Download or read book Fly Girls written by Keith O'Brien and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From NPR correspondent Keith O' Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition of the untold story about pioneering women, including Amelia Earhart, who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s--and won. In the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and the pilots who competed in these races were hailed as heroes. Well, the male pilots were hailed. Women who flew planes were often ridiculed by the press, and initially they weren't invited to race. Yet a group of women were determined to take to the sky--no matter what. With guts and grit, they overcame incredible odds both on the ground and in the air to pursue their dreams of flying and racing planes. Fly Girls follows the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, a highâe'school dropout from North Dakota; Ruth Elder, an Alabama housewife; Amelia Earhart, the most famous, but not necessarily the most skilled; Ruth Nichols, a daughter of Wall Street wealth who longed to live a life of her own; and Louise Thaden, who got her start selling coal in Wichita. Together, they fought for the chance to race against the men--and in 1936 one of them would triumph in the toughest raceof all. Complete with photographs and a glossary, Fly Girls celebrates a little-known slice of history wherein tenacious, trail-blazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness.

Download or read book A Fly Girl s Guide to University written by Lola Olufemi and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Toni Morrison once said, "If there's a book you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." In 2016 four friends wrote the book they wish they'd had as 18 year-old women of colour going to study in the elite academic institution of Cambridge University. And what a book! Wonderful, fiery, radical and brave - it uses multiple voices and forms such as memoir, polemic, poetry, critical approaches - to document their experiences as women of colour in an institution that they had each discovered failed to validate or even acknowledge their heritage, their gender, their right to see themselves in their place of study. As a narrative and a testament, this patchwork book has been sewn together with extreme skill and moves through time as it moves through the different threads of its subject, addressing the curriculum, ways of teaching, visiting authors, student society and activism, with anger and energy and incredible readability. This book, its pace, its outrage, tells its truth in a way that is pretty much unputdownable. The experiences in this book rarely get to be heard and as a result they are rarely accepted as real. The book articulates both the feeling and the struggle to articulate the feeling of being in spaces built for others. As such, it is the book that many many more than it's four authors will want to read, a book that needed to be written and also needed to be published.

Download or read book Fly Girls written by P. O'Connell Pearson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.

Download or read book Flygirl written by Sherri L. Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Unbroken and Ruta Sepetys. All Ida Mae Jones wants to do is fly. Her daddy was a pilot, and years after his death she feels closest to him when she's in the air. But as a young black woman in 1940s Louisiana, she knows the sky is off limits to her, until America enters World War II, and the Army forms the WASP-Women Airforce Service Pilots. Ida has a chance to fulfill her dream if she's willing to use her light skin to pass as a white girl. She wants to fly more than anything, but Ida soon learns that denying one's self and family is a heavy burden, and ultimately it's not what you do but who you are that's most important. Read Sherri L. Smith's posts on the Penguin Blog

Download or read book Fly Girl s Guide written by Ebony Christina and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Fly Girl's Guide: How to Become a Flight Attendant, you have the BEST resource to help you start your career as a Flight Attendant! This book is a step-by-step guide that clearly teaches aspiring Flight Attendants what it takes to pass the Application process, Video and Face-to-Face Interview, and Flight Attendant Training.With easy-to-follow instructions in every chapter, you'll be a step ahead of the competition. Inside the pages of this BEST-SELLING book, you will find information in three concise sections:(1) Applying for the Job What it Takes to Become a Flight Attendant Finding the Best Airline to Work For How to Create the Perfect Resume (2) Passing the Video and Face-to-Face Interview Preparing for your Interviews How to Look the Part The Best Set-up for your Video Interview What to Expect From the Face-to-Face Interview (3) Earning your Wings What to Expect from Training The Best Study Tips Life After Training Related keywords: Flight Attendant, Flight Attendant Career, Job, Stewardess, Cabin Crew, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Skywest, Frontier, JetBlue, Essential Guide, Flight Attendant Training, Face-to-Face Interview, Video Interview

Download or read book Fly Girl A Memoir written by Ann Hood and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and fascinating memoir of “gifted storyteller” (People) Ann Hood’s adventurous years as a TWA flight attendant. In 1978, in the tailwind of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world—and maybe, one day, write about it—Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling job search, Hood survived TWA’s rigorous Breech Training Academy and learned to evacuate seven kinds of aircraft, deliver a baby, mix proper cocktails, administer oxygen, and stay calm no matter what the situation. In the air, Hood found both the adventure she’d dreamt of and the unexpected realities of life on the job. She carved chateaubriand in the first-class cabin and dined in front of the pyramids in Cairo, fended off passengers’ advances and found romance on layovers in London and Lisbon, and walked more than a million miles in high heels. She flew through the start of deregulation, an oil crisis, massive furloughs, and a labor strike. As the airline industry changed around her, Hood began to write—even drafting snatches of her first novel from the jump-seat. She reveals how the job empowered her, despite its roots in sexist standards. Packed with funny, moving, and shocking stories of life as a flight attendant, Fly Girl captures the nostalgia and magic of air travel at its height, and the thrill that remains with every takeoff.

