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Topic: How Apollo Flew to the Moon (W. David Woods)
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jjknap
Member Posts: 273
From: Bourbonnais, IL USA
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 08-23-2011 06:15 PM
   
Amazon shipped mine today  |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 08-25-2011 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by jjknap:
Amazon shipped mine today
It looks like you'll get your hands on it before I do! Enjoy. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-25-2011 10:42 AM
I just ordered the revised edition as a physical book. It appears the Kindle edition of this book has not been revised and updated. Is that correct Mr. Woods? Thank you. |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 08-25-2011 10:47 AM
As far as I know, Amazon have not yet updated the Kindle version to the second edition. I think that would be worth a note to the publishers and I'll get onto that right now.Must say, I still like the 'dead tree' version! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-25-2011 04:33 PM
For an important book like this I prefer both versions. The book for my home and the e-book so I likely have access to it anywhere if I want to look up something. I'm looking forward to the expanded edition. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 08-28-2011 11:13 AM
My copy arrived yesterday. Is there a list of the revised sections - I'd like a quick way to look at those. Thank you. |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 08-28-2011 05:45 PM
I haven't included a list of revisions because there are many detail changes and additions; e.g. discussion of S-II insulation or descent engine throttle instability to name just two. Most important is the addition of major sections on the exploration of the lunar surface covering topics as diverse as the gearing of the LRV and techniques for rock sampling.That's great news your copy has arrived. I hope you like it. |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 08-29-2011 03:34 PM
Springer confirmed to me that the new edition of the book would be available on Kindle, most likely to the exclusion of the first edition. |
jjknap
Member Posts: 273
From: Bourbonnais, IL USA
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 08-31-2011 06:40 PM
This is my first time with any edition of this book, and I am learning a lot that I didn't know (and I thought I knew a lot). I think the color pictures from the Moon add a lot. So many books use black and white... |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 09-05-2011 05:34 PM
Just to say, if anyone is interested, I'm happy to sign copies of my book. See the book's website for more. |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 09-08-2011 04:40 AM
I am attending Sy Liebergot's talk at Pontefract in Yorkshire on Saturday 10 September along with David Harland. I won't bring copies of my book with me but will be happy to sign copies that anyone might bring along. Just look for the beardy guy with specs. |
Paul78zephyr
Member Posts: 675
From: Hudson, MA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 03-20-2012 01:46 PM
About a decade ago I read a very good book by David West Reynolds called "Apollo: The Epic Journey To The Moon". One thing I recall from that book was that for the first time I read about the details of the moon landing and there was a diagram of the final landing phase and something called 'high gate'. He didn't completely explain what it was or its significance but I always remembered it. And I always wanted to learn what is was, and why. And now I know.W. David Woods "How Apollo Flew To The Moon" is one of the BEST Apollo books I've ever read — and I've read a few. It's not about the astronauts and it's not about the history. I've read those. It's about exactly HOW they actually FLEW to the moon. And it's written in a way that I could understand it. Yes, it really IS rocket science. From PADS to COAS to TLI (and TEI), all explained and quite well. This is a MUST READ for all Apollo and spaceflight fans. I even read parts to my 9 year old son and he understood it (and said 'that's pretty cool'). Bravo Mr. Woods... and thank you. And just a note on the trials and tribulations of reading library copies. I started out with the newest edition but could not finish it before it was due. I found another copy at another library but it was a copy of the original edition. I finished that one but am going to go back to re-read it now that the newer edition is available to me again. |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 03-21-2012 03:14 PM
Paul, I am deeply humbled that you, and your son, have got so much from HAFTTM. Thank you so much for passing on your good words. |
fredtrav
Member Posts: 1673
From: Birmingham AL
Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 03-21-2012 04:35 PM
David, I too thoroughly enjoyed HAFTTM. I had a library copy to read, but have been looking for a signed copy for my library. Have you made signed copies available and how can I get one? |
wdw
Member Posts: 58
From: Scotland
Registered: May 2007
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posted 03-22-2012 03:52 AM
Fred, I would be delighted to supply a signed copy. Email me: hafttm@ntlworld.com for more details. |
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