Scott Kelly

Margaret Lazarus Dean

A stunning memoir from the astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station--a candid account of his remarkable voyage, of the journeys off the planet that preceded it, and of his colorful formative years. The veteran of four spaceflights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly hostile to human life. He describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both life-threatening and mundane: the devastating effects on the body; the isolation from everyone he loves and the comforts of Earth; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk; and the still more haunting threat of being unable to help should tragedy strike at home--an agonizing situation Kelly faced when, on a previous mission, his twin brother's wife, American Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot while he still had two months in space. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humor, and determination resonate throughout, as he recalls his rough-and-tumble New Jersey childhood and the youthful inspiration that sparked his astounding career, and as he makes clear his belief that Mars will be the next, ultimately challenging, step in spaceflight. A natural storyteller and modern-day hero, Kelly has a message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. Here, in his personal story, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the infinite wonder of the galaxy.

A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery

Endurance

a year in space, a lifetime of discovery

My Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was the first to spend an entire year in space! Discover his awe-inspiring journey in this fascinating picture book memoir that takes readers from Scott's childhood as an average student to his record-breaking year among the stars. Scott Kelly wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American. This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things will amaze and inspire you.

My Journey to the Stars

Newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller comes the awe-inspiring memoir from NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking year in space. How does a boy struggling in school become an American hero and a space pioneer? Daredevil behavior? Check. Whether it is sailing leaky boats in the Atlantic Ocean or joining an ambulance corps to race to the rescue, living on the edge is required behavior for an astronaut. Sibling rivalry? Check. An identical twin brother who both cheers you on and eggs you on is the perfect motivator. Inspiration? Check. Finding the right book can unexpectedly change the course of your life by providing a dream and a road map for achieving it. Courage? Check. Mastering skills that could mean the difference between life and death as a fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut takes bravery. Endurance? Check. The grit and can-do spirit that enables you to get up every time you're knocked down and fuels the power to meet each challenge head-on and then ask, "What's next?" Scott Kelly believes, "If you can dream it, you can do it." This checklist put Scott on a rocket that launched him into space, allowed him to break a record during his inspiring year aboard the International Space Station, and showed human beings the qualities needed to go from Earth to Mars--and beyond. Praise for Endurance: "Captivating, charming . . . [Kelly] pulls back the curtain separating the myth of the astronaut from its human realities." -- The New York Times Book Review "[Endurance] is a memoir of the right stuff that will hypnotize any space geek." --The Wall Street Journal

My Year in Space and How I Got There

Endurance, Young Readers Edition

Kayla is about to commit pseudocide. She's met a couple of experts, and they've sold her on faking her death - wiping the slate clean, emerging a new person. But, she needs a witness. When Kayla begs, Sean gets roped in. I mean, nothing too serious: just lie about when he last saw her. Except, things fall apart in a hurry. The police don't see an accident, they see murder - and Sean is their suspect. She's vanished, and he's facing prison. His only hope is to chase Kayla's trail and reach out to the enigmatic strangers who make a life out of pretending to be dead. They call it enlightenment, but Sean calls it crazy. But at least they have a plan, even if the first step is to kill himself. Will Sean have the strength to take the plunge? And if he does, who will come out the other side?

Keep the Ghost

Antes de conquistar Marte, debemos aprender a sobrevivir en el espacio. Un libro ejemplar sobre el triunfo de la imaginación humana, la fuerza de voluntad y las maravillas infinitas de la galaxia. Scott Kelly es el hombre que más tiempo ha pasado en el espacio, 340 días, durante los cuales ha visto y vivido cosas que prácticamente ninguno de nosotros veremos o experimentaremos nunca. A través de su increíble historia, Kelly nos revela un entorno absolutamente hostil al ser humano y cuáles fueron los retos más extremos que tuvo que afrontar: los devastadores efectos corporales, la tristeza y la soledad que conlleva estar separado de los seres queridos, el total y absoluto aislamiento de todas las comodidades terrestres, los catastróficos riesgos de chocar contra basura espacial y, aún peor, la amenaza angustiante de ser incapaz de ayudar si algo malo ocurre en casa. En Resistencia la humanidad, la compasión, el sentido del humor, el entusiasmo y la determinación de este héroe moderno resuenan en cada una de sus palabras. Su mensaje es una fuente de inspiración para generaciones futuras y su relato personal cautiva desde la primera página.

