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A Dictionary of the Space Age

Author : Paul Dickson
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801891159
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of the Space Age written by Paul Dickson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2009-04-14 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 ushered in an exciting era of scientific and technological advancement. As television news anchors, radio hosts, and journalists reported the happenings of the American and the Soviet space programs to millions of captivated citizens, words that belonged to the worlds of science, aviation, and science fiction suddenly became part of the colloquial language. What's more, NASA used a litany of acronyms in much of its official correspondence in an effort to transmit as much information in as little time as possible. To translate this peculiar vocabulary, Paul Dickson has compiled the curious lingo and mystifying acronyms of NASA in an accessible dictionary of the names, words, and phrases of the Space Age." "This dictionary captures a broader foundation for the language of the Space Age based on the historical principles employed by the Oxford English Dictionary and Webster's Third New International Dictionary. Word histories for major terms are detailed in a conversational tone, and technical terms are deciphered for the interested student and lay reader. This is a must-own reference for space history buffs." --Book Jacket.

Space Age Dictionary

Author : Charles McLaughlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Space Age Dictionary written by Charles McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Dictionary of the Space Age

Author : Paul Dickson
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801895049
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of the Space Age written by Paul Dickson and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2009 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice The launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 ushered in an exciting era of scientific and technological advancement. As television news anchors, radio hosts, and journalists reported the happenings of the American and the Soviet space programs to millions of captivated citizens, words that belonged to the worlds of science, aviation, and science fiction suddenly became part of the colloquial language. What’s more, NASA used a litany of acronyms in much of its official correspondence in an effort to transmit as much information in as little time as possible. To translate this peculiar vocabulary, Paul Dickson has compiled the curious lingo and mystifying acronyms of NASA in an accessible dictionary of the names, words, and phrases of the Space Age. Aviators, fighter pilots, and test pilots coined the phrases “spam in a can” (how astronauts felt prelaunch as they sat in a tiny capsule atop a rocket booster); “tickety-boo” (things are fine), and “the Eagle has landed” (Neil Armstrong’s famous quote when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon). This dictionary captures a broader foundation for language of the Space Age based on the historic principles employed by the Oxford English Dictionary and Webster’s New Third International Dictionary. Word histories for major terms are detailed in a conversational tone, and technical terms are deciphered for the interested student and lay reader. This is a must-own reference for space history buffs.

Space Age Dictionary

Author : Charles McLaughlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258407209
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Space Age Dictionary written by Charles McLaughlin and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Space Age Dictionary

Author : Charles Mclaughlin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Space Age Dictionary written by Charles Mclaughlin and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Guide to the Space Age

Author : Hazel C. Besserer
Publisher : Englewood Cliffs, N.J : Prentice-Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Guide to the Space Age by : Hazel C. Besserer

Download or read book Guide to the Space Age written by Hazel C. Besserer and published by Englewood Cliffs, N.J : Prentice-Hall. This book was released on 1959 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Remembering the Space Age

Author : Steven J. Dick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Remembering the Space Age written by Steven J. Dick and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Publisher: Proceedings of October 2007 conference, sponsored by the NASA History Division and the National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sputnik 1 launch in October 1957 and the dawn of the space age.

Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Literature

Author : Brian M. Stableford
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810849389
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Literature written by Brian M. Stableford and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference tracks the development of speculative fiction influenced by the advancement of science and the idea of progress from the eighteenth century to the present day. The major authors and publications of the genre and significant subgenres are covered. Additionally there are entries on fields of science and technology which have been particularly prolific in provoking such speculation. The list of acronyms and abbreviations, the chronology covering the literature from the 1700s through the present, the introductory essay, and the dictionary entries provide science fiction novices and enthusiasts as well as serious writers and critics with a wonderful foundation for understanding the realm of science fiction literature. The extensive bibliography that includes books, journals, fanzines, and websites demonstrates that science fiction literature commands a massive following.

