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Added Feb 08, 2024
Speed, Safety, and ComfortSpeed, Safety, and Comfort, BookThe Origins of Delta Air Lines
by Hoogerwerf, James JohnBook - 2023Book, 2023
noluckboston's rating:
Added Feb 08, 2024
Comment:
A wonderful early history of the airline. It was amazing to see how important they were in the histories of several other airlines like Pan Am and Faucett .
Summary:
In Speed, Safety, and Comfort: The Origins of Delta Air Lines, former Delta Boeing 767 captain and aviation historian James John Hoogerwerf traces the evolution and growth of one of America’s most successful airlines. Delta’s story began during the early twentieth century with the fight against the cotton-devouring boll weevil, which devastated the southern economy and compelled scientists to formulate calcium arsenate powder to eradicate the invasive pest. To aid in the elimination effort, Huff Daland Company, a military aircraft manufacturer, constructed the first plane specifically designed to dispense the poison from the air. Crop dusting proved so effective, Huff Daland Dusters, the world’s first crop-dusting company, rebranded as Delta Air Service in 1928 to focus more on providing commercial services, including the transport of passengers and air mail. The following year, Delta began flying its first passengers from Monroe, Louisiana, eventually establishing routes across the southeastern United States. By the eve of World War II, the firm had assumed the familiar Delta Air Lines name and boasted forward-thinking management, a modern fleet of aircraft, and increased revenue from passenger ticket sales.In Speed, Safety, and Comfort: The Origins of Delta Air Lines, former Delta Boeing 767 captain and aviation historian James John Hoogerwerf traces the evolution and growth of one of America’s most successful airlines. Delta’s story began during the…
Suitability
All ages
Hi Honey, I'm Homo!Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, BookSitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture
by Baume, MattBook - 2023Book, 2023
noluckboston's rating:
Added Dec 29, 2023
Comment:
One of the best queer books I read this year.
Monsters on Maple StreetMonsters on Maple Street, BookThe Twilight Zone and the Postwar American Dream
by Brokaw, David J.Book - 2023Book, 2023
noluckboston's rating:
Added Dec 29, 2023
Comment:
It's amazing how Serling was so topical then and how it plays out in the same manner today.
noluckboston's rating:
Added Dec 29, 2023
Comment:
Although a very specific topic for a book, the author gives some real insights from his years of working in the industry. All of it is a great behind the scenes tour.
Stranded in the SkyStranded in the Sky, BookThe Untold Story of Pan Am Luxury Airliners Trapped on the Day of Infamy
by Jett, PhilipBook - 2023Book, 2023
noluckboston's rating:
Added Dec 29, 2023
Comment:
Although it's a slow start, it really picks up into a riveting story midway into the book.
New England's Roadside EcologyNew England's Roadside Ecology, BookExplore 30 of the Region's Unique Natural Areas
by Wessels, TomBook - 2021Book, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 20, 2022
Buying your HomeBuying your Home, BookA Practical Guide for First-time Buyers
by Luu, LiênBook - 2022Book, 2022
noluckboston's rating:
Added Apr 21, 2022
Comment:
This book is for a UK audience. Its not relevant to the USA.
Exodus from the AlamoExodus from the Alamo, eBookThe Anatomy of the Last Stand Myth
by Phillip Thomas TuckereBook - 2010eBook, 2010
noluckboston's rating:
Added Nov 17, 2021
Comment:
This was a very interesting account of the Alamo and one that steers away from the typical American Exceptionalism.
noluckboston's rating:
Added Oct 01, 2021
The History of the American Space ShuttleThe History of the American Space Shuttle, Book
by Jenkins, Dennis R.Book - 2019Book, 2019
noluckboston's rating:
Added Oct 01, 2021
Comment:
An unbelievable tour de force - the photos and illustrations wee wonderful.
noluckboston's rating:
Added Oct 01, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added Oct 01, 2021
Tiger in the SeaTiger in the Sea, BookThe Ditching of Flying Tiger 923 and the Desperate Struggle for Survival
by Lindner, EricBook - 2021Book, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added Oct 01, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added Jun 26, 2021
Comment:
Not sure why they wont let us check this book out. What secrets are the collection development people hiding?
Vera TextilesVera Textiles, BookAdd Color to Everyday Fashions
by Michalets, JeanetteBook - 2006Book, 2006
noluckboston's rating:
Added Jun 23, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added Jun 23, 2021
New England EarthquakesNew England Earthquakes, BookThe Surprising History of Seismic Activity in the Northeast
by Ebel, J. E.Book - 2019Book, 2019
noluckboston's rating:
Added Jun 03, 2021
Digital LibrariesDigital Libraries, Book
Book - 2021Book, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added Jun 03, 2021
Comment:
This was awful! Its so generic in its thoughts and writings. Most of the text seems aimed at someone who has never seen a library before. So this is not even textbook worthy for an MLIS program. The section on scanning "To scan a document.." It about how to operate a scanner and cut open the book to make it easier for scanning.
Later in the books are some screen shots of HTML codes the author recommends, however they are so pixilated and poorly printed in the book you can not read them. This should just be weeded from the collection.This was awful! Its so generic in its thoughts and writings. Most of the text seems aimed at someone who has never seen a library before. So this is not even textbook worthy for an MLIS program. The section on scanning "To scan a document.." It…
Modernist Magazines and the Social IdealModernist Magazines and the Social Ideal, Book
by Satterthwaite, TimBook - 2020Book, 2020
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 21, 2021
Comment:
This is a book about Modernist Magazines, and it has maybe less than 20 pictures - which are black and white, small, and totally useless. Skip it.
The Little Book of CottagecoreThe Little Book of Cottagecore, BookTraditional Skills for A Simpler Life
by Kent, EmilyBook - 2021Book, 2021
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 21, 2021
Comment:
Cute book that will make you pick it up, then you will put it right back.
This is the type of fluff book you might see by the checkout line - cheap, not too helpful, and disposable.
I Am Not A Cereal BoxI Am Not A Cereal Box, BookThe Recycling Project Book : 10 Exciting Things to Make With Cereal Boxes!
Book - 2018Book, 2018
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 21, 2021
Comment:
This was not good at all, I see this being a future #AwfulLibraryBook submission.
The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook, 2001-2021The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook, 2001-2021, Book
Book - 2020Book, 2020
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 21, 2021
Comment:
This is more encyclopedic then cook book. Yes there are recipes, but the book itself is HUGE and Heavy. It also lacks pictures :/
The Architecture of BathingThe Architecture of Bathing, BookBody, Landscape, Art
by Pearson, ChristieBook - 2020Book, 2020
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 21, 2021
Comment:
Comprehensive book about bathing - think community pools and swimming and less about your home bathtub.
Suitability
Ages 16
My First Bilingual Out and AboutMy First Bilingual Out and About, BookAfuera Y Alrededor : English-Spanish
by Peto, VioletBook - 2020Book, 2020
noluckboston's rating:
Added May 21, 2021
Comment:
Great book. The pictures and words were simple and easy to work with a 4 year old.
Suitability
Ages 3
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