[PDF] Rise And Fly eBook

Author : Greg Morrison
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 19,15 MB
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 030754432X

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“Proficiency in whist implies capacity for success in all these more important undertakings where mind struggles against mind.” —Edgar Allan Poe, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” “Ha, ha, fool, ya lost! Rise and fly, %@#*!” —Uncle Ralph after running a Boston, Jones family reunion, 2002 Here’s a rollicking celebration and guide to bid whist, the official game of family reunions, cookouts, backyard barbecues, and house parties. In Rise and Fly, veteran journalists Greg Morrison and Yanick Rice Lamb explore the deeper secrets of the game, including: • strategies for beating the stuffing out of your opponents • hints for successful trash-talking • the official rules and exotic variations to keep things interesting • tips for organizing tournaments • resources for taking your game to the next level • a whole slew of recipes for whist-worthy snacks Full of history, lore, and the personal recollections of celebrities and regular folks alike, this is the first all-in-one book of bid whist, a treasure for anyone who’s ever pulled up to the table and been dealt in.

Author : Joyce Hansen
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,12 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545280907

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Twelve-year-old Patsy keeps a diary of the ripe but confusing time following the end of the Civil War and the granting of freedom to former slaves.

Author : Joyce Hansen
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 29,73 MB
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0545389003

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Joyce Hansen's Coretta Scott King Honor Book I THOUGHT MY SOUL WOULD RISE AND FLY is now back in print with a gorgeous new package!Patsy, an orphaned slave with a bad leg and a quiet nature, is considered slow by the Davis family. But Patsy's smart -- smart enough to learn to read and write on the sly. After the Civil War ends and slavery is abolished, Patsy believes Master Davis's promise to pay the former house slaves and to educate the slave children. But when the master ignores his promise to establish a school and the Freedmen's Bureau cannot provide a teacher, Patsy steps in to teach the students to read and write.Patsy's diary is filled with courage, conviction, and hope as she strives toward her freedom.

Author : Cary Fagan
Publisher : Tundra Books (NY)
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 10,26 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1101918209

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Wolfie, a lone wolf who does not like using her imagination, reluctantly befriends Fly, a slightly weird and wordy boy, and soon they find themselves navigating through deep water in a submarine made from a cardboard box.

Author : Tedd Arnold
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 37,82 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338675826

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Introducing the Fly Guy and Fly Girl series! YIPPEEZZZ! Buzz and Liz go to the zoo with their pets, Fly Guy and Fly Girl. Little do they know that something scary is about to happen... GULPZ! GULPZIE!Featuring an appealing story and fun illustrations, Tedd Arnold's bestselling Fly Guy series is a perfect fit for beginning readers.

Author : Bernard Venables
Publisher :
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 24,72 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Fly fishing
ISBN : 9780709065111

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Presents an account of the subtle delights of a long lifetime of fly fishing. The author gives a snapshot of fly fishing history that takes the reader from the time when angling ambled along contentedly, unaware of the developments to come, and through the war years which changed angling altogether.

Author : P. O'Connell Pearson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,71 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1534404120

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“A truly inspiring read.” —Booklist (starred review) “A solid account of women’s contributions as aviators during World War II.” —Kirkus Reviews In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of female fighter pilots who answered their country’s call in its time of need during World War II. At the height of World War II, the US Army Airforce faced a desperate need for skilled pilots—but only men were allowed in military airplanes, even if the expert pilots who were training them to fly were women. Through grit and pure determination, 1,100 of these female pilots—who had to prove their worth time and time again—were finally allowed to ferry planes from factories to bases, to tow targets for live ammunition artillery training, to test repaired planes and new equipment, and more. Though the Women Airforce Service Pilots lived on military bases, trained as military pilots, wore uniforms, marched in review, and sometimes died violently in the line of duty, they were civilian employees and received less pay than men doing the same jobs and no military benefits, not even for burials. Their story is one of patriotism, the power of positive attitudes, the love of flying, and the willingness to serve others with no concern for personal gain.

Author : Gertrude Bacon
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 11,97 MB
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines by Gertrude Bacon presents an account of the evolution of aviation from the first balloons to the inventions of the early 20th century. It's a well-planned and incredibly written narrative of ballooning and early aviation, which makes it easily understandable for any reader. Gertrude Bacon (1874 – 1949) was an aeronautical pioneer. She accomplished a significant number of "firsts" for women in aviation. Gertrude promoted aeronautics through her writing and encouraged commercial and popular flying as fields for women. Content includes: The Origin of Ballooning The Coming of the Gas Balloon Famous Balloon Voyages of the Past The Balloon as a Scientific Instrument The Balloon in Warfare The Airship The Flying Machine Conclusion

Author : Todd H. Doodler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,35 MB
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1619633892

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Super Fly has stopped Crazy Cockroach from taking over the world. He's conquered an entire hypnotized city of bugs. He's even battled his own sidekick! But now Super Fly is facing the most dangerous threat of all: an evil army of insects organized by Crazy Cockroach himself. Suddenly he's up against tarantulas, black widows, hornets, killer bees, fire ants, leeches, and more -- all with one thing in common: they're out to destroy Super Fly, and the world he inhabits, for good. Perfect for fans of chapter book series like Captain Awesome, this boisterous story told through black & white illustrations proves superheroes come in all shapes and sizes.