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Astronomy

Brief Answers to the Big Questions

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In this “effortlessly instructive, absorbing” #1 New York Times bestseller (The Guardian), celebrated physicist Stephen Hawking addresses major questions with wit and wisdom. “Hawking’s parting gift to humanity” (NPR).

Astronomy

Bringing Columbia Home

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“Fast-paced and affecting” (Publishers Weekly): In 2003, Americans came together in a historic effort to recover the remains of a fallen space shuttle and its crew. “A gripping account of a fatal tragedy and the impressive and deeply emotional human response that ensued” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).

Astronomy

The Sky Below

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In this insider perspective on space exploration with over 1,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads, a NASA astronaut recounts his adventures, including seven space walks and a life-threatening Mount Everest summit. This “down-to-earth discourse mingles the ordinary with the extraordinary” (Booklist).

20th Century

Apollo 8

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“The definitive story of what is, and always will be, one of humanity’s greatest adventures” (Scientific American): The US’s first mission to the moon is explored in captivating detail in this book with over 2,000 five-star Goodreads ratings. “Gripping” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Astronomy

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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A #1 New York Times bestseller! Science icon Neil deGrasse Tyson delivers an accessible overview of everything you ever wanted to know about astrophysics — from the Big Bang to the search for alien life. “Thoroughly enjoyable… Sublime” (Kirkus Reviews).

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Endurance

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In this “captivating” memoir (The New York Times Book Review), retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly recounts his experiences during the record-breaking year he spent in space — and the challenges he faced. “Informative and gripping” (The Washington Post), with over 6,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.