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The Compact Cosmos (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Matt Tweed The Compact Cosmos (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Matt Tweed
R180 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R28 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The cosmos is a very big place indeed and most people find it rather too enormous. Hence, this very small book takes the reader on a clever little journey through it all. Packed with information on everything from Supernovae to Galaxy Clusters and Black Holes, as well as all the latest theories about how it might have come into being, this is probably the densest, and certainly the greenest book ever written on the Universe in the Universe. It is printed in sepia inks on 100 per cent recycled papers.

Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook - An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge (Paperback): Annette Sharon Lee,... Ojibwe Sky Star Map - Constellation Guidebook - An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge (Paperback)
Annette Sharon Lee, William Peter Wilson, Carl Gawboy
R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
How to Make a Spaceship - A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race and the Birth of Private Space Flight (Paperback): Julian Guthrie How to Make a Spaceship - A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race and the Birth of Private Space Flight (Paperback)
Julian Guthrie; Foreword by Richard Branson 1
R315 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Afterword by Professor Stephen Hawking "Reads like a thriller - and reveals many secrets... one of the great entrepreneurial stories of our time" (Washington Post) From the age of eight, when he watched Apollo 11 land on the Moon, Peter Diamandis's singular goal was to get to space. When he realized NASA was winding down manned space flight, he set out on one of the great entrepreneurial adventure stories of our time. If the government wouldn't send him to space, he would create a private space flight industry himself. In the 1990s, this idea was the stuff of science fiction. Undaunted, Diamandis found inspiration in the golden age of aviation. He discovered that Charles Lindbergh made his transatlantic flight to win a $25,000 prize. The flight made Lindbergh the most famous man on earth and galvanized the airline industry. Why, Diamandis thought, couldn't the same be done for space flight? The story of the bullet-shaped SpaceShipOne, and the other teams in the hunt for a $10 million prize is an extraordinary tale of making the impossible possible. In the end, as Diamandis dreamed, the result wasn't just a victory for one team; it was the foundation for a new industry.

21st Century Atlas of the Moon (Spiral bound, New): Charles A Wood, Maurice J S Collins 21st Century Atlas of the Moon (Spiral bound, New)
Charles A Wood, Maurice J S Collins
R898 R739 Discovery Miles 7 390 Save R159 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

On most nights and days, the Moon is visible somewhere in the sky. For many, simply noticing it is a pleasure, yet it is also a fascinating world of craters, mountains, and volcanoes worthy of a closer look. The "21st Century Atlas of the Moon "is uniquely designed for the backyard, amateur astronomer. As an indispensable guide to telescopic moon observation, it can be used at the telescope or as a desk reference. It is both accessible to the novice and valuable to the expert. With over two hundred Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images, the highest quality images of the moon ever taken, this atlas illustrates the Moon in high resolution. The "Atlas "clearly provides unprecedented detail on more than one thousand named Moon features, while recommending additional features and images to observe. With special maps of the limb and far side, LRO altimetry-based images of major basins and their mare ridge, and maps of the Apollo and Soviet landing sites, this guide offers a level of detail never before seen in an atlas of the Moon. ?

The Cosmic Web - Mysterious Architecture of the Universe (Hardcover): J. Richard Gott The Cosmic Web - Mysterious Architecture of the Universe (Hardcover)
J. Richard Gott
R724 Discovery Miles 7 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

J. Richard Gott was among the first cosmologists to propose that the structure of our universe is like a sponge made up of clusters of galaxies intricately connected by filaments of galaxies--a magnificent structure now called the "cosmic web" and mapped extensively by teams of astronomers. Here is his gripping insider's account of how a generation of undaunted theorists and observers solved the mystery of the architecture of our cosmos. The Cosmic Web begins with modern pioneers of extragalactic astronomy, such as Edwin Hubble and Fritz Zwicky. It goes on to describe how, during the Cold War, the American school of cosmology favored a model of the universe where galaxies resided in isolated clusters, whereas the Soviet school favored a honeycomb pattern of galaxies punctuated by giant, isolated voids. Gott tells the stories of how his own path to a solution began with a high-school science project when he was eighteen, and how he and astronomer Mario Juri? measured the Sloan Great Wall of Galaxies, a filament of galaxies that, at 1.37 billion light-years in length, is one of the largest structures in the universe. Drawing on Gott's own experiences working at the frontiers of science with many of today's leading cosmologists, The Cosmic Web shows how ambitious telescope surveys such as the Sloan Digital Sky Survey are transforming our understanding of the cosmos, and how the cosmic web holds vital clues to the origins of the universe and the next trillion years that lie ahead.

