A Tribble's Guide to Space: How to Get to Space and What to Do When You are There

A Tribble's Guide to Space: How to Get to Space and What to Do When You are There Review

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Space--the final frontier. It's as little as fifty miles away, and yet it is considered one of the most dangerous and remote of places. Popular television shows such as Star Trek and movies such as Apollo 13 and October Sky have fired the imaginations of would-be explorers. Alan Tribble has worked on the design and development of dozens of spacecraft, including the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. A Tribble's Guide to Space is a how-to book that is firmly grounded in the realities of current state-of-the-art space engineering while tapping into the power of imagination that drives us to explore.

Alan Tribble offers a delightful guide to the nuts and bolts of space exploration, from how to get there to how to phone home and how to survive the harsh environment of space. Using examples from famous space missions, both factual and fictional, Tribble tackles fascinating real-world problems encountered in space exploration. Why do submarine hatches open inward and spacecraft hatches open outward? What do curveballs and satellites have in common? Why did Scotty, the chief engineer of the fictional USS Enterprise, always "need more power?" Why did the fire that destroyed Apollo I on the launch pad burn so furiously that no one could react fast enough to save the lives of the crew? In answering these questions, Tribble examines getting to space, from the physics of motion to the practical implications of Einstein's theory of relativity. He explores the basics of spaceships and starships, from power usage to navigation--all from the viewpoint of a spacecraft designer.

This book describes rocket science and more in a manner that captures the common excitement shared by anyone with an interest in space exploration. Armchair astronauts, engineers who work in a space company and anyone who has looked up at the sky and wondered how we will get there will find reading this book a wonderful and enlightening experience.

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India's Investment Climate: Voices of Indian Business

India's Investment Climate: Voices of Indian Business Review

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India has emerged in the past few years as one of the world s fastest growing economies. While a high level of investment and domestic private consumption continue to drive growth, it is necessary to address the bottlenecks that prevent sustainable economic growth in the future. India s Investment Climate: Voices of Indian Business identifies key investment climate bottlenecks that slow down growth and poverty reduction. Investment climate refers to factors that influence day-to-day decisions by firms on how to invest. It includes macroeconomic policies, governance, institutions, and infrastructure. In particular this book aims to answer the following three questions insofar as they relate to the investment climate: 1. How can productivity be improved? 2. How can employment generation be increased? 3. How can inequality among states be reduced? India s Investment Climate highlights the significance of the challenges facing India and demonstrates how investment climate improvements in key sectors will assist the Indian economy in overcoming these three challenges. It provides national and local policy makers a number of recommendations based upon well-researched analysis backed by sound economic theory.

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Playing Dead (Prison Break, Book 3)

Playing Dead (Prison Break, Book 3) Review

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DEAD MAN RUNNING

Sentenced to death for crimes he didn’t commit, ex-cop Tom O’Brien is now a hunted fugitive. After fifteen years in prison, he’s determined to prove his innocence–but first he must convince his daughter, whose testimony helped put him behind bars, that he has damning evidence of a plot to frame him.

Claire is no longer the naïve teenager who arrived home to find her mother and her mother’s lover shot dead and her father holding the murder weapon. She’s a successful fraud investigator who assumes everyone lies. Though Claire is convinced of her father’s guilt, curiosity propels her to look into the disappearance of a law student who claimed to have proof of Tom’s innocence. But seeking answers only leads to more questions, reinforcing Claire’s belief that there’s no one left to trust.

Obsessed with the O’Brien case, FBI agent Mitch Bianchi befriends Claire under false pretenses, certain that Tom is not only innocent but in grave danger–and not just from the cops. As the three race toward the truth, a murderous conspiracy tightens its noose–and Claire becomes the target of an ice-cold psychopath who will kill to protect his secrets.

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The greening of suburbia: don't let all that grass fool you: big houses, lawns, and longer commutes make suburbs a lot less energy-efficient than ... An article from: New York Times Upfront

The greening of suburbia: don't let all that grass fool you: big houses, lawns, and longer commutes make suburbs a lot less energy-efficient than ... An article from: New York Times Upfront Review

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This digital document is an article from New York Times Upfront, published by Scholastic, Inc. on November 17, 2008. The length of the article is 2691 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The greening of suburbia: don't let all that grass fool you: big houses, lawns, and longer commutes make suburbs a lot less energy-efficient than cities. Now, some suburbanites are trying to reduce their oversize carbon footprints.(ENVIRONMENT)
Author: Patricia Smith
Publication:New York Times Upfront (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 17, 2008
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Volume: 141 Issue: 6 Page: 14(8)

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Your Inner Dog: Discover What Your Favorite Breed Says about You

Your Inner Dog: Discover What Your Favorite Breed Says about You Review

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Are you destined to find love at first sight? Is fashion really a priority in your life? Is your choice of hobbies an accurate reflection of your character? Find the answers to these and much more in Your Inner Dog.

