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  • The Fascinating World of Flies: An Eight-Book Collection

    Victorian Natural History, Taxonomy, Ecology, and Field Studies of Diptera

    by Richard Ferris, Ellery Clark Gregg, George Hurlstone Hardy, Charles Edward Walker, G. W. Soltau, James Tayler, Samuel G. Camp ...
    The Fascinating World of Flies: An Eight-Book Collection gathers varied inquiries into Diptera, presenting flies not as mere nuisances but as biologically intricate, ecologically consequential subjects. Across accessible natural history, observational prose, taxonomic description, and practical entomological reflection, the volume traces the forms, habits, life cycles, and environments of a ... Read more

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  • How It Flies; or, The Conquest of the Air

    by Richard Ferris ...
    "How It Flies; or, The Conquest of the Air" by Richard Ferris is a fascinating exploration of the principles of flight and aviation. The book delves into the mechanics of how various flying machines operate, from the earliest attempts at flight to more advanced designs. Ferris combines scientific explanations with engaging narratives, making complex concepts accessible to readers. His enthusiasm ... Read more

    $0.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Aviator's Library: 5 Classic Books on Aviation History

    Pioneers, Test Flights, and Engineering Breakthroughs of the Heroic Age of Flight

    by Richard Ferris, Claude Grahame-White, Harry Harper, Albert Francis Zahm, William J. Claxton, Gordon Lamont, Arthur Sweetser ...
    The Aviator's Library: 5 Classic Books on Aviation History gathers foundational writing from the formative age of flight, when aviation was at once technical experiment, public spectacle, military instrument, and emblem of modernity. Across reportage, technical exposition, memoir-inflected observation, and historical survey, the volume traces the passage from fragile pioneering machines to ... Read more

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  • Perfectly Reasonable Deviations from the Beaten Track

    The Letters of Richard P. Feynman

    by Richard P. Feynman ...
    An insightful look into the brilliant mind of physicist Richard Feynman.One of the towering figures of twentieth-century science, Richard Feynman possessed a curiosity that was the stuff of legend. Even before he won the Nobel Prize in 1965, his unorthodox and spellbinding lectures on physics secured his reputation amongst students and seekers around the world. It was his outsized love for life, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • How It Flies; or, The Conquest of the Air

    Enriched edition. The Story of Man's Endeavors to Fly and of the Inventions by Which He Has Succeeded

    by Richard Ferris, Chloe Fields ...
    In "How It Flies; or, The Conquest of the Air," Richard Ferris embarks on an ambitious exploration of aerodynamics, capturing the interplay between human ingenuity and the laws of physics. Written in a clear yet evocative style, the book blends scientific rigor with accessible prose, making complex concepts comprehensible while inviting readers to ponder the mysteries of flight. Ferris situates ... Read more

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    Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From the Beaten Track

    The Letters of Richard P. Feynman

    by Richard P. Feynman, Timothy Ferris ...
    Narrated by Richard Poe, Johanna Parker ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 34 min

    A Nobel Prize-winning physicist, a loving husband and father, an enthusiastic teacher, a surprisingly accomplished bongo player, and a genius of the highest caliber--Richard P. Feynman was all these and more. Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From the Beaten Track-collecting over forty years' worth of Feynman's letters-offers an unprecedented look at the writer and thinker whose scientific mind and ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    How It Flies or, Conquest of the Air (Unabridged)

    by Richard Ferris ...
    Narrated by Nathan Tate, Sharon Zelechowski, Lissa Berstein ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 53 min

    In the captivating pages of "How It Flies or, Conquest of the Air," Richard Ferris embarks on an extraordinary journey through the annals of aviation history. From the Wright brothers' pioneering flights to the supersonic marvels of the modern era, Ferris weaves a captivating narrative that unveils the secrets of flight and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to conquer the skies. Prepare to ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The ETF Book

    All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds

    by Richard A. Ferri ...
    Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are revolutionizing the investment industry. From their introduction in 1993, ETFs have expanded exponentially over the past fifteen years. You, as an informed investor, need to know what makes ETFs unique, how they work, and which funds may help you achieve your financial goals. The updated edition provides the most current look at the ETF market, where the number of ... Read more

    $22.00 USD

  • The Aeneid

    by Virgil ...
    Translated by David Ferry ...
    This volume represents the most ambitious project of distinguished poet David Ferry’s life: a complete translation of Virgil’s Aeneid. Ferry has long been known as the foremost contemporary translator of Latin poetry, and his translations of Virgil’s Eclogues and Georgics have become standards. He brings to the Aeneid the same genius, rendering Virgil’s formal, metrical lines into an English that ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning

    by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Richard A. Ferri, Laura F. Dogu ...
    The Bogleheads are back-with retirement planning advice for those who need it!Whatever your current financial situation, you must continue to strive for a viable retirement plan by finding the most effective ways to save, the best accounts to save in, and the right amount to save, as well as understanding how to insure against setbacks and handle the uncertainties of a shaky economy.Fortunately, ... Read more

    $12.00 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

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    All About Asset Allocation, Second Edition

    by Richard A. Ferri ...
    Narrated by Bob Johnson ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 38 min

    WHEN IT COMES TO INVESTING FOR YOUR FUTURE, THERE'S ONLY ONE SURE BET—ASSET ALLOCATIONTHE EASY WAY TO GET STARTEDEverything You Need to Know About How To:● Implement a smart asset allocation strategy● Diversify your investments with stocks, bonds, real estate, and other classes● Change your allocation and lock in gainsTrying to outwit the market is a bad gamble. If you're serious about investing ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Power of Passive Investing

    More Wealth with Less Work

    by Richard A. Ferri ...
    A practical guide to passive investingTime and again, individual investors discover, all too late, that actively picking stocks is a loser's game. The alternative lies with index funds. This passive form of investing allows you to participate in the markets relatively cheaply while prospering all the more because the money saved on investment expenses stays in your pocket.In his latest book, ... Read more

    $18.00 USD