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A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel.
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With his signature wit and thought-provoking insights, Tyson, one of our foremost thinkers on all things space, illuminates the past, present, and future of space exploration and brilliantly reminds readers why NASA matters now as much as ever.
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This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong... [ More...]
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The first Americans in space—Yeager, Conrad, Grissom, and Glenn—battle the Russians for control of the heavens and put their lives on the line to demonstrate a quality beyond courage.
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WHAT'S IN STICK AND RUDDER: * The invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight—the Angle of Attack. What it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it. * Why airplanes stall * How do you know... [ More...]
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This highly regarded textbook presents the entire process of aircraft conceptual design—from requirements definition to initial sizing, configuration layout, analysis, sizing, and trade studies—in the same manner seen in industry aircraft design... [ More...]
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Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well as how to perform typical helicopter maneuvers, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning with the... [ More...]
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