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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.
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previously unpublished notes by Glenn himself, Mercury Rising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."
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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'
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Glossaries of Nautical Terms
- English to Chinese (Simplified), Creole, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Spanish
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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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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