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We Seven - By the Astronauts Themselves (Paperback): Scott M Carpenter, Gordon L Cooper, John H Glenn, Virgil I Grissom, Walter... We Seven - By the Astronauts Themselves (Paperback)
Scott M Carpenter, Gordon L Cooper, John H Glenn, Virgil I Grissom, Walter M Schirra, …
R511 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The pioneer astronauts who took America into space tell their personal stories about the challenges they faced -- their fears, joys, friendships, and successes.

Chosen from hundreds of crackerjack pilots for their fitness, intelligence, and courage, the original Mercury Seven astronauts risked their lives to cross the space frontier. In "We Seven, " they take readers behind the scenes to show them their training, technology, and teamwork, and to share personal stories, including the lighter moments of their mission. They bring readers inside the Mercury program -- even into the space capsules themselves. "We Seven" straps you in with the astronauts and rockets you along for the ride.

Share Alan Shepard's exhilaration as he breaks through the earth's atmosphere. Endure moments of panic with Gus Grissom when his hatch blows, stranding him in the open sea. Race with John Glenn as he makes split-second life-or-death maneuvers during reentry, and feel his relief when he emerges safe but drenched with sweat.

Despite such heroism, Project Mercury was more than the story of individual missions. It defined the manned space flight program to come, from Gemini through Apollo. In "We Seven, " America's original astronauts tell us firsthand -- as only they can -- about the space program they pioneered, and share with us the hopes and dreams of the U.S. at the dawn of a new era.

Mercury Rising - John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the New Battleground of the Cold War (Paperback): Jeff Shesol Mercury Rising - John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the New Battleground of the Cold War (Paperback)
Jeff Shesol
R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

If the United States couldn't catch up to the Soviets in space, how could it compete with them on Earth? That was the question facing John F. Kennedy at the height of the Cold War-a perilous time when the Soviet Union built the wall in Berlin, tested nuclear bombs more destructive than any in history, and beat the United States to every major milestone in space. The race to the heavens seemed a race for survival-and America was losing. On February 20, 1962, when John Glenn blasted into orbit aboard Friendship 7, his mission was not only to circle the planet; it was to calm the fears of the free world and renew America's sense of self-belief. Mercury Rising re-creates the tension and excitement of a flight that shifted the momentum of the space race and put the United States on the path to the moon. Drawing on new archival sources, personal interviews, and previously unpublished notes by Glenn himself, Mercury Rising reveals how the astronaut's heroics lifted the nation's hopes in what Kennedy called the "hour of maximum danger."

World Cruising Routes - 1,000 Sailing Routes in All Oceans of the World (Paperback, 9th edition): Jimmy Cornell World Cruising Routes - 1,000 Sailing Routes in All Oceans of the World (Paperback, 9th edition)
Jimmy Cornell
R1,519 Discovery Miles 15 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, World Cruising Routes is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world from the tropical South Seas to the high latitudes of the Arctic and Antarctic, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains information on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, as well as suggestions about optimum times for individual routes. This new, fully revised and updated 9th edition assesses how changes around the world (including Brexit and Covid) have affected cruising routes and how climatic change has altered the cruising landscape and necessitated adaptations in timing and route-planning. It provides over 6,000 waypoints to assist skippers in planning individual routes, and is the perfect one-stop reference for planning a cruise anywhere in the world. 'The most important book for long-distance voyagers to come along in decades.' Cruising World

Mustang '64 1/2-'73 Restoration Guide (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Tom Corcoran, Earl Davis Mustang '64 1/2-'73 Restoration Guide (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Tom Corcoran, Earl Davis
R1,242 R1,076 Discovery Miles 10 760 Save R166 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This ultimate book of knowledge on Ford's famous pony car has been updated to include all models through 1973. A technical reference source for an authentic restoration, judging parts and options originality, and deciphering serial numbers and data plate codes. Packed with 1,000+ photos, this book covers all first-generation Mustangs, from the earliest 1964 1/2 and 1965 models up through 1973.

Innovations in Transport - Success, Failure and Societal Impacts (Paperback): Bert Van Wee, Jan A. Annema, Jonathan Koehler Innovations in Transport - Success, Failure and Societal Impacts (Paperback)
Bert Van Wee, Jan A. Annema, Jonathan Koehler
R1,386 Discovery Miles 13 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This timely book explores the likely success or failure of potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex innovations in which both public and private actors are involved. Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping. Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for policy makers and planners working in the area.