Un año en el espacio

Resistencia

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was the first to spend an entire year in space! Discover his awe-inspiring journey in this fascinating picture book memoir (the perfect companion to his adult book Endurance) that takes readers from Scott’s childhood as an average student to his record-breaking year among the stars. Scott Kelly wasn’t sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother—the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American. This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things is perfect for children, fans of Scott's adult book Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, aspiring astronauts, and anyone who has ever tried to defy the odds. It will amaze and inspire you.

An awe-inspiring memoir from NASA astronaut Scott Kelly who spent a record-breaking year in space, now newly adapted for young readers. Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero. Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut. This personal and fascinating story will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars.

*As featured on BBC Breakfast, Radio 5Live and Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2* From the Nasa astronaut who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station - what it's like out there and what it's like now, back here. Enter Scott Kelly's fascinating world and dare to think of your own a little differently. As soon as you realize you aren't going to die, space is the most fun you'll ever have... The veteran of four space flights and the American record holder for most consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few of us ever have and very few of us ever will. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humour, and passion shine as he describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both existential and banal. He touches on what's happened to his body, the sadness of being isolated from everyone he loves; the pressures of constant close cohabitation; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk, and the still more haunting threat of being absent should tragedy strike at home. From a natural storyteller Endurance is one of the finest examples the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the boundless wonder of the galaxy. * What readers are saying... 'Takes you up into space and lets you be a part of astronaut life' 'Tough to put down! Tells a side you don't often hear or read about for that matter' 'Mind blowing . . . up there with Ernest Shackleton for me' 'My husband said it is the next best thing to going into space yourself' 'Six stars!'

340 Tage im All - eine überirdische Abenteuergeschichte Ein Jahr lebte Scott Kelly ohne Unterbrechung im Weltraum, auf der ISS, viermal flog er ins All. Jetzt blickt er zurück auf ein Leben voller Gefahren und Abenteuer – mit der Hoffnung, dass der blaue Planet zu retten ist: »Ich habe begriffen, dass Gras wunderbar riecht und dass Regen ein Wunder ist.« Aus der kalten Ferne des Universums und der Internationalen Raumstation hat der Raumfahrt-Veteran Scott Kelly wie kein anderer gefühlt, wie kostbar das Refugium Erde ist. In seiner persönlichen Geschichte nimmt er den Leser mit in eine lebensfeindliche Welt; er erzählt von den Herausforderungen eines Langzeitflugs im All und den dramatischen Folgen für Körper und Seele. Doch im Zentrum stehen die überwältigenden Eindrücke und Erlebnisse, die Begeisterung und der Wille, mit denen Menschen ihre Träume verwirklichen. Mit dieser Kraft können sie, so mahnt Kelly, auch die Schönheit ihres einmaligen Heimatplaneten bewahren.

Mein Jahr im Weltall

Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success—the perfect gift for graduations and other milestone moments! In this insightful and funny read, Scott Kelly shares how a distracted student with poor grades became a record-breaking astronaut and commander of the International Space Station. People think that astronauts are always perfect. "Failure's not an option," right? But as Scott shares in his deeply intimate book, he believes that it's our mistakes and challenges that have the potential to lead to greatness. Not everyone's road to achievement is a straight line. Most of us need to navigate a bumpier road full of obstacles to get where we want to be. Scott’s story is for everyone who believes that shooting for the stars is beyond their reach!

