Homesteading Space

Download or read book Homesteading Space written by David Hitt and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Featuring the unpublished in-flight diary of astronaut Alan Bean, the book is replete with the personal recollections and experiences of the Skylab crew and those who worked with them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.

Download or read book Homesteading Haven written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Homesteading Haven* Discover the essence of self-reliant living and prepare to transform your aspiration into a tangible reality with "Homesteading Haven," your comprehensive guide to establishing a flourishing homestead. This eBook serves as a beacon for those yearning to embark on a journey filled with independence, sustainability, and harmony with nature. Begin by defining your homesteading dreams in Chapter 1, where you'll lay the foundation for your adventure, crafting a vision that resonates with your personal goals and desires. Then, arm yourself with the knowledge to prepare for this exciting transition, with Chapter 2 guiding you through essential skills and resources that will ensure your success. Dive into the core considerations of selecting the perfect plot for your homestead in Chapter 3. You'll compile a checklist of spatial needs, must-have features, and a wishlist that aligns with your homesteading objectives. Chapter 4 empowers you with a financial blueprint, helping you navigate costs and uncover ways to finance your sustainable lifestyle without breaking the bank. Understand the complex interplay between ambitions and regulations in Chapter 5, uncovering the legal groundwork and incentives that will shape your homesteading journey. With the strategies outlined in Chapter 6, you'll master the art of unearthing the ideal homestead property using a mix of modern tools and time-honored networking techniques. Quality land assessment takes center stage in Chapter 7, where you'll learn the importance of soil health, terrain, and accessible water resources. Infrastructure and accessibility are the focus of Chapter 8, ensuring that your homestead’s foundations are as sturdy as your determination. Embrace the climate's influence on your homestead in Chapter 9, and immerse yourself in the local ecosystem to promote a biodiverse paradise in Chapter 10. From the ground up, assess your land's agricultural potential in Chapter 11, and prepare to turn your green dreams into sustainable, edible schemes. As your journey progresses to making an offer in Chapter 13, feel confident in your negotiating skills, and bask in the achievement of closing the deal. Chapters 14 and 15 will guide you through laying out and cultivating your new homestead, from efficient designs to DIY projects that will set the stage for lifelong learning and growth touched on in Chapters 16 and 17. Finish with a dose of motivation in Chapter 18, where inspiring case studies from various homesteads will infuse you with creativity and the perseverance needed to overcome any challenge. Embrace this chance to craft your own slice of paradise with "Homesteading Haven." Your guide to a resilient and enriching lifestyle is just a click away – and the seeds of your homesteading dreams are ready to bloom.

Download or read book Bold They Rise written by David Hitt and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Apollo program put twelve men on the moon and safely brought them home, anything seemed possible. In this spirit, the team at NASA set about developing the Space Shuttle, arguably the most complex piece of machinery ever created. The world's first reusable spacecraft, it launched like a rocket, landed like a glider, and carried out complicated missions in between. Bold They Rise tells the story of the Space Shuttle through the personal experiences of the astronauts, engineers, and scientists who made it happen--in space and on the ground, from the days of research and design through the heroic accomplishments of the program to the tragic last minutes of the Challenger disaster. In the participants' own voices, we learn what so few are privy to: what it was like to create a new form of spacecraft, to risk one's life testing that craft, to float freely in the vacuum of space as a one-man satellite, to witness a friend's death. A "guided tour" of the shuttle--in historical, scientific, and personal terms--this book provides a fascinating, richly informed, and deeply personal view of a feat without parallel in the human story. Browse more spaceflight books at upinspace.org.

Download or read book Skylab written by Shayler David and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-05-28 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between May 1973 and February 1974 three teams of astronauts increased the American space endurance record from 14 days, set in 1965, to three months aboard the Skylab space station in missions lasting 28, 59 and 84 days. American astronauts did not surpass these records for over 20 years until the NASA Mir missions began in 1995. In "Skylab - America's space station", David Shayler chronicles the evolution of the station, its infrastructure on the ground including astronaut training, each of the three manned missions, summary of results, achievements and the lessons learned. The creation of the International Space Station is the real legacy of Skylab as American astronauts once again embark on extended missions around the Earth.

Download or read book The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects written by Spike Carlsen and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love this compilation of 76 rustic DIY projects. From plant supports and clotheslines to a chicken coop, a greenhouse, and a root cellar with storage bins, most of the projects are suitable for complete novices, and all use just basic tools and easy-to-find materials. You’ll find techniques to build whatever your outdoor world is missing, with additional tips to live sustainably, happily, and independently. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.

Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Download or read book Spacewear written by Barbara Brownie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, we are living in the New Space Age, where mass commercial space travel is almost within our grasp. This otherworldly possibility has opened up new cultural images of space, both real and fictional, and has caused fashion design and spacesuit engineering to intersect in new, exciting ways. Spacewear traverses this uncharted territory by exploring the changing imagination of space in fashion-and fashion in space-from the first Space Age to the 21st century. Exploring how space travel has stylistically and technologically framed fashion design on earth and how we need to revisit established design practices for the weightless environment, Spacewear connects the catwalk and the space station. This book draws together speculative fantasies in sci-fi films such as Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey, with the engineered spacesuits Biosuit, and the NASA Z-2 and with catwalk interpretations by the likes of Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, André Courrèges, and Iris van Herpen. While the development of commercial space agencies has led to new concerns for style in garments for outer space that re-think fundamental design principles such as drape, high fashion has experimented with new possibilities for weightlessness that extend far beyond the 1960s vision of Space Age metallic fabrics and helmet-style headwear. Brownie takes the reader on a fascinating journey from fantasy to function and to form, deepening our understanding of this new category of fashion that is prompting new approaches to garment design and construction both on earth and in outer space.