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Download or read book Hiking the Southwest s Geology written by Ralph Lee Hopkins and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau-an immense land of canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest. Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail.

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Download or read book Transportation Lines on the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Coasts written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fighting Colors written by Gary Velasco and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-07-28 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early days of flight, military pilots have personalized aircraft with artistic creations, giving each plane a unique identity and aircrews a sense of pride in ""their war bird."" This comprehensive volume covers the technical aspect on how nose art was applied to vintage military aircraft, with hundreds of fighters and bombers pictured. The uses of materials, supplies, and development of nose art designs are discussed with surviving nose artists. The author examines and analyzes WWII–era photographs and reveals their content along with numerous photos never before published. Recreating step-by-step flying war bird nose art restorations is outlined for the first time. Fighting Colors is an enjoyable read for military personnel and a graphic tool for all enthusiasts of pinup and vintage aircraft nose art.

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Download or read book Deviates from the Norm written by Jack Fringe and published by Jack Fringe. This book was released on 2024-04-07 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the offbeat universe of Jack Fringe, where the ordinary is turned on its head, and the bizarre becomes the new normal. 'Deviates from the Norm' is a collection of short stories that blend dark humour with unexpected twists, showcasing characters that live on the fringes of society – peculiar, yet undeniably human. From a contentious battle for a church organist’s senior position to the eerie silence aboard an old Navy destroyer believed to be deserted. Witness the mundane life of a tea lady turned upside down over the budget for chocolate biscuits, and feel the chill of awakening in bed next to a stranger. Ponder the morality of a found lottery ticket, encounter mysterious beings on public transport, bid farewell to an ancient Jacobean couch, and navigate the absurd demands of a consumer activist for better restroom etiquette. Not to forget the grammar vigilantes who challenge linguistic norms and Mr. Funsink’s chaotic yet strangely effective training course on introducing chaos to the marketing mix. Jack invites you on an unforgettable journey through stories that are as absurd as they are delightful. Each tale weaves a fabric of imagination that dares you to laugh, even when you think you shouldn’t. "Deviates from the Norm" is not just a book; it’s a gateway to a world where the unexpected is the only expectation. Embrace the odd, the peculiar, and the outright bizarre with Jack Fringe. Explore this extraordinary world of dark, black and dry humour, where the whispers of others are waiting. Visit Jack Fringe for more adventures in the unexpected. Content guidance - sexual references - strong language - adult humour - mature themes

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