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1	Up in the Air more books like this by Walter Kirn add to wishlist Ryan Bingham's somewhat bizarre goal is to accumulate a million miles in his frequent flyer account. His life in the air--and specifically the last leg of his world-wide itinerary--is the subject of this very 21st-century novel, in which Ryan is firmly connected to the earth via phone and computer even as he soars above it. A New York Times ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.46! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dear American Airlines more books like this by Jonathan Miles add to wishlist From the cocktails columnist at the "The New York Times" comes the scathingly funny, deeply moving story of a stranded airline passenger, whose enraged letter of complaint transforms into a lament for a life gone awry. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Turbulence more books like this by John J Nance add to wishlist The passengers of Meridian Flight 6 have been pushed to the edge. When Captain Knight makes a forced emergency landing in war-torn Nigeria, violence erupts as the enraged passengers attempt the first-ever commercial airline mutiny. Expert in-flight details, a compelling cast of characters, and spine-tingling action prove Nance once again to be ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Coffee, tea or me? : the uninhibited memoirs of two airline stewardesses more books like this by Trudy Baker, Rachel Jones, Bill Wenzel add to wishlist Remember when flying was glamorous and sexy, even fun? When airline food was gourmet, everyone dressed up for a flight, and stewardesses catered to our every need-at least in our imaginations? This classic memoir by two audaciously outspoken young ladies, who lived and loved the free-spirited stewardess life, jets you back to those golden days of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World more books like this by Edward Hasbrouck add to wishlist "The Practical Nomad" provides a global perspective that's necessary whether you're a first-time trekker or an experienced explorer. Now more than ever it is important to understand other cultures, and Edward Hasbrouck's guide makes the ever-changing world more accessible. The fully updated and expanded fourth edition of "The Practical Nomad: How ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| SVS
6	Beyond the Blue Horizon: On the Track of Imperial Airways more books like this by Alexander Frater add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.17! \| first editions
7	What Could Go Wrong? more books like this by Willo Davis Roberts add to wishlist "When cousins Gracie and Eddie are invited to fly to San Francisco to visit their Aunt Molly, Gracie's mother decides they may go, musing 'What could go wrong?' If only she had known about the man in the Hawaiian shirt carrying a newspaper with a mysterious code on it. Or about the bomb threat . . . Lively prose and strong characterizations make ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
8	The Cannibal Queen: An Aerial Odyssey Across America more books like this by Stephen Coonts add to wishlist This is an account of three months of flight in a vintage 1942 Stearman bi-plane. Travelling across 48 continental United States, Coonts flies like the legendary barnstormers, painting a picture of the astonishing panorama of landscapes beneath him, from the Painted Desert to the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore. He swoops under storms and over ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	52 Series more books like this by Lynn Gordon add to wishlist 52 Tips for the Bride-To-Be: These 52 essential tips will make any bride-to-be just a little more prepared and a little less anxious. Useful ideas include managing expectations, trimming the guest list, balancing your budget, and enjoying yourself. Whether you're a traditional bride, a modern bride, or a downright outrageous bride, these tidbits ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00!
