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OverviewLadies and gentlemen, start your spaceships with this book that explores an exciting new era of space travel—the perfect science gift! Personal space travel is no longer the stuff of science fiction. The future is here: Civilians are launching into orbit. How to Build Your Own Spaceship takes readers on a fun and quirky trip to the forefront of commercial space travel-the latest technology, the major business players, and the personal and financial benefits that are ripe for the picking. Science-writer Piers Bizony's breadth of knowledge, quick wit, and no-nonsense explanations of the hard science in this emerging arena will satisfy even the most dedicated space fanatics. With practical advice (from picking the best jet fuel to funding your own fleet of space crafts), unbelievable space facts, and fascinating photos, Bizony's user-friendly guide to blasting off is a must-have ticket to the final frontier. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Piers BizonyPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Plume Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9780452295339ISBN 10: 0452295335 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 28 July 2009 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Inactive Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of Contents"How to Build Your Own SpaceshipPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: When's the Space Age Coming for the Rest of Us? Chapter 2: That's Why They Call It ""Rocket Science"" Chapter 3: Runners and Riders, Ways and Means Chapter 4: ""No Bucks, No Buck Rogers"" Chapter 5: Islands in the Sky Chapter 6: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress Chapter 7: The Red Planetand Beyond Epilogue Selected Bibliography"Reviewsa[Bizony] writes with the easy tone youad want to hear from your space pilota] Strap yourselves down, and boldly go on a joyride out of this world.a <br>a The Times (UK) [Bizony] writes with the easy tone you'd want to hear from your space pilot... Strap yourselves down, and boldly go on a joyride out of this world. <br>- The Times (UK)<br><br> Author InformationPIERS BIZONY is an established author, documentary film maker and media producer based in the UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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