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Bringing Columbia home : the final mission of a lost space shuttle and her crew / by Leinbach, Michael D.,author.(CARDINAL)355966; Ward, Jonathan H.,author.(CARDINAL)355965;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Foreword by Robert Crippen -- Silence and shock -- Good things come to people who wait -- The foam strike -- Landing day -- Recovery day 1 -- Assessing the situation -- Searching for the crew -- Columbia is going home in a coffin -- Walkers, divers, and spotters -- Their mission became our mission -- Reconstructing Columbia -- Healing and closure -- Preserving and learning from Columbia -- The beginning of the end -- Celebrating 25,000 heroes -- Epilogue by Eileen Collins."Mike Leinbach was the launch director of the space shuttle program when Columbia disintegrated on reentry before a nation's eyes on February 1, 2003. And it would be Mike Leinbach who would be a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of rural east Texas the size of Rhode Island for every piece of the shuttle and her crew they could find. Assisted by hundreds of volunteers, it would become the largest ground search operation in US history. For the first time, here is the definitive inside story of the Columbia disaster and recovery and the inspiring message it ultimately holds. In the aftermath of tragedy, people and communities came together to help bring home the remains of the crew and nearly 40 percent of shuttle, an effort that was instrumental in piecing together what happened so the shuttle program could return to flight and complete the International Space Station. Bringing Columbia Home shares the deeply personal stories that emerged as NASA employees looked for lost colleagues and searchers overcame immense physical, logistical, and emotional challenges and worked together to accomplish the impossible. Featuring a foreword and epilogue by astronauts Robert Crippen and Eileen Collins, this is an incredible narrative about best of humanity in the darkest of times and about how a failure at the pinnacle of human achievement became a story of cooperation and hope."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Columbia (Spacecraft); Astronauts; Space shuttles; Space vehicle accidents; Space vehicles;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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From the Wright brothers to the astronauts; the memoirs of Benjamin D. Foulois. / by Foulois, Benjamin D.,1879-1967.(CARDINAL)121209; Glines, Carroll V.,1920-2016.(CARDINAL)121208;
"Benjamin D. Foulois was instrumental in making American aviation what it is today. From scouting out Pancho Villa's rebels in an open-cockpit Curtiss JN3 to cultivating Hermann Goering and Ernst Udet in post-World War I Berlin for espionage purposes, he was always ready to lay his life on the line. His amazing career spanned six decades. His close friends ranged from Wilbur Wright to Douglas MacArthur and Curtis LeMay. No man was ever more admired by the pilots who served under him; no man was ever more roundly criticized by Washington bureaucrats. From the day he enlisted as a buck private in his brother's name to serve in the Spanish-American War, General "Benny" Foulois was always where the battles were. Forced into retirement by political enemies in the late 1930s, he remained a close associate and valued advisor of the men who succeeded him in running the Air Corps. He became the champion of and spokesman for an enlightened government policy of total air--and space--preparedness. [This book presents] the history of powered flight in this country and the story of an authentic American hero."--Dust jacket.Foreword / by Milton Caniff -- "... and teach yourself to fly" -- My first war -- The Philippine insurrection -- Lighter-than-air days -- A day to be remembered -- Every flight a "first" -- The baptism of American combat aviation -- With Pershing in Mexico -- Planning to fight the first air war -- The war behind the war in the air -- German genius and Mitchell goes juramentado -- The time for patience and progress -- The poverty days of the air service -- The truth about the air-mail "fiasco" -- The end of the beginning.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Foulois, Benjamin D., 1879-1967.; United States. Army. Air Corps; Aeronautics, Military;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Food stars : 15 women stirring up the food industry / by Mahoney, Ellen Voelckers,author.(CARDINAL)769647;
Introduction -- On the farm. Emma de Long: a passion for farming ; Gail Taylor: urban farmer ; Petra Page-Mann: sowing seeds -- In the kitchen. Caroline Glover: award-winning chef ; Cheetie Kumar: rock star chef ; Tracy Obolsky: pastry chef and surfer -- Food activists. Dani Nierenberg: mover, shaker, impact maker ; Haleh Zandi: kale not jail ; Sheila Lucero: seafood chef/activist -- Food for thought. Andi Murphy: Navajo podcaster ; Abby Fuller: foodie filmmaker ; Jocelyn Ramirez: vegan cookbook author -- Science and food. Dr. Takiyah Sirmons: NASA food scientist ; Sophie Healy-Thow: science and food activism ; Dr. Pia Sörensen: science and cooking -- Afterword."Not only do humans need food to survive, it also gives structure to our days, offers dining and recreational opportunities, provides employment, and speaks to important societal issues such as food security, hunger, and nutrition. Women and food make a dynamic duo. These 15 hardworking, innovative, and accomplished women have made great strides in the field of food, whether it's coming up with meals for astronauts to eat in space, operating a 20-acre farm, hosting a food podcast, or fighting for food rights. Women have always been instrumental in providing nourishment for their families and communities, and they are often at the forefront of this ever-changing global industry"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-215).1090L
