Politics, Space Technology, and the Quest for Reusable Rocketry
Behind the glories and tragedies that make headlines and move the nation, the story of the space shuttle is inextricably bound to the lesser-known but no less engrossing drama of the search for a reusable single-stage-to-orbit rocket. In this book, Andrew J. Butrica tells this story, going back to the first glimmerings of the idea in the 1920s, ......
Winner of the 1984 Wildlife Publications Award from the Wildlife Society, the first edition of Wild Mammals of North America (published in 1982) offered zoologists, naturalists, wildlife specialists, and students detailed information about the biology, conservation status, and management of 57 mammalian species and species groups, with ......
Low-Cost Innovation in the U.S. Space Program (POD)
In Faster, Better, Cheaper: Low-Cost Innovation in the U.S. Space Program, Howard E. McCurdy examines NASA's recent efforts to save money while improving mission frequency and performance. McCurdy details the sixteen missions undertaken during the 1990s -- including an orbit of the moon, deployment of three space telescopes, four Earth-orbiting ......
For some people, driving is an art; for others, it's a science. At the Isaac Newton School of Driving, though, every car is a laboratory on wheels and every drive an exciting journey into the world of physics. As explained by renowned science writer and physics professor Barry Parker -- whose father was a car mechanic and garage owner -- almost ......
Provides a scientific analysis of light that became the basis of our modern understanding. Based on experiments in which a beam of light was passed through a prism, this work shows that white light was complex and could be analysed as a blend of the various colours of the spectrum.
Einstein continues to captivate, not only for his revolutionary scientific insights but also for his complex personality and personal pursuits. This book focuses on five aspects of Einstein's emotional nature that had an influence on his life and career. It looks at one of the geniuses of all time who did so much to shape our vision of the world.
The Latest Results in the Search for Purpose in the Universe
Over the years, a number of scientists have claimed that there is credible scientific evidence for the existence of God. Is this true? Are scientists close to solving the greatest of all mysteries? This book delves into this question from a sceptical point of view in the presentation of the key scientific facts.
Despite marked public interest, many leading scientists remain sceptical that there is common ground between scientific knowledge and religious belief. This book discusses topics such as the Big Bang and the origin of the universe, the nature of the 'soul', and near-death experiences.
Presents a collection of more than sixty letters from children to Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientist of all time. This book presents a biography and chronology of Einstein's life. It is suitable for teachers, parents, and various young, budding scientists in their lives.
