Títulos en Astronomía y espacio

Master the wonders of astronomy and space exploration without heavy jargon in this captivating cosmic journey. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing evening wind-down, this accessible science guide makes lifelong learning effortless. Drift through a swirling cloud of ancient gas to...

A Spiritual Punter, Bookie & Astrologer explores the fascinating intersection of cricket, betting, Vedic astrology, spirituality, karma, and human psychology. Drawing from the author’s personal experiences, the book takes listeners into the world of cricket betting and the lessons learned through success, failure, greed, fear, and emotional attachment. It introduces the concept of Cricket Astrology and examines how planetary positions, timing, and astrological charts are interpreted in relation to cricket matches.

Your mattress. Your phone camera. The water from your tap. NASA made all of them better. Hidden in your home right now are dozens of technologies that began as solutions to the extreme challenges of space exploration. None of them were supposed to end up in your house. But here we are. If you’ve ever wondered why we spend money on space when there are problems to solve on Earth, this book provides the answer. The technologies developed to keep astronauts alive, healthy and productive have transformed life for billions of people here on Earth.

Is it TRUTH… or POOP? This hilarious kids audiobook blasts off into space with 50 wild space facts — some are TRUE, some are total POOP, and it's up to you to sort the fact from the fiction in this true or false quiz book for curious kids aged 7+. Did an astronaut's poop really burn up like a tiny comet? Are there really planets made of diamonds? Perfect for rainy days and car journeys — press play and let the whole family guess along together.

The Ptolemaic system of the universe, with the earth at the center, had held sway since antiquity as authoritative in philosophy, science, and church teaching. Following his observations of the heavenly bodies, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) abandoned the geocentric system for a heliocentric...

Эта книга о космосе как о тысячелетней мечте, путеводной звезде и испытании. Зачем люди стремятся в космос и на какие вопросы ищут ответы? Как отбирают в космонавты и как их готовят к полету? Что означает формула «здоровье как у космонавта»? Испытывают ли космонавты страх? Что космонавты делают на борту и в открытом космосе? Какими возвращаются? Чему космос способен научить и как можно применять эти знания на Земле? Наконец, в чем суть профессии «космонавт»?

Крис Хэдфилд провел в космосе почти 4000 часов и считается одним из самых опытных и популярных астронавтов в мире. Его знания о космических полетах и умение рассказать о них интересно и увлекательно не имеют равных. Его видео в Интернете бьют рекорды просмотров. Однако эта книга не только о том, что представляет собой полет в космос и жизнь на орбите. Это история человека, который мечтал о космосе с девяти лет , но и смог реализовать свою мечту, хотя, казалось бы, шансов на это не было никаких. Это настоящий учебник жизни для тех, у кого есть мечта и стремление ее реализовать.

2021年5月、地球に帰還した宇宙飛行士の野口聡一さん。 民間の「スペースX」社が開発した宇宙船で宇宙へ行った初めての日本人として、偉業を成し遂げた。 その野口さんは、毎朝地上からの指示を受け、400km離れた宇宙で仕事をこなしていた――それはまさに"テレワーカー"だろう。

In this bold and heartfelt story of ambition and belonging, Eiman Jahangir charts a path from immigrant beginnings to historic spaceflight—and challenges listeners to aim higher than they ever thought possible. In this fearless and deeply inspiring book, part memoir, part guide; astronaut and...

'This is without doubt the definitive biography of Hawking, the uniquely brilliant theoretical physicist and the global superstar. With unprecedented access to archives, letters, and diaries, newly unearthed family details, and deep insights into Hawking's work, Farmelo has cemented his...

National Bestseller A radical new vision of reality from one of the great minds of our time, mapping a watershed moment in both physics and philosophy. “Carlo Rovelli is the best thinker out there articulating physics, philosophy, and literature. There simply are no scientists of his caliber...

How learning to “listen” to the universe using radio waves has revolutionized our understanding of everything from gravity to little green men. “Passionate and witty” —Publishers Weekly, starred review In space, no one can hear you scream. But the universe is far from silent. It’s...

A top astronomer reveals why his field depends on luck If you learn about the scientific method, you learn that first we hypothesize about something we’ve experienced, and then we look for more of it. This works well enough—but what if you are interested in studying a heretofore unknown...

See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond. Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And...

The long-buried truth about the dawn of the Space Age: lies, spies, socialism, and sex magick. Los Angeles, 1930s: Everyone knows that rockets are just toys, the stuff of cranks and pulp magazines. Nevertheless, an earnest engineering student named Frank Malina sets out to prove the doubters...

Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and math, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and...

A book “no aviation buff will want to miss” (The Wall Street Journal) and “the perfect tale that educates as it entertains” (Clive Cussler, #1 bestselling author), Into the Black recaptures the historic moments leading up to and the exciting story of the astronauts who flew the daring...

Was it fun to do a space walk? How squashed were you in the capsule on the way back? What were your feelings as you looked down on Earth for the first time? Were you ever scared? Where to next -- the Moon, Mars, or beyond? Based on his historic mission to the International Space Station, Ask an...

Space is a place of unparalleled possibility for humanity, and it's undergoing a revolution. A wave of companies led by gutsy entrepreneurs are unlocking opportunities that fire the imagination. No, it's not hotels on Mars or day trips to orbit (yet), but it's an awe-inspiring transformation driven by innovative technologies, creative approaches, hard work, and—for the first time—market forces.

Are you curious about the quantum world but overwhelmed by tough words and complex equations? Make this your first book on quantum—your guide to understanding the universe’s most mysterious topics, from waves and light to space, nature, and even consciousness!