A Pilot's Perspective - A Former Airline Captain's Reflections on a Lifetime of Flying 1950-2012 (Paperback): Cedric... A Pilot's Perspective - A Former Airline Captain's Reflections on a Lifetime of Flying 1950-2012 (Paperback)
Cedric Flood
R626 Discovery Miles 6 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Innovations in Transport - Success, Failure and Societal Impacts (Hardcover): Bert Van Wee, Jan A. Annema, Jonathan Koehler Innovations in Transport - Success, Failure and Societal Impacts (Hardcover)
Bert Van Wee, Jan A. Annema, Jonathan Koehler
R4,158 Discovery Miles 41 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This timely book explores the likely success or failure of potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex innovations in which both public and private actors are involved. Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping. Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for policy makers and planners working in the area.

Computers in Railways XVIII - Railway Engineering Design and Operation (Hardcover): Giorgio Passerini, J M Mera Computers in Railways XVIII - Railway Engineering Design and Operation (Hardcover)
Giorgio Passerini, J M Mera
R3,861 Discovery Miles 38 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originating from papers presented at the 18th International Conference on Railway Engineering Design and Operation, this book provides up-to-date research on the use of advanced systems, promoting their general awareness throughout the management, design, manufacture and operation of railways and other emerging passenger, freight and transit systems. A key emphasis is placed on the use of computer systems in advanced railway engineering. The included works are compiled from a variety of specialists interested in the development of railways, including managers, consultants, railway engineers, designers of advanced train control systems and computer specialists. Topics covered include: Traffic safety, security and monitoring; Train and railways analysis; Operation of rail networks; Advanced train control; Energy-efficient design; Traffic modelling and simulation.

Productivity and Efficiency Measurement of Airlines - Data Envelopment Analysis using R (Paperback): Boon L. Lee Productivity and Efficiency Measurement of Airlines - Data Envelopment Analysis using R (Paperback)
Boon L. Lee
R2,528 Discovery Miles 25 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Productivity and Efficiency Measurement of Airlines: Data Development Analysis using R identifies and explains the best strategies for measuring airline performance. Each chapter measures airline performance through the model of data envelopment analysis (DEA), as well as other models, such as the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA), where applicable. The book thoroughly discusses topics such as financial performance, greenhouse gas management, and complex airline data analysis, employing appropriate models for each. Model methodologies are also discussed, making this in-depth coverage useful for all audiences, including students with a basic understanding of models, researchers and airline operators and management. Users will find codes for various data software that will help them generate results and quantify efficient practices. These results provide airline decision-makers with the essential information they need to create better policies and avoid underperforming practices.

Toyota Land Cruiser (68 - 82) (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): J. H. Haynes, P.B. Ward Toyota Land Cruiser (68 - 82) (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
J. H. Haynes, P.B. Ward
R862 Discovery Miles 8 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.

Pontiac Firebird (82 - 92) (Paperback, 5th Revised edition): John B. Raffa, J. H. Haynes Pontiac Firebird (82 - 92) (Paperback, 5th Revised edition)
John B. Raffa, J. H. Haynes
R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools; notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index.

East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate... East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate (Hardcover, 20th edition)
Janet Harber
R1,093 R917 Discovery Miles 9 170 Save R176 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Well established as 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible', this 20th edition of Jan Harber's classic cruising companion marks the book's 60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan's father, produced the first black and white edition, East Coast Rivers, now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers. Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of local knowledge is complemented by port information and local maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of their visit to the East Coast. The text is illustrated throughout with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this cherished cruising ground. Not only a pilot guide, this is the memoir of a family's history; exploring, capturing and celebrating this extraordinary sailing area.

Pitman's Motorists Library - The Book of the Austin Seven - A Complete Guide for Owners of All Models with Details of... Pitman's Motorists Library - The Book of the Austin Seven - A Complete Guide for Owners of All Models with Details of Changes in Design and Equipment (Hardcover)
Gordon G. Goodwin
R858 Discovery Miles 8 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Yamaha RD350 YPVS Twins (83 - 95) (Paperback, 6th Revised edition): Haynes Publishing Yamaha RD350 YPVS Twins (83 - 95) (Paperback, 6th Revised edition)
Haynes Publishing
R809 Discovery Miles 8 090 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Complete coverage for your Yamaha RD350 YPVS Twins covering 347cc models for 1983 to 1995:
--Routine Maintenance
--Tune-up procedures
--Engine, clutch and transmission repair
--Cooling system
--Fuel and exhaust
--Emissions control
--Ignition and electrical systems
--Brakes, wheels and tires
--Steering, suspension and final drive
--Frame and bodywork
--Wiring diagrams

