The book, Douglas DC-9 / MD-80: At the Gate (No. 1) represents a pictorial review of the Douglas DC-9 and later McDonnell Douglas MD-80 both of which were twin jet commercial airliners that brought economical travel to the general public.  The DC-9 and its descendants have transported many people to big cities and tiny towns, serving communities that had never before known modern jet travel.  In addition to the commercial application of the DC-9 and MD-80, the military has utilized this aircraft for aero medical evacuation along with logistics and VIP transport roles.  "Douglas DC-9 / MD-80: At the Gate (No. 1)" traces the development of this famous aircraft and identifies the many different airlines that have flown the DC-9 and MD-80 over the last five decades.  In addition to informative picture captions, "Douglas DC-9 / MD-80: At the Gate (No.1)" includes the following features: 1) 1 black and white photographs; 2) Approximately 201 color photographs; 3) About 19 black and white illustrations; 4) 2 color illustrations; 5) 41 color side aircraft profile illustrations; 6) 1 DC-9-10 4-view black and white illustrations with specifications; 7) 1 DC-9-30 Top View black and white illustration with specifications; 8) 1 MD-80 4-view black and white illustrations with specifications; 9) 1 717-200 2-view black and white illustrations with specifications and 10) 2 color aircraft paintings.  This book is 80 pages and is in new condition.  The author is Jodie Peeler with Don Greer (colorist) along with Jodie Peeler, Dave Gebhardt and Matheu Spraggins (illustrations).  Edition published in 2007.