This humorous, fun, and lively book invites dog owners to discover what your favorite dog breed’s physical traits and personality say about you. The 75 breed personality profiles, including mixed-breed and designer dogs, consider each dog breed’s physical traits and personality to see how they apply to the human in his life. For those who do not own a dog, the book includes an interactive quiz that pinpoints the dogs who best match your personality. The entertaining breed personality profiles feature information on more than 10 distinct topics, including fashion, relationships, entertainment, dining and vacation faves, pet peeves, and even astrological compatibility. Profiles are grouped into general categories distinguished by basic personality type, like “Sleek and Sporty,” “Pretty and Petite,

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Ford Flexes Back

Ford Flexes Back Review

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The U.S. auto industry that was once vital to the U.S. economy is now fragile. Companies that were American icons are now struggling to survive. Among them is The Ford Motor Company that introduced affordable transportation to the common family and the world. Is that legacy about to become a distant memory or can Ford survive the turbulence of change? FORD FLEXES BACK is a story about a team who fi gured out how to build the perfect vehicle—but doing so before a single vehicle was actually built. Ford veteran Kenneth Wentland describes how this team applied digital computing technology to achieve unprecedented product development precision with the creation of the Ford Flex. Breakthrough results like this do not just happen by chance, but rather by driving change from the bottom of the organization. Wentland describes a framework for developing high performing teams and driving change within the working level to accomplish great feats. However, the success of just one vehicle won't bring fortune to Ford. Challenges such as foreign competition, costs, and fuel economy continue to change the landscape of the U.S. auto industry. How did Ford get into trouble? Will Ford continue to survive? Wentland provides a fresh perspective on how Ford has been maneuvering through the obstacles in an effort to reclaim leadership in the U.S. auto industry.

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Cheerleading and the Law: Risk Management Strategies

Cheerleading and the Law: Risk Management Strategies Review

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The emergence of sport risk management, which includes the popular activity of cheerleading, is timely and important in reducing injuries and subsequent lawsuits. A risk management plan for cheerleading is needed to meet the unprecedented growth of the sport to reduce the number of injuries and subsequent lawsuits that often follow serious injuries. The purpose of Cheerleading and the Law is to provide important guidelines in developing risk management plans with risk management strategies to create a safe environment for cheerleaders on every level. The need for such a book is evident, and the authors hope to fill a void that exists today in the ever-growing activity of cheerleading.

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A Fascination for Fish: Adventures of an Underwater Pioneer (UC Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Series in Marine Conservation)

A Fascination for Fish: Adventures of an Underwater Pioneer (UC Press/Monterey Bay Aquarium Series in Marine Conservation) Review

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This engaging memoir presents one man's lifelong love of the ocean and gives a highly personal, behind-the-scenes look at California's magnificent and innovative aquariums. David Powell, for many years curator of the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, tells the story of his life as a pioneering aquarist. From handling great white sharks to transporting delicate fish on bumpy airplanes to night diving for fish in the Indian Ocean, A Fascination for Fish describes many of the mind-boggling challenges that make modern aquariums possible and offers an intriguing glimpse beneath the ocean's surface.
Powell's career in diving and aquarium development goes back to the beginning of modern methods in both areas. From the early techniques he devised to get fish into aquariums alive and healthy to his later exploratory dive to a depth of eleven hundred feet in a two-person submarine, Powell's action-packed narrative inspires laughter, wonder, and philosophical reflection. A Fascination for Fish also includes many stories about Powell's diving adventures on the California coast, in the Sea of Cortez, and in many remote and exotic locations around the world.

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Yves Klein: 1928-1962 (Taschen Basic Art)

Yves Klein: 1928-1962 (Taschen Basic Art) Review

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Yves Klein (1928-1962) conquered the world of art, declaring that "a new world calls for a new man". His idiosyncratic style and huge charisma set him on a youthful career in the great art capital, Paris. Soon his famous blue pictures, large-format canvases conceived as spaces for meditation, were making him a name far beyond France. In a short but intense creative life of just seven years, Klein painted over a thousand pictures which are among the classics of modern art. This book offers a sample of his work.

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Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage (Tips and Traps)

Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage (Tips and Traps) Review

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AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES WHILE ADDING VALUE AND LIVING SPACE TO YOUR HOME!

Increase the livable square footage and market value of your home—without succumbing to the budget-busting pitfalls that typically plague home improvement projects. With Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage, you'll find everything you need to see your project through—from planning and design to assembling the right team of pros. You'll also do it without the expense and hassle of an addition, by using the existing elements of your home to maximum potential.

Written in clear, easy-to-understand language by a 30-year veteran of the construction and remodeling industry, Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage delivers expert guidance to help you:

• Choose the right existing space to remodel, based on your needs
• Plan and work with contractors and subcontractors
• Understand "hard" construction data like raising the roof, and framing floors and walls
• Address stairways and exterior considerations
• Plan for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues
• Select appropriate fixtures and finishes

Packed with dozens upon dozens of informative illustrations, this indispensable resource also provides a wealth of time- and money-saving forms to make dealing with contractors and construction matters easier than ever before. Don't begin your home improvement project without it!

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