| Angle of Attack: Harrison Storms and the Race to the Moon Contributor(s): Gray, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 039332513X ISBN-13: 9780393325133 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1992 Annotation: As the world observes the 25th anniversary of the first man on the moon, this exciting book tells the gripping story of the engineers who answered President Kennedy's challenge and devoted their lives to accomplishing the impossible. "A fascinating book . . . about what Americans can achieve with vision and teamwork".--Buzz Aldrin. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 9" (1.05 lbs) 308 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Centuries from now, when the Cold War is as remote as the War of Roses and the passions of our time have faded into footnotes, humanity will still remember July 16, 1969, the day the first human beings departed from earth bound for a landing on the moon. Angle of Attack turned out to be a story of ordinary people organized for an extraordinary purpose. It is an anthem to human cleverness, and it is a vivid reminder of what we are capable of when we choose to follow leaders with courage and vision. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gray, Mike: - Mike Gray (1935--2013) was an engineer, screenwriter, and author. He was the co-founder of The Film Group, a Chicago-based production company. |