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Blind Landings: Low-Visibility Operations in American Aviation
This excerpt from Erik Conway's Blind Landings chronicles the history of low-visibility flight operations in American aviation from 1918 to 1958. The book examines the development of instrument landi…
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7 Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin
The provided Book excerpts come from the book "7 Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin," a biography that explores the comedian's career trajectory from his early days as a radio personal…
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Blip, Ping, and Buzz: Making Sense of Radar and Sonar
Mark Denny's Blip, Ping, and Buzz is a non-mathematical exploration of radar and sonar technology. The book examines the signal processing techniques used in these systems, tracing their historical d…
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Book is an excerpt from the seventh chapter of the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. The excerpt focuses on Harry's disciplinary hearing at the Ministry of Magic for…
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Hiding Out
"Hiding Out," a work of fiction by Lila Rose, follows Willow's escape from an abusive family situation and subsequent encounter with a motorcycle club. The novel details Willow's struggles with famil…
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Climbing Out by Lila Rose
The Book excerpts are from a romance novel featuring Deanna, a strong female protagonist, and her relationship with Griz, a biker. The narrative interweaves Deanna's personal struggles, including pas…
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Twilight
The excerpt is from the book "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. It follows the story of Bella Swan, a teenage girl who moves to Forks, Washington and falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious and ha…
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The Secret's Out
The provided Book is comprised of excerpts from Lila Rose Hawks' novel, "The Secret's Out," including dedications, acknowledgments, and chapters. The novel centers on Josie, a young woman grappling w…
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The Hunger Games
The source is an excerpt from Suzanne Collins' novel The Hunger Games, which tells the story of Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl from the impoverished District 12 who is chosen to compete in the …
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Blood on Steel: Chicago Steelworkers and the Strike of 1937
The provided Book excerpts from "Blood on Steel" examine the 1937 Memorial Day Massacre during the Little Steel Strike in Chicago. The book analyzes the event's context within the broader social and …
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