With stories from the past and present of private jets and the rich and famous passengers they fly, this elegant book will transport travel lovers around the globe from the sofa to the heights of travel sophistication"--Publisher's ...

This is a rollicking, sexy romp through the ring-a-ding glory years of air travel, when escape was the ultimate aphrodisiac and the smiles were as wide as the aisles.

This book continues the life of Father Damien in Florence, Italy, after the conclusion of World War II. Father Damien resigns from his position with the church after learning about the Vaticans involvement in the escape of war criminals ...

The New York Times–bestselling author of H is for Hawk explores the human relationship to the natural world in this “dazzling” essay collection (Wall Street Journal).

From one of our most influential journalists, here is a timely, vital, and illuminating account of the next stage of China’s modernization—its plan to rival America as the world’s leading aerospace power and to bring itself from its ...

This book was first published when the UK Civil Aviation Authority introduced an examination in human performance and limitations for all private and professional pilot licences.

Numerous exciting and breathtaking flying experiences have been described by the author. His extensive travel adventures in the US, Canada, Australia, Fiji and Hawaii have also been captured in this writing.

The book ends with a comprehensive discussion of lessons learned and includes an Appendix containing detailed information.