Chris Hadfield Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

"Israel, October 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MiG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears. NASA Flight Controller and former top US test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground—and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents. The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets’ mythical “Foxbat” MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz needs to tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse—bringing the defector into the heart of the United States’ most secret test site—and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way."-- Provided by publisher

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Explosive' Gregg Hurwitz, author of Orphan X 1973: a final, top-secret mission to the Moon. Three astronauts in a tiny module, a quarter of a million miles from home. A quarter of a million miles from help. As Russian and American crews sprint for a secret bounty hidden away on the lunar surface, old rivalries blossom and the political stakes are stretched to breaking point back on Earth. Houston flight controller Kazimieras 'Kaz' Zemeckis must do all he can to keep the NASA crew together, while staying one step ahead of his Soviet rivals. But not everyone on board Apollo 18 is quite who they appear to be. Strap in and count down for the ride of a lifetime. 'An exciting journey' Andy Weir, author of The Martian 'Nail-biting' James Cameron, writer and director of Avatar and Titanic 'Not to be missed' Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal 'Exciting, authentic' Linwood Barclay, author of Find You First '[A] stellar thrill ride' Chris Holm, author of The Killing Kind 'Gripping' John Verdon, author of the Dave Gurney series 'Relentlessly exciting' Stephen Mack Jones, author of August Snow

Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan's lush, evocative illustrations, The Darkest Dark will encourage readers to dream the impossible. Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is--and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.

The ultimate annual book of records is back and crammed with more than ever before! Guinness World Records 2017 is bursting with all-new records on topics as diverse as black holes, domes, owls, and killer plants. Want to know the highest anyone has travelled on a skateboard, or the largest loop-the-loop completed in a car? Dying to know just how many tricks a cat can do in one minute? The answers to these questions and so much more are right inside. New in this year’s edition are exciting infographic features exploring the fascinating details on topics such as animals, the human body, sports, and explorations. And of course all your favorite record categories are updated for 2017, such as the world’s new tallest dog! And as ever, our team of world-class photographers have traveled the globe to capture amazing images of the year’s most impressive record holders. Let us know your favorite! Do try this at home… Want to be a record-breaker? Inside you’ll find challenges you can try in the back yard, in the kitchen, in your bedroom, or even in the gym. Who knows, you may become a world record holder yourself! Bonus content for the US edition Find exclusive pages just for the USA featuring amazing records from the X Games and a special look at the 125th anniversary of basketball.

A visually stunning tour of Earth from the astronaut whose photographs from the International Space Station made us fall in love with our planet again. Bestselling author and celebrated astronaut Chris Hadfield creates a virtual orbit of Earth, offering a comprehensive view of our home from space. Those who followed Hadfield's news-making Twitter feed may have seen his breathtaking photos but might have missed their deeper significance. Through a selection of images, many previously unreleased, Hadfield provides a fresh perspective on our planet. His extensive knowledge of geology, geography, and meteorology allows him to uncover the mysteries behind these images, revealing astonishing details and importance. The collection is organized by continent and represents an idealized orbit of the ISS. This planetary photo tour is surprising, playful, thought-provoking, and visually delightful, offering a breathtaking perspective on the wonders of the world. It opens a unique window on our planet, using remarkable photographs to highlight the history and consequences of human settlement, the beauty of newly uncovered landscapes, and the natural forces that shape our world and the future of humanity.

Plukovník Chris Hadfield strávil celé desaťročia astronautickým výcvikom a takmer štyritisíc hodín pobudol vo vesmíre. Pomocou švajčiarskeho armádneho noža sa vlámal do vesmírnej stanice, počas pilotovania lietadla sa zbavil živého hada a pri pobyte v exteriéri vesmírnej lode dočasne oslepol. Tajomstvom úspechu plk. Chrisa Hadfielda – a tajomstvom prežitia – je jeho osobitá filozofia, ktorú si osvojil v NASA: Pripravte sa na najhoršie – a vychutnávajte si z toho každý moment. V knihe Astronautov sprievodca životom na zemi plukovník Hadfield zasvätí čitateľov do tajov svojho dlhoročného výcviku a objavovania vesmíru. Ukáže, ako sa dá urobiť z nemožného možné. Cez pútavé a zábavné príbehy, ktoré opisujú vzrušenie pri štarte, fascinujúce čaro pohybu vo vesmíre a premyslené, uvážené reakcie v krízových situáciách vysvetľuje, ako sa môže konzervatívne myslenie postaviť do cesty úspechu – a radosti. Vďaka bohatým skúsenostiam vo vesmíre si osvojil niekoľko ponaučení do života, ktoré odporúča čitateľom: nepredstavujte si úspech, zaujímajte sa o to, čo si myslia ostatní, a vždy sa sústreďte na maličkosti. Možno sa vám nikdy nepodarí zostrojiť robota, pilotovať raketoplán, nakrútiť hudobný klip alebo vykonať základnú operáciu v nulovej gravitácii ako plukovníkovi Chrisovi Hadfieldovi. Jeho živé a originálne náhľady vás naučia myslieť ako astronaut a úplne zmenia vaše vnímanie života na zemi – najmä toho svojho.