World in Peril: The Origin , Mission & Scientific Findings of the 46th / 72nd Reconnaissance Squadron Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this book when it was first published, years ago. The author lives in our town and there was an article in our local newspaper about the book. I took the book to his home and he signed it for me, very graciously. Some of the information in this book was ahead of its time and is just now being discussed in the scientific community with the public. Well worth the read, gets a little boring in some spots but is made more interesting if the PBS special is viewed on the same subject.

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World in Peril is the nonfiction story of the firstoperational unit in the Strategic Air Command, the 46th ReconnaissanceSquadron, assigned SAC's first operational mission, "Project Nanook,"- to assess the Soviet threat in the Arctic at the beginning of theCold War.World in Peril chronicles the unit's development of theGrid System of Navigation which opened up the Arctic skies to worldaviation and enabled the Strategic Air Command to become a globaldeterrent force.The scientific findings of the squadron remain todayon the cutting edge of geophysics and give us foresight into futuregeological events that will reshape our planet and have a profoundimpact on our global society.

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Alone Review

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(More customer reviews)How low can it go.
That's the key question about the thermometer - an average of about -60 degrees - and Admiral Richard Byrd's mental state as he struggled to survive when he was, by choice, stranded "Alone" near the South Pole in 1934.
It is a rather amazing true tale of physical and psychic endurance. Admiral Byrd planned to set up an "Advance Base" (a weather station in the inland area of Antarctica) that was separated from the rest of his exploration team at Little America by 123 miles. For six months of the Antarctic winter, there would be no way for a rescue team to reach Advance Base.
Almost unbelievably, he decides to man the weather station by himself. The plan had been for three men to operate Advance Base, but he opts to go it alone because some supplies were lost and - the real reason - he wants the spiritual experience of being by himself.
Not a smart idea. Unless you're a bear with a whole lot of white fur, sitting on your duff during a bitter winter at the South Pole is not Club Med, South. As the fantastically frigid, dark and brutal winter sets in, Byrd discovers that it really is cold outside, and inside as well thanks to a faulty furnace that leaks carbon monoxide.
He blames the latter for the deterioration of his mental facilities and becomes all but immobilized by what appears to be, in today's psychobabble, severe clinical depression.
The resulting tale of mind over a continent of murderously icy, windy matter is eloquent and well-told. Admiral Byrd's courage and perseverance is inspiring. But his judgment, which got him into this polar predicament in the first place, is less than zero.

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Ice Bound : A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole Review

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(More customer reviews)This story is an incredible one, full of pain, self awareness and joy. It is both heart-renching and uplifting. We should all have the courage that Dr. Jerri Nielsen had, and still has. To question our existance, and be brave enough to survive(in this case cancer) and endure(in this case, by operating on her self!). What the other reviewers fail to recognize is that we all have failures in our life, the true test of a person is proving that those can be overcome. To be able to read a true story of one woman who brought joy to those people around her, and had such a strong will to endure will make us all better. It is a great read, and a great inspiration.

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Distribution Post Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this car camping last year with a group and it worked great. I had two stoves and a lantern (all Coleman) running off of a 20lb propane tank using this device. No leaks from the main cylinder and I really like the finger-adjustable screws at the base that press against the tank to help stabalize the post. I reccomend a tank foot or placing the tank in a hole to help further stabalize your setup as it might get top heavy as the tank empties.

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Light up your campfire with this Double Mantle Propane Lantern! And cook at the same time with this Distribution Post. It operates 3 propane appliances simultaneously from the same bulk cylinder. Read more, then order ONLINE today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Double Mantle Propane Lantern - word search in our Store for 'Propane Lantern'. Distribution Post... Adjustable base for added stability. Auto shutoff valves on each outlet. Use for lanterns, stoves and heaters. 30" high and weighs 2 lbs. (Propane not included)

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16 Foot Telescoping Flag Pole Review

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(More customer reviews)Box was damaged when I received it, flagpole top was missing-store sent out next day no charge. First use plastic at base of pole cracked.

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This fiberglass pole measures 16' when assembled. This set comes complete with a ball top, portable wheel mount bracket, ground sleeve, swivel flag hooks and nylon carry case. This pole is ideal for tailgating, camping or recreational vehicles, parties & picnics, decks & docks and home use.

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