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Scott Solomon, Scott Kelly - Becoming Martian, Inbunden

Becoming Martian

Our Future Beyond Earth

AvScott Solomon,Scott Kelly

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

289 kr

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How living in space will affect future generations—and what the potential unintended consequences of space settlements are.We are on the cusp of a golden age of space travel in which, for the first time, it will be possible for large numbers of people to venture into space. Some intend to stay. But what happens—and will happen—to us in the extreme conditions of space? What should space tourists expect to happen to them during a journey to an orbiting space station, the Moon, or Mars? What would happen to children born on another planet? Would they evolve into a new species? In Becoming Martian, Scott Solomon explores the many ways in which humanity’s migration into space will change our bodies and our minds.This book focuses on the latest science, taking readers to the front lines of research. We hear from astronauts, including Scott Kelly who writes the foreword, and we join a team of scientists guiding a rover across the surface of Mars. We visit a high-security lab where engineers are simulating space radiation to measure its effects on the body. We travel to isolated islands where field biologists are gleaning insights into evolutionary processes applicable to people isolated on faraway planets. We meet synthetic biologists developing gene-editing tools to equip future humans to thrive in alien environments. We watch a rocket designed to carry humanity to Mars make its first successful launch. And then we ask, knowing what we know: Should we go?

Scott Kelly - Endurance, Häftad

Endurance

My Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

141 kr

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly hostile to human life: the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight.“Kelly’s account is insightful, at times humorous, heart-tugging at others. And it’s inspiring enough to change the life of some lost kid, just like The Right Stuff did for him.” —USA Today He describes navigating long-term spaceflight—the devastating effects on the body, the isolation from everyone he loves and the comforts of Earth, the pressures of constant close cohabitation, and the catastrophic risks of depressurization or colliding with space junk. But perhaps the most haunting challenge is that of being unable to help should tragedy strike at home, something Kelly knows about firsthand. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humor, and passion resonate throughout, as he recalls his rough-and-tumble New Jersey childhood and the youthful inspiration that sparked his astounding career. Here, in his personal story, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the infinite wonder of the galaxy.

Scott Kelly - Infinite Wonder, E-bok

Infinite Wonder

An Astronaut''s Photographs from a Year in Space

E-bok

Engelska, 2018

132 kr

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From the record-breaking astronaut, national hero, and best-selling author of Endurance, a breathtaking collection of photos documenting his journey on the International Space Station, the vastness of space, and the unparalleled beauty of our own home planet.One''s perspective shifts when one lives for an entire year--as Commander Scott Kelly, and no other American astronaut in history, has--in the isolating, grueling, and utterly unforgiving vacuum of space. Kelly''s photos prove that this perspective--from 250 miles above earth--while hard-won, is also almost unspeakably beautiful. He mastered the rare art of microgravity photography. Using a Nikon D4 with a long 800mm lens and a 1.4x magnifying zoom lens, he panned the camera as the shutter released in order to compensate for the space station''s velocity: 17,500 mph relative to the earth. Kelly''s artist''s eye helped make him a social media sensation, and here his photos are collected alongside his own commentary, which sets the images in their proper contexts, human and cosmic. Kelly captures sunsets, moonrises, the aurora borealis, and the luminous, hazy tapestry of the Milky Way. He presents snapshots of life and work on the International Space Station, from spacewalks to selfies. But above all--or floating amid all--he takes the earth itself as his celestial muse. Here are hurricanes, wrinkled mountains, New York City shining like a galaxy--glorious photographs that are, in themselves, a passionate argument for the preservation of our planet in the face of climate change and environmental destruction.

Scott Kelly - My Journey to the Stars (Step into Reading), E-bok

My Journey to the Stars (Step into Reading)

E-bok

Engelska, 2020

88 kr

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Scott Kelly - Infinite Wonder, Inbunden

Infinite Wonder

An Astronaut's Photographs from a Year in Space

Inbunden, Engelska, 2018

218 kr

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The first photo book by the Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking Year in Space. This is an awe-inspiring collection of the photos Scott took himself while on board the International Space Station, many of which have never been seen before. Scott Kelly has seen the world in ways most of us never will. During his record-breaking 340 consecutive days on board the ISS, Scott Kelly circled the earth 5,440 times, witnessing 10,944 sunrises and sunsets – that’s 16 a day. In all this time, he posted just 713 photos on Instagram.But it’s not all sunrises, sunsets and #nofilter. Through the photos Kelly took during his time in space, we can learn to see the world in a new way and we are afforded a glimpse into a life that most of us will never encounter but of which many of us dream. This book will show you what it’s really like to be a Nasa astronaut.