An Astronaut's Lessons for Success on Earth

Ready for Launch

NATIONAL BEST SELLER A stunning, personal memoir from the astronaut and modern-day hero who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station—a message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. The veteran of four spaceflights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly hostile to human life. He describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both life-threatening and mundane: the devastating effects on the body; the isolation from everyone he loves and the comforts of Earth; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk; and the still more haunting threat of being unable to help should tragedy strike at home--an agonizing situation Kelly faced when, on a previous mission, his twin brother's wife, American Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot while he still had two months in space. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humor, and determination resonate throughout, as he recalls his rough-and-tumble New Jersey childhood and the youthful inspiration that sparked his astounding career, and as he makes clear his belief that Mars will be the next, ultimately challenging, step in spaceflight. In Endurance, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the infinite wonder of the galaxy.

My Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

An easy-to-read autobiography of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, in jacketed hardcover, that takes readers on his awe-inspiring journey from childhood to his record-breaking year among the stars. A autobiography of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly! Scott wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American. This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things will amaze and inspire young readers.

My Journey to the Stars (Step into Reading)

“Beautifully written, making a prominent figure readily accessible to children.” -School Library Journal The second picture book from astronaut Scott Kelly follows his adventure-seeking travels through some of the wild places he's slept! Young readers will be delighted by the playful text and encouraging message to dream of the stars. Scott Kelly was born for adventure. But exploring takes a lot of enery--and sleep is the super fuel to turbocharge dreams. Luckily, sleeping can be exciting if you're drifting off in the right place. Scott has fallen asleep at the bottom of the ocean, in the cockpit of an F-14 fighter jet, in a yurt on Mount Everest, and of course in space! Join Scott on his many adventures, and maybe they'll inspire dreams of your own! This sweet and adventurous story is the perfect bedtime tale for future astronauts and adventurers!

Goodnight, Astronaut

Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, Astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure, and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success--the perfect gift for graduations and other milestone moments! In this insightful and funny read, Scott Kelly shares how a distracted student with poor grades became a record-breaking astronaut and commander of the International Space Station. People think that astronauts are always perfect. Failure's not an option, right? But as Scott shares in his deeply intimate book, he believes that it's our mistakes and challenges that have the potential to lead to greatness. Not everyone's road to achievement is a straight line. Most of us need to navigate a bumpier road full of obstacles to get where we want to be. Scott's story is for everyone who believes that shooting for the stars is beyond their reach!

'Kelly's verslag toont aan dat 'jonge' astronauten prima kunnen schrijven.' ★★★★ de Volkskrant * 340 dagen zonder gewicht * 400 experimenten in het ISS * 10.880 zonsopkomsten * 231.498.542 afgelegde kilometers Aan boord van het ISS (International Space Station) maakt NASAastronaut Scott Kelly dingen mee die bijna niemand van ons ooit mee zal maken. Vanaf dag één staat hij voor immense uitdagingen: het gemis van zijn kinderen en geliefde, de risico's van een catastrofale fout, samenwerken in een kleine ruimte, ingewikkelde wetenschappelijke proeven, de lichamelijke effecten van een leven zonder zwaartekracht, én de altijd aanwezige angst dat er thuis iets vreselijks gebeurt en hij er niet bij kan zijn. In dit persoonlijke verslag van een uitzonderlijke missie vertelt Kelly over zijn kleurrijke leven. Hoe hij na een moeilijke jeugd in New Jersey met zijn tweelingbroer en hun alcoholistische ouders toch zijn grote droom weet te verwezenlijken. Een jaar in de ruimte is het verhaal van een astronaut die zijn uithoudingsvermogen tot het uiterste op de proef stelde - over de triomf van de verbeelding, de kracht van de menselijke wil en het onvoorstelbare wonder van ons heelal. Voor de fans van: Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time, Het heelal, NASA, ESA, ruimtevaart, sterrenkunde, astronomie, astronauten, Space Expo, André Kuipers, Star Wars en The Theory of Everything.

