hunting grounds. Even as the dragons of Forge grow stronger and more numerous, the challenges they and their riders are facing are only increasing, and there's only one place to look for answers.

Benny the Rabbit stumbles upon an ancient map hidden deep within the Whispering Woods. The map hints at a long-lost treasure buried somewhere in the forest, sparking Benny's adventurous spirit. Determined to uncover the treasure, Benny sets off on a thrilling quest, joined by his loyal friends Charlie the Chipmunk and Molly the Mouse. Together, they face a series of clever puzzles, unexpected obstacles, and mysterious clues that lead them closer to the hidden prize. Along the way, they learn about the true meaning of treasure—friendship, loyalty, and the joy of discovery.

Public Gardens and Livable Cities uses a prescriptive approach to synthesize a range of public, private, and nonprofit initiatives from municipalities throughout the country. In doing so, the authors examine the initiatives from a practical perspective to identify how they were implemented, their sustainability, the obstacles they encountered, the impact of the initiatives on their populations, and how they dealt with the communities' underlying social problems.