Space Dictionary for Kids

Author : Amy Anderson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000503356
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Space Dictionary for Kids written by Amy Anderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about astronomy and space, Space Dictionary for Kids is certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the solar system and galaxy. Explore cosmology, stars and galaxies, the solar system, space exploration, and exoplanets and astrobiology. Hop on an astronomy timeline to learn the story of how primitive ancient beliefs evolved over centuries to become a high-technology science. Crack up over the humorous sidebars that expand on the topic of space with examples, explanations, diagrams, quizzes, and even short activities to enhance understanding. Use the references and further reading recommendations at the end to help find more information about astronomy, perfect for assignments or those just wanting to know more about the coolest topic in the galaxy! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Space Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library! Grades 3-6 NSTA Recommends

Space-Age Acronyms

Author : Reta C. Moser
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461595940
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Space-Age Acronyms written by Reta C. Moser and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acronym agglomeration is an affliction of the age, and there are acronym addicts who, in their weakness, find it impossible to resist them. More than once in recent months my peers have cautioned me about my apparent readiness to use not only acronyms, but abbreviations, foreign isms, codes, and other cryptic symbols rather than common, ordinary American words. Many among us, though, either have not received or have chosen to ignore such advice. As a consequence, what we write and speak is full of mystery and confusion. It is then for the reader and listener and for the writer and speaker that Reta C. Moser has compiled this guide. Its effective application to the art of communication is urged. Such use should help avoid many of the misunderstandings involving terminology which occur daily. Although such misunderstandings are certainly crucial in humanistic and social situations, they are often of immediate import and the trigger to disaster in scientific, technical, and political situations. Some 15,000 acronyms and 25,000 definitions are provided (a 50- and 47 -percent increase over the 1964 edition!), with due credit to Miss Moser's diligence in making the compilation and with the acknowledgment that the acronymical phenomenon is very much with us. This edition, like the first, is certain to be of value to writers, librarians, editors, and others who must identify and deal with acronyms.

Remembering the space age: Proceedings of the 50th Anniversary Conference

Author :
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160867118
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Remembering the space age: Proceedings of the 50th Anniversary Conference written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Publisher: Proceedings of October 2007 conference, sponsored by the NASA History Division and the National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Sputnik 1 launch in October 1957 and the dawn of the space age.

NASA EP.

Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NASA EP. written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Aerospace Bibliography

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Aerospace Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism

Author : Jan Wouters
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785361074
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism written by Jan Wouters and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-29 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism combines the perspectives of academics, policy makers and major industry players around three central themes connected to commercial spacefaring: the international legal challenges posed by the dramatic changes to the spacefaring landscape through privatisation and commercialisation; the corresponding legal and regulatory responses to these challenges at the national level; and related topical questions of global space governance.

Aeronautics and Space Bibliography

Author : National Aviation Education Council (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aeronautics and Space Bibliography written by National Aviation Education Council (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Hidden History of Coined Words

Author : Ralph Keyes
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190466782
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book The Hidden History of Coined Words written by Ralph Keyes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful word-coinages--those that stay in currency for a good long time--tend to conceal their beginnings. We take them at face value and rarely when and where they were first minted. Engaging, illuminating, and authoritative, Ralph Keyes's The Hidden History of Coined Words explores the etymological underworld of terms and expressions and uncovers plenty of hidden gems. He also finds some fascinating patterns, such as that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by design. A remarkable number of new words were coined whimsically, originally intended to troll or taunt. Knickers, for example, resulted from a hoax; big bang from an insult. Casual wisecracking produced software, crowdsource, and blog. More than a few resulted from happy accidents, such as typos, mistranslations, and mishearing (bigly and buttonhole), or from being taken entirely out of context (robotics). Neologizers (a Thomas Jefferson coinage) include not just scholars and writers but cartoonists, columnists, children's book authors. Wimp originated with a book series, as did goop, and nerd from a book by Dr. Seuss. Coinages are often contested, controversy swirling around such terms as gonzo, mojo, and booty call. Keyes considers all contenders, while also leading us through the fray between new word partisans, and those who resist them strenuously. He concludes with advice about how to make your own successful coinage. The Hidden History of Coined Words will appeal not just to word mavens but history buffs, trivia contesters, and anyone who loves the immersive power of language.

Yearbook on Space Policy 2009/2010

Author : Kai-Uwe Schrogl
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3709109426
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Yearbook on Space Policy 2009/2010 written by Kai-Uwe Schrogl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Yearbook also links space policy with other policy areas. It highlights specific events and issues, and provides useful insights, data and information on space activities. The Yearbook on Space Policy is edited by the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) based in Vienna, Austria. It combines in-house research and contributions of members of the European Space Policy Research and Academic Network (ESPRAN), coordinated by ESPI. The Yearbook is designed for government decision-makers and agencies, industry professionals, as well as the service sectors, researchers and scientists and the interested public.