The book, The Immortal Beech represents an authoritative pictorial review of the legendary twin engine Beech Model 18 that begins with information regarding the design of this great aircraft and follows by chronicling its operational use in both World War II and the post war period.  While the Beech Model 18 was originally designed for use as a commercial airliner, it subsequently was used during World War II in the following military roles: 1) Cargo transport; 2) Liaison and observation aircraft; 3) Light bomber; 4) Maritime patrol and 5) Twin engine trainer.  Post-war, the twin beech was used in the following roles: 1) Cargo transport; 2) Executive aircraft; 3) Passenger airliner and 4) Twin engine trainer.  Although many books have been written about the Douglas DC-3, which was used in both World War II and the postwar period, "The Immortal Twin Beech" represents the first full-length book on this subject.  The design and building of the Model 18 helped to cement the Beech Aircraft Corporation as major player in the commercial aircraft market.  "The Immortal Twin Beech" adds context to the Beech story by reviewing many different environments, other manufacturers and other aircraft of the period.  It is with this backdrop that the Model 18's early production & sales, its wartime production & use and its postwar success can be more easily understood and appreciated.  The major sections of "The Immortal Twin Beech" are as follows: 1) Prologue; 2) Preface; 3) The Legend Begins; 4) The Design; 5) An Airplane for All Seasons; 6) The Winds of War; 7) A Day of Infamy; 8) The End in sight; 9) Others Who Served; 10) A Career Resumed; 11) The Brief Post-war Aviation Boom; 12) Korea; 13) The Recovery; 14) Jet Fever; 15) The Model 18 Modification Kit Program; 16) Beech in Transition; 17) The Last Twin Beech; 18) Metamorphosis; 19) Twin Beech Structure; 20) Memories; 21) Postscript and 22) Bibliography.  In addition to an informative narrative, "The Immortal Twin Beech" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 194 black and white photographs; 2) About 20 color photographs and 3) 2 black and white illustrations.  This book is 240 pages and is in like-new condition.  The author is Larry A. Ball.  Edition published in 1995.