Up-To-Date Air-Brake Catechism - A Complete Study of the Air-Brake Equipment, Including the Latest Devices and Inventions Used... Up-To-Date Air-Brake Catechism - A Complete Study of the Air-Brake Equipment, Including the Latest Devices and Inventions Used ... Containing Nearly 1,000 Questions With Their Answers (Hardcover)
Robert Henry Blackall
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
One Last Day of Summer - The BRAND NEW novel of love, family and friendship from #1 bestseller Shari Low (Hardcover): One Last Day of Summer - The BRAND NEW novel of love, family and friendship from #1 bestseller Shari Low (Hardcover)
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

As a flight to St Lucia leaves the runway, four passengers meet for the first time. After escaping her controlling husband, Bernadette Manson is taking the first extravagant holiday of her new life. But when her best friend cancels, will she be strong enough to fly solo? Tadgh Donovan is about to jet off to his destination wedding when he sees a shocking text. Has his bride-to-be written her wedding vows... or already broken them? Hayley Ford is the wife of a top fertility specialist yet her battle to get pregnant has almost broken her marriage. Can a trip to the sun heal their relationship or should she brace for a crash landing? Dev Robbins is crossing oceans to track down the woman he fell in love with at first sight. Will it be a one way trip to happy ever after or a return journey to singledom? #1 bestseller Shari Low is back with her brilliant new release about love, life and how a chance meeting can change your life forever. Praise for Shari Low: 'I'd forgotten how enjoyable it is to read a Shari Low book but My One Month Marriage reminded me of the fun to be had in her words...funny, warm and insightful.' Dorothy Koomson 'Great fun from start to finish.' Jenny Colgan 'There are only two words for Shari Low: utterly hilarious. I laughed like a drain.' Carmen Reid 'One of the funniest books I've ever read!' Marisa Mackle 'More fun than a girl's night out!' OK! magazine 'A brilliant, light comical read with some fabulous twists and turns' Bookbag 'A thrilling page turner that grabs your attention from the off. Highly recommended' The Sun 'Totally captivating and it felt like I'd lost a new best friend when it came to the end' Closer Magazine 'Touching stuff' Heat

Glossaries of Nautical Terms - English to Chinese (Simplified), Creole, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portugese,... Glossaries of Nautical Terms - English to Chinese (Simplified), Creole, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Spanish (Hardcover)
Auxiliary Interpreter Corps
R2,656 Discovery Miles 26 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Engendering Agricultural Development Dimensions and Strategies (Hardcover): K.P. Sudheer Engendering Agricultural Development Dimensions and Strategies (Hardcover)
K.P. Sudheer
R6,945 Discovery Miles 69 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Photovoltaics for Space - Key Issues, Missions and Alternative Technologies (Paperback): Sheila Bailey, Aloysius F Hepp, Dale... Photovoltaics for Space - Key Issues, Missions and Alternative Technologies (Paperback)
Sheila Bailey, Aloysius F Hepp, Dale Ferguson, Ryne P. Raffaelle, Steven Durbin
R5,217 Discovery Miles 52 170 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

PV has traditionally been used for electric power in space. Solar panels on spacecraft are usually the sole source of power to run the sensors, active heating and cooling, and communications. Photovoltaics for Space: Key Issues, Missions and Alternative Technologies provides an overview of the challenges to efficiently produce solar power in near-Earth space and beyond: the materials and device architectures that have been developed to surmount these environmental and mission-specific barriers. The book is organized in four sections consisting of detailed introductory and background content as well as a collection of in-depth space environment, materials processing, technology, and mission overviews by international experts. This book will detail how to design and optimize a space power system's performance for power-to-weight ratio, effectiveness at end of operational life (EOL) compared to beginning of operational life (BOL), and specific mission objectives and goals. This book outlines the knowledge required for practitioners and advanced students interested in learning about the background, materials, devices, environmental challenges, missions, and future for photovoltaics for space exploration.

Attitude Dynamics and Control of Space Debris During Ion Beam Transportation (Paperback): Vladimir S. Aslanov, Alexander S.... Attitude Dynamics and Control of Space Debris During Ion Beam Transportation (Paperback)
Vladimir S. Aslanov, Alexander S. Ledkov
R4,563 Discovery Miles 45 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Attitude Dynamics and Control of Space Debris During Ion Beam Transportation provides an overview of the cutting-edge research around the topic of contactless ion beam transportation for the removal of space debris. This practical guide covers topics such as space debris attitude motion, the motion of rigid materials in an inhomogeneous high-speed rarefied medium, gravity gradient torque, and more. The book examines and compares the various ways to control the spatial motion of space debris, such as engine thrust or altering the direction of the ion beam axis, and offers simple mathematical models for analyzing system behaviors.