Scott Kelly, Paul McCarthy - What I've Learned from You, Häftad

What I've Learned from You

The Lessons of Life Taught to a Doctor by His Patients

AvScott Kelly,Paul McCarthy

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

166 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

Scott Kelly, Paul McCarthy - What I've Learned from You, Inbunden

What I've Learned from You

The Lessons of Life Taught to a Doctor by His Patients

AvScott Kelly,Paul McCarthy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

230 kr

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Scott Kelly - Endurance, E-bok

Endurance

A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

E-bok

Engelska, 2017

104 kr

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From the Nasa astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station – what it’s like out there and what it’s like now, back here. Enter Scott Kelly's fascinating world and dare to think of your own a little differently.As soon as you realize you aren’t going to die, space is the most fun you’ll ever have...The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for most consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few of us ever have and very few of us ever will. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humour, and passion shine as he describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both existential and banal. He touches on what’s happened to his body, the sadness of being isolated from everyone he loves; the pressures of constant close cohabitation; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk, and the still more haunting threat of being absent should tragedy strike at home. From a natural storyteller Endurance is one of the finest examples the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the boundless wonder of the galaxy.*What readers are saying...'Takes you up into space and lets you be a part of astronaut life''Tough to put down! Tells a side you don't often hear or read about for that matter''Mind blowing . . . up there with Ernest Shackleton for me''My husband said it is the next best thing to going into space yourself''Six stars!'

Scott Kelly - Endurance, Ljudbok

Endurance

A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Ljudbok

Engelska, 2017

158 kr

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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Endurance, written and read by Scott Kelly.From the Nasa astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station – what it’s like out there and what it’s like now, back here. Enter Scott Kelly''s fascinating world and dare to think of your own a little differently.The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for most consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few of us ever have and very few of us ever will. Kelly''s humanity, compassion, humour, and passion shine as he describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both existential and banal. He touches on what’s happened to his body, the sadness of being isolated from everyone he loves; the pressures of constant close cohabitation; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk, and the still more haunting threat of being absent should tragedy strike at home. From a natural storyteller Endurance is one of the finest examples the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the boundless wonder of the galaxy.

Scott Kelly - Infinite Wonder, E-bok

Infinite Wonder

An Astronaut's Photographs from a Year in Space

E-bok

Engelska, 2019

166 kr

Läs direkt efter köp

The first photo book by the Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking Year in Space. This is an awe-inspiring collection of the photos Scott took himself while on board the International Space Station, many of which have never been seen before. Scott Kelly has seen the world in ways most of us never will. During his record-breaking 340 consecutive days on board the ISS, Scott Kelly circled the earth 5,440 times, witnessing 10,944 sunrises and sunsets – that’s 16 a day. In all this time, he posted just 713 photos on Instagram.But it’s not all sunrises, sunsets and #nofilter. Through the photos Kelly took during his time in space, we can learn to see the world in a new way and we are afforded a glimpse into a life that most of us will never encounter but of which many of us dream. This book will show you what it’s really like to be a Nasa astronaut.

Scott Kelly - Keep the Ghost, Häftad

Keep the Ghost

Häftad, Engelska

232 kr

Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar

Scott Kelly - The Blue, Häftad

The Blue

Häftad, Engelska

232 kr

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Scott Kelly - [sic], Häftad

[sic]

Häftad, Engelska

232 kr

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Scott Kelly - Infinite Wonder, Inbunden

Infinite Wonder

An Astronaut's Photographs from a Year in Space

Inbunden, Engelska, 1900

264 kr

Skickas

From the record-breaking astronaut, national hero, and best-selling author of Endurance, a breathtaking collection of photos documenting his journey on the International Space Station, the vastness of space, and the unparalleled beauty of our own home planet.One's perspective shifts when one lives for an entire year--as Commander Scott Kelly, and no other American astronaut in history, has--in the isolating, grueling, and utterly unforgiving vacuum of space. Kelly's photos prove that this perspective--from 250 miles above earth--while hard-won, is also almost unspeakably beautiful. He mastered the rare art of microgravity photography. Using a Nikon D4 with a long 800mm lens and a 1.4x magnifying zoom lens, he panned the camera as the shutter released in order to compensate for the space station's velocity: 17,500 mph relative to the earth. Kelly's artist's eye helped make him a social media sensation, and here his photos are collected alongside his own commentary, which sets the images in their proper contexts, human and cosmic. Kelly captures sunsets, moonrises, the aurora borealis, and the luminous, hazy tapestry of the Milky Way. He presents snapshots of life and work on the International Space Station, from spacewalks to selfies. But above all--or floating amid all--he takes the earth itself as his celestial muse. Here are hurricanes, wrinkled mountains, New York City shining like a galaxy--glorious photographs that are, in themselves, a passionate argument for the preservation of our planet in the face of climate change and environmental destruction.