10	The Effect of Living Backwards more books like this by Heidi Julavits add to wishlist A woman named Alice, in training at a terrorist training institute, looks back on the incident that propelled her toward that choice: the plane that she and her sister Edith were traveling on was hijacked by a blind man and two others. The facts of that event remain somewhat elusive, as the relationship between the two sisters becomes strained. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	America from the Air: A Guide to the Landscape Along Your Route more books like this by Daniel Mathews, James S Jackson add to wishlist An illustrated guide, in both book and CD-ROM, this work marries geology, natural history, and human history for a glorious portrait of the continent. Each two-page spread features an aerial photo with captions and identifies landmarks that airline passengers can see. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	On Glorious Wings: The Best Flying Stories of the Century more books like this by Stephen Coonts add to wishlist Stephen Coonts has selected this book of flying stories, which include an excerpt from his own book, FLIGHT OF THE INTRUDER. Other writers represented are Joseph Heller, John Hersey, Ernest Gann, Jules Verne, Rudyard Kipling, and even Louis L'Amour. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Flying South: A Pilot's Inner Journey more books like this by Barbara Cushman Rowell (Photographer), Barbara Cushman Rowell, Galen A Rowell (Photographer) add to wishlist As the driving force behind husband Galen Rowell's business success, Barbara's adventures and accomplishments had always been the byproduct of her husband's career. Until, that is, she took off and sailed into a strata all her own. This is the hair-raising, reflective, and ultimately inspiring story of her trip of a lifetime--a 25,000-mile, 57-leg ... see all copies from $3.24! new only from $3.24! \| first editions
14 view cover	Airline: Identity, Design and Culture more books like this by Keith Lovegrove add to wishlist This work celebrates the culture of air travel, from plane interiors and airline branding, to food and fashion. The book charts the development of all aspects of international air travel both, elegant and chic, kitsch and vulgar. see all copies from $8.95! new only from $63.49! \| first editions
15 view cover	Inside the Sky: A Meditation on Flight more books like this by Professor William Langewiesche add to wishlist An experienced pilot and journalist, William Langeweische writes essays about all things aeronautic: from the joy of looking from an aircraft to famous air disasters to the enmity between air traffic controllers and the Federal Aviation Authority. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Amazing Airplanes more books like this by Tony Mitton, Ant Parker (Illustrator) add to wishlist This popular picture book series is ideal for machine-crazy toddlers. Lively rhyming text makes learning more fun than ever, and each book contains a picture dictionary. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.35! \| SVS
17 view cover	Noisy Airplane Ride more books like this by Mike Downs, David Gordon (Illustrator) add to wishlist A rhyming text gently introduces young readers to the sights and sounds associated with an airplane trip. Written by a professional pilot, the story is accompanied by colorful illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
18	Cabin Pressure more books like this by Liz Harwell, Elizabeth Harwell, Cory Spiro add to wishlist With 18 years of inflight experience between them, Harwell and Spiro have gathered their most astonishing and hilarious anecdotes and committed them to paper. The result is a charming, hysterical, and irreverent look at today's flying experience. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19	Lewis Grizzard on Fear more books like this by Lewis Grizzard, Mike Lester (Illustrator) add to wishlist This humorous treatment of one of the country's most common neuroses will make the perfect gift for frequent flyers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20	Courier Air Travel Handbook: Learn How to Travel World Wide for Next to Nothing more books like this by Mark I Field add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! SVS
21 view cover	Skymaul: The Unauthorized Catalog Parody: Happy Crap You Can Buy from a Plane more books like this by Robert Baedeker, John Reichmuth, James Reichmuth add to wishlist From the Japanese "Thank You Toilet" to the Drinking Age Time Zone Watch, "Skymaul" is a hilarious parody of the in-flight sales catalog. 200+ full-color illustrations. see all copies from $4.98! new only from $8.79! \| SVS
22 view cover	En Route: Label Art from the Golden Age of Air Travel more books like this by Lynn Johnson, Chronicle Books, Michael O'Leary add to wishlist "En Route" offers an entertaining, glamorous, and evocative look at the early, international airline companies and the distinctive designs of their luggage labels, so coveted by intrepid travelers of the period. Complete with over 150 examples, from bold images of the Art Deco period to modern icons of the 40s and 50s, and tips on acquiring and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.58! \| first editions
23 view cover	Flying Across America: The Airline Passenger Experience more books like this by Daniel L Rust add to wishlist A colorfully illustrated history of air travel, emphasizing the personal experience of commercial flight see all copies from $24.99! new only from $31.84! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Emergency: Crisis in the Cockpit more books like this by Stanley Stewart add to wishlist This work tells the stories of actual air incidents and near-misses, recounted by those who experienced them firsthand. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
25 view cover	Zero Three Bravo: Solo Across America in a Small Plane more books like this by Mariana Gosnell add to wishlist A woman flies her small plane across the country on a summer trip of adventure and discovery--encountering people who fly small planes for pleasure and for a living, as well as the men and women who run, or hang around, small airports--in this song of praise to flying and to a disappearing part of our heritage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.20! \| first editions \| SVS

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