Subjects: Biographies.; Young adult literature.; Food industry and trade.; Women cooks; Women farmers; Women political activists; Cooks.; Farmers.; Political activists.; Women; Food industry and trade.; Women cooks; Women farmers; Women political activists; Cooks.; Farmers.; Political activists.; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Cosmic pack [video-enabled device] by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
All about books -- 2nd grade spelling words search. Vol. 1 -- Littlest Pet Shop. Pet style -- The Pirate Princess -- Easy peasy. Spelling for kids -- Hayley rides into space -- Princess Skateboarder -- SuperKids. Princess problems -- Molly Marigold -- Pocahontas. The girl who saved Jamestown -- Valerie lucks out -- The Sarah Stewart & David Small collection.Find all the words in the fastest time! Featuring 24 built-in word search puzzles, different word themes, varied word lists and many puzzles to choose from. Search vertically, horizontally or diagonally and enjoy hours of word search fun!For more than 65 years, Highlights for Children has been helping kids become their best selves through Fun with a Purpose™ magazines, games, books, and digital products. Kids will love exploring this colorful, fun-filled series that includes animated stories and poems, challenging games, puzzles, and video.Kids will improve their knowledge of spelling and sentence structure with an array of fun topics. It is recommended for children to have a writing instrument to accompany use of this app.Have you ever wanted to go into outer space? Hayley has! Come on! Join her as she pretends to be her favorite astronaut, Sally Ride, on her first mission into space. Hayley loves space so much that she wants to be an astronaut one day. What do you think is interesting and that you would like to explore?An interactive storybook starring Blythe Baxter and all the favorite pets from the hit animated TV series! The small-town girl who just moved to the big city has discovered she can talk to animals and understand them. Find out what fun is in store through this adventure that blends reading, watching, and creativity all into one unique experience!Molly is a resourceful scout, but even she is stumped about what to do when she gets bullied. Read all about how she steps up on this tough camping trip.In this adventure story, Pocahontas teaches her tribe about the colonists and saves John Smith.Once upon a time from a tower steep, a dragon uses his magic breath to put a whole town to sleep; a whole town except a princess. Using determination and creative problem solving, the princess tries to find a way out to save the town! Will she save the town? How?Princess Esme and her pet unicorn Glitter live in the beautiful kingdom of Bellavilla. To Princess Esme, protecting the kingdom is important and a very kind thing to do, but Knight No-No doesn't want to be kind. Read along to see how the SuperKids, Princess Esme, and Glitter need your help!Aha Me Hearties! Ready for a swashbuckling adventure with Isabel the Princess? Practice reading, solve puzzles, and more with this interactive 3D pop-up book!Sarah Stewart and David Small combine their remarkable talents in these lovely stories: The Journey, The Gardener, The Library.Valerie has bad luck this Saint Patrick's Day. Will her luck change when her best friend finds a four-leaf clover?"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills - starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Can recount a story with descriptive detail; asks for clarification when needed; starting to decode unknown long vowel words; reads text with accuracy; writes using a topic; will spell more complex, long vowel words."--Ages 7+.Fountas & PinnellLexile
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Educational films.; Educational games.; Electronic books.; Literacy; Mobile apps.; Reading (Preschool); Video games.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Reading academy. [video-enabled device] : developing. by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
2nd Grade Spelling Words Search, Vol. 1 -- All About Books --Easy Peasy: Spelling for Kids -- The Amazing Agnes -- The Pirate Princess -- Pocahontas: The Girl Who Saved Jamestown -- Molly Marigold -- Valerie Lucks Out -- Littlest Pet Shop: Pet Style -- Cinder-Elly -- Hayley Rides into Space -- Princess Skateboarder -- SuperKids: Princess Problems -- The Three Snow Bears Find all the words in the fastest time! Featuring 24 built-in word search puzzles, different word themes, varied word lists and many puzzles to choose from. Search vertically, horizontally or diagonally and enjoy hours of word search fun!For more than 65 years, Highlights for Children has been helping kids become their best selves through Fun with a Purpose™ magazines, games, books, and digital products. Kids will love exploring this colorful, fun-filled series that includes animated stories and poems, challenging games, puzzles, and video.When today's Cinderella wants to find her Prince Charming, she may need the