Touching the Earth SIGNED

Bondar, Roberta

ISBN 10: 1550135759 / ISBN 13: 9781550135756

Published by Key Porter Books Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1994

About this Item

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

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Touching the Earth SIGNED
• Publisher: Key Porter Books Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550135759
• ISBN 13: 9781550135756
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Condition: VG
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nature
  • Science & Technology

About this title

Synopsis

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.

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.