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An astronaut's guide to life on Earth

Hadfield takes readers into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. He developed an unconventional philosophy at NASA: Prepare for the worst-- and enjoy every moment of it. By thinking like an astronaut, you can change the way you view life on Earth--...

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Main Author: Hadfield, Chris, 1959- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2013.
Edition: First edition.
Subjects:
Stein, Sylvia tribute.
Hadfield, Chris, > 1959-
Astronauts > Canada > Biography.
Summary: Hadfield takes readers into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. He developed an unconventional philosophy at NASA: Prepare for the worst-- and enjoy every moment of it. By thinking like an astronaut, you can change the way you view life on Earth-- especially your own.
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: 295 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
ISBN: 9780316253017 (hc. : alk. paper)
0316253014 (hc. : alk. paper)
Author Notes: Chris Hadfield was the top graduate of the U.S. Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S. Navy test pilot of the year in 1991. He was selected to be an astronaut in 1992. In May 2013, he returned to Earth after serving as Commander of the International Space Station for the third time.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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