Download or read book Traveling Through Space written by John G Lowry and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PROPOSAL One afternoon, she came to his door. I admire you, she said. I like your driving, your shoulders. You smile sparingly and only work for money. You cut wood and like animals. Listen, she said, marry me this afternoon. We'll have lunch in the best restaurant and honeymoon in an apartment with a garden. We'll have sex then and only then. You'll have all the money you want. Do what you please but when I call you must come. Take three minutes to decide. He said yes and they were happy for many years A young man wants to walk around the world and shake hands with everyone; a strange woman comes to a man's door and proposes marriage; a doctor buys a television, places it in his driveway, and lets it rot to pieces. These are some of the compelling scenarios in Traveling Through Space, a collection of stories that explore the peculiarities of life in contemporary America. People are like space travelers-locked in their inner worlds-yet seeking contact with other people navigating the same uncertain territory. As these unique characters bump into and off of one another, the results are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but oddly memorable.
Download or read book Space Travel written by Paul Parsons and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, the books reveal the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about.
Download or read book Time to Travel Again in Space written by Robert W. Stach and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's been 225 years since the survivors of the extinction-level ice age that occurred on Earth-I have been brought to Earth-II. The six individuals who brought the survivors on Earth-II have been living on Earth-II with the descendants of the original settlers from the past twenty-five years. However, these six individuals are now becoming restless and want to go into space again. Even though they all are in their seventies, their life expectancies are such that they could live another fifty years. They increased the size of the spaceship they used to bring the survivors to Earth-II so they can increase the number of individuals who can travel with them. They leave Earth-II to revisit some of the planets they had visited previously as well as the edge of the known universe. They find life on several planets all of which has the same generic materials as humans. This book continues the adventure the space travelers have and the knowledge they obtain from traveling through space.
Download or read book How to Live in Space written by Colin Stuart and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An amusing and informative illustrated guide to life beyond our own planet that covers everything from training for and living in space to the future of space travel and tourism Now that suborbital space tourism is predicted to become a billion-dollar industry in the next ten years and NASA has announced its plans for landing humans on Mars in the 2030s, the dream of traveling and living in space is taking on new reality. But given that life on Earth can be complicated enough, how can we survive and thrive in the zero-gravity, absolute-zero far reaches of space? Look no further: How to Live in Space is chock-full of all the essential information you need to equip yourself for life beyond our blue planet. Grounded in space science, planetary biology, and rocket science, this accessible guide propels readers through takeoff, life in orbit, terraforming, and the long-term effects of space on the human body. Infographics and full-color illustrations help How to Live in Space to answer your burning questions, including: How do you sleep in microgravity? How do you grow food without water? Will your muscles waste away out there? How do you protect yourself from radiation? This is a light-hearted yet informative guide to a life far from terra firma.
Download or read book Traveling in Time and Space written by Diane Taylor and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling in Time and Space is about love, the love Jesus has for us and our earth. He warns us by saying, “It is serious, very serious.” He is referring to the many problems facing our society and our earth today. He also predicts coming disasters unless we change direction soon. He predicted the September 11, 2001 bombing of the World Trade Centers, he predicts more attacks and even more serious problems. He takes us on a journey through the universe to show us other lives and worlds. We visit a possible future earth and a possible dead one, we visit angels and descendents, we visit societies wildly dissimilar and amazingly alike, and we visit with the spirit of Jesus Christ, the universal savior. Traveling in Time and Space is a learning process for the author as well as the reader. This book belongs to Jesus. He speaks to each and every one of us. It is up to us to listen.
Download or read book The Traveler s Guide to Space written by Neil F. Comins and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever wondered about space travel, now you have the opportunity to understand it more fully than ever before. Traveling into space and even emigrating to nearby worlds may soon become part of the human experience. Scientists, engineers, and investors are working hard to make space tourism and colonization a reality. As astronauts can attest, extraterrestrial travel is incomparably thrilling. To make the most of the experience requires serious physical and mental adaptations in virtually every aspect of life, from eating to intimacy. Everyone who goes into space sees Earth and life on it from a profoundly different perspective than they had before liftoff. Astronomer and former NASA/ASEE scientist Neil F. Comins has written the go-to book for anyone interested in space exploration. He describes the wonders that travelers will encounter—weightlessness, unparalleled views of Earth and the cosmos, and the opportunity to walk on another world—as well as the dangers: radiation, projectiles, unbreathable atmospheres, and potential equipment failures. He also provides insights into specific trips to destinations including suborbital flights, space stations, the Moon, asteroids, comets, and Mars—the top candidate for colonization. Although many challenges are technical, Comins outlines them in clear language for all readers. He synthesizes key issues and cutting-edge research in astronomy, physics, biology, psychology, and sociology to create a complete manual for the ultimate voyage.
Download or read book A Space Traveler s Guide to the Solar System written by Mark Thompson and published by Pegasus Books. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut, traveling through the universe on your very own space mission? What would it be like to tour the solar system, visiting the sun and the planets, taking in everything from moons to asteroid belts along the way? What would you see, and how would you feel? What would you eat? How would you navigate and produce fuel? How would you survive?On this epic voyage of discovery, astronomer Mark Thompson takes you on that journey. From how to prepare for take-off and the experience of leaving Earth’s atmosphere, to the reality of living in the confines of a spaceship and the strange sensation of weightlessness, this is an adventure like no other.Suit up, strap in, and enjoy the ride!
Download or read book The First Book of Space Travel written by and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to space travel, including information on why we will use rockets instead of planes, difficulties we expect in space travel like living in weightlessness, building a space station, expected problems of interplanetary travel.
