Books, Sports, Miscellaneous, Air Sports & Recreation

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Booker T. Washington
Up from Slavery: An Autobiography (Townsend Library Edition)
by Townsend Press (Paperback)

R. Padfield
Learning to Fly Helicopters
by McGraw-Hill Professional (Paperback)

An introduction to helicopter flying techniques, many of which are difficult to master, as well as a discussion of emergency procedure, human factors, advanced operations and even a section on careers.

Michael Steven Gregory
Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game You Want to Play
by Trellis Publishing (Paperback)

This handy reference provides techniques for mastering disc golf, the fast-growing sport in which competitors throw a Frisbee-like disc at a number of pins, or holes, attempting to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc. The basics of the game, the equipment used, and throwing techniques, such as those used for putts, approaches, and drives, are detailed. Rules and etiquette are included, along with variations of the game. Additional features include information on the Zen of disc golf and disc golf resources. Ample illustrations and photographs depict the nuances of grips and stances used in the game.

Joe Christy, Jerry A. Eichenberger
Your Pilot's License
by Mcgraw-Hill (Paperback)

Previous editions of this classic guided tens of thousands through the often unnerving process of getting their piloting licenses. This revised edition continues to provide encouragement and practical information, and adds new material on the recreational pilot license, the primary aircraft certification program, the new airspace designation system, and other subjects of interest to potential pilots. The book also reflects the most recent changes in regulations, testing, and procedures. This unique approach thoroughly encompasses all the information student pilots need to learn. The book takes the guesswork out of learning to fly by anticipating the potential pilot's questions and clearly presenting words and pictures to help dispel doubts and build confidence.

John D. Anderson
Introduction to Flight (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering)
by McGraw-Hill Companies (Hardcover)

This text is the market leader for the first course in aeronautical engineering. Contains a section on aircraft design with historical background, one on space vehicles, and a chapter on hypersonics.

Richard O. Reinhart
Basic Flight Physiology
by Tab Books (Hardcover)

This readable, updated textbook by a flight surgeon comprehensively covers the factors that affect ``medical airworthiness.'' Includes practical chapters on dealing with in-flight medical emergencies and on maintaining flight fitness with diet and exercise.

Robert N. Buck
Weather Flying
by McGraw-Hill Professional (Hardcover)

Weather Flying is regarded in the industry as the bible of weather flying. Robert Buck, a general aviation and commercial pilot with tens of thousands of hours of flight time, explains weather in a nontechnical way, giving pilots useful understanding of weather and practical knowledge of how to judge it and fly it. Covers weather flying psychology, en route weather changes, radar and how to use it, taking off in bad weather, and much more. Winner of the Flight Safety Foundation's Publication Award; recommended by the FAA.

Flying Magazine
I Learned About Flying From That, Vol. 3
by McGraw-Hill Professional (Paperback)

Drawn from the very best of the Flying magazine column -- the publication's most popular since its inception in 1938 -- these accounts let you relive some of the most memorable events in flying, as told by the pilots who actually experienced them.

Dan Poynter
Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook, 10th Edition
by Para Publishing (Paperback)

John DeRosalia
Mental Training for Skydiving and Life
by Skymind (Paperback)

This is a peak performance handbook--for individuals and teams--for skydivers and non-skydivers alike. It’s a "how to" book that teaches practical methods and techniques for designing realistic plans to achieve goals. Best of all it's filled with creative and innovative mental training tools that are simple to use and can be applied immediately. John DeRosalia is a master at motivation and performance enhancement. He’s been training the ‘best of the best’ both in and out of skydiving for over a quarter of a century. The 2 chapters on teamwork alone are invaluable. The chapter Video Games—the Creative use of Visualization and Imagery, is ingenious, extremely effective, and lots of fun. The chapter on Performance Anxiety can make a difference immediately. This book is an exhilarating experience. It can change your life.

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