Sharks Of The Air

“[A] perfect blend of sympathetic career biography and gripping military history . . . a definite winner for all World War II military history buffs” (Library Journal). In July 1944, the Allies were stunned by the appearance of the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet warplane. More than one hundred mph faster than any other aircraft in the skies, the Me 262 gained scores of victories over Allied fighters and bombers, and by the end of the war, many of the Luftwaffe’s greatest aces had clamored to be in their cockpits. Sharks of the Air tells the story of Willy Messerschmitt’s life and shows how this aeronautical genius built many revolutionary airplanes—not excluding the Luftwaffe’s mainstay, the Me 109—and culminating in the Me 262. It describes how his various warplanes fought in Spain, Poland, France, Britain, the USSR, and Germany, and it provides thrilling accounts of air battles drawn from combat reports and interviews with veterans. And finally, this biography gives “insight into the life of a man who played a role in the Nazi war machine, but is not defined by it” (Scale Aviation Modeller International). Aspects of Messerschmitt’s life never before made public are revealed, including his love affair with the beautiful Baroness Lilly Michel-Rolino, a rich aristocrat who left her husband to live with Willy. Author James Harvey “uses his 40 years of flying experience and experience of aviation to tell the fascinating story of Messerschmitt and how, given the right conditions, Messerschmitt and other German aircraft designers could have changed the course of WWII” (Military Scale).

This book tells the story of Willy Messerschmitt's life, and shows how this aeronautical genius built many revolutionary airplanes--not excluding the Luftwaffe's mainstay, the Me-109--and culminating in the Me-262.

For as long as people have lived in Australia, the shark has loomed large in our fears. From the Noongar people of Western Australia who stayed out of the water for fear of being taken, to media hysteria about attacks and even sightings today, sharks occupy the dark recesses of our national psyche unlike any other predator. They challenge the very sense of ourselves as Australians, a people who hug the coastline and love the freedom of the surf. And the dispute between whether to kill or protect sharks cuts to the political core of our nation, yet another divide between the right and the left. There is no denying that shark attacks have been increasing in recent years, and so have our fears. Where do we go from here? How worried should we be? Journalist Callum Denness deep-dives into the history of our relationship with sharks, and circles our fear by talking to activists, marine biologists, politicians, surfers, survivors and those who?ve lost loved ones. Compelling and challenging, this is the clearest picture yet of whether or not we can co-exist with sharks. Don?t get back into the water until you read Sharks: A History of Fear in Australia.

A collection of three pathfinders previously published in 2000. "Birds" explores various aspects of the world of birds, including their physical structure, habitats, and behavior. "Sharks and other sea creatures" presents information about sharks and other marine animals. "Whales, dolphins, and porpoises explores the history, physical charactertistics and behaviors of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

3 BOOK BUNDLED COLLECTION OF OF MARINE ANIMALS - BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS OF THE SEAS AND OCEANS

SHARKS! Taking a vacation to the beach this summer? You may want save this book until you're back home! You are about to enter shark infested waters! A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.

Whales are some of the largest and most fascinating creatures ever to live on Earth. From the fearsome Killer Whale to the playful Beluga, these intelligent animals, amaze and delight. A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures.

PENGUINS - Take a peek into the lives of one of the world's most amazing animals. A children's book with fun facts and beautiful pictures..

Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. You and your child will learn all about these beautiful and sometimes deadly creatures. There are dozens and dozens of gorgeous pictures of each animal shown in its natural environment.

Here Are Just Some of the Animals Included

• Great White Sharks
• Tiger Sharks
• Bull Sharks
• Hammerhead Sharks
• Killer Whales
• Blue Whales
• Beluga Whales
• Humpback Whales
• Gray Whales
• Every Type of Penguin
• ... And many, many more!

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A comprehensive guide to the sharks of the Red Sea. It contains information under the following headings: sharks and divers; where are sharks found on Red Sea coral reefs?; how likely is a diver to see a shark on a Red Sea reef? are the sharks seen on reefs confined to reefs?; is a shark doomed to swim or sink?; can sharks rest on the bottom?; sensory mechanisms; reproduction and development; sharks and their escorts; conservation; does the great white shark occur in the Red Sea?; diving with sharks; danger and diet; warning signs; attacking to feed; attacks on divers; time of day; does size matter?; feeding sharks; sharks and marine mammals; when things go wrong; safety tips.