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In Spies in the Sky Patrick Norris responds to the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age – the launch of Sputnik 1 – with a review of the most important historical applications of space science for the benefit of the human race during that half century, focusing particularly on the prevention of nuclear war. The author addresses the oft quoted conclusion that the Moon landings and the ‘race to the Moon’ between the two superpowers were a side effect of the Cold War, by describing what he believes was the more important event – the use of satellites by military to prevent the Cold War becoming a ‘hot war’. In developing the story the author casts a spotlight on a little-known aspect of the Space Age, namely the military dimension. Today military satellites represent 25 percent of all satellites in orbit, and they are just as important now in preventing regional nuclear war as they were in preventing global Armageddon more than 30 years ago.

Our planet is constantly monitored by hundreds of space-borne instruments. This book describes the technology of those instruments and the sciences that provide useful information from them. It also discusses the political implications of space-borne monitoring. From the moment satellites were launched into orbit their ability to see what was happening on a global scale was appreciated — and feared. This well researched book strives to answer such diverse questions as: Are satellites really a threat to individual privacy? How bad, really, is climate change and global warming? Why can’t we find Osama bin Laden? Does the world have enough fresh water? The military side of the story is linked to the big security issues that we face, such as terrorism and civil wars. The civilian side of the story involves numerous successful collaborations in weather forecasting, navigation, communications, and other such "peaceful" uses of satellite surveillance. How the world handles the knowledge gained from these Earth watchers will be critical in the years to come, and Norris skillfully leads us through the issues and possible paths we can take.

July 2019 marks 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the surface of the Moon. As people around the world celebrate the anniversary of this great American achievement, they might wonder why there have been no further human missions to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. This book assesses the legacy of the Apollo missions based on several decades of space developments since the program’s end. The question of why we haven’t sent humans back to the Moon is explored through a multidisciplinary lens that weaves together technological and historical perspectives. The nine manned Apollo missions, including the six that landed on the Moon, are described here by an author who has 50 years of experience in the space industry and whose work spanned the Apollo 8–13 missions. The final section of the book provides a comprehensive assessment of today’s programs and current plans for sending humans to the Moon.

Do you want to have more time for leisure while still meeting all your deadlines? Are you tired of working overtime, but feel like you have no choice? If you want to regain your free time, then keep reading... You finally have a decent job. Your boss entrusted you with a pile of work to finish by the end of the week. Eager to prove your worth, you begin straightaway. But the deeper you dive in, the more complicated things get. Small tasks and paperwork you didn't know existed keep appearing as obstacles. Before you know it, you're working overtime, losing sleep, and sacrificing your weekends. Yet, the deadline keeps approaching. Crushed by a pile of mounting "to-dos", you start to imagine how to explain to your boss or client that he/she will have to wait for the results. "I didn't have enough time." "Something came up, so I couldn't finish on time." According to two different studies, one carried out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (US) and the other by VoucherCloud (UK), in a typical eight-hour workday, we only spend two hours and fifty-three minutes being productive. Luckily, you can bypass these awkward conversations with your boss or client by discovering the latest tips and tricks to manage your time at work. With these new techniques under your belt, you won't have to worry about apologizing to them and you'll even have time left over for yourself. In Time Made Simple For Work, you'll discover: How to reclaim your wasted time and turn it around The best and latest time-saving tools that everyone needs All the miscellaneous tips and tricks people wished they knew How to avoid the most common mistakes that 90% of employees make Why perfect time management can help you land a job The most effective method entrepreneurs use to save time and how you can apply it to your work And much more... As millionaire Zig Ziglar put it, "Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." Everyone, even millionaires, start off with the same twenty-four hours. But with proper direction, they made the most of their eight hours a day and so can you.Even if you are overworked and feel like time is after you, with proper guidance, even you can improve your time management skills. So stop waiting around, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button to get your book instantly.

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