In Love with Venus - A Touch of Astronomy Can Change Your Life Forever (Paperback): Angela Moore In Love with Venus - A Touch of Astronomy Can Change Your Life Forever (Paperback)
Angela Moore
R303 R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Save R46 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written in a clear, friendly style, this is a truly revolutionary book about the weirdly beautiful patterns and harmonies woven around Earth by our nearest planetary neighbour, Venus.

Gemini Owners' Workshop Manual - An insight into NASA's Gemini spacecraft, the precursor to Apollo and the key to the... Gemini Owners' Workshop Manual - An insight into NASA's Gemini spacecraft, the precursor to Apollo and the key to the Moon (Hardcover)
David Woods, David M. Harland 1
R780 R641 Discovery Miles 6 410 Save R139 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

NASA Gemini Owners' Workshop Manual 1965-1966 (all missions, all models) An insight into NASA's Gemini spacecraft, the precursor to Apollo and the key to the Moon David Woods and David M. Harland NASA's Gemini space flight programme followed on from the pioneering Mercury missions which put the first US astronauts into space. The Gemini spacecraft was an agile flying machine for fighter pilots, which gave the US the tool it needed to fly into space, and in doing so prepared NASA to travel to the Moon. In a breathless series of 10 manned flights spread across only 20 months of 1965 and 1966, Gemini propelled NASA from being a tentative, inexperienced space agency to a tough, competent and confident organisation that could send astronauts to another world. This Manual celebrates this important spacecraft with a thorough look at the technologies and techniques that were developed for the programme during its heyday.

Canada's Fifty Years in Space - The COSPAR Anniversary (Paperback): Gordon Shepherd, Agnes Kruchio Canada's Fifty Years in Space - The COSPAR Anniversary (Paperback)
Gordon Shepherd, Agnes Kruchio
R529 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R47 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

International space science began suddenly with the creation of COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) in October, 1958, and its first plenary meeting was held in London, in November the same year. Canada was at the table for both the creation and the first plenary meeting. This book describes the parallel growth of the Canadian space science program from that date up to the 50th Anniversary of COSPAR, to be celebrated in Montreal in July 2008. This work relates the history of ground-based activity that placed Canada at the forefront of nations with knowledge of space in 1958, gained primarily through observations of the aurora borealis by optical and radar methods. By the time of the International Geophysical Year, 1957-58, Canada was well established in this research and had built its own rocket payloads. During the sixties this activity increased tenfold with the inception of the Alouette/ISIS satellite missions in 1962, and a vigorous rocket program conducted at Fort Churchill and elsewhere. After the last Defence Research Board satellite, ISIS-11, was launched in 1971 the program changed direction; the National Research Council maintained the rocket program at a lower level and space opened up for Canadian instruments on international spacecraft leading to some highly successful missions. Long overdue, the Canadian Space Agency was established in 1989 and is now leading a more mature program including Canada's first scientific mission since ISIS-11 (SCISAT-1), the Earth-observing Radarsat-1 and a strong astronaut program. The final achievement of the fifty years is a Canadian-built lidar that is part of the NASA Phoenix mission and is on its way to Mars, destined to land there in May 2008.

