Chris Austin Hadfield Book order (chronological)

A full-throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner that promises a thrilling ride. Set in Israel during the Yom Kippur War in late 1973, a state-of-the-art Soviet MIG fighter suddenly disappears from radar. NASA Flight Controller and former US Navy test pilot Kaz Zemeckis witnesses this event and is swiftly drawn into a high-stakes game of espionage involving potential defection and intrigue across three continents. The stakes are incredibly high: the secrets of the Soviet's legendary 'Foxbat' MiG-25, crucial for Cold War air dominance. Kaz must navigate a treacherous landscape of trust and suspicion, ultimately deciding to bring the defector into the U.S.'s most secretive test site. With his experience as a top test pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Navy, as well as intercepting Soviet bombers in North American airspace, Chris Hadfield delivers a heart-stopping thriller filled with insider details, excitement, and political intrigue based on real events. The narrative captures the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat, showcasing Hadfield's expertise as one of the world's best fighter pilots.

From the author of the international bestselling thriller The Apollo Murders comes the supersonic hunt for a shadowy Soviet defector known only as 'Grief'.

New York Times bestselling astronaut Chris Hadfield returns with a gripping Cold War thriller set during the Space Race. In 1973, three astronauts find themselves trapped in a small Apollo module on the Moon's far side, with one harboring murderous intent. As American and Russian crews race for a hidden bounty on the lunar surface, old rivalries intensify, and political tensions escalate back on Earth. Houston flight controller Kazimieras 'Kaz' Zemeckis must keep the NASA crew united while outmaneuvering Soviet competitors. However, not everyone aboard Apollo 18 is who they seem. This novel is rich in technical detail, appealing to fans of The Martian, and evokes the claustrophobic suspense of The Hunt for Red October. Readers are immersed in the experience, a quarter of a million miles from home and help. Feel the intense G-forces of launch, the isolation of space, and the peril of clinging to a spacecraft orbiting Earth at 17,000 miles per hour, all narrated by a former Commander of the International Space Station who has lived these moments. Prepare for an exhilarating journey.

The internationally bestselling picture book, now with a glow-in-the-dark cover! 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.

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.

Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4,000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success - and survival - is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst - and enjoy every moment of it. In An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Col. Hadfield takes readers deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch, the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement - and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff. You might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Col. Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth - especially your own.