Touching the Earth SIGNED
Language: English
Published by Key Porter Books Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1994
- Signed
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, CanadaAlex Simpson
AbeBooks seller since November 16, 2005
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 12.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Signed with a brief inscription by Bondar bottom right of the half-title page (first page). A compliments label just inside the front cover, small corner creasing, light soil to outer edges and light creasing from page handling. Wraps have edge/rub wear, indent marks to the rear panel and creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 22.9 x 22.9 x 1cm, wt700g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Seller Inventory # 026160
- Title
- Touching the Earth SIGNED
- Author
- Bondar, Roberta
- Publisher
- Key Porter Books Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- VG
- Signed
- Signed by Author
- Binding
- Soft Cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1550135759
- ISBN 13
- 9781550135756
- Seller catalogs
- Nature, Science & Technology
Roberta Bondar's voyage as an astronaut aboard the space shuttle Discovery was the realization of childhood dream for the Canadian scientist and doctor. In this wonderful book, she shares her remarkable journey, providing us with an opportunity to feel connected with our planet in a very special way.
Touching the Earth is an amazing visual and written testament to the beauty and variety of Earth. From breathtaking photographs of the planet taken from space - including some never-before-published NASA images - to her own stunning photographs of life on Earth, Dr. Bondar contrast her two views of "home," Her powerful message of hope for our environment will change the way you think about humanity's relationship with the planet.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Dr. Roberta Bondar, a neurologist and researcher, was the first Canadian woman to travel in space. Currently, Dr. Bondar is a Distinguished Professor, Centre for Advanced Technology, Ryerson Polytechnic University; Visiting Research Scholar, Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico; and Visiting Research Scholar, Universities Space Research Association, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science in zoology and agriculture from the University of Guelfph, a Master of Science degree in experimental pathology from the University of Western Ontario, a doctorate in neurobiology from the University of Toronto, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from McMaster University. Dr. Bondar has certification in scuba diving and parachuting, and holds a private pilot's license.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Alex Simpson
Carrying Place, ON, Canada
AbeBooks seller since November 16, 2005
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 30 business days | 5 to 21 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 35.00 | US$ 100.00 |
Payment methods
- Paypal
Store description
In home, mail order.
Specialty
General Used, Out of Print, CollectiblesSeller's business information
Alex Simpson
ON, Canada
Terms of sale
Alex Simpson, R.R.#1, Carrying PL. ON, K0K 1L0, Canada (NO physical store). ALL QUERIES/COMMUNICATIONS: email ripkoy@xplornet.com METHODS OF PAYMENT: Visa/MasterCard through ABE Payment Services. All prices quoted in U.S. dollars. SHIPPING: Canada Post mail unless otherwise arranged. Phone number for EU purposes: 217.615.4086
Shipping terms
Orders usually shipped within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. PACKING: Books are packed to arrive as described. Our goal is maximum protection at a minimum weight (to keep the rate low). Books are sealed in plastic bags and shipped in appropriate sized boxes with bubblewrap, peanuts, kraft paper etc. as required. Books are also shipped in bubblewrap envelopes.