The authors are a husband and wife ballooning and writing team who run a balloon flying school and repair center as well as a balloon publishing company. Both have been ballooning for more than 30 years, and they convey their enthusiasm and knowledge in words and color photos (many full page). Coverage includes ballooning's history, various aspects of the balloons themselves, what's involved in flying them, and discussion of events, competition flying, and records and challenges. Oversize: 11.5x11.5<"> Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.