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1	Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying more books like this by Wolfgang Langewiesche, William Langewiesche In the early 1940's, Wolfgang Langewiesche wrote a series of articles in Air Facts analyzing the various aspects of piloting techniques. Based on these articles, Langewiesche's classic work on the art of flying was published in 1944. This book explains precisely what pilots do when they fly, just how they do it, and why. These basics are largely ... see all copies from $7.80! new only from $14.85! \| first editions \| SVS
2	October Sky more books like this by Homer H Hickam, Jr. Following the launching of the Soviet Sputnik, a young boy and his friends in rural West Virginia build a rocket and win the 1960 National Science Fair. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.11! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Right Stuff more books like this by Tom Wolfe Much of Tom Wolfe's compelling story of the first astronauts--Grissom, Conrad, Glenn, and others--focuses on Chuck Yeager, the brave test pilot who first broke the sound barrier and flew in subspace. While never an astronaut, Yeager epitomized the character and qualities Wolfe saw in the astronauts of the Mercury program. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	There's No Place Like Space: All about Our Solar System more books like this by Tish Rabe, Dr Seuss (Creator), Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator) Blast off for education fun and learn about the solar system. Beginners will enjoy a whimsical, colorful view at the vastness of space, as well as venture with some of their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. see all copies from $2.29! new only from $4.99! \| SVS
5	Failure is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond more books like this by Gene Kranz A key player in the space program for thirty years, Kranz has written a memoir that details the high-stress and high-skill work that occurs in Mission Control. Chronicling events from the Mercury through Apollo missions, Kranz's story is an exciting read. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon more books like this by Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton The never-before-told story of the courage, dedication, and teamwork that made the journey to the moon possible--an intense human drama of the sacrifices and risks asked of a remarkable group of astronauts. Shepard and Slayton, part of the pioneering space program from the beginning, tell this fascinating inside story. 32 pages of photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics more books like this by Ferdinand Pierre Beer For the past forty years Beer and Johnston have been the uncontested leaders in the teaching of undergraduate engineering mechanics. Over the years their textbooks have introduced significant theoretical and pedagogical innovations in statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials education. At the same time, their careful presentation of content, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
8	Lost Moon CL: Avail in Paper more books like this by James A Lovell, Captain, Jim Lovell, Jeffrey Kluger This book gives a detailed account of one of the worst disasters in the history of space exploration. Two days into its journey to the Moon, Apollo 13 was rocked by an unexplained explosion. The crew lost most of its power and oxygen. They were forced into the lunar module which had an independent oxygen supply. In order to get the ship home, the ... see all copies from $2.79! new only from $54.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Weather flying more books like this by Robert N. Buck Weather Flying is regarded in the industry as the bible of weather flying. Robert Buck, a general aviation and commercial pilot with tens of thousands of hours of flight time, explains weather in a nontechnical way, giving pilots useful understanding of weather and practical knowledge of how to judge it and fly it. Covers weather flying psychology ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Spirit of St Louis more books like this by Charles A Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh captured the world's imagination when he piloted his single-engine plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, from New York to Paris on the first nonstop flight over the Atlantic Ocean in May 1927. First published in 1953, this firsthand account which carries the reader along on an historic adventure -- joins the Scribner Classics line ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Private Pilot Manual more books like this by Jeppesen Sanderson see all copies from $1.99! new only from $60.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12	Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics more books like this by Ferdinand P Beer For the past forty years Beer and Johnston have been the uncontested leaders in the teaching of undergraduate engineering mechanics. Over the years their textbooks have introduced significant theoretical and pedagogical innovations in statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials education. At the same time, their careful presentation of content, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Apollo 13 more books like this by Jim Lovell, Jeffrey Kluger Marking the 30th anniversary of the moon mission launch in 1970, this commemorative edition of the 1994 bestseller, which recounts the hair-raising journey of Captain Lovell and his crew, contains a new Foreword and new photos. 16-page photo insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Heavens and the Earth: A Political History of the Space Age more books like this by Walter A McDougall Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History for 1986, this highly acclaimed study approaches the space race as a problem in comparative public policy. Drawing on exhaustive research, author and ORBIS editor Walter A. McDougall examines U.S., European, and Soviet space programs and their politics. 25 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.58! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Handbook of Model Rocketry more books like this by G Harry Stine Exceptionally well-written and exhaustive in scope, this book supplies everything today's one million plus rocketeers--teen through adult--need to know to safely build, launch, track, and recover model rockets. Recognized as the official handbook of the National Association of Rocketry. Young Adult. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong more books like this by James R Hansen The first authorized biography of pioneer pilot and astronaut Neil Armstrong gets at the truth behind the myth of the first person to walk on the moon. The book reviews Armstrong's childhood and then covers the entirety of Armstrong's impressive career, from his training in engineering, to his service as a fighter pilot in the Korean War and work ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Under a Wing: A Memoir more books like this by Reeve Lindbergh A daughter's memoir of growing up in the family of Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Introduction to flight more books like this by John David Anderson, Jr. This text is the market leader for the first course in aeronautical engineering. Contains a section on aircraft design with historical background, one on space vehicles, and a chapter on hypersonics. see all copies from $2.93! new only from $37.99! \| SVS
19 view cover	Flight: 100 Years of Aviation more books like this by R G Grant Describing the feats of the brave men and women who piloted the early flying machines, to the pioneers of long-distance flight and the test pilots who ushered in the jet age, Flight is a gripping narrative of humankind's quest to conquer the skies and explore space. Loaded with spectacular full-color photos, dramatic firsthand accounts, and fact ... see all copies from $7.76! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Our Solar System more books like this by Seymour Simon Explore our neighbors in space with this fascinating book containing over 50 dramatic full-color photos and an easy-to-read text. Simon takes readers on a sweeping tour of the planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that travel around the sun. A 1992 ALA Notable Book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Airport Planning & Management more books like this by Alexander T Wells, Ed.D This meticulously researched text by a noted aviation management expert is so definitive that it is used as a course book in the American Association of Airport Executives' accredidation program. Now completely updated, it features coverage of the latest industry statistics, trends, and legislation. Also new in this revision: expanded material on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.88! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts more books like this by Andrew L Chaikin From flamboyant prankster Pete Conrad to scientist Jack Schmitt, who had to prove he was made of the "right stuff" to go to the moon, memorable characters abound in this brilliant chronicle of the Apollo missions. Chaikin makes technological details accessible to the lay person and gives each aspect of a moon voyage a minute-by-minute ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Fundamentals of Aerodynamics more books like this by Professor John D Anderson, Jr. This edition substantially expands the coverage of Viscous Flow and makes the new edition more well-rounded in that the material can now be used not only for standard incompressible and compressible flow courses, but also for courses that emphasize viscous flow. The Second Edition also contains new homework problems, worked examples, expanded ... see all copies from $8.90! new only from $37.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Full moon more books like this by Michael Light This coffee-table book and photographic sampling of the 12 Apollo lunar space missions contains over 100 color and black-and-white photos chosen from NASA's archives. Many of the images have never been published; they present amazing details of the moon's surface as well as document life in space. With informative essays on the Apollo project, ... see all copies from $3.79! new only from $11.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Theory of wing sections, including a summary of airfoil data more books like this by Ira Herbert Abbott, Albert Edward Von Doenhoff Concise compilation of subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of NACA wing sections, plus description of theory. 350 pages of tables. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $16.74! \| first editions \| SVS

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