help of a trash can, a copy machine, or even a glass slipper. G. Brian Karas has illustrated this rhyming, urban fairy tale with pictures that capture the hipness and movement of New York City.Kids will improve their knowledge of spelling and sentence structure with an array of fun topics. It is recommended for children to have a writing instrument to accompany use of this app.Have you ever wanted to go into outer space? Hayley has! Come on! Join her as she pretends to be her favorite astronaut, Sally Ride, on her first mission into space. Hayley loves space so much that she wants to be an astronaut one day. What do you think is interesting and that you would like to explore?An interactive storybook starring Blythe Baxter and all the favorite pets from the hit animated TV series! The small-town girl who just moved to the big city has discovered she can talk to animals and understand them. Find out what fun is in store through this adventure that blends reading, watching, and creativity all into one unique experience!Molly is a resourceful scout, but even she is stumped about what to do when she gets bullied. Read all about how she steps up on this tough camping trip.In this adventure story, Pocahontas teaches her tribe about the colonists and saves John Smith.Once upon a time from a tower steep, a dragon uses his magic breath to put a whole town to sleep; a whole town except a princess. Using determination and creative problem solving, the princess tries to find a way out to save the town! Will she save the town? How?Princess Esme and her pet unicorn Glitter live in the beautiful kingdom of Bellavilla. To Princess Esme, protecting the kingdom is important and a very kind thing to do, but Knight No-No doesn't want to be kind. Read along to see how the SuperKids, Princess Esme, and Glitter need your help!Agnes hates eating vegetables. Will she change her mind when she finds out that vegetables give her super powers?Aha Me Hearties! Ready for a swashbuckling adventure with Isabel the Princess? Practice reading, solve puzzles, and more with this interactive 3D pop-up book!When Allo-ki loses her sled dogs, her search for them leads her to an igloo. She can't resist peeking inside... and then she can't resist the smell of something delicious. Meanwhile, Mama, Papa, and Baby Snow Bear are out for a walk--waiting for their breakfast to cool. This Goldilocks story takes a wonderful twist when an endearing snow bear family and a curious Inuit girl meet face to face in a land where Inuits and the animals share the amazing Arctic landscape.Valerie has bad luck this Saint Patrick's Day. Will her luck change when her best friend finds a four-leaf clover?"Developing packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Can recount a story with descriptive detail ; Asks for clarification when needed ; Starting to decode unknown long vowel words ; Reads text with accuracy ; Writes using a topic ; Will spell more complex, long vowel words."--Ages 7+.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Mobile apps.; Video games.; Children's audiobooks.; Educational films.; Educational games.; Literacy; Reading (Preschool);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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No dream is too high : life lessons from a man who walked on the Moon / by Aldrin, Buzz.(CARDINAL)198282; Abraham, Ken,author.(CARDINAL)741629;
Countdown -- The sky is not the limit...there are footprints on the Moon! -- Keep your mind open to the possibilities -- Show me your friends and I will show you your future -- Second comes right after first -- Write your own epitaph -- Maintain your spirit of adventure -- Failure is always an option -- Practice respect for all people -- Do what you believe is right even when others choose otherwise -- Trust your gut...and your instruments -- Laugh...a lot! -- Keep a young mindset at every age -- Help others go beyond where you have gone."Beloved American hero Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered through his event-filled life--both in outer space and on Earth--in this inspiring guide-to-life for the next generation. Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz Aldrin. He is a world-class hero, a larger-than-life figurehead, best known of a generation of astronauts whose achievements surged in just a few years from first man in space to first men on the Moon. Now he pauses to reflect and share what he has learned, from the vantage point not only of outer space but also of time: still a non-stop traveler and impassioned advocate for space exploration, Aldrin will be 86 in 2016. No Dream Is Too High whittles down Buzz Aldrin's event-filled life into a short list of principles he values, each illustrated by fascinating anecdotes and memories, such as: "Second comes right after first": NASA protocol should have meant he was first on the Moon, but rules changed just before the mission;how he learned to be proud of being the second man on the Moon; "Look for opportunities, not obstacles": Buzz was rejected the first time he applied to be an astronaut; failure is an opportunity to learn to do better; "Always maintain your spirit of adventure": for his 80th birthday, Buzz went diving in the Galapagos and hitched a ride on a whale shark; he stays fit, energetic, and fascinated with life. No Dream Is Too High is a beautiful memento, a thought-provoking set of ideas, and a new opportunity for Buzz Aldrin to connect with the masses of people who recognize his unique place in human history"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Aldrin, Buzz.; Aldrin, Buzz; Conduct of life; Astronauts;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 20
