Celebrating human achievement, this book showcases the scientists and engineers who expand civilization's boundaries, particularly in art and space exploration. Curated by Dr. Jim Bell, it features stunning photographs of deep space captured by advanced robotic missions. The images are organized by distance from Earth, guiding readers on a journey that takes them from familiar surroundings to the farthest reaches of the universe, highlighting the intersection of technology and artistry in exploring the cosmos.
Jim Bell Book order (chronological)
James (Jim) F. Bell III is a distinguished professor of astronomy whose work delves into the intricacies of planetary geology, geochemistry, and mineralogy. Through meticulous analysis of telescope and spacecraft data, he explores the composition and formation of celestial bodies. His contributions extend to significant NASA missions, where he has played a key role in imaging systems, offering unparalleled visual insights into distant worlds. As an editor of a prominent space science journal and president of a leading space advocacy organization, Bell continues to shape the discourse and understanding of our solar system.
Flying with a Dragon on Our Tail: in the Historic 1987 Paris-Pékin-Paris Air Race
- 236 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Sardine Can't
- 164 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of life and the human experience, this collection presents an array of 60 stories and poems that delve into themes of passion, dreams, and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and poignant narratives, it captures the struggles and triumphs of the misfortunate, offering a unique perspective on existence. The work serves as a continuation of its predecessor, enriching the reader's journey with additional layers of meaning and emotion.
The Hubble Legacy
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The Hubble Telescope has done more to chronicle the origin and evolution of the universe than any other instrument ever created. It has taught us that the universe is 13.8 billion years old, that just about every large galaxy features a black hole at its center, and that we can create 3-D maps of dark matter. Hubble Legacy features the most stunning imagery captured by the telescope--from geysers of solar light to exploding stars, solar flares, and galaxies colliding--and also explains how Hubble has advanced our understanding of our very creation.
Postkarten vom Mars
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies: Marketing Apocalypse
Eschatology, Escapology and the Illusion of the End
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The present volume of essays examines the extent to which the end of marketing is nigh. The authors explore the present state of marketing scholarship and put forward a variety of visions of marketing in the twenty first century. Ranging from narratology to feminism, these suggestions are always enlightening, often provocative and occasionally outrageous. Maketing Apocalypse is required reading for anyone interested in the future of marketing.
