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| Author | : Monika Koli |
| Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 2021-01-01 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
There have been many astronauts who have made tremendous contributions to our knowledge of space. But asking “who is the most famous?” is somewhat tricky. For one, it’s a bit subjective. And second, it can be hard to objectively measure just how important and individuals’ contributions really are. Surely, all astronauts are deserving of recognition and respect for their bravery and contributions to the pursuit of knowledge.
| Author | : Monika Koli |
| Publisher | : Namaskar Book |
| Total Pages | : 149 |
| Release | : 2024-02-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
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Embark on an inspiring journey through the cosmos with "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World" by Monika Koli. In this captivating book, Koli profiles the remarkable achievements and groundbreaking contributions of twenty extraordinary individuals who have ventured beyond the bounds of Earth. As you delve into the pages of "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World," be prepared to be inspired by tales of courage, determination, and the pioneering spirit of exploration. Koli's insightful profiles offer readers a glimpse into the lives of these space pioneers and cosmic explorers. But here's the question that lingers in the vastness of space: What if the legacy of these astronauts extends beyond their individual achievements, shaping the future of humanity's journey into the cosmos? Could their bravery and innovation inspire the next generation of space explorers to reach even greater heights? Engage with Koli's compelling narratives as she celebrates the accomplishments of these remarkable individuals and explores the challenges they faced on their journey to the stars. Through her detailed research and engaging storytelling, Koli invites readers to discover the human stories behind the headlines. Are you ready to be inspired by the extraordinary achievements of the world's greatest astronauts? Allow yourself to be captivated by the tales of courage and exploration in "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World," where each profile offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of space travel. Join Koli as she celebrates the pioneers who dared to venture beyond the confines of our planet. Here's your invitation to celebrate the spirit of exploration and discovery with Monika Koli's "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World." Will you accept the challenge to learn from the past and inspire the future? Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience this tribute to the heroes of space exploration. Purchase your copy of "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World" now, and let the stories of these cosmic adventurers inspire you to reach for the stars.
| Author | : John R. Vacca |
| Publisher | : Prentice-Hall PTR |
| Total Pages | : 712 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : |
When Phebe Hedges, a woman in East Hampton, New York, walked into the sea in 1806, she made visible the historical experience of a family affected by the dreaded disorder of movement, mind, and mood her neighbors called St.Vitus's dance. Doctors later spoke of Huntington’s chorea, and today it is known as Huntington's disease. This book is the first history of Huntington’s in America. Starting with the life of Phebe Hedges, Alice Wexler uses Huntington’s as a lens to explore the changing meanings of heredity, disability, stigma, and medical knowledge among ordinary people as well as scientists and physicians. She addresses these themes through three overlapping stories: the lives of a nineteenth-century family once said to “belong to the disease”; the emergence of Huntington’s chorea as a clinical entity; and the early-twentieth-century transformation of this disorder into a cautionary eugenics tale. In our own era of expanding genetic technologies, this history offers insights into the social contexts of medical and scientific knowledge, as well as the legacy of eugenics in shaping both the knowledge and the lived experience of this disease.
| Author | : Eric Braun |
| Publisher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 14 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1404855343 |
Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.
| Author | : James R. Hansen |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 755 |
| Release | : 2012-11-27 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1476727813 |
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also--as NASA historian Hansen reveals in this authorized biography--misunderstood. Armstrong's accomplishments as an engineer, a test pilot, and an astronaut have long been a matter of record, but Hansen's access to private documents and unpublished sources and his interviews with more than 125 subjects (including more than fifty hours with Armstrong himself) yield the first in-depth analysis of this elusive, reluctant hero.
| Author | : Chris Hadfield |
| Publisher | : Little, Brown |
| Total Pages | : 295 |
| Release | : 2013-10-29 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0316253049 |
Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's "enthralling" bestseller as your eye-opening guide (Slate). Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success-and survival-is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst- and enjoy every moment of it. In An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Col. Hadfield takes readers deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch, the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks, and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement — and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff. You might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Col. Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth — especially your own. "Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition." —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
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| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 48 |
| Release | : 1981 |
| Genre | : Astronautics |
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| Author | : Fred Haise |
| Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2022-04-05 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1588347141 |
The extraordinary autobiography of astronaut Fred Haise, one of only 24 men to fly to the moon In the gripping Never Panic Early, Fred Haise, Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13, offers a detailed firsthand account of when disaster struck three days into his mission to the moon. An oxygen tank exploded, a crewmate uttered the now iconic words, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” and the world anxiously watched as one of history’s most incredible rescue missions unfolded. Haise brings readers into the heart of his experience on the challenging mission--considered NASA’s finest hour--and reflects on his life and career as an Apollo astronaut. In this personal and illuminating memoir, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, Haise takes an introspective look at the thrills and triumphs, regrets and disappointments, and lessons that defined his career, including his years as a military fighter pilot and his successful 20-year NASA career that would have made him the sixth man on the moon had Apollo 13 gone right. Many of his stories navigate fear, hope, and resilience, like when he crashed while ferrying a World War II air show aircraft and suffered second and third-degree burns over 65 percent of his body, putting him in critical condition for ten days before making a heroic recovery. In Never Panic Early, Haise explores what it was like to work for NASA in its glory years and demonstrates a true ability to deal with the unexpected.
| Author | : Lynn Sherr |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 400 |
| Release | : 2014-06-03 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1476725780 |
The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, with exclusive insights from Ride’s family and partner, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys’ club to a more inclusive elite. Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space. A member of the first astronaut class to include women, she broke through a quarter-century of white male fighter jocks when NASA chose her for the seventh shuttle mission, cracking the celestial ceiling and inspiring several generations of women. After a second flight, Ride served on the panels investigating the Challenger explosion and the Columbia disintegration that killed all aboard. In both instances she faulted NASA’s rush to meet mission deadlines and its organizational failures. She cofounded a company promoting science and education for children, especially girls. Sherr also writes about Ride’s scrupulously guarded personal life—she kept her sexual orientation private—with exclusive access to Ride’s partner, her former husband, her family, and countless friends and colleagues. Sherr draws from Ride’s diaries, files, and letters. This is a rich biography of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Sherr’s revealing portrait is warm and admiring but unsparing. It makes this extraordinarily talented and bold woman, an inspiration to millions, come alive.
| Author | : Piers Bizony |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2011-05-01 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0802779611 |
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in history to leave the Earth's atmosphere and venture into space. His flight aboard a Russian Vostok rocket lasted only 108 minutes, but at the end of it he had become the most famous man in the world. Back on the ground, his smiling face captured the hearts of millions around the globe. Film stars, politicians and pop stars from Europe to Japan, India to the United States vied with each other to shake his hand. Despite this immense fame, almost nothing is known about Gagarin or the exceptional people behind his dramatic space flight. Starman tells for the first time Gagarin's personal odyssey from peasant to international icon, his subsequent decline as his personal life began to disintegrate under the pressures of fame, and his final disillusionment with the Russian state. President Kennedy's quest to put an American on the Moon was a direct reaction to Gagarin's achievement--yet before that successful moonshot occurred, Gagarin himself was dead, aged just thirty-four, killed in a mysterious air crash. Publicly the Soviet hierarchy mourned; privately their sighs of relief were almost audible, and the KGB report into his death remains secret. Entwined with Gagarin's history is that of the breathtaking and highly secretive Russian space program - its technological daring, its triumphs and disasters. In a gripping account, Jamie Doran and Piers Bizony reveal the astonishing world behind the scenes of the first great space spectacular, and how Gagarin's flight came frighteningly close to destruction.
