Download or read book Think Like a Rocket Scientist written by Ozan Varol and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * One of Inc.com's "6 Books You Need to Read in 2020 (According to Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Adam Grant)"* Adam Grant's # 1 pick of his top 20 books of 2020* One of 6 Groundbreaking Books of Spring 2020 (according to Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant). A former rocket scientist reveals the habits, ideas, and strategies that will empower you to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. But it's not. Rather, it's the apex of a certain thought process -- a way to imagine the unimaginable and solve the unsolvable. It's the same thought process that enabled Neil Armstrong to take his giant leap for mankind, that allows spacecraft to travel millions of miles through outer space and land on a precise spot, and that brings us closer to colonizing other planets. Fortunately, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to think like one. In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life -- whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product. Today, thinking like a rocket scientist is a necessity. We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our lives. Those who can tackle these problems -- without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking -- enjoy an extraordinary advantage. Think Like a Rocket Scientist will inspire you to take your own moonshot and enable you to achieve liftoff.

Download or read book Advice to Rocket Scientists written by Jim Longuski and published by AIAA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former NASA engineer and astronautics professor offers down-to-earth advice and recommended reading on preparing for and surviving in science-related professions. This book is especially valuable for those who are attempting career transitions between the work place and academic environments.

Download or read book The Seven Secrets of How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist written by James Longuski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-26 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book translates "thinking like a rocket scientist" into every day thinking so it can be used by anyone. It’s short and snappy and written by a rocket scientist. The book illustrates the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, personal stories and insights, and occasionally some space history. The author reveals that rocket science is just common sense applied to the extraordinarily uncommon environment of outer space and that rocket scientists are people, too. It is intended for "armchair" scientists, and for those interested in popular psychology, space history, and science fiction films.

Download or read book People Rules for Rocket Scientists written by John Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces key models, techniques and insights about how to get the best out of yourself and through this development, work more effectively with other people.

Download or read book It s Not Rocket Science written by Ben Miller and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Top Ten Bestseller Black holes. DNA. The Large Hadron Collider. Ever had that sneaking feeling that you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well, fear not, for help is at hand. Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots to share with you all his favourite bits of science. This is the stuff you really need to know, not only because it matters but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you. 'Let me show you another, perhaps less familiar side of Science; her beauty, her seductiveness and her passion. And let's do it quickly, while Maths isn't looking' - Ben Miller 'This book makes climate change actually seem interesting. Not just important - it's obviously important - but interesting. As a result I bought lots of other books about climate change, something I now regret' - David Mitchell Ben Miller is, like you, a mutant ape living through an Ice Age on a ball of molten iron, orbiting a supermassive black hole. He is also an actor, comedian and approximately one half of Armstrong & Miller. He's presented a BBC Horizon documentary on temperature and a Radio 4 series about the history of particle physics, and has written a science column for The Times. He is slowly coming to terms with the idea that he may never be an astronaut.

Download or read book Not Necessarily Rocket Science written by Kellie Gerardi and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Aspiring Astronaut’s Guide to Getting Lost in Outer Space “Kellie is probably one of the best ambassadors for spaceflight in the 21st century that the industry could have.” —Lucy Hawking, author of George's Secret Key to the Universe and host of Audible's Lucy in the Sky. #1 New Release in Science & Math, Essays & Commentary and Astronautics & Space Flight Follow aerospace science professional Kellie Gerardi’s non-traditional path in the space industry as she guides and encourages anyone who has ever dreamed about stars, the solar system, and the galaxies in space. Ever wondered what it’s like to work in outer space? In this candid science memoir and career guide, Gerardi offers an inside look into the industry beginning to eclipse Silicon Valley. Whether you have a space science degree or are looking to learn about stars, Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves there’s room for anyone who is passionate about exploration. What it’s like to be a woman in space. With a space background and a mission to democratize access to space, this female astronaut candidate offers a front row seat to the final frontier. From her adventures training for Mars to testing spacesuits in microgravity, this unique handbook provides inspiration and guidance for aspiring astronauts everywhere. Look inside for answers to questions like: • Will there be beer on Mars? • Why do I need to do one-handed pushups in microgravity? • How can I possibly lose a fortune in outer space? If you’re looking for women in science gifts, astronomy books for adults, or NASA stories—or enjoyed, the Galaxy Girls book, or Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson—then you’ll love Not Necessarily Rocket Science.

