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Heart of the Storm

Autor Edward L. Fleming
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 24 mai 2004
Advance praise for Heart of the Storm "Col. Ed Fleming tells a story of true heroism about the constant dangers faced by the pilots and crews who fly the most versatile–and vulnerable–aircraft in the skies today." –John Glenn, former U.S. senator, astronaut, and bestselling author of John Glenn: A Memoir "To risk your life to save a stranger is the highest mark of a human being. Ed Fleming is such a man, and this book is a great read." –Dr. Jerri Nielsen, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Ice Bound "Filled with suspense and emotion, Heart of the Storm reads like a thriller–but it′s all true. Ed Fleming has led a dramatic and interesting life, and this book portrays it in living color." –Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Resolved and Absolute Rage
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780471264361
ISBN-10: 0471264369
Pagini: 259
Ilustrații: Illustrations
Dimensiuni: 163 x 239 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States

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readers of true–life adventure stories and narrative nonfiction

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Advance praise for Heart of the Storm "Col. Ed Fleming tells a story of true heroism about the constant dangers faced by the pilots and crews who fly the most versatile–and vulnerable–aircraft in the skies today." –John Glenn, former U.S. senator, astronaut, and bestselling author of John Glenn: A Memoir "To risk your life to save a stranger is the highest mark of a human being. Ed Fleming is such a man, and this book is a great read." –Dr. Jerri Nielsen, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Ice Bound "Filled with suspense and emotion, Heart of the Storm reads like a thriller–but it’s all true. Ed Fleming has led a dramatic and interesting life, and this book portrays it in living color." –Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Resolved and Absolute Rage

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Advance praise for Heart of the Storm

"Col. Ed Fleming tells a story of true heroism about the constant dangers faced by the pilots and crews who fly the most versatile-and vulnerable-aircraft in the skies today."
-John Glenn, former U.S. senator, astronaut, and bestselling author of John Glenn: A Memoir

"To risk your life to save a stranger is the highest mark of a human being. Ed Fleming is such a man, and this book is a great read."
-Dr. Jerri Nielsen, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Ice Bound

"Filled with suspense and emotion, Heart of the Storm reads like a thriller-but it's all true. Ed Fleming has led a dramatic and interesting life, and this book portrays it in living color."
-Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Resolved and Absolute Rage


Cuprins

Acknowledgments. Author’s Note. 1. Headwinds. 2. An Unexpected Turn. 3. I Fly. 4. Deadly Webs. 5. Turnings. 6. First Rescue. 7. Monsoons and Mines. 8. Korea. 9. We’re Going Down. 10. Two Emergencies in One Day. 11. The Indifferent Sea. 12. New Realities. 13. A Killing Machine. 14. All Scorpions All the Time. 15. The Grave of Salvador Allende. 16. The Deep Crevasse. 17. Rescue at the South Pole. Epilogue. Glossary. Index.

Recenzii

"Adrenaline–charged stories of the author′s helicopter rescue career". ( Reader′s Digest , Editors′ Choice, December 2004)
"Adrenaline–charged stories of the author′s helicopter rescue career". ( Reader′s Digest , Editors′ Choice, December 2004)

Notă biografică

COL. EDWARD FLEMING served in the Air Force and Air National Guard for three decades as a helicopter rescue pilot. He was Commander of the 106th Operations Group, 4412th Squadron, in the Persian Gulf and Vice Commander of the 109th Airlift Wing.