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  American Railroads

  John F. Stover

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  Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover’s American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today’s newly revitalized industry. Stover describes the growth of the railroads’ monopoly, with the consequent need for state and federal regulations; relates the vital part played by the railroads during the Civil War and the two World Wars; and charts the railroads’ decline due to the advent of air travel and trucking during the 1950s.In two new chapters, Stover recounts the remarkable recovery of the railroads, along with other pivotal events of the industry’s recent history. During the 1960s declining passenger traffic and excessive federal regulation led to the federally-financed creation of Amtrak to revive passenger service and Conrail to provide freight service on bankrupt northeastern railroads. The real savior for the railroads, though, proved to be the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which brought prosperity to rail freight carriers by substantially deregulating the industry. By 1995, renewed railroad freight traffic had reached nearly twice its former peak in 1944.Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most American of industries, Stover has produced the definitive history of railroads in the United States.

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  Aviation Therapy - Stories of...

  David Dale

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  Take flight on an inspiring journey of personal growth, resilience, and adventure—perfect for aspiring pilots, military history buffs, and anyone seeking a story of perseverance and triumph!  
     
  Aviation Therapy is a deeply personal aviation memoir—an intersection of extraordinary world events and one man's transformation through flight. From navigating B-52 nuclear alert missions during the Cold War to wartime air refueling in Desert Storm and the Bosnian War, to flying General Tommy Franks after 9/11, Dale’s journey took him from a quiet navigator to commanding an elite squadron responsible for flying the nation’s top military leaders.  
     
  Packed with gripping firsthand accounts and invaluable life lessons, Aviation Therapy is “Chicken Soup for the Skies”—a testament to how aviation can shape character, build resilience, and inspire personal growth.  
     
  Fasten your seatbelt—your journey into the skies begins here!

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  Nature Health Healing: - 5 Poem...

  Mike B. Blake

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  Comprises the 5 Poems for the Series.1. I Like the Rain: Sometimes..2. To Climb Trees3. In Days Gone By: // Newbury //4. ASMR: Thought Pringles5. Back To the Woods :All the poems cover nature or healing as their main themes.

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  Grand Budapest Hotel The - The...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY WES ANDERSON 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  The Grand Budapest Hotel is a whimsical comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson, set in the fictional Republic of Zubrowka during the early 20th century. The film follows the adventures of Monsieur Gustave H., an eccentric concierge, and his young protégé, Zero, at the once-grand hotel. When Gustave is accused of murder, the two embark on a thrilling journey involving stolen art, family feuds, and a series of misadventures. The film explores themes of loyalty, friendship, nostalgia, and the rise of fascism, blending humor with poignant moments, all delivered in Anderson's signature visual style and precise storytelling. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “The Grand Budapest Hotel became the highest-grossing independent movie of 2014 and also the highest-grossing limited-release movie of that year.” 
    
  “The fictional country of Zubrowka, where the film takes place, was named after a Polish vodka liqueur called Zubrowka.” 
    
  “Saoirse Ronan, who plays Agatha, explained in an interview that making the hotel's signature pastry, the Courtisane au Chocolat, wasn’t easy. Unlike most films, the food plays a major role and required actual baking.” 
    
  “L'Air de Panache (The Air of Plume) was a fragrance created by a Parisian boutique for Wes Anderson to gift his actors and actresses.”

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  Airports

  Facundo Conforti

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  Due to the constant technological advancements in the aeronautical industry, the growth of all airports in the world is constant. An airport is home to every pilot, his own home, his personal space, his workplace and as such he must know it perfectly to maximize air operations and ensure safety in them. 
  	 
  	In this new work from the Aeronautical Library, our airline pilots, writers presently, share all their experiences in airports around the world and shed their knowledge into this book to emphasize the most important points that every pilot should know about an airport. 
  	 
  	Whether the pilot operates at a small airport or has the opportunity to operate at the largest airports in the world, there are certain points in common between these two types of airports, which, however distant they may seem, respond to the same structure and organization. 
  	 
  	Symbols, posters, lights, marks on the surface, equipment, plans, personnel, absolutely everything that a pilot should know about an airport can be found in the pages of this work.

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  The Essential Herb Gardening...

  Daniel I Stein

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  Grow plants. Grow food. Grow flavors. 
  Whether you are designing your own perfect herb garden, looking for the best way to use a windowsill, or refreshing your favorite recipes, The Essential Herb Gardening Handbook will cut down costs in the kitchen while boosting your culinary creativity. 
  Starting with basic principles and techniques anyone can master, and gradually progressing to more advanced skills like companion planting, propagation, and flavor pairing, this book will be your guide to the world of herbs. 
  In this essential guide, you will get...Cheat sheets for growing 20 of the most popular herbsPlanning and design guides for any space you have9 international herb gardens to support diverse styles of cookingChecklists for which herbs grow best togetherSolutions to all of the most common gardening problemsTechniques to improve your soil and have a thriving garden year after yearFavorite recipes for each herbAnd much more… 
  Even if you have no gardening skills, minimal space, or just feel hopeless in the kitchen, anyone can start growing herbs and creating meals to be proud of. So if you need to add some green to your garden, and add some flavor to your plate, then add the Essential Herb Gardening Handbook to your cart now.

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