Een leven lang astronaut

Een jaar in de ruimte

Bestseller New York Times "Kelly este noul nostru erou spațial." – Huffington Post O misiune spaţială NASA durează de obicei zece zile, iar un astronaut stă pe Staţia Spaţială Internaţională în jur de şase luni. Scott Kelly a rămas acolo un an întreg. A înfruntat izolarea în spaţiu — un mediu de o frumuseţe copleşitoare, dar şi plin de pericole —, orbitând în jurul Pământului cu o viteză de 28 000 de kilometri pe oră. O călătorie extraordinară care ne-a adus viitorul mai aproape. Mulţumită datelor biometrice despre propriul corp, strânse de Kelly pe Staţia Spaţială şi comparate mai apoi cu ale fratelui său geamăn Mark, rămas pe Pământ, suntem mai în măsură acum să răspundem la câteva întrebări esenţiale: oare vom putea locui pe Marte într-o zi? Vom putea să ne petrecem vacanţele în spaţiu? Care sunt limitele noastre fizice? Endurance este povestea incredibilă a unui om care şi-a mobilizat întreaga voinţă pentru împlinirea unui vis ce părea imposibil. „O relatare vie şi captivantă a unui an în spaţiu. Endurance e plină de umor, întâmplări palpitante şi detalii incredibile." - Khaled Hosseini „O carte neobişnuit de onestă… Nu seamănă deloc cu celelalte cărţi scrise de astronauţi." - Daily Mail „Un memoir care îi va captiva pe toţi cei pasionaţi de expediţiile spaţiale." - The Wall Street Journal „Citind Endurance, simţi că eşti alături de Kelly pe Staţia Spațială Internaţională. O carte minunată." – Booklist „Kelly dărâmă mitul astronautului şi pune în loc realitatea vieţii în spaţiu… Astronauţii şi exploratorii de mâine cu siguranţă vor fi recrutați dintre adolescenţii care citesc astăzi Endurance." - Jaroslav Kalfar, autorul romanului Astronautul din Boemia (Trei, 2018)

Endurance. Un an în spațiu, o viață de descoperiri

En häpnadsväckande memoar skriven av den banbrytande amerikanske NASA-astronauten som hyllades världen över efter sitt år ombord på den internationella rymdstationen. Scott Kelly skildrar magin, svårigheterna och utmaningarna under resan, samtidigt som han berättar om sina färgstarka utbildningsår. Här berättas om upplevelser som det har varit få förunnade. Scott tar med oss in i en sfär som är ytterst fientlig för mänskligt liv. Han beskriver hur han klarar den extrema utmaningen som långa vistelser i rymden innebär, både existentiellt och på ett mer alldagligt sätt. Det handlar om de förödande konsekvenserna för kroppen; isoleringen från de älskade; frånvaron av jordens bekvämligheter; pressen som det innebär att tvingas leva så nära inpå andra; de enorma riskerna förknippade med ett plötsligt tryckfall; risken för kollision med rymdskrot. Och det svåraste av allt, att inte kunna hjälpa om familjen hemma på jorden drabbas av en katastrof. Men det här är också historien om amerikanernas rymdresor: en historia av dristighet och innovation samt övertygelsen om att Mars kommer att bi nästa stora steg i amerikansk rymdforskning. Christer Fuglesang har skrivit ett förord.

En livstid av upptäckter

Ett år i rymden

Zachwycający osobisty pamiętnik i zarazem wstrząsająca relacja astronauty-bohatera, który pobił rekord, spedzając rok na Międzynarodowej Stacji Kosmicznej! Scott Kelly – weteran lotów kosmicznych i amerykański rekordzista w liczbie dni spędzonych w kosmosie, ma za sobą przeżycia, którymi może się poszczycić bardzo niewielu. Jego życzliwość, poczucie humoru i determinacja dają o sobie znać, gdy wspomina swoje dziecięce lata spędzone w New Jersey i młodzieńczą inspirację, która zapoczątkowała oszałamiającą karierę. Objawiają się one także wtedy, gdy przyznaje się do wiary w to, że naszym następnym – niewyobrażalnie trudnym krokiem w kosmos – będzie Mars.

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