Scott Kelly - My Journey to the Stars, E-bok

My Journey to the Stars

E-bok

Engelska, 2017

74 kr

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Scott Kelly - Endurance, Young Readers Edition, E-bok

Endurance, Young Readers Edition

My Year in Space and How I Got There

E-bok

Engelska, 2018

88 kr

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Discover what it''s like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that!Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero.Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly''s childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut.This personal and fascinating story, newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller, will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars."An engaging and high-flying read for nonfiction and space lovers alike." --School Library Journal"Those who are intrigued by space travel will find this a fascinating book." --Booklist"Recommend this to readers who are interested in current events and anyone who wants an in-depth look at a STEM-related career." --VOYA

Scott Kelly - Goodnight, Astronaut, E-bok

Goodnight, Astronaut

E-bok

Engelska, 2021

74 kr

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Scott Kelly - Ready for Launch, E-bok

Ready for Launch

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

132 kr

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Scott Kelly - Shadow Box, Häftad

Shadow Box

Häftad, Engelska

232 kr

Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar

Scott Kelly - Kill the Ghost, Häftad

Kill the Ghost

Häftad, Engelska

234 kr

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Scott Kelly - Endurance, Häftad

Endurance

A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

136 kr

Skickas

*As featured on BBC Breakfast, Radio 5Live and Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2*From the Nasa astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station – what it’s like out there and what it’s like now, back here. Enter Scott Kelly's fascinating world and dare to think of your own a little differently.As soon as you realize you aren’t going to die, space is the most fun you’ll ever have...The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for most consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few of us ever have and very few of us ever will. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humour, and passion shine as he describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both existential and banal. He touches on what’s happened to his body, the sadness of being isolated from everyone he loves; the pressures of constant close cohabitation; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk, and the still more haunting threat of being absent should tragedy strike at home. From a natural storyteller Endurance is one of the finest examples the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the boundless wonder of the galaxy.*What readers are saying...'Takes you up into space and lets you be a part of astronaut life''Tough to put down! Tells a side you don't often hear or read about for that matter''Mind blowing . . . up there with Ernest Shackleton for me''My husband said it is the next best thing to going into space yourself''Six stars!'

Scott Kelly - Kiertoradalla, E-bok

Kiertoradalla

E-bok

Finska, 2020

266 kr

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Millaista on viettää vuosi avaruudessa?

Astronautti Scott Kellyn muistelmateos Kiertoradalla on kiehtova kertomus ihmisen tahdonvoimasta ja ihmeellisestä avaruudesta. Lähde mukaan ainutlaatuiselle matkalle – huomaat pian ajattelevasi omasta maailmastasi eri tavalla kuin ennen.

Kapteeni Scott Kelly teki avaruusmatkailun historiaa ja vietti vuoden kansainvälisellä avaruusasemalla. Neljän avaruuslennon veteraani ja avaruudessa oleskelun ennätysmies on kokenut asioita, joita hyvin harva meistä tulee koskaan kohtaamaan. Millaista avaruudessa oli ja millaista oli palata takaisin maan pinnalle?

Kelly kuvaa avaruuselämän jännittäviä, arkipäiväisiä ja syvällisiä puolia omalla inhimillisellä ja huumorintajuisella tyylillään. Hän kertoo avaruusmatkansa vaiheet kazakstanilaisesta avaruussatamasta kansainväliselle avaruusasemalle ISS:lle ja takaisin. Kellyn kokemuksista käy muun muassa ilmi, mitä avaruus tekee keholle, miltä tuntuu olla erossa lähimmistään, kuinka jatkuva yhteiselo pienessä tilassa kollegojen kanssa sujuu ja mitkä uhat voivat koitua miehistön jäsenten tai koko avaruusaseman kohtaloksi.

Scott Kelly - Kiertoradalla, Ljudbok

Kiertoradalla

Ljudbok

Finska, 2021

265 kr

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Millaista on viettää vuosi avaruudessa?

Astronautti Scott Kellyn muistelmateos Kiertoradalla on kiehtova kertomus ihmisen tahdonvoimasta ja ihmeellisestä avaruudesta. Lähde mukaan ainutlaatuiselle matkalle – huomaat pian ajattelevasi omasta maailmastasi eri tavalla kuin ennen.

Kapteeni Scott Kelly teki avaruusmatkailun historiaa ja vietti vuoden kansainvälisellä avaruusasemalla. Neljän avaruuslennon veteraani ja avaruudessa oleskelun ennätysmies on kokenut asioita, joita hyvin harva meistä tulee koskaan kohtaamaan. Millaista avaruudessa oli ja millaista oli palata takaisin maan pinnalle?

Kelly kuvaa avaruuselämän jännittäviä, arkipäiväisiä ja syvällisiä puolia omalla inhimillisellä ja huumorintajuisella tyylillään. Hän kertoo avaruusmatkansa vaiheet kazakstanilaisesta avaruussatamasta kansainväliselle avaruusasemalle ISS:lle ja takaisin. Kellyn kokemuksista käy muun muassa ilmi, mitä avaruus tekee keholle, miltä tuntuu olla erossa lähimmistään, kuinka jatkuva yhteiselo pienessä tilassa kollegojen kanssa sujuu ja mitkä uhat voivat koitua miehistön jäsenten tai koko avaruusaseman kohtaloksi.

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