Download or read book Fly Tyer s Guide to Tying Essential Bass and Panfish Flies written by Jerry Darkes and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fly Tyer’s Guide to Tying Essential Bass and Panfish Flies will, within a brief 128 pages, provide the beginning and intermediate fly tier with everything he or she needs to know in order to successfully tie the most successful, tried and true bass and panfish patterns.

Download or read book Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl written by Tedd Arnold and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fly Guy has met his match, and her name is Fly Girl. Fly Guy is totally impressed, and totally smitten. Will Fly Guy and Fly Girl get married and leave Buzz without his dear pet? Full color.

Download or read book Fifty Women Who Fish written by Steve Kantner and published by . This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author sought out a wide range of female anglers, individuals from age 20 to 90, from the Florida Keys all the way to Alaska. These women fish for nearly every species that swims in freshwater and salt. They fish with lures, flies, and bait. They fish out of multi-million-dollar sport-fishing yachts and out of kayaks, off piers, and beaches. All are passionate about their favorite outdoor sport. Their personal stories are fascinating, and their commitment to wild fisheries and resource conservation for the future is inspiring.

Download or read book A Girls Guide to Fly Fishing written by David Borrowdale and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A FLY Girl s Guide to University written by Lola Olufemi and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thrasher s Fly Fishing Guide written by Susan Thrasher and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Informative (and Entertaining!) Guide to Fly Fishing Fly fishing is a wonderful way to catch fish, and it is much simpler than you might think. More and more people are using this thrilling technique to catch trout, bluegill, sailfish, and more. You can count yourself among them. It just takes the right equipment, a little bit of know-how, and some practice. If you’ve never tried because you heard it’s “too hard,” then you are missing out! In Thrasher’s Fly Fishing Guide, professional fly fisher Susan Thrasher provides an all-in-one resource to get you on the water and fly fishing with success. Inside You’ll Find: Introduction to the basics, including terminology and equipment Discussion of various methods, from dry fly fishing to Euro nymphing Personal stories and anecdotes to entertain and encourage Advanced tips, such as fly fishing from a kayak and understanding various fly line designs Recommendations on lodging, guides, and nearby activities for destination trips Whether you’ve never hooked a fish or have spent your whole life casting a fly to that elusive brown trout, you’ll enjoy Thrasher’s engaging writing style, and you’ll appreciate her step-by-step approach that can take you from “never tried” to “let’s go again tomorrow!”

Download or read book The fly girls written by Bernard Glemser and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fly Girl Etiquette written by Phire D. Cole and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-11-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fly Girl Etiquette is about loving yourself, having high standards, and being the best person you can be in today's world. You can be a lady and dance a striptease in your bedroom for your man. You can balance your checking account and splurge on a pair of Gucci shoes. You can also choose to never marry and take advantage of being the single Fly Girl in town. Our grandmothers could never fathom what today's world would be like, so why would we live by their old standards. It is the age of reality television where being outrageous or releasing a sex tape can make you famous. In today's world, the majority of women go to college, they manage their own finances, spend much of their time at work and with friends, have casual sexual encounters (online or in person), purchase their own homes, party all night, and will defend their right to do so. The old rules do not apply anymore. We have it all!I can imagine your eyes rolling, and you might think, "If I have it all, why do I need this book?" Frankly, we do have it all, but our manners and etiquette are in the toilet, along with the 1897 etiquette rules. Even if we look back 30 or 40 years ago to Diana Ross and Eartha Kitt, walking in a room was a presentation of elegance. Have we ever seen any footage of Cicely Tyson or Jackie Kennedy throwing a drink in a person's face, often aired on reality show cat fights? NO! I work in Hollywood every day and I ask myself, "why be a self-respecting lady when we see people making money and getting attention by selling their intimate stories with celebrities, releasing a sex tape, or fighting in the street?" Our personal well-being has slipped out of our grasp, putting unworthy men and work before our own needs and causing us to forget about our own value. We have the extra task of monitoring our lives and the people around us in a way that our mothers never had to. We struggle to keep our private lives private as our social media involvement explodes on Facebook, Instagram, and networking sites soon to come. We are losing jobs, losing great boyfriends, and forsaking friends because of our behavior.I'm here to help you have it all without losing self-respect and lowering your standards. A fly girl with etiquette knows she has it all and improves her life with her skills. I've included tried and tested lifestyle etiquette, manners, and helpful tips on looking great, feeling great, and always thinking in progressive and insightful ways. Fly girls like Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong'o, and Kerry Washington appear to live by these etiquette rules and techniques on television and in everyday life.

