Author: Donald M. McVicarPublisher: Dorval, Quebec : Ad Astra Books
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
South Atlantic Safari
Author: Donald M. McVicarPublisher: Dorval, Quebec : Ad Astra Books
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Biomass Burning and Global Change: Remote sensing, modeling and inventory development, and biomass burning in Africa
Author: Joel S. LevinePublisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 9780262122016
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Global Biomass Burning provides a convenient and current reference on such topics as the remote sensing of biomass burning from space, the geographical distribution of burning; the combustion products of burning in tropical, temperate, and boreal ecosystems; burning as a global source of atmospheric gases and particulates; the impact of biomass burning gases and particulates on global climate; and the role of biomass burning on biodiversity and past global extinctions."--Pub. desc.
South Atlantic Safari
Author: Capt Donald M McVicar ObePublisher:
ISBN: 9780692515761
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In 1981, Captain Don McVicar, KC, OBE, published "Ferry Command" which described his dangerous flying adventures in the service of the Royal Air Force Ferry Command, a secret organization based at Dorval airport, near Montreal, Canada. It was the first of thirteen well-received volumes of his turbulent life in the Golden Age of Aviation. When "Ferry Command" sold out, its publisher, Airlife in Great Britain, did not print a second edition, so Capt. McVicar divided it into "Ferry Command Pilot" and "South Atlantic Safari" adding new material to both, and self-published them in 1990. While "Ferry Command Pilot" is a tale of the Arctic and brutal flying over the frigid North Atlantic, "South Atlantic Safari" soars over the warm Caribbean, the jungles of South America, the equatorial South Atlantic, touching down on the burning deserts of Egypt. Capt. McVicar must master the sleek but dangerous B-26 Marauder which had earned the nickname "Widow Maker" due to its high accident rate. He is charged with delivering the first American-built bomber to the battle front of the RAF in Africa. Capt. McVicar's writing style was very much cherished by aviation enthusiasts from all walks of life, who often remarked that they felt as if they were right there in the cockpit with him, wrestling the temperamental aircraft to keep it from falling from the sky. This edition marks the return of the second half of this classic tale of a secret but vital wartime organization to the world. "Ferry Command Pilot" was published by Words on Wings Press in June 2015 to commemorate what would have been Capt. McVicar's 100th birthday. The foreword is written by the navigator of that historic B-26 Marauder delivery to Africa, F/L E.E. "Ted" Biss, RCAF. The addition by the author of little-known histories of three other ferrying organizations--the British Air Transport Auxiliary, Consairways, and Pan American Air Ferries--adds even more historical value to this tale, as does a comprehensive index compiled by the editor, Donna McVicar Kazo, along with a list of all RAFFC aircrew and groundcrew mentioned in the book. Some photographs were supplied by William VanDerKloot, producer/director of "Flying the Secret Sky, The Story of the RAF Ferry Command" as the tale of his father, Capt. William VanDerKloot's service as Prime Minister Winston Churchill's pilot is interwoven with Capt. McVicar's.
Blood Safari
Author: Deon MeyerPublisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 080219897X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
“Deon Meyer’s novels explore the complex reality of South Africa . . . they are exciting stories of crime, conflict, and revenge.” —The Miami Herald Blood Safari is a harrowing novel from internationally acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer, an expert storyteller whose wickedly fast narratives reveal the heart of his enthralling country. In Blood Safari, Emma le Roux, a beautiful young woman in Cape Town, sees her brother named on the television news as the prime suspect in the killing of four poachers and a witch doctor. But it can’t be possible: Emma’s brother is supposed to be dead, having disappeared twenty years ago in Kruger National Park. Emma tries to find out more but is attacked and barely escapes. So she hires Lemmer, a personal security expert, and sets out into the country in search of the truth. A complicated man with a dishonorable past, Lemmer just wants to do his job and avoid getting personally involved. But as he and Emma search for answers from the rural police, they encounter racial and political tensions, greed, corruption, and violence unlike anything they have ever known. “With Deon Myer you can’t go wrong. He’s a writer whose work I admire, wait for, and then devour.” —Michael Connelly
Global Atmospheric-Biospheric Chemistry
Author: Ronald G. PrinnPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461525241
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
This volume contains the invited papers and a transcript of the final panel discussion in the First Scientific Conference of the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (lGAC) Project, held in Eilat, Israel from April 18-22, 1993. The conference was hosted by the Israeli Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) and was the 37th in the prestigious OHOLO Conference series in Israel. The conference was devoted to the subject of "Global Atmospheric-Biospheric Chemistry" and was a landmark event in this area. It provided the first comprehensive report of progress under IGAC toward improving our understanding of the chemical and biological processes that determine the changing composition of the earth's atmosphere. This work is an essential component of the comprehensive International Geosphere Biosphere Program (lGBP) devoted to measuring and understanding global changes in the past and present, and predicting the future evolution of our planet. I want to devote this brief foreword to thanking several people who worked especially hard to make the conference a success and who helped to produce this volume as a record of the event. Paul Crutzen, Amram Golombek, Pamela Matson and Henning Rodhe did sterling service on the conference organizing committee. Special thanks go to Amram Golombek and Dr. Cohen, the Director of IIBR, who hosted the event in Israel. Anne Slinn did an excellent job in producing the Abstract book and helping with administrative matters. Alex Pszenny helped capably to critically review the Abstracts.
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Author: Nagel PublishersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 960
Book Description
Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond
Author: Georgie RogersPublisher: Richards Education
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Embark on a journey of discovery with Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond. This comprehensive guide takes you through the heart of the world's most spectacular wildlife destinations, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the lush jungles of Central Africa and the arid deserts of North Africa. Explore the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife that make each region special, and learn about the history, culture, and conservation efforts that shape modern safari experiences. Whether you're planning your first safari or are an experienced traveler seeking new adventures, this book provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you connect with nature and find your perfect safari adventure.
Biomass Burning and Global Change: Biomass burning in South America, Southeast Asia, and temperate and boreal ecosystems, and the oil fires of Kuwait
Author: Joel S. LevinePublisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 9780262122023
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Global Biomass Burning provides a convenient and current reference on such topics as the remote sensing of biomass burning from space, the geographical distribution of burning; the combustion products of burning in tropical, temperate, and boreal ecosystems; burning as a global source of atmospheric gases and particulates; the impact of biomass burning gases and particulates on global climate; and the role of biomass burning on biodiversity and past global extinctions."--Pub. desc.
Global Ecodynamics
Author: Kirill I︠A︡kovlevich KondratʹevPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9783540204763
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Opening with a survey of contemporary global ecodynamics, including its basic components, this book goes on to discuss greenhouse effect problems in the context of global carbon cycle dynamics. The coverage includes land ecosystem changes, air-sea exchange models, high-latitude environmental dynamics, and a discussion of basic aspects of global environmental modelling and relevant monitoring systems. The volume concludes by examining society systems with emphasis on the problems of sustainable development.
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