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This is the true story of how a multinational crew coalesced to locate ten World War II aircraft in the Bahamas. They unearthed truths behind pilots from all over who flew and crashed in the sea and on land, or were rescued by persons on remote islands. The story starts with the author finding the wreck of a B-26 Marauder that he had been seeking since his teens. Now in middle age, nevertheless friends, family and strangers pitch in their boats, homes, time and expertise. Guided by fishermen, a minister, policemen, and teachers, small teams of volunteers found wrecks undisturbed for nearly a century.Over 100 volunteers solved the fates of fighters, amphibians, a Wright Brothers aircraft from 1930, bombers and blimps. The teams roved from Hard Bargain to the vast empty which is the Great Bahama Bank to Cay Sal Bank. Astoundingly, three aircraft were found mere yards from resorts and clubs. These seekers of bombers on a budget lived and grounded their boats by the maxim: our boat is so deep, yet these waters are not. Cut, bruised, and blinded in one eye, they did not give up. In 2021 the author knew next to nothing about warplane types, and may have quit. In 2023 he will be the keynote speaker at the annual gathering of the largest B-26 Marauder group in the world; on an airfield. This is the unlikely story of how that happened.This is Eric Wiberg's 45th book. When ashore, he lives in Boston with his son Felix.

Politics took him to the Swedish Parliament in the 1940's, but illness forced him to retire from politics after ten years of service. He energetically devoted his last dozen years to a number of cultural projects, including work for the National Arts Council and the East Asian Museum. Åke Wiberg was a man whose determination and personality have apparently moved many of those who knew him.The Åke Wiberg Foundation was created in 1954, and has since then provided resources for scientific research, primarily in medicine and the humanities. The Foundation has also supported children's causes and youth care activities, as well as teaching and educational matters. The Åke Wiberg Foundation is among Sweden's twenty largest research-oriented foundations.Fifty-five years after his death, Åke Wiberg has five grandchildren and over a dozen great-grandchildren in Scandinavia, Europe, USA, and the Caribbean. Most of them do not read Swedish, the language of this original book. This English version is for them.Mats Larsson, born in 1953, is Professor of Economic History at Uppsala University and manages the Uppsala Center for Business History. He specializes in research concerning business and finance history, and is the author of two books about The Bonnier Corporation. He wrote all text covering the life of Åke Wiberg in 1998.

Bobby Poop is the brother of Suzi Poop. He is a naughty seagull and has no friends. Can he make friends? Bobby is horrible, he annoys everyone, and no one likes him. Would you like him as a friend? We don''t think you would. Enjoy the pictures, as you follow Bobby his game of nastiness, and eventually finding friends.

The mason bee is a major global spring pollinator. The authors have successfully deployed over 250 Mason bee houses across Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and provide education to schools, gardeners, and the community.Mason bees are fun to keep and make a difference in pollination in the garden, farms, and community spaces. The Incredible Mason Bee book teaches you about these bees, their management, and how to make your own mason bee house in your own garden to attract these delightful insects. Includes useful information about common issues and challenges with mason bee houses and reassurance as to the safety of keeping mason bees.The mason bee is more productive in pollinating your garden than honeybees. Keeping these bees is fun and educational for children and adults alike. Taking less than 6 hours per year to manage, mason bees are the ultimate backyard-friendly bee, essential in the pollination of early flowering fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers. Mason beekeeping is a hobby for all ages, it is safe, engaging, interesting, and instrumental in responsibly maintaining and sustaining the ecosystem.The book introduces you to the different types of houses, the benefits and challenges of each, and the pests that you may encounter as you build out your mason bee community. It is informative, supportive, and engaging for all ages.