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Book Synopsis'Extremely authoritative. The best book I have read on space travel since Arthur C. Clarke's classic, The Promise of Space.' Marcus Chown
In an era of rapidly developing technology and renewed ambition, the twenty-first century has ushered in an exciting new age of space flight. But what has brought us to this point in our exploration of the universe? And what does the future of space travel hold? From the amazing technology that has enabled us to look beyond the clouds to the possibilities of space tourism, 10 Short Lessons in Space Travel takes a timely look at the essential lessons learned from our voyages into outer space.
About the series: The Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential pocket-sized guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most relevant science that affects us all in the twenty-first century. Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, discover the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about.
Trade ReviewA nice, easily digestible read to making your own giant leap into the future. -- Nicholas Booth, co-author of The Search for Life on Mars: The Greatest Scientific Detective Story of All Time
Compact, informative and entertaining – essential reading for any budding astronaut. -- Giles Sparrow, author of Hubble: Window on the Universe
Soon space travel will open itself up to paying members of the public. Parsons' guide is essential reading for would-be astronauts young and old. -- Colin Stuart, author of How to Live in Space
