An astronaut's guide to life on Earth

Hadfield, Chris 1959- (author.).

Summary: Hadfield takes readers into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. He developed an unconventional philosophy at NASA: Prepare for the worst-- and enjoy every moment of it. By thinking like an astronaut, you can change the way you view life on Earth-- especially your own.

Record details

ISBN: 0316253014 (hc. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780316253017 (hc. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: 295 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2013.
Copyright: ©2013

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Mission impossible -- Pre-launch. The trip takes a lifetime ; Have an attitude ; The power of negative thinking ; Sweat the small stuff ; The last people in the world ; What's the next thing that could kill me? -- Liftoff. Tranquility Base, Kazakhstan ; How to get blasted (and feel good the next day) ; Aim to be a zero ; Life off Earth ; Square astronaut, round hole -- Coming down to Earth. Soft landings ; Climbing down the ladder.