Stars and Planets - The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and Solar System - Updated and Expanded Edition... Stars and Planets - The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and Solar System - Updated and Expanded Edition (Paperback, Revised edition)
Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion
R672 R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Save R96 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The indispensable guide to the night sky--now in a newly updated and expanded edition In this newly updated and expanded edition of their classic work, Ian Ridpath and Wil Tirion illuminate the night sky as never before, providing novice stargazers and professional astronomers alike with the most informative, user-friendly, comprehensive, and authoritative celestial field guide available. The product of a thirty-year collaboration between one of the world's leading astronomy writers and the world's foremost celestial mapmaker, Stars and Planets features superb color sky charts, diagrams, or photographs on almost every page; clear and engaging writing; a spacious and attractive design; and a compact size. This updated edition features the latest information on stars, a revised section on planets that incorporates recent research on exoplanets, and some revised charts and new photographs. Simply put, Stars and Planets is indispensable. Don't leave home--at night--without it. * Detailed charts covering all 88 constellations in the Northern and Southern hemispheres* Data and notes on all bright stars and other objects of interest* Detailed Moon maps and descriptions of the main lunar features* Tips on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, to suit any budget* The only guide to provide annual planetary data as a downloadable online resource* Updates include the latest data on stars and exoplanets and some revised charts and new photos

Skywatcher's Companion - Constellations and Their Mythology (Paperback): Stan Shadick Skywatcher's Companion - Constellations and Their Mythology (Paperback)
Stan Shadick
R299 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R58 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An informative sidekick to Stan Shadick's annual award-winning Skywatchers calendars, "Skywatcher's Companion" presents fascinating stories for skywatchers of all ages. Discover the wonders of the night sky and learn how to find the star patterns that have inspired the myths and storytelling of great cultures of the past. Meet the gods and goddesses of Rome, Greece and Mesopotamia and see how they found their way into the many constellations that dominate the ever-changing northern sky. Learn how the same stars inspired legends of the Native peoples in Canada, the United States, northern Europe and elsewhere. See how the sky changes with the seasons but always remains the biggest movie screen in the universe.

Beyond Earth - The Future of Humans in Space (Paperback): Bob Krone Beyond Earth - The Future of Humans in Space (Paperback)
Bob Krone
R617 R554 Discovery Miles 5 540 Save R63 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a critical time for the space program, and for all of us. Even the significant steps that we have taken since the dawn of the space age in 1957, including orbital flight, the Moon landings, and orbiting space stations, will in retrospect seem to be tiny steps compared to what lies ahead. Migrating into space will challenge us beyond anything we have previously accomplished, and we are destined to face adventures that are both fantastically breathtaking and supremely dangerous. "Beyond Earth" is for everyone interested in humankind's next great adventure - the human settlement of the Solar System. A unique collection of world-class scholars, scientists, engineers, managers, astronauts, artists, authors, and professors examine the key questions of our unique circumstance at the dawn of a new era in space exploration and development: Why does space matter to us? What can we use it for? How can we get there efficiently? What will ordinary life be like in space? What will our homes be like on the Moon? On Mars? In orbit? Will we play? Will we love? The book does not stop with questions.;It goes beyond the dramatic, the superficial, and the overly technical to the prescriptive, literally laying the brick and mortar for our future space faring civilisation. Contributing authors come from both hard and soft sciences; include education and the arts; and ask children, who will be the future space dwellers, for their visions. They document needed research. There are three underlying assumptions driving this book: First, that the human urge for flight, exploration and survival, plus its curiosity about the universe, are deeply embedded in our genes and in our minds; Second, that even if these urges were ignored, the continual improvement of the quality of life for the human race on earth, and perhaps even its ultimate survival, hinge on the successes of human exploration and habitation of space; and, Third that our generation can use the opportunity presented by outwards expansion to design a rewarding and exciting future of collaboration to capitalise on the lessons learned from human history on Earth.

