Jonathan Ward takes the reader deep into the facilities at Kennedy Space Center to describe NASA’s first computer systems used for spacecraft and rocket checkout and explain how tests and launches proceeded. Descriptions of early operations include a harrowing account of the heroic efforts of pad workers during the Apollo 1 fire. A companion to the author’s book Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey, this explores every facet of th...

Voted the Best Space Book of 2018 by the Space HipstersThe dramatic inside story of the epic search and recovery operation after the Columbia space shuttle disaster.On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation’s eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center was a key leader in the search and recov...

Thousands of workers labored at Kennedy Space Center around the clock, seven days a week, for half a year to prepare a mission for the liftoff of Apollo 11. This is the story of what went on during those hectic six months.Countdown to a Moon Launch provides an in-depth look at the carefully choreographed workflow for an Apollo mission at KSC. Using the Apollo 11 mission as an example, readers will learn what went on day by day to transform partially compl...

The long-awaited memoir of a trailblazer and role model who is telling her story for the first time.Eileen Collins was an aviation pioneer her entire career, from her crowning achievements as the first woman to command an American space mission as well as the first to pilot the space shuttle to her early years as one of the Air Force’s first female pilots. She was in the first class of women to earn pilot’s wings at Vance Air Force Base and was their first female in...

On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center was a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of rural east Texas the size of Rhode Island for every piece of the shuttle and her crew th...

The long-awaited memoir of a trailblazer and role model who is telling her story for the first time.Eileen Collins was an aviation pioneer her entire career, from her crowning achievements as the first woman to command an American space mission as well as the first to pilot the space shuttle to her early years as one of the Air Force's first female pilots. She was in the first class of women to earn pilot's wings at Vance Air Force Base and was their first female i...

In this delightfully pedantic deep dive, we journey through the most baffling, boring, bonkers, and downright infamous episodes in Doctor Who's six‑decade history. From rubber-suited monsters that never should've seen the light of day to plots that seem to have regenerated without their scripts, this book celebrates the glorious chaos of a series that's survived everything — including its own worst ideas. So grab yourself a bowl of custard and vegan fish fingers and get ready for an interg...

Bridge the gap between linear algebra and advanced physics with a calm approach to continuous systems. Whether commuting to the lab or settling into a deep focus session, this audio experience transforms intimidating infinite-dimensional spaces into intuitive concepts. Discover how vibrating strings, heat flow, and quantum particles naturally align with clear geometric principles.Trade academic frustration for clarity as you explore the elegant mathematics that quietly power modern...

"American Slavery and the Means of Its Abolition" by Jonathan Ward delves into the complex history of slavery in the United States, exploring its deep-rooted social, economic, and political implications. Ward meticulously examines the lives of enslaved individuals, the brutal realities they faced, and the moral dilemmas that surrounded the institution of slavery. Through a combination of historical analysis and personal narratives, the book sheds light on the resilience of those who fought...

Engage with a critical examination of one of the most pivotal issues in American history with American Slavery, and the Means of Its Abolition by Jonathan Ward. This Book presents a thorough analysis of the institution of slavery and explores practical, moral, and legislative approaches to its eradication, offering listeners both historical context and ethical reflection.Jonathan Ward navigates the complexities of slavery with clar...

In "American Slavery, and the Means of Its Abolition," Jonathan Ward offers a compelling and incisive exploration of the complexities surrounding the institution of slavery in America and the varied strategies proposed for its eradication. Written in a systematic and scholarly style, Ward meticulously examines both the moral and economic arguments related to slavery, placing them within the broader context of 19th-century American society. His erudition shines through as he navigates histo...

You can never go home again. It could be the case that Russell T Davies should have heeded that quote before he agreed to make a surprise return to Doctor Who. Some felt that Doctor Who with Russell T Davies back at the helm was so underwhelming it actually made the Chris Chibnall era seem better in retrospect! But is this fair? Well, let's take a deep dive into the Fifteenth Doctor era and examine the highs and lows of RTD 2...