Author : Pallavi Borgohain
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 27,56 MB
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Sunita Williams needs no special introduction – an icon of courage and endurance – her extraordinary capabilities embodies the modern woman. The dedicated and determined—that is how we can describe her. The beauty blended with brain, Sunita Williams had acquired those accolades which every woman feel envious of. Her space odysseys speak volumes of her courage and conviction.
Author : Aravinda Anatharaman
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 11,60 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9351188728
An Adventure of Intergalactic Proportions! Sunita Williams’s story is one of having to settle for second choices. She grew up wishing to be a professional swimmer. Then she wanted to train as a vet. Instead she went on to join the Naval Academy and serve as a pilot. Before long, however, space was calling. A new dream was born in Sunita. But it wasn’t all cakewalk. The path to becoming an astronaut called for resilience, patience and grit. Sunita had all this and more. As record holder for the longest spaceflight by a woman (195 days), Sunita’s story inspires one to look anew at the world of space missions. And even more than inspiration, she makes life as an astronaut seem thrilling and fun. Anecdotal, informative and pacy, this unputdownable biography, of one of the most famous astronauts of contemporary times, is packed with exciting facts and unusual trivia.
Author : Scott Kelly
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 47,2 MB
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1524731609
NATIONAL BEST SELLER A stunning, personal memoir from the astronaut and modern-day hero who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station—a message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. The veteran of four spaceflights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly hostile to human life. He describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both life-threatening and mundane: the devastating effects on the body; the isolation from everyone he loves and the comforts of Earth; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk; and the still more haunting threat of being unable to help should tragedy strike at home--an agonizing situation Kelly faced when, on a previous mission, his twin brother's wife, American Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot while he still had two months in space. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humor, and determination resonate throughout, as he recalls his rough-and-tumble New Jersey childhood and the youthful inspiration that sparked his astounding career, and as he makes clear his belief that Mars will be the next, ultimately challenging, step in spaceflight. In Endurance, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the infinite wonder of the galaxy.
Author : Pallavi Borgohain
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 33,3 MB
Release : 2024-03-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9355624492
Sunita Williams is an Indian- American astronaut who has completed seven spacewalks, held a world record for the longest single space flight by a woman, and commanded the International Space Station. In this biography of hers, we follow the journey from her childhood in Massachusetts where she dreamed of becoming an astronaut, through her naval career as a test pilot and training with NASA, to her historic missions into space. The book provides fascinating insights into life as an astronaut – the rigorous training, learning to do everyday tasks in zero gravity environments inside space stations, spacewalk emergencies, and missing family back on Earth. Williams’ perseverance in achieving her dreams despite setbacks and gender barriers is inspiring. The biography also examines her Indian roots, the influence of her parents, and taking traditional Indian food into space. An uplifting read loaded with nuggets of wisdom, this book reveals the persona behind the spacesuit - Sunita Williams - pioneering woman, daredevil pilot, devoted mother and wife.
Author : Darcy Pattison
Publisher : Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 20,91 MB
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1684443261
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Most spiders spin a web and passively wait for prey to come to them. Jumping spiders, by contrast, actively hunt by jumping to catch their food. What if a jumping spider was sent to the International Space Station? When it jumped, it would simply float. No one knew if the spider could hunt in a weightless environment. This nonfiction picture book for elementary kids chronicles the amazing voyage of Nefertiti, the Spidernaut to the International Space Station and back. She’s a Phiddipus johnsonii, or Johnson jumping spider, native to western United States. Her colorful anatomy—red, black and teal—made for stunning photography and video. In 2012, Nefertitti clocked a record-breaking 100 days in space, during which time she circled Earth about 1584 times, traveling about 41,580,000 miles.
Author : Arihant Experts
Publisher : Arihant Publications India limited
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 17,92 MB
Release : 2022-03-05
Category :
ISBN : 9326191249
1. Master Guide CHSL provides complete coverage of syllabus. 2. Divided into 4 sections it gives complete overview of the theories. 3. 5 Section Tests are given in each chapter to indicate the examination trend. 4. 3 solved papers and Previous Years’ questions are encrypted for better understanding. 5. The book also contains 3 Mock Tests for rigorous practice. Every year the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts SSC CHSL exams to recruit eligible candidates for various posts such as LDC, JSA, DEO, PA and SA in various departments of the Government of India. The book “Master Guide CHSL” is strictly prepared according to the prescribed syllabus for the aspirants of CHSL (10+2) Tier I examination. Divided into 4 sections- General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and General Awareness, it provides complete coverage of syllabus. Each chapter is encrypted with 5 Section Tests, to showcase the trend of the exam. 3 latest solved papers (2019-2021) and Previous Years’ questions help in better understanding of the concept and question type. Apart from theories, it also contains 3 mock tests based on the latest pattern for quick revision and rigorous practice. This book will be highly beneficial to all the aspirants preparing for SSC CHSL exams. TOC Solved Papers [2021-2019], General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness, Mock Test [1-3].
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Publisher : Arihant Publications India limited
Page : pages
File Size : 20,94 MB
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Author : Arihant Experts
Publisher : Arihant Publications India limited
Page : pages
File Size : 49,27 MB
Release :
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9325296403
1. The current edition of this book prepared for the exam 2. The book is divided into 4 sections 3. A separate section for Current Affairs 4. 3 Practice Sets are provided for practice Delhi District Courts has recently released 417 vacancies for the various posts under Group – C category. Releasing the first edition of the book, “DDC Group – C Recruitment Examination 2021” for the aspirants who are preparing for the upcoming exam. The book is divided into 4 subjects named as English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Arithmetic giving the complete coverage to the syllabus. Other than these subjects a separate section is given to the Current Affairs. 3 practice sets are also provided at the end for practice of the concepts and to get insight of the paper patter of the exam. TOC Current Affairs, English, Hindi, General Knowledge, Arithmetic, 3 Practice Sets
Author : Uma Raman & Nina Sehgal
Publisher : Ratna Sagar
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 28,15 MB
Release :
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ISBN : 9788183323093
The new revised edition of Communicate in English reflects the changing trends and developments in the communicate approach. Comprehension activities with web diagrams and flow charts have been added. The Language in Communication pages include Listening, Speaking and Writing practice and Spelling and Dictionary reference exercises. Also available Teacher s Handbooks and web support at www.ratnasagar.co.in
Author : Karen Bush Gibson
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 21,28 MB
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1613748477
When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance—cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982—followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. By breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission specialists to follow. Women in Space profiles 23 pioneers, including Eileen Collins, the first woman to command the space shuttle; Peggy Whitson, who logged more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station; and Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space; as well as astronauts from Japan, Canada, Italy, South Korea, France, and more. Readers will also learn about the Mercury 13, American women selected by NASA in the late 1950s to train for spaceflight. Though they matched and sometimes surpassed their male counterparts in performance, they were ultimately denied the opportunity to head out to the launching pad. Their story, and the stories of the pilots, physicists, and doctors who followed them, demonstrate the vital role women have played in the quest for scientific understanding.
