Historic Photos of Huntsville
Historic Photos of Huntsville

Author:

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2007-07-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1618586416

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From being the first incorporated city and the first capitol of Alabama, to becoming one of the nation's largest space program facilities, Historic Photos of Huntsville is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of the ?Rocket City? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Huntsville history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Huntsville!

Gracefully Design
Gracefully Design

Author: Jamie Gates

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 149072463X

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Gracefully Design is a book of hope. It outlines the lifes journey of a very shy, quiet girl who shows that God is always with her through good times and bad. The author shows that her main source of inspiration in life comes directly only from the Lord; this book would not be possible without the Lords divine grace, mercy, and favor which she is grateful and humbled to be gracefully designed.

In the Upper Room and Other Likely Stories
In the Upper Room and Other Likely Stories

Author: Terry Bisson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2001-06-02

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780312874209

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In the Upper Room and Other Likely Stories is the new collection of sixteen fantastic, ironic tales by Terry Bisson. Terry Bisson uses the fantastic genres as do Kurt Vonnegut or Harlan Ellison, and like them, he is one of the strikingly original voices in short fiction today, with an audience that transcends genre. "Particularly delightful," said The Christian Science Monitor of his first collection. Bisson writes entertaining and moving stories in a strong and unique voice. They are sharp, witty, subversive, and stylish. For instance: An Office Romance: a story of the private lives of icons on a computer desktop. First Fire: a scientist discovers a way to date burning flame's and tries it on one in an ancient temple, with astonishing results. Macs: clones of murderous criminals, with no human rights, are sent to be the property of their victims' families. From the author of "Bears Discover Fire," one of the most anthologized American short stories of the last decade, this is a collection of stories that originally appeared in sources as diverse as Asimov's SF, Playboy, Southern Exposure, and Crank! They are clever, slick, memorable, occasionally profound, and always surprising.

A Badge of Dishonor and Betrayal
A Badge of Dishonor and Betrayal

Author: Jacob O. Smith Sr.

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-03-23

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1462840876

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A Badge of Dishonor and Betrayal is a non-fiction account of an Alabama sheriff, three U.S. soldiers, and the tragic night that brought them together. The sheriff, elected by the citizens of Madison country, Alabama, took office in January 1977. Six months later, his life became intertwined with three young soldiers then stationed at the U.S Army's Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville, Alabama. The events of that night led to probes by the U.S Army Provost Marshall at Redstone, U.S Justice Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Alabama's Bureau of Investigations. When it was over, it had gone all the way to then President Jimmy Carter.

Homesteading Space
Homesteading Space

Author: David Hitt

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 549

ISBN-13: 0803219016

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As the United States and the Soviet Union went from exploring space to living in it, a space station was conceived as the logical successor to the Apollo moon program. But between conception and execution there was the vastness of space itself, to say nothing of monumental technological challenges. Homesteading Space, by two of Skylab s own astronauts and a NASA journalist, tells the dramatic story of America s first space station from beginning to fiery end. Homesteading Space is much more than a story of technological and scientific success; it is also an absorbing, sometimes humorous, often inspiring account of the determined, hardworking individuals who shepherded the program through a near-disastrous launch, a heroic rescue, and an exhausting study of Comet Kohoutek, as well as the lab's ultimate descent into the Indian Ocean. Featuring the unpublished in-flight diary of astronaut Alan Bean, the book is replete with the personal recollections and experiences of the Skylab crew and those who worked with them in training, during the mission, and in bringing them safely home.

1965 NASA Authorization
1965 NASA Authorization

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics

Publisher:

Published: 1964

Total Pages: 1382

ISBN-13:

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Committee Serial No. 1. Focuses on manned spaceflight programs. Hearing includes NASA "Annual Procurement Report," FY63 (p. 1081-1139), and North American Aviation, Inc. briefing report "Saturn S-II Program," Mar. 10, 1964 (p. 1251-1322),