World Voyage Planner - Planning a Voyage from Anywhere in the World to Anywhere in the World (Paperback): Jimmy Cornell, Ivan... World Voyage Planner - Planning a Voyage from Anywhere in the World to Anywhere in the World (Paperback)
Jimmy Cornell, Ivan Cornell
R1,119 Discovery Miles 11 190 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Your ultimate guide to planning a long-distance voyage. Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the 3rd edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating (or dreaming about) an extended cruise, this book details what is involved in developing the right strategy. Amongst many important aspects, Jimmy and Ivan consider: - World weather systems - Strategies for sailing long or short circuits in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans - The pros and cons of different routes at different times of year (taking into account weather, currents, wind directions and strengths, likelihood of fog, icebergs, gales, piracy etc) - Practicalities (repair facilities, common gear breakage on extended voyages, places to leave the boat to fly home if necessary, health considerations, provisioning for a long trip, personal safety measures, and much more) Written from a completely international point of view, World Voyage Planner will help sailors from any country going to any other country to achieve a safe and enjoyable cruise.

Design of Control Laws and State Observers for Fixed-Wing UAVs - Simulation and Experimental Approaches (Paperback): Arturo... Design of Control Laws and State Observers for Fixed-Wing UAVs - Simulation and Experimental Approaches (Paperback)
Arturo Tadeo Espinoza-Fraire, Alejandro Enrique Dzul Lopez, Ricardo Pavel Parada Morado, Jose Armando Saenz Esqueda
R4,171 Discovery Miles 41 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Design of Control Laws and State Observers for Fixed-Wing UAVs: Simulation and Experimental Approaches provides readers with modeling techniques, simulations, and results from real-time experiments using linear and nonlinear controllers and state observers. The book starts with an overview of the history of UAVs and the equations of motion applied to them. Following chapters analyze linear and nonlinear controllers, state observers, and the book concludes with a chapter discussing testbed development and experimental results, equipping readers with the knowledge they need to conduct their own stable UAV flights whether in simulation or real-time.

The Global Rise of the Modern Plug-In Electric Vehicle - Public Policy, Innovation and Strategy (Hardcover): John D. Graham The Global Rise of the Modern Plug-In Electric Vehicle - Public Policy, Innovation and Strategy (Hardcover)
John D. Graham
R4,538 Discovery Miles 45 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

We may be standing at the precipice of a revolution in propulsion not seen since the internal combustion engine replaced the horse and buggy. The proliferation of electric cars will change the daily lives of motorists, boost some regional economies and hurt others, reduce oil insecurity but create new insecurities about raw materials, and impact urban air quality and climate change. If you want to understand how quickly the transition is likely to occur, and the factors shaping the pace of the transition, this book delivers with a candid, illuminating style. The invention of the lithium-ion battery and its adaptation to the auto sector set the stage for the exciting proliferation of electric cars, beginning with California and Norway. This book focuses on the period from the oil crises of the 1970s to the present, tracing the development of this entirely new industry and its critical supply chain. John Graham delves into the major societal concerns, economic rationales, governmental policies and corporate strategies. He emphasizes that consumer concerns slowed the pace of the transition while spurring more innovation and new policies to persuade reluctant consumers. And he explains why the transition is now occurring much faster in China and Europe than in Japan and the United States. More broadly, the book tells the story of many successes and failures in public policy, technological innovation and corporate strategy. This book provides an in-depth understanding of how people on every continent in the world are contributing to the new electric-vehicle industry, including the raw materials, battery components, electric motors and charging stations. Faculty, students and researchers will appreciate the integrated treatment of the technical, economic, political and international issues. For the practitioner in industry, government and civil society, the book is an engaging look at the roles of key decision makers and organizations, both those favoring electric cars and those opposed.

Driveway Detailing Warrior - DIY Money-Saving Guide to Sports Car Detailing at Home on a Budget (Hardcover): S L Lucas Driveway Detailing Warrior - DIY Money-Saving Guide to Sports Car Detailing at Home on a Budget (Hardcover)
S L Lucas
R1,086 Discovery Miles 10 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
ISE Introduction to Flight (Paperback, 9th edition): John Anderson, Mary Bowden ISE Introduction to Flight (Paperback, 9th edition)
John Anderson, Mary Bowden
R1,825 Discovery Miles 18 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Anderson's Introduction to Flight is designed for first or second-year engineering students and any reader looking for an introduction to aerospace engineering. It is written in an intentionally easy-to-understand style. Readers are introduced to the basic areas of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, and space flight (astronautics). In this edition, space flight content covers the expanding role of space vehicles within the field of aerospace engineering. Continuing the tradition of the previous edition, the 9th edition is intended not only to educate but also to motivate the reader to pursue the subject of aerospace engineering. In addition, new sections continue the unique tradition of including historical content discussing the origins of the technology. If you want to understand the engineering behind how airplanes fly, how spacecrafts are launched into space, and how they are able to follow the right path to their destination, this book is for you.

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