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Hubble legacy : 30 years of discoveries and images / by Bell, Jim,1965-author.(CARDINAL)667358; Grunsfeld, John Mace,1958-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)430589;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Engineering & history -- Science. Solar Systems ; Stars ; Nebulae ; Galaxies ; The distant universe -- Beyond Hubble.This is the definitive book on the Hubble Space Telescope, written by noted astronomer Jim Bell. Looking deep into space, by definition, means looking back in time--and the Hubble Space Telescope can look very far back, including at stars, nebulae, and galaxies that are millions, even billions, of years old. If there is a single legacy of Hubble as it turns 30 years old and nears the end of its useful life, it is this: It has done more to chronicle the origin and evolution of the known universe than any other instrument ever created. Hubble has also captured an astounding collection of ultraviolet images that include geysers of solar light, Mars' famous dust storms, exploding stars, solar flares, globular clusters, and actual galaxies colliding. As for scientific milestones, Hubble has helped us learn that the universe is 13.8 billion years old, that just about every large galaxy features a black hole at its center, and that it's possible to create 3-D maps of dark matter. Hubble Legacy will not only feature the most stunning imagery captured by the telescope, but also explain how Hubble has advanced our understanding of the universe and our very creation.--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Hubble Space Telescope (Spacecraft); Orbiting astronomical observatories; Space astronomy; Space telescopes; Galaxies; Stars; Nebulae;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mars rover Curiosity : an inside account from Curiosity's chief engineer / by Manning, Rob(Engineer),author.(CARDINAL)617765; Simon, William L.,1930-author.(CARDINAL)750286;
In Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer, Rob Manning, the project's chief engineer, tells of bringing the groundbreaking spacecraft to life. Manning and his team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, tasked with designing a lander many times larger and more complex than any before, faced technical setbacks, fights over inadequate resources, and the challenges of leading an army of brilliant, passionate, and often frustrated experts.
Subjects: Curiosity (Spacecraft); Roving vehicles (Astronautics);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Kidz bop 2022 [sound recording] / by Kidz Bop Kids,performer.(CARDINAL)467773;
Composers of songs covered (taken from insert): Good 4 U: Rodrigo/Nigro ; Levatating: Coffee Jr., Lipa, Hudson, Kozemeniuk ; Montero (Call Me By Your Name): Hill, Baptiste, Biral, Fedi, Lenzo ; Peaches: Bieber, Simmonds, Evans, Wotman, Harvey, Evans, King ; Driver's License: Rodrigo, Nigro ; Butter: Andrews, Grimaldo, Kirk, Nam-joon, Bilowitz, Garcia, Perry ; Astronaut in the Ocean: Hapi, Michael ; Save Your Tears: Tesfaye, Balshe, Quenneville, Sandberg, Holter ; Mood: Jones, Olmo, Bach, Fedi, Slatkin ; Bang!: Metzger, Metzger, Metzger ; Put Your Records On: Rae, Beck, Chrisanthou ; Therefore I Am: O'Connell, O'Connell ; Dynamite: Stewart, Agombar ; Without You: Fedi, Slatkin, Howard, Walsh ; Deja Vu: Rodrigo, Nigro, Clark, Antonoff, Swift ; Telepatía: Loaiza, Chiluiza, Primera, Lara, Melendez, Masís ; POV: Grande, Frid, Franks, Parks, Brown, Johnson.Executive producers Michael Anderson & Sasha Junk ; produced by Gary Philips ; A&R, Michael Anderson ; product manager, Rob Dekker ; A&R coordinator, Dana Kiedaisch ; mastered by Elliott Federman/SAJE Sound ; editing, Gary Philips ; mixing, Gary Philips ; vocal arrangement, Gary Philips ; engineer, Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki ; digital editing, Paul DeCarli ; production coordinator, Marc Seiden ; Studio, Wild Honey Studios Los Angeles, CA ; design, Tony Knight.Kidz Bop Kids: Egan, Ayden, Alana, Layla; guitars, Michael Naran, Michael Herring, Gary Phillips, Randy Flowers ; bass, Gary Phillips ; piano, Gary Phillips ; synth programming, Gary Phillips, Todd Haberman, Jordan Witzigreuter, John Deaderick, Chris O'Brien, Gerald O'Brien, Adam Rochelle, Aaron Ahmad ; string programming, Gary Phillips ; orchestra programming, Gary Phillips ; drum programming, Gary Phillips, Todd Haberman, Jordan Witzigreuter, John Deaderick, Chris O'Brien, Gerald O'Brien, Adam Rochelle, Aaron Ahmad ; additional programming, Paul DeCarli, Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki.The biggest KIDZ BOP album of the year, is here! Its jam packed with today's biggest pop hits including Good 4 U; Peaches; Levitating; Drivers License; and more sung by the KIDZ BOP Kids. -- from publisher
Subjects: Songs.; Cover versions.; Children's sound recordings.; Children's songs.; Popular music; Rock music;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Wild ducks flying backward : the short writings of Tom Robbins. by Robbins, Tom.(CARDINAL)158149;
Subjects: Short stories.; Country music.; Art criticism.; American wit and humor; American essays; American poetry.;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 17
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