Above All Else

Above All Else
Author: Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2011-09-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1628731184

World famous competitive skydiver and coach Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld presents proven tools and techniques for success and explains how they can be used in everyday life. Dan survived a plane crash from which sixteen of the twenty-two people on board were killed. He was left critically injured and woke up from a six-week-long coma with a broken neck, broken skull, severe head trauma, a collapsed lung, and other serious internal injuries. Against all odds, Dan recovered and went on to become one of the greatest competitive skydiver in the world. With the love and support of friends and family, Dan was able not only to resurrect his life but return to skydiving to achieve greater heights than he could have ever imagined. His techniques and methods for excelling are applicable to all people, no matter their goals. Dan uses his experiences to teach the lessons he’s learned—as a competitor, coach, business owner, father, and husband—to help others achieve their dreams, overcome obstacles, and reach their peak performance.

The Parachute And Its Pilot:

The Parachute And Its Pilot:
Author: Brian Germain
Publisher: Adventure Wisdom LLC
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-04-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

The Parachute and Its Pilot is the singular resource for canopy flight information. Whether you’re a new jumper looking to further your education or an expert canopy pilot seeking tips on advancing your techniques, this book has something for you. The book is jam-packed with information compiled over twenty years of skydiving experience and offers technical, straightforward explanations of ram air parachute flight. Written by one of the industry's leading parachute designers, The Parachute and Its Pilot is a must-have handbook for every skydiver.

JUMP!

JUMP!
Author: Tom Buchanan
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2003-01-24
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0071429344

To jump or not to jump--this book answers the question! Here's just the thing for anyone who has ever toyed with the idea of skydiving and wants to know more before deciding if the sport is right for them. Writing for those with no real skydiving knowledge, the author provides a complete overview of the sport, discussing the thrill, the risk, the basics, jump training, safety training, the cost, the time, where to go, what to do, questions to ask, and much more. THE book to read before enrolling in a skydiving class. * Explains the types of skydiving: Tandem, Accelerated Freefall, and Static Line * Tells how to go about selecting a school or training program * Provides a series of questions to ask when comparing skydiving centers by telephone * Includes Frequently Asked Questions * Beautiful 8-page color insert

The Skydiving Beavers

The Skydiving Beavers
Author: Susan Wood
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-04-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1634724038

Just after World War II, the people of McCall, Idaho, found themselves with a problem on their hands. McCall was a lovely resort community in Idaho's backcountry with mountain views, a sparkling lake, and plenty of forests. People rushed to build roads and homes there to enjoy the year-round outdoor activities. It was a beautiful place to live. And not just for humans. For centuries, beavers had made the region their home. But what's good for beavers is not necessarily good for humans, and vice versa. So in a unique conservation effort, in 1948 a team from the Idaho Fish and Game Department decided to relocate the McCall beaver colony. In a daring experiment, the team airdropped seventy-six live beavers to a new location. One beaver, playfully named Geronimo, endured countless practice drops, seeming to enjoy the skydives, and led the way as all the beavers parachuted into their new home. Readers and nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy this true story of ingenuity and determination.

Faith Is Like Skydiving

Faith Is Like Skydiving
Author: Rick Mattson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2014-04-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830879676

Images and analogies can provide concrete handles for making the Christian faith more plausible. Evangelist and apologist Rick Mattson has collected dozens of easy-to-use images for explaining Christianity. With practical tips on how to interact with your skeptical friends, this book provides a handy toolkit of evangelistic resources.

How Do Parachutes Work?

How Do Parachutes Work?
Author: Jennifer Boothroyd
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541506014

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book!

Skydiving

Skydiving
Author: Tony Norman
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780836863697

Text and photographs describe the extreme sport of BASE jumping, safety gear used by skydivers, and true stories by those who enjoy the sport.

Naked Skydiving

Naked Skydiving
Author: Jordan Schaffner
Publisher: Writers Club Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780595279074

Jump into Naked Skydiving, a surreal yet lucid Rorschach pattern about the life of a professional dream interpreter in the Californias, just before the beginning of the 21st Century.