Download or read book Vacation Guide to the Solar System written by Olivia Koski and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with real science and fueled by imagination, a beautifully illustrated guide to traveling in our solar system Imagine taking a hike along the windswept red plains of Mars to dig for signs of life, or touring one of Jupiter's sixty-four moons where you can photograph its swirling storms. For a shorter trip on a tight budget, the Moon is quite majestic and very quiet if you can make it during the off-season. Packed with full color illustrations and real-world science, Vacation Guide to the Solar System is the must-have planning guide for the curious space adventurer, covering all of the essentials for your next voyage, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive. Perfect for fans of Neil deGrasse Tyson's Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this tongue-in-cheek reference guide is an imaginative exploration into the “What if” of space travel, sharing fascinating facts about space, the planets in our solar system, and even some moons!
Download or read book Space Travel written by Patricia Whitehouse and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series describes each planet in our solar system; compares the features of the Sun, the Moon, and stars to those of Earth; and shows our planet as seen from space. It also presents the machines and vehicles used to explore, travel, work, and live in space. Readers can explore the difficulties of surviving in space and the solutions that have been designed to overcome these challenges.
Download or read book Space Tourism written by Michel van Pelt and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-03-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many scientific papers and popular articles have been written on the topic of space tourism, describing everything from expected market sizes to the rules of 3-dimensional microgravity football. But what would it actually feel like to be a tourist in space, to be hurled into orbit on top of a controlled explosion, to float around in a spacecraft, and to be able to look down on your hometown from above the atmosphere? Space tourism is not science fiction anymore, Michel van Pelt tells us, but merely a logical step in the evolution of space flight. Space is about to be opened up to more and more people, and the drive behind this is one of the most powerful economic forces: tourism. Van Pelt describes what recreational space travel might look like, and explains the required space technology, the medical issues, astronaut training, and the possibilities of holidays to destinations far, far away. This is a book for everyone who has ever dreamed of traveling to space: a dream which, according to van Pelt, may not be so far from becoming a reality. Consider it the armchair traveler's guide to the coming boom in space tourism.
Download or read book Space Exploration For Dummies written by Cynthia Phillips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early astronomers to the International Space Station. You'll learn about the first satellites, rockets, and people in space; explore space programs around the world; and ponder the controversial question: Why continue to explore space? Take a quick tour of astronomy get to know the solar system and our place in the galaxy, take a crash course in rocket science, and live a day in the life of an astronaut Run the Great Space Race trace the growth of the Space Age from Sputnik to the Apollo moon landings and meet the robots that explored the cosmos Watch as space exploration matures from the birth of the Space Shuttle to the creation of the Mir Space Station to successes and failures in Mars exploration, see how space programs reached new levels Journey among the planets check out the discoveries made during historic voyages to the inner and outer reaches of the solar system Understand current exploration review the telescopes in space, take a tour of the International Space Station, and see the latest sights on Mars Look into the future learn about upcoming space missions and increased access to space travel Open the book and find: Descriptions of space milestones and future missions An easy-to-follow chronological structure Color and black-and-white photos The nitty-gritty details of becoming an astronaut A grand tour of the solar system through space missions Explanations of tragedies and narrow escapes Facts on the creation of space stations by NASA and the USSR Ten places to look for life beyond Earth
Download or read book Can We Travel to the Stars written by Andrew Solway and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2006 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered about space travel? This exciting book explores space and describes the types of exploration achievements that humans have made in the past and hope to make in the future. Detailed facts and photos help to answer your questions about the stars and beyond.
Download or read book Space Travel the Reality written by E R Niles and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-10 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although space travel has been a topic of great interest to many, few have an understanding of the ultimate limits that will determine its possibilities. One thing is certain. No matter the advancement in technology, whether earthling or extraterrestrial, energy requirements will determine ultimate success in space travel. True, technology will play a part. Among other things, it will determine the kinds of fuels that will be useable in deep space travel and that will, in the end, determine its successes. Are we ultimately going to be able to travel outside our own solar system to reach other worlds? Have extraterrestrials really visited us in the past? These are the questions addressed in this book. It is written for the layman, and does not require a technical background.
Download or read book Faster Than Light Space Travel written by Holly Duhig and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether its hyperdrive in Star Wars or warp speed in Star Trek, most science-fiction lovers know that in order to travel anywhere in space in a timely manner, youve got to go faster than the speed of light. Much of that idea isnt possible, but space scientists have found many ways to speed up human space travel. Through easily understandable explanations and examples of real, cutting-edge technology, this books main content guides readers from the fantasy of science fiction to the incredible reality of todays science fact.
Download or read book Private Space Travel written by Margaret J. Goldstein and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into outer space? Soon you might be able to find out! For years, only trained astronauts were allowed to travel through space, but now lots of companies are creating spacecraft that will allow regular people to experience space for themselves. World View Enterprises wants to take people to near space using a helium balloon. And Virgin Galactic has already sold hundreds of tickets for a ride on its Unity spacecraft. But is this kind of space travel safe? Will these new spacecraft be able to get off the ground? Read this book to learn more about private space travel!
Download or read book Human Enhancements for Space Missions written by Konrad Szocik and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-07 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a collection of chapters, which address various contexts and challenges of the idea of human enhancement for the purposes of human space missions. The authors discuss pros and cons of mostly biological enhancement of human astronauts operating in hostile space environments, but also ethical and theological aspects are addressed. In contrast to the idea and program of human enhancement on Earth, human enhancement in space is considered a serious and necessary option. This book aims at scholars in the following fields: ethics and philosophy, space policy, public policy, as well as biologists and psychologists.
