Humanity’s first reusable spacecraft and the most complex machine ever built, NASA’s Space Shuttle debuted with great promise and as a dependable source of wonder and national pride. But with the Challenger catastrophe in 1986, the whole Space Shuttle program came into question, as did NASA itself, so long an institution that was seemingly above reproach. Wheels Stop tells the stirring story of how, after the Challenger disaster, the Space Shuttle not only recovered but went on to perform its greatest missions. From the Return to Flight mission of STS-26 in 1988 to the last shuttle mission ever on STS-135 in 2011, Wheels Stop takes readers behind the scenes as the shuttle’s crews begin to mend Cold War tensions with the former Soviet Union, conduct vital research, deploy satellites, repair the Hubble Space Telescope, and assist in constructing the International Space Station. It also tells the heart-wrenching story of the Columbia tragedy and the loss of the magnificent STS-107 crew.
As complex as the shuttle was, the people it carried into orbit were often more so—and this is their story, too. Close encounters with astronauts, flight controllers, and shuttle workers capture the human side of the Space Shuttle’s amazing journey—and invite readers along for the ride.
Автор: Yoon Won K. Название: Asian Tragedies in the Americas: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Stories ISBN: 179362853X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781793628534 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 89100.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Asian Tragedies in the Americas: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Stories examines stories of nineteenth-century Asian migrants across the Americas.
Автор: Klein Christine A., Zellmer Sandra B. Название: Mississippi River Tragedies: A Century of Unnatural Disaster ISBN: 1479825387 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781479825387 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 41190.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Read a free excerpt here! American engineers have done astounding things to bend the Mississippi River to their will: forcing one of its tributaries to flow uphill, transforming over a thousand miles of roiling currents into a placid staircase of water, and wresting the lower half of the river apart from its floodplain. American law has aided and abetted these feats. But despite our best efforts, so-called “natural disasters” continue to strike the Mississippi basin, as raging floodwaters decimate waterfront communities and abandoned towns literally crumble into the Gulf of Mexico. In some places, only the tombstones remain, leaning at odd angles as the underlying soil erodes away. Mississippi River Tragedies reveals that it is seductively deceptive—but horribly misleading—to call such catastrophes “natural.”
Authors Christine A. Klein and Sandra B. Zellmer present a sympathetic account of the human dreams, pride, and foibles that got us to this point, weaving together engaging historical narratives and accessible law stories drawn from actual courtroom dramas. The authors deftly uncover the larger story of how the law reflects and even amplifies our ambivalent attitude toward nature—simultaneously revering wild rivers and places for what they are, while working feverishly to change them into something else. Despite their sobering revelations, the authors’ final message is one of hope. Although the acknowledgement of human responsibility for unnatural disasters can lead to blame, guilt, and liability, it can also prod us to confront the consequences of our actions, leading to a liberating sense of possibility and to the knowledge necessary to avoid future disasters.
Автор: Lardinois Anna Название: Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies and Legacies from the Inland Seas ISBN: 149305855X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493058556 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 21110.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Submerged stories from the inland seas The newest addition to Globe Pequot's Shipwrecks series covers the sensational wrecks and maritime disasters from each of the five Great Lakes. It is estimated that over 30,000 sailors have lost their lives in Great Lakes wrecks. For many, these icy, inland seas have become their final resting place, but their last moments live on as a part of maritime history. The tales, all true and well-documented, feature some of the most notable tragedies on each of the lakes. Included in many of these tales are legends of ghost ship sighting, ghostly shipwreck victims still struggling to get to shore, and other chilling lore. Sailors are a superstitious group, and the stories are sprinkled with omens and maritime protocols that guide decisions made on the water.
Humanity's first reusable spacecraft and the most complex machine ever built, NASA's Space Shuttle debuted with great promise and as a dependable source of wonder and national pride. But with the Challenger catastrophe in 1986, the whole Space Shuttle program came into question, as did NASA itself, so long an institution that was seemingly above reproach. Wheels Stop tells the stirring story of how, after the Challenger disaster, the Space Shuttle not only recovered but went on to perform its greatest missions.
From the Return to Flight mission of STS-26 in 1988 to the last shuttle mission ever on STS-135 in 2011, Wheels Stop takes readers behind the scenes as the shuttle's crews begin to mend Cold War tensions with the former Soviet Union, conduct vital research, deploy satellites, repair the Hubble Space Telescope, and assist in constructing the International Space Station. It also tells the heart-wrenching story of the Columbia tragedy and the loss of the magnificent STS-107 crew.
As complex as the shuttle was, the people it carried into orbit were often more so--and this is their story, too. Close encounters with astronauts, flight controllers, and shuttle workers capture the human side of the Space Shuttle's amazing journey--and invite readers along for the ride.
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Rick Houston, a full-time journalist for nearly thirty years, has written or contributed to eleven books. He is the coauthor of Go, Flight : The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965-1992 (Nebraska, 2015) and consultant and associate editor of the documentary film Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo. Jerry Ross, a former astronaut, shares the world record for the most spaceflights flown, with seven to his credit. He is the author of Spacewalker.
Название: Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies ISBN: 0192806858 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192806857 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 9490.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This original and distinctive verse translation of four of Sophocles` plays conveys the vitality of his poetry and the vigour of the plays as performed showpieces, encouraging the reader to relish the sound of the spoken verse and the potential for song within the lyrics.
Автор: Tucker Ruth A. Название: Extraordinary Women of Christian History: What We Can Learn from Their Struggles and Triumphs ISBN: 080101672X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801016721 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 21840.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Engaging and candid narrative combined with provocative questions at the end of each chapter makes the lives of 77 women of church history come alive and stimulates spirited discussion.
Автор: Van De Water Ann Название: Mommy Memoirs: A Hilarious and Heartwarming Look at the Trials and Triumphs of Being a Mom ISBN: 1614486670 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781614486671 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 16550.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: If you are a mom, want to be a mom, know a mom, or have a mom, this inspirational book is for you With humor and candidness, Ann Van De Water shares her personal experiences of motherhood by giving glimpses of her journey in the form of short read-and-run anecdotes that will have you laughing out loud one minute and tearing up the next Ann takes you step-by-step through her own adventures, from realizing her ob-gyn went to her church and finding out she was pregnant with her first to her hysterectomy, launching her youngest off to college, and facing the dreaded empty nest with bucket list in hand--and everything in between--she leaves few stones unturned. Her transparency gives you permission to admit to your own imperfections and laugh with her as you recognize yourself in the tales she tells. Learn from her mistakes and rejoice with her as she sees God's hand of blessing in her life as a wife and mother You will appreciate the short stories that can be devoured quickly and the humor she brings to each situation in turn. You will come away with the reminder to take yourself less seriously and enjoy a good laugh every day. However, have a box of tissues on hand as well. Many of us have "been there and done that." Enjoy Ann's memories of her mommy moments Come be reminded of what an honor and privilege it is to partner with God in the best career out there--being a mom
Автор: Richard E. Killblane Название: They Were the Rough Riders: Inside Theodore Roosevelt`s Famed Cavalry Regiment ISBN: 1476687145 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476687148 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 45270.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: After just four weeks of training, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt`s Rough Riders fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War with the skill of seasoned regulars. Told from the perspective of the men in the regiment, this book traces the history of the Rough Riders from conception to disbandment, and Roosevelt`s transformation into an American hero.
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