The Spacefarer's Handbook - Science and Life Beyond Earth (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Bergita Ganse, Urs Ganse The Spacefarer's Handbook - Science and Life Beyond Earth (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Bergita Ganse, Urs Ganse
R742 R618 Discovery Miles 6 180 Save R124 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Now is the time to fly to space! New technological developments, commercialisation of spaceflight and advances in space medicine have made human space travel more attainable than ever before. This entertaining but nevertheless authoritative book gives a practical introduction to space travel from a number of viewpoints: How spacecraft are built, how to steer and navigate them, instructions for a comfortable everyday life in space and a guide to remain healthy and strong in weightlessness. The Spacefarer's Handbook is full of advice, tips and anecdotes to prepare the reader for their own trip to space. At the same time, it does not lose the scientific perspective on spaceflight. The authors, a physicist and a space medicine specialist, explain the underlying concepts rigorously and include recent research findings. From the operating principles of rocket engines, via bone loss in weightlessness to the methane lakes of Titan, this book contains everything aspiring spacefarers need to know! It also serves as a very good resource, beyond general space enthusiasts, for science fiction readers & writers who are looking for a better foundation in space flight. "Highly recommended for everyone who wants to fly to space and all passengers of our mothership Earth!" Hans Schlegel, ESA Astronaut

On to Mars 2 - Exploring & Settling a New World (Mixed media product): Frank Crossman, Robert Zubrin On to Mars 2 - Exploring & Settling a New World (Mixed media product)
Frank Crossman, Robert Zubrin
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The exploration and colonization of Mars, as discussed in the more than 130 papers and essays from the Mars Society's annual conferences, is presented in this second volume of the On to Mars series. Formed in 1998 to support the exploration and settlement of Mars, the Mars Society seeks to educate and convince political powers, industry leaders, and the public about the necessity of committing resources to the development of a Mars settlement program. Covering recent technological and planning advances, these essays cover the last three years of Mars Society meetings and discuss such topics as habitat infrastructure, exploration technique, and colony organization as they have been explored at the Mars Society's Analog Research Stations at Devon Island, Nunavuit in Canada and in Hanksville, Utah. Two short videos, "Stepping Stones to Mars" and Robert Zubrin's testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce at the Hearings on the Future of the U.S. Space Program, are featured on the included CD-ROM.

Mysteries of Mars (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018): Fabio Vittorio de Blasio Mysteries of Mars (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)
Fabio Vittorio de Blasio
R968 R783 Discovery Miles 7 830 Save R185 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book introduces the reader to the wonders of Mars, covering all aspects from our past perceptions of the planet through to the latest knowledge on its history, its surface processes such as impact cratering, volcano formation, and glaciation, and its atmosphere and climate. In addition, a series of ten intriguing open issues are considered in a more advanced way. These include such thought-provoking questions as What turned off the planet's magnetic field?, Why are the northern and southern hemispheres so different?, What was the fate of the once abundant water?, and Is there, or was there, life on Mars? Numerous original figures, unavailable elsewhere, reproduce details of images from Viking, CTX, MOC, HiRISE, THEMIS, and HRSC. The book will appeal especially to general readers interested in planetary sciences, astronomy, astrogeology, and space exploration and to students of Earth Sciences and Natural and Environmental Sciences. The higher-level material on the remaining mysteries of Mars will also be of interest to astrogeologists and other researchers.

