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Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson led the design of such crucial aircraft as the P-38 and Constellation, but he will be more remembered for the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes. His extraordinary leadership of the Lockheed "Skunk Works" cemented his reputation as a legendary figure in American aerospace management.

The autobiography of one of the greatest pilots in history. In 1939 Eric Brown was on a University of Edinburgh exchange course in Germany, and the first he knew of the war was when the Gestapo came to arrest him. They released him, not realising he was a pilot in the RAF volunteer reserve - and the rest is history. Eric Brown joined the Fleet Air Arm and went on to be the greatest test pilot in history, flying more different aircraft types than anyone else.

Ni el novelista más brillante de todos los tiempos podría haber imaginado un mundo con especies tan extraordinarias como las que alberga la Tierra. Con frecuencia, buscamos en la narrativa de ciencia ficción supuestos que nos muevan al asombro. Solemos creer que allí se encuentran las criaturas más extrañas y exóticas - como esas plantas fosforescentes de la película Avatar, o los gusanos de arena de la novela Dune. Pues bien, este audiolibro demuestra que, en el ámbito de la historia natural, la realidad supera con creces a la ficción.

In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick-starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read...

Fanny Kelly (1845-1904) was a North American pioneer captured by the Sioux and held captive for five months. Her ill-fated party was attacked by chief Ottawa on the Oregon Trail. She escaped when Sihasapa people took her to Fort Sully.

When Joselin Linder was in her twenties, her legs started to swell. She thought little of it, until her health problems started to compound in ways that baffled her doctors. Diagnosed with extreme liver blockage and dangerous levels of lymph fluid, Joselin turned to the most similar case she...

In My Own Story, Emmeline Pankhurst, the renowned British political activist and leader of the suffragette movement, shares her compelling journey in the fight for womens rights. Despite facing significant criticism for her militant approach, her relentless efforts played a pivotal role in securing womens suffrage in Britain. Written and published on the brink of the Great War, Pankhursts autobiography offers an intimate glimpse into her experiences and the challenges she faced along the way. (Summary by Petra)

Elizabeth Stern was just two and a half years old when her family emigrated from Poland to Pittsburgh. My Mother and I tells the poignant story of Sterns journey of Americanization, revealing how this transformation ultimately estranged her from her parents. Sterns father, a traditional village rabbi, imposes strict expectations on her, enrolling her in Hebrew lessons at the tender age of four to prepare her for a future as the wife of a rabbi or scholar, while opposing her education in high school. Meanwhile, her mother strives to open doors for Elizabeth, although she herself struggles to ...

This sequel to Booker T. Washingtons first autobiographical work, Up From Slavery, delves deeper into his life and the educational philosophies that shaped Tuskegee Institute. Washington reflects on the numerous questions he has received about his innovative educational methods, aiming to illustrate how a community striving to rise can transform challenges into opportunities. He shares poignant stories about his interactions with remarkable individuals across the North and South, recounts how he secured funding from generous white philanthropists, and discusses the impact of his studies of ...

William Dean Howells (1837-1920) forged a deep friendship with Mark Twain beginning in 1869, when Twain entered The Atlantic Monthlys Boston office to express his gratitude for Howells positive review of *Innocents Abroad*. As Howells later assumed the role of editor, The Atlantic Monthly became a pivotal platform for many of Twains works, including his acclaimed non-fiction piece, *Life on the Mississippi*. In *My Mark Twain*, Howells shares a captivating literary memoir filled with remarkable anecdotes, including their encounters with former President Ulysses Grant, who was then crafting his...

It’s hard to believe that simply wearing sandals could once mark you as a rebel, but in places like Berkeley, California during the early 1960s and Millthorpe, England in the 1880s, it was a powerful statement. Millthorpe was home to Edward Carpenter (1844-1929), an English socialist poet, philosopher, and activist who turned his back on an elite lifestyle and academic comforts to cultivate vegetables and craft sandals. Carpenters quest for a fulfilling life echoes the spirit of Berkeleys counterculture movement, as he candidly reflects on how he broke free from the constraints of ...

