NASA's Apollo answered President Kennedy's 1961 directive to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth by the end of the decade. The astronauts, scientists, and mission control operators who took part in the fifteen manned Apollo missions not only accomplished this memorable triumph of courage and technical ingenuity, they stirred the world's imagination and redefined the notion of what is truly possible. In this captivating story of adventure and exploration, expert David West Reynolds presents a complete and engaging reconstruction of all the key events and personalities in the Apollo program. From the thrilling experiences of the astronauts to the men of extraordinary vision and skill who built a reality out of a dream, Reynolds captures the drama of this epic journey. Rendering complex and technical material into accessible terms for the uninitiated reader, while providing unusual details for the aficionado, Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon takes you along on the most unforgettable ride of the twentieth century.

Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon

Biographies & Memoirs

REYNOLDS, David

Wally Schirra

Von Hardesty

Historical

Houghton, mifflin, harcourt

Published for the National Air and Space Museum with photos, diagrams, and technical specifications.

The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky

Science & Math

Russell Lee

Dorothy Cochrane

Technology

Univ of Washington Pr

Red Phoenix - The Rise of Soviet Air Power 1941-1945 (First Edition)

Arms_and_Armour_Press

Black Wings

Natl Air & Space Museum

The evolution of the president's airplane is charted here, beginning with FDR's first tentative steps into the air as the first American president to actually fly in an airplane, through early incarnations of the aircraft and the current high-tech, speed luxury jet that represents America's station as a superpower.

Air Force One: The Aircraft That Shaped the Modern Presidency

History

Americas

Northword Pr

Charles A. Lindbergh astounded the world on May 21, 1927, with his successful solo flight from New York to Paris in The Spirit of St. Louis. Upon his return to the United States, he received an unprecedented welcome and was regarded as a hero to a generation of Americans who looked to the skies as a field of promise and progress. Lindbergh has been the subject of scrutiny and controversy ever since.Reflecting America's faith in technological advancement, Lindbergh saw The Spirit of St. Louis as "a lens focused on the future, a forerunner of mechanisms that would conquer time and space." This youthful optimism was later tempered by personal tragedy-the kidnapping and murder of his first-born son-and by the threat of American involvement in a war abroad. But Lindbergh confronted these challenges, often at odds with his supporters, with the same daring and boldness of character that inspired him to undertake his fabled flight.In Lindbergh: Flight's Enigmatic Hero, Von Hardesty, curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, takes another look at Lindbergh's life and offers new insights into the man and the myths that surrounded him. Drawing from a variety of sources, he reveals how Lindbergh, though stubborn and absolutist in many ways, evolved in his outlook and world view. With hundreds of full-color images and illustrations taken from a rich variety of private and public collections, Hardesty has produced a visually stunning and fascinating biography of one of the most important figures of the twentieth century.Published in Conjunction with the 75th Anniversary of Lindbergh's Historic Transatlantic FlightMore than 250 photographs, illustrations, and mapsNever-before-published images and artifacts from Lindbergh archives and private collectionsEight-page gatefold illustrationDetailed map of Lindbergh's fabled flightIllustrated timelines from Lindbergh's life"Life is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it, but can describe it only from the vantage point of distance." -Charles A. Lindbergh

Lindbergh: Flight's Enigmatic Hero

New Line Books

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