{"product_id":"an-astronauts-guide-to-life-on-earth-tr-by-chris-hadfield","title":"An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth TR by Chris Hadfield","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eVintage Canada\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2015-09-01)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e336\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9780345812704\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e402.57\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e22.66 x 15.16 x 2.31\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield captivated the world with stunning photos and commentary from space. Now, in his first book, Chris offers readers extraordinary stories from his life as an astronaut, and shows how to make the impossible a reality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChris Hadfield decided to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo moon landing with his family on Stag Island, Ontario, when he was nine years old, and it was impossible for Canadians to be astronauts. In 2013, he served as Commander of the International Space Station orbiting the Earth during a five-month mission. Fulfilling this lifelong dream required intense focus, natural ability and a singular commitment to “thinking like an astronaut.” In \u003ci\u003eAn Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, Chris gives us a rare insider’s perspective on just what that kind of thinking involves, and how earthbound humans can use it to achieve success and happiness in their lives.\u003cbr\u003eAstronaut training turns popular wisdom about how to be successful on its head. Instead of visualizing victory, astronauts prepare for the worst; always sweat the small stuff; and do care what others think. Chris shows how this unique education comes into play with dramatic anecdotes about going blind during a spacewalk, getting rid of a live snake while piloting a plane, and docking with space station Mir when laser tracking systems fail at the critical moment. Along the way, he shares exhilarating experiences, and challenges, from his 144 days on the ISS, and provides an unforgettable answer to his most-asked question: What’s it \u003ci\u003ereally \u003c\/i\u003elike in outer space?\u003cbr\u003eWritten with humour, humility and a profound optimism for the future of space exploration, \u003ci\u003eAn Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth \u003c\/i\u003eoffers readers not just the inspiring story of one man’s journey to the ISS, but the opportunity to step into his space-boots and think like an astronaut—and renew their commitment to pursuing their own dreams, big or small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003eCHRIS HADFIELD is one of the most experienced and accomplished astronauts in the world. A veteran of three space flights, Hadfield crewed the US Space Shuttle twice, piloted the Russian Soyuz, helped build space station Mir, conducted two space walks and served as Commander of the International Space Station. He was also NASA’s Director of Operations in Russia. Hadfield’s debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Apollo Murders\u003c\/i\u003e, became an instant #1 bestseller in Canada, as did his second, \u003ci\u003eThe Defector.\u003c\/i\u003e His first work of nonfiction, \u003ci\u003eAn Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth,\u003c\/i\u003e his photo book, \u003ci\u003eYou Are Here,\u003c\/i\u003e and his children’s book, \u003ci\u003eThe Darkest Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, also debuted at #1, remaining on the lists for months, and went on to become international bestsellers. Hadfield is the co-creator and host of the BBC series \u003ci\u003eAstronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?\u003c\/i\u003e and helped create and host, along with actor Will Smith, the National Geographic series \u003ci\u003eOne Strange Rock\u003c\/i\u003e. His zero-gravity version of David Bowie's “\u003ci\u003eSpace Oddity\u003c\/i\u003e” has received more than 50 million views, and his TED talk on fear, over 10 million. Hadfield advises SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and other space companies, chairs the board of the Open Lunar Foundation, leads the CDL-Space international tech incubator, and teaches a MasterClass on space operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45500022194337,"sku":"BBSNIJ9780345812704","price":32.39,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9780345812711_539eb752-d6e6-4984-b03f-fd65b3b1b25d.jpg?v=1764882623","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/an-astronauts-guide-to-life-on-earth-tr-by-chris-hadfield","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}