NASA's First Space Shuttle Astronaut Selection - Redefining the Right Stuff (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): David J. Shayler,... NASA's First Space Shuttle Astronaut Selection - Redefining the Right Stuff (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
David J. Shayler, Colin Burgess
R866 Discovery Miles 8 660 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Unofficially they called themselves the TFNG, or the Thirty-Five New Guys. Officially, they were NASA's Group 8 astronauts, selected in January 1978 to train for orbital missions aboard the Space Shuttle. Prior to this time only pilots or scientists trained as pilots had been assigned to fly on America's spacecraft, but with the advent of the innovative winged spacecraft the door was finally opened to non-pilots, including women and minorities. In all, 15 of those selected were categorised as Pilot Astronauts, while the other 20 would train under the new designation of Mission Specialist. Altogether, the Group 8 astronauts would be launched on a total of 103 space missions; some flying only once, while others flew into orbit as many as five times. Sadly, four of their number would perish in the Challenger tragedy in January 1986. In their latest collaborative effort, the authors bring to life the amazing story behind the selection of the first group of Space Shuttle astronauts, examining their varied backgrounds and many accomplishments in a fresh and accessible way through deep research and revealing interviews. Throughout its remarkable 30-year history as the workhorse of NASA's human spaceflight exploration, twice halted through tragedy, the Shuttle fleet performed with magnificence. So too did these 35 men and women, swept up in the dynamic thrust and ongoing development of America's Space Shuttle program. "This book on the Group 8 Astronauts, the TFNGs, is an excellent summation of the individuals first selected for the new Space Shuttle Program. It provides insight into what it took to first get the Space Shuttle flying. For any space enthusiast it is a must read." - Robert L. Crippen PLT on STS-1 "As a reader, I had many moments where long, lost memories of the triumph and tragedy of the space shuttle program were brilliantly reawakened at the turn of a page. Loved it! This is a must-have book for every space enthusiast's library." - TFNG Mission Specialist Astronaut Richard 'Mike' Mullane, author of Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut "Many of the anecdotes in the book brought back memories of challenges, opportunities, and a team of men and women who were committed not just to the space program, but to one another...I've gone back to it several times as a reference source." - TFNG Steve Hawley, 5-time Space Shuttle Mission Specialist Astronaut "The TFNG book is incredible and amazingly thorough! The detail in the book is awesome! It is my go-to book for any of the details I've forgotten." - TFNG Dr. Rhea Seddon, 3-time Space Shuttle Mission Specialist Astronaut. "I can't believe how detailed and complete it is!!! FANTASTIC work!!!" - TFNG Robert L."Hoot" Gibson, 5-time Space Shuttle Pilot & Commander and former Chief of the NASA Astronaut Office

How Cosmologists Explain the Universe to Friends and Family (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019): Karim A. Malik, David R. Matravers How Cosmologists Explain the Universe to Friends and Family (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Karim A. Malik, David R. Matravers
R784 R650 Discovery Miles 6 500 Save R134 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This fascinating book provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of modern cosmology. In particular, the book discusses the formation of the Cosmic Microwave Background and the evolution of large scale structures in the universe, the distribution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies on very large distance scales. Following a brief introduction, the authors describe the scientific method - how science is done. They then discuss observational cosmology, the instruments and what observations can be done with them, and what is derived from those observations. After discussing the constituents of the universe, including dark matter and dark energy, the authors provide an outline of the forces that shape the universe, with particular emphasis on gravitation. Following this, the reader is taken on a journey in time from the present day back to the very beginning of the universe, a period called inflation, which sets the initial conditions for the subsequent evolution of the universe. The book ends with a brief chapter on what lies beyond. Written by two experts, the book is aimed at the interested lay-person with little or no physics background, but an interest in modern cosmology.

Space Energy - Theory and experiments Achieve Inner and Outer Harmony through Energy Work (Paperback): Ayden Melton Space Energy - Theory and experiments Achieve Inner and Outer Harmony through Energy Work (Paperback)
Ayden Melton
R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Lost Spacecraft - The Search for Liberty Bell 7 (Hardcover): Curt Newports Lost Spacecraft - The Search for Liberty Bell 7 (Hardcover)
Curt Newports
R866 R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Save R95 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes the exploration of two unique and dangerous environments, space and underwater, and how the paths of two men, one living and one dead, crossed in the recovery of the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft. The book focuses on two periods, one beginning in 1959, the other in 1985, interweaving the stories of Project Mercury, Gus Grissom and his ill-fated Mercury flight, on-going developments in deep ocean exploration, and Curt Newport's 14 year obsession to raise the sunken space-age titanic from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Also told is how Newport's team, against staggering odds, managed to find the phone box sized space vehicle during this harrowing 1999 expedition, only to see their recovery vehicle and Liberty Bell 7 ripped from their grasp by the forces of nature. Newport later recovered Liberty Bell 7 during what remains the deepest commercial salvage operation in history, returning Grissom's craft to Cape Canaveral, thirty-eight years to the day after Grissom blasted off his tiny launch pad.;However, the prevalent theme running through this book is how simple luck almost rivals technical ability when exploring any deadly environment, whether it be the silent void of low-Earth orbit, or the crushing cold of the abyss. Includes a CD featuring the operational log for the recovery of the Liberty Bell and technical drawings.