Download or read book Fun Physics Projects for Tomorrow s Rocket Scientists written by Alan Gleue and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn about physics with fun projects and experiments Created in partnership with Thames & Kosmos, Fun Physics Projects for Tomorrow's Rocket Scientists introduces you to essential physics concepts through do-it-yourself projects that you can then use to perform experiments. Experience the thrill of scientific discovery when you observe the physics of motion, including constant speed, acceleration, and free fall, through your own experiments. All of the projects use inexpensive, readily available materials and software. No experience required! Chapters feature: Things You'll Need--lists of all the components and equipment required for each project Be Careful--important safety tips Famous Scientists--introductions to people who've made significant contributions to our understanding of physics Online Videos--link to the author's demonstrations of the projects Step-by-step projects include: Constant-speed vehicle Uniform acceleration fan car Tennis ball cannon to investigate speed and study free fall Trebuchet for observing the force of weight Projectile-motion catapult Water rocket to demonstrate Newton's Laws of Motion Mousetrap-powered car that displays energy transformations Model rocket engine to calculate momentum and impulse Rocket launch ignition system and launch pad Cool model rockets that demonstrate acceleration,speed, and altitude

Download or read book This Is Rocket Science written by Gloria Skurzynski and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the past, present, and future of space travel. The compelling text - vetted by NASA scientists - is a combination of history, science, human drama, and future challenges. Readers learn how fireworks in ancient China developed into the fire arrows used by Genghis Khan; we meet Sir Isaac Newton, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and learn how their imaginations shaped rocketry. We revisit the era of Sputnik, the satellite that launched a superpower space race, ending with moonwalks and a rendezvous in space. Finally we look forward to the future challenges of Mars and beyond.

Download or read book Rocket Scientists written by Barbara M. Linde and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocket scientists are very smart, and they’re also very adventurous. Designing and studying rockets is an exciting career that involves science, technology, engineering, and math. Readers discover how rocket scientists apply these areas of STEM in their everyday work. Informative main text, fun fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer guide readers through stories of what rocket scientists do. Colorful photographs of rocket scientists in action accompany the exciting, career-focused text. How do rocket scientists get their rockets to successfully blast off? The answers to this question and many more are waiting for readers!

Download or read book Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering written by Travis S. Taylor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition, presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.

Download or read book Rocket Girl written by George D. Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining personal history with dramatic historical events, this extraordinary true story of America's first female rocket scientist shows how her talent for chemistry proved essential for America's early space program.

Download or read book The Mars Project written by Wernher Von Braun and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1953 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic on space travel was first published in 1953, when interplanetary space flight was considered science fiction by most of those who considered it at all. Here the German-born scientist Wernher von Braun detailed what he believed were the problems and possibilities inherent in a projected expedition to Mars. Today von Braun is recognized as the person most responsible for laying the groundwork for public acceptance of America's space program. When President Bush directed NASA in 1989 to prepare plans for an orbiting space station, lunar research bases, and human exploration of Mars, he was largely echoing what von Braun proposed in The Mars Project.

Download or read book Rocket Science for Babies written by Chris Ferrie and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Biology, ABCs of Space, and Quantum Physics for Babies will love this introduction to aerospace engineering for babies and toddlers! Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room! It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind. Written by an expert, Rocket Science for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to aerospace engineering. Babies (and grownups!) will learn about the basics of how lift and thrust make things fly. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a rocket scientist! If you're looking for engineer board books, infant science books, or more Baby University board books to surprise your little one, look no further! Rocket Science for Babies offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

