Chris Hadfield Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

"Israel, October 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MiG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears. NASA Flight Controller and former top US test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground—and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents. The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets’ mythical “Foxbat” MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz needs to tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse—bringing the defector into the heart of the United States’ most secret test site—and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way."-- Provided by publisher

New York Times bestselling astronaut Chris Hadfield returns with a gripping Cold War thriller set during the Space Race. In 1973, three astronauts find themselves trapped in a small Apollo module on the Moon's far side, with one harboring murderous intent. As American and Russian crews race for a hidden bounty on the lunar surface, old rivalries intensify, and political tensions escalate back on Earth. Houston flight controller Kazimieras 'Kaz' Zemeckis must keep the NASA crew united while outmaneuvering Soviet competitors. However, not everyone aboard Apollo 18 is who they seem. This novel is rich in technical detail, appealing to fans of The Martian, and evokes the claustrophobic suspense of The Hunt for Red October. Readers are immersed in the experience, a quarter of a million miles from home and help. Feel the intense G-forces of launch, the isolation of space, and the peril of clinging to a spacecraft orbiting Earth at 17,000 miles per hour, all narrated by a former Commander of the International Space Station who has lived these moments. Prepare for an exhilarating journey.

Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan's lush, evocative illustrations, The Darkest Dark will encourage readers to dream the impossible. Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is--and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.

L'ultima edizione del libro di riferimento più venduto al mondo porta il concetto di record a un nuovo livello. In Guinness World Records 2017 si trovano oltre 4.000 record, tra cui 3.000 prestazioni completamente nuove o aggiornate e 1.000 record preferiti. Quest'anno, la redazione è stata particolarmente ispirata dalle missioni pionieristiche per l'esplorazione del nostro sistema solare, e anche i grandi successi cinematografici di fantascienza hanno avuto un ruolo significativo. Scoperte ed esplorazioni caratterizzano l'intero libro: una cronologia informa sulla storia ricca di record del nostro universo, infografiche a doppia pagina presentano i record in contesti innovativi e una vasta raccolta di fatti, dati e statistiche entusiasmerà lettori di tutte le età.

A visually stunning tour of Earth from the astronaut whose photographs from the International Space Station made us fall in love with our planet again. Bestselling author and celebrated astronaut Chris Hadfield creates a virtual orbit of Earth, offering a comprehensive view of our home from space. Those who followed Hadfield's news-making Twitter feed may have seen his breathtaking photos but might have missed their deeper significance. Through a selection of images, many previously unreleased, Hadfield provides a fresh perspective on our planet. His extensive knowledge of geology, geography, and meteorology allows him to uncover the mysteries behind these images, revealing astonishing details and importance. The collection is organized by continent and represents an idealized orbit of the ISS. This planetary photo tour is surprising, playful, thought-provoking, and visually delightful, offering a breathtaking perspective on the wonders of the world. It opens a unique window on our planet, using remarkable photographs to highlight the history and consequences of human settlement, the beauty of newly uncovered landscapes, and the natural forces that shape our world and the future of humanity.

Colonel Chris Hadfield has dedicated decades to astronaut training, accumulating nearly 4,000 hours in space. His experiences include breaking into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposing of a live snake while piloting, and temporarily blinding himself while outside an orbiting spacecraft. He also gained fame for his rendition of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' in space. Hadfield's success stems from an unconventional philosophy learned at NASA: prepare for the worst and enjoy every moment. In his book, he shares insights from his training and space exploration, illustrating how to make the impossible possible. Through captivating stories filled with the thrill of launches, the wonder of spacewalks, and the calm required in crises, he reveals how conventional wisdom can hinder achievement and happiness. His unique lessons include not visualizing success, caring about others' opinions, and paying attention to details. While you may never pilot a spacecraft or perform surgery in zero gravity, Hadfield's vivid insights will teach you to think like an astronaut, fundamentally altering your perspective on life on Earth, especially your own.