A Hudson Booksellers Staff Pick for the Best Books of 2013 One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Spring Science Books A Bookshop Santa Cruz Staff Pick Dinosaurs, with their awe-inspiring size, terrifying claws and teeth, and otherworldly abilities, occupy a sacred place in our childhoods. They loom...

Dive into the world of George Armstrong Custer, one of Americas most iconic and controversial figures. This autobiographical account, My Life on the Plains, provides an intimate glimpse into the Indian Wars of 1867-1869, particularly focusing on the intense winter campaign of 1868, where Custer led the 7th US Cavalry against the Cheyenne Indians. As you navigate through Custers narrative, youll encounter a blend of historical insights and personal bravado, revealing the complex attitudes of his time. Be prepared for a stark portrayal of army life and the brutal realities faced by both the ...

Between February and October 1919, Nikola Tesla contributed a series of fascinating articles to the magazine Electrical Experimenter. Among these, the six-part series My Inventions stands out as a captivating autobiographical narrative, detailing Teslas life and his groundbreaking discoveries. This collection has been republished numerous times under various titles, often stirring controversy due to discrepancies in the text. In this LibriVox project, we return to Teslas original writings and enrich them with his supplementary articles from 1919, offering listeners a deeper insight into the ...

My Life in the South is a powerful and poignant autobiography of Jacob Stroyer, an African-American former slave. Through his vivid storytelling, Stroyer shares his journey from childhood on a plantation to his involvement in the Confederacys war efforts, ultimately leading to his hard-won freedom. This heartfelt narrative not only illuminates the struggles faced but also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

In My Experiences in a Lunatic Asylum, author Herman Merivale recounts his harrowing time in an English countryside asylum during the 1860s. Dubbed a sane patient, Merivale shares his unsettling journey through a system rife with caricatures of the mentally disturbed, where both prisoners and wardens exhibit alarming behaviors. He encounters a mix of lofty psychology experts—some genuinely concerned, others woefully clueless—while nurses vacillate between withholding and over-dispensing medications. The wardens, employing brutal tactics to enforce compliance, reveal the cruelty of ...

Join Sarah Macnaughtan, a passionate Scottish novelist and suffragist, as she shares her remarkable journey across two continents during times of conflict. From her early work with the Red Cross in the Second Boer War to her tireless efforts aiding the impoverished in Londons East End, Sarahs commitment to humanitarian causes is truly inspiring. When World War I erupted in 1914, she volunteered once more, this time in Belgium, where she served in a field hospital. Her path then took her to Russia, Armenia, and Persia, where her dedication never wavered, even in the face of illness. This ...

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of a private soldier, as he shares his daily routines, the challenges he faced, his anxieties, and the skirmishes and battles that defined his journey. This personal narrative offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.

William Wells Brown, born into slavery near Lexington, Kentucky, embarked on a remarkable journey to freedom and activism. The son of a slave mother and an unacknowledged white father, Brown escaped at around age 20 and dedicated his life to the abolitionist cause. Working as a steamboatman and a conductor on the Underground Railroad in Buffalo, New York, he became a prominent lecturer for the Western New York Anti-Slavery Society, standing alongside figures like Frederick Douglass. In 1849, he traveled to Europe to rally British support for the anti-slavery movement, returning in 1854 after ...

Join nature enthusiast John Muir as he embarks on a transformative journey through California’s breathtaking Sierra Nevada range during the summer of 1869. From the picturesque landscapes of French Bar to the serene shores of Mono Lake and the majestic Yosemite Valley, Muir was captivated by the wonders of the natural world. He marveled at the intricate lives of the smallest “insect people” and found inspiration in the resilience of ancient Juniper trees clinging to life in the most unlikely places. This recording not only celebrates the 140th anniversary of that remarkable ...