Download or read book Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist written by Mark Salita and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all heard the expression "You don't have to be a rocket scientist to be able to ...." Well, these Memoirs explain many aspects of what a rocket scientist does have to be able to do. The author, Dr. Mark Salita, has modeled a very wide range of phenomena in rocket chambers, nozzles, and plumes, as well as on the Shuttle launch pad and inside Minuteman ICBM silos........... The purpose of this memoir is to share his multitude of experiences in the rocket industry. It is meant to be entertaining and insightful for rocket colleagues, and for students or young engineers who want to know how one rocket scientist solved the many technical problems assigned to him. Many "lessons learned" are discussed. Recommendations are made about the process of problem solving in general........... Dr. Salita is best known around the world for his modeling of O-ring erosion on Shuttle boosters, which he presented to NASA before the Challenger accident, and after to the Presidential Commission. His subsequent computer model of O-ring deformation and activation was the first of its kind, and was used to explain that the Challenger accident didn't happen simply due to the cold air (as described herein). That model has also been used for other aerospace applications, and by the nuclear power industry for their containment vessels........... He is also well known for his innovative modeling of propellant ignition, slag generation in solid-propellant rocket motors, and vehicle staging. He also created the first model of gas-bag inflator operation, and his original 1985 model of moisture ingestion into gas bag inflators may explain the failure of Takata inflators in 2015. Recently, he has been modeling the Boost-Phase Intercept of enemy ICBMs from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, i.e. "Drones") using high-speed interceptors........... TESTIMONIALS "I have read through this book and I was impressed with your work and your abilities. For what it's worth, I think this book should be on the must-read list of all current as well as budding aerospace engineers and scientists. It's the best. Thanks for what you have done." Dr. Dwight Clark (former Professor of Chemical Engineering at BYU, and Retired Section Supervisor, Thiokol Corporation)........... "Your memoirs are extraordinary. All propulsion technologists can learn from them. All those interested in aerospace or rocket science will enjoy your insights, history, and anecdotes." Dr. Leonard Caveny (retired Director of Science and Technology for the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO))........... SAMPLE CONTENTS What is a "Rocket Scientist," and what are the fundamentals of solid- and liquid-propellant rockets........... Numerous entertaining short stories, cute incidents, and startling quotes involving math and engineering........... Guidelines for successful engineering analysis........... Tips on how to prepare for job interviews, and the importance of documenting results well........... How to make engineering computer codes User-Friendly........... Near-disaster on first Shuttle flight ... my modeling suggested the fix for future flights........... Booster O-Ring erosion modeling ... presentations to NASA/MSFC and Presidential Commission........... First model of O-Ring deformation/activation ... explaining the Challenger accident........... Criticality of wind-shear during Shuttle launch ... started Columbia accident and ensured Challenger accident........... Dynamics of liquid-metal droplets ... size distributions, collision-coalescence, vaporization........... Modeling slag generation in solid-propellant rockets to explain motor underperformance and failures........... Boost-Phase Intercept of enemy ICBMs using UAVs ("drones") at 60 kft ... Another layer of ICBM defense........... Lecturing and consulting in retirement.

Download or read book I Can Be a Rocket Scientist written by Anna Claybourne and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what it takes to become a rocket scientist! With this out-of-this-world activity book, you can make a scale model of the solar system, build a prototype rocket from a plastic container, and try real astronaut fitness exercises. You'll discover Earth's place in space, fun facts about the other planets in our solar system, how gravity works, and lots of other fascinating cosmic information.

Download or read book Rocket Science A Beginner s Guide to the Fundamentals of Spaceflight written by Andrew Rader and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes it takes a rocket scientist to offer young readers the most engaging introduction to space travel, the solar system, and the universe. Earth’s gravity keeps our feet on the ground, and also prevents us from soaring into space. So how do we explore that vast frontier? We use rockets! Discover how rockets work—from staging to orbits to power generation, from thermal control to navigation and more. Learn how rockets and other spacecraft travel to and explore the moon, Mars, Jupiter, and beyond. Speculate about the future of space exploration—and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. In a guide ideal for aspiring rocket engineers, planetary scientists, and others who love learning about space exploration, Galen Frazer’s distinctive yet accessible illustrations pair perfectly with Andrew Rader’s straightforward text, together taking readers to the edge of our knowledge of space travel.

Download or read book Rocket Scientists written by Barbara M. Linde and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocket scientists are very smart, and they’re also very adventurous. Designing and studying rockets is an exciting career that involves science, technology, engineering, and math. Readers discover how rocket scientists apply these areas of STEM in their everyday work. Informative main text, fun fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer guide readers through stories of what rocket scientists do. Colorful photographs of rocket scientists in action accompany the exciting, career-focused text. How do rocket scientists get their rockets to successfully blast off? The answers to this question and many more are waiting for readers!