Astronomy in Depth (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003): Gerald North Astronomy in Depth (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
Gerald North
R1,019 R834 Discovery Miles 8 340 Save R185 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Astronomy in Depth fills the need for a textbook that covers pre-university level Astronomy courses (in the UK, the GCSE syllabuses) and provides numerical examples to help students. It is also written as a serious foundation in Astronomy for amateurs who want to take a more detailed approach than can be found in the bulk of introductory astronomy books. Almost every aspect of astronomy is considered, from Earth and its place in the solar system, through instrumentation, the planets, stars, and galaxies, to black holes and the beginnings of cosmology. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to get to know astronomy in detail, as quickly as possible.

Distant Wanderers - The Search for Planets Beyond the Solar System (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): Bruce Dorminey Distant Wanderers - The Search for Planets Beyond the Solar System (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Bruce Dorminey
R1,112 R927 Discovery Miles 9 270 Save R185 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Recent discoveries of planet-like objects circling other sun-like stars have stirred enormous interest in what other planets may exist in the universe, and whether they could support intelligent life. This book takes us into the midst of this search for extrasolar planets. Unlike other books, it focuses on the people behind the searches -- many known personally by the author -- and the extraordinary technology that is currently on the drawing boards. The author is an experienced, award-winning science journalist who was previously technology correspondent for the Financial Times of London. He has written on many topics in astronomy and astrobiology in over 35 different newspapers and magazines worldwide.

Apollo 8 - The NASA Mission Reports (Paperback, illustrated edition): Robert Godwin Apollo 8 - The NASA Mission Reports (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Robert Godwin
R345 R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Save R59 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

On December 21st 1968, NASA sent three men to orbit the moon in the Apollo 8 spacecraft. This book and CD-ROM pack contains important documents from the historic odyssey, including the press kit, pre-mission reports and objectives, the supplemental technical report and the post-flight summary.

Easy Field Guide to the Southwestern Night Sky (Paperback, Uk Ed.): Sharon Nelson, Richard Nelson Easy Field Guide to the Southwestern Night Sky (Paperback, Uk Ed.)
Sharon Nelson, Richard Nelson
R86 Discovery Miles 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Guide to stargazing in the south-west. Includes sky charts of stars and constellations and native skylore related to them.

Vintage Journal Mermaid Listening to Stars, San Clemente (Paperback): Found Image Press Vintage Journal Mermaid Listening to Stars, San Clemente (Paperback)
Found Image Press
R244 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cosmic Bosons, Fermions and Rays - Factors in Unidentified Aerial Phenomena? (Paperback): H David Umphenour Cosmic Bosons, Fermions and Rays - Factors in Unidentified Aerial Phenomena? (Paperback)
H David Umphenour
R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
For All Humankind (Hardcover): Dr. Tanya Harrison For All Humankind (Hardcover)
Dr. Tanya Harrison
R503 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin left humanity's first footprints on the Moon, July 20, 1969. "A beautiful demonstration of how curiosity and wonder brought our planet together to accomplish the impossible." - Dagogo Altraide, creator of ColdFusion and author of New Thinking #1 New Release in History of Astronomy, Space Science, and Aeronautics & Astronautics The plaque they left behind reads, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." But was the Apollo 11 moon landing mission really a global endeavor? How did people outside the United States view these "rocket men"? Against the political backdrop of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, was it, indeed, "For all mankind"? Dr. Tanya Harrison and Dr. Danny Bednar have talked to individuals from a variety of locations outside the United States, to see how this event touched the lives of people across the world. Enthusiasts of space travel, the Apollo missions, and the moon landings will love this book. These previously untold stories reveal the impact of the moon landings around the globe, and what having a "man on the moon" meant to the international community. In this exciting book... Find interviews with eight non-Americans to get their perspectives Be inspired by their memories of the event Learn more about one of the most historic events in human history If you liked A Man on the Moon, Rocket Men or First Man, you will love For All Humankind.

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