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De speurtocht naar buitenaards leven, vanaf de eerste hypothesen tot de nieuwste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van het astronomisch onderzoek. Een fascinerend beeld van de plaats van aarde en mens in ruimte en tijd.

This book is the product of The Earhart Project, a thirty-four-year investigation of the Earhart tragedy by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery. TIGHAR investigators had no agenda. They were not out to advocate, excuse, honor, or impugn. They saw the Earhart disappearance as an aviation accident and reasoned the answer to its cause and outcome should be discoverable if they could find, assemble, and analyze the relevant data.

In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months travelling on these mysterious railways, and the next five years piecing their story together.

Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow. Whether it’s war, natural disaster, or humanitarian emergency, for over fifty years the RAF’s Hercules force was the first in and last out of any crisis faced by the UK government around the globe. Former RAF Hercules Captain Scott Bateman opens the cockpit to give an action-packed insider’s account of what it’s like to fly this legendary flying machine in peace and war, and at home and abroad, paying tribute to the remarkable men and women who operated this much-loved aircraft, and to those comrades in arms who, in doing so, made the ultimate sacrifice.

From Masters of Doom author David Kushner comes Prepare to Meet Thy Doom, a compilation of true gaming stories covering many facets of America's biggest entertainment business: the video game industry. In addition to more than a dozen fascinating tales of game creation, play, business, and controversy, Prepare to Meet Thy Doom follows up on Kushner's previous best seller, Masters of Doom, with a long-awaited update.

Exciting and funny stories from the cockpit collected by a pilot during his 30 year flying career. Michael Weber, an experienced pilot, tells stories from the cockpit from the perspective of a pilot. Numerous incidents remain hidden from passengers because the door to the cockpit is closed. Pilots are only human and mistakes happen in the cockpit like everywhere else. In this audiobook, experience the perspective from the cockpit on an entertaining and funny way.

Du träumst davon, deinen eigenen Camper auszubauen? Du weißt aber nicht, wie du anfangen kannst oder welches Auto du überhaupt kaufen solltest? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige für dich! Damit auch du es schaffst deinen eigenen Camper auszubauen und welche Aufgaben auf dich warten, erwartet dich in diesem Buch folgendes: Worauf du bei deinem Basisfahrzeug achten musst, weshalb gebrauchte Wagen teilweise besser für den Umbau geeignet sind als Neuwagen, wie du dich optimal vorbereiten kannst und welche Werkzeuge du für den gesamten Ausbau benötigst.

Kaffee kennt doch jeder. Denkt man. Doch auf dieser Reise gehen plötzlich Mund und Ohren auf...

To politicians and parents, Mortal Kombat was a menace to society. To gamers, it was a way of life. From dedicated hustlers who put thousands of miles on their odometers driving coast to coast to challenge the top players in arcades, to fans who devote their free time to collecting action figures, setting world records, and plumbing the depths of its lore, the Mortal Kombat franchise has topped sales charts for thirty years, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. But before Mortal Kombat offended politicians and sold over 12 million units, executives at Midway saw it as filler.

"Veränderung & Neues wagen im Leben statt Angst - die Hypnose. Veränderungen & Veränderungsprozesse auf Knopfdruck umwandeln in Leichtigkeit". Der Veränderungsprozess kann manchmal Unbehagen auslösen. Das muss nicht sein. Denn Veränderung geschieht jetzt. Und sie können diese positiv beeinflussen. Sie lernen sich mühelos zu überwinden und Angst in Leichtigkeit umwandeln zu können. Lehnen Sie sich zurück und lassen Sie die Veränderung geschehen. Eine Meditation (Selbsthypnose) zur Entspannung. Aus der langjährigen Erfahrung von Dr. Alfred Pöltel.

In My Forty Years with Ford, Charles Sorensen-sometimes known as "Henry Ford's man," sometimes as "Cast-iron Charlie"-tells his own story, and it is as challenging as it is historic. He emerges as a man who was not only one of the great production geniuses of the world but also a man who called the plays as he saw them. He was the only man who was able to stay with Ford for almost the full history of his empire, yet he never hesitated to go against Ford when he felt the interests of the company demanded...

Boarding an airplane strikes at least a small sense of fear into most people. Even though we all have heard that the odds of being struck by lightning are greater than the odds of perishing in a plane crash, it still doesn't feel that way. Airplane crashes might be rare, but they do happen, and they’re usually fatal. David Soucie insists that most of these deaths could be prevented. He’s worked as a pilot, a mechanic, an FAA inspector, and an aviation executive. He’s seen death up close and personal - deaths of colleagues and friends that might have been prevented if he had approved certain safety measures in the aircrafts they were handling.

Hartmut Esslinger, internationally acclaimed designer and founder of frog design, inc., reveals the secrets to better business through better design. Having spent 40 years helping build the world's most recognizable brands, Esslinger shows how business leaders and designers can join forces to build creative strategies that will ensure a more profitable and sustainable future.

The New York Times bestselling author of Viper Pilot delivers an electrifying narrative account of the top-secret U.S. mission to kill Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese commander who masterminded Pearl Harbor. ""Operation Vengeance is colorful, intimate, eye-popping history, delivered at a...

Author, airline captain, and popular blogger Eric Auxier brings Alaska bush flying to life in his second novel, The Last Bush Pilots. Exhilarating flying, tall tales, and larger-than-life characters abound in a wild land that truly is America's Last Frontier. Two young pilots, Daniel "D.C." Alva and Allen David Foley, take on the world's most dangerous flying: the Alaska bush. But Mother Nature - and a sexy Native Alaskan - stand in their way.

In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color...

In 1869, when the final spike was driven into the Transcontinental Railroad, few were prepared for its seismic aftershocks. Once a hodgepodge of short, squabbling lines, America’s railways soon exploded into a titanic industry helmed by a pageant of speculators, crooks, and visionaries. The...

Tackle plumbing problems like a pro with Emergency Plumbing Fixes: Fast Solutions for Leaks, Clogs, and Floods! This practical guide provides step-by-step solutions to common plumbing emergencies, from fixing leaks and clearing clogs to preventing floods. Perfect for homeowners and renters, this book equips you with easy-to-follow tips and essential tools to handle urgent plumbing issues and minimize damage. Don’t let plumbing problems drain your wallet—get empowered with quick fixes that save time, money, and stress!

Learn how to safely and efficiently replace your water heater with How to Replace a Water Heater: A Comprehensive Guide for DIY Homeowners. This step-by-step guide covers everything from choosing the right unit to installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Whether you're upgrading to a tankless system or replacing an old water heater, this book empowers you with expert tips, safety precautions, and practical advice to get the job done right. Save money and gain confidence in your home improvement skills with this essential DIY resource!

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