Download or read book Babygirl You ve Got This written by April-Louise Pennant and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do Black women experience education in Britain? Within British educational research about Black students, gender distinctions have been largely absent, male-dominated or American-centric. Due to the lack of attention paid to Black female students, relatively little is known about how they understand and engage with the education system, or the influences which shape their long-term strategies and decision-making in order to gain educational 'success'. This book will illustrate the educational experiences and journeys of Black British women graduates and considers the influence of the intersections of race, gender, ethnicity, culture and social class on their educational journeys. April-Louise Pennant uniquely documents the entire educational journey - from primary school to university - within both predominantly white (PW) and predominantly global majority (PGM) educational institutions in order to examine the various accessibility, financial and academic hurdles which face Black girls and women. The book combines theoretical frameworks such as Critical Race Theory, Bourdieu's Theory of Practice and Black Feminist epistemology, alongside the personal accounts of the author and a range of Black British women graduates. Through analysis of the strategies, choices and decisions made by Black British women in their educational journeys, the book ultimately provides insights into how to navigate the education system effectively, and provides alternatives to normalized understandings of educational 'success'.

Download or read book Doing Equity and Diversity for Success in Higher Education written by Dave S. P. Thomas and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a forensic and collective examination of pre-existing understandings of structural inequalities in Higher Education Institutions. Going beyond the current understandings of causal factors that promote inequality, the editors and contributors illuminate the dynamic interplay between historical events and discourse and more sophisticate and racialized acts of violence. In doing so, the book crystallises myriad contemporary manifestations of structural racism in higher education. Amidst an upsurge in racialized violence, civil unrest, and barriers to attainment, progression and success for students and staff of colour, doing equity and diversity for success in higher education has become both politically urgent and morally imperative. This book calls for a redistribution of power across intersectional and racial lines as a means of decentering whiteness and redressing structural inequalities in the academy. It is essential reading for scholars of sociology and education, as well as those interested in equality and social justice.

Download or read book Fly Girl Etiquette written by Phire Dawson Cole and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fly Girl Etiquette is about loving yourself, having high standards, and being the best person you can be in today's world. You can be a lady and dance a striptease in your bedroom for your man. You can balance your checking account and splurge on a pair of Gucci shoes. You can also choose to never marry and take advantage of being the single Fly Girl in town. Our grandmothers could never fathom what today's world would be like, so why would we live by their old standards. It is the age of reality television where being outrageous or releasing a sex tape can make you famous. In today's world, the majority of women go to college, they manage their own finances, spend much of their time at work and with friends, have casual sexual encounters (online or in person), purchase their own homes, party all night, and will defend their right to do so. The old rules do not apply anymore. We have it all!I can imagine your eyes rolling, and you might think, "If I have it all, why do I need this book?" Frankly, we do have it all, but our manners and etiquette are in the toilet, along with the 1897 etiquette rules. Even if we look back 30 or 40 years ago to Diana Ross and Eartha Kitt, walking in a room was a presentation of elegance. Have we ever seen any footage of Cicely Tyson or Jackie Kennedy throwing a drink in a person's face, often aired on reality show cat fights? NO! I work in Hollywood every day and I ask myself, "why be a self-respecting lady when we see people making money and getting attention by selling their intimate stories with celebrities, releasing a sex tape, or fighting in the street?" Our personal well-being has slipped out of our grasp, putting unworthy men and work before our own needs and causing us to forget about our own value. We have the extra task of monitoring our lives and the people around us in a way that our mothers never had to. We struggle to keep our private lives private as our social media involvement explodes on Facebook, Instagram, and networking sites soon to come. We are losing jobs, losing great boyfriends, and forsaking friends because of our behavior.I'm here to help you have it all without losing self-respect and lowering your standards. A fly girl with etiquette knows she has it all and improves her life with her skills. I've included tried and tested lifestyle etiquette, manners, and helpful tips on looking great, feeling great, and always thinking in progressive and insightful ways. Fly girls like Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong'o, and Kerry Washington appear to live by these etiquette rules and techniques on television and in everyday life.