The Stars are Calling

by Paul Lindsey


Formats

Hardcover
$47.95
Softcover
$31.95
E-Book
$14.95
Hardcover
$47.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 11/06/2010

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 224
ISBN : 9781450076791
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 224
ISBN : 9781450076784
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 224
ISBN : 9781450076807

About the Book

Author Paul Lindsey, offers readers a rare realistic look into the lives and minds of NASA, scientists and engineers in his new book “The Stars are Calling”. A tale of two close friends , “The Stars are Calling” follows their story as they start on the road toward the stars as post graduate students in one of the premier universities in the United States, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT. Herb and George play the parts of the book’s main characters. The story revolves around the two, following them from their humble beginnings as graduate students working on a research program at university, to their success in their doctorate studies which led to an offer from a leading organization in space exploration NASA. The two are recruited to lead a team of other engineers and scientists who are tasked to work on a top secret project space propulsion unit developed by Herb while pursuing his degree. The book offers the reader a unique view into how scientists work—their lives, frustrations, and little triumphs included. It gives readers a chance not easily available, to experience life as one who works for a premier research organization. For more information on his book log on to www.xlibris.com.


About the Author

Paul Lindsey lives in Oregon with his wife, their dog and two cats. He traveled extensively for many years while pursuing his career as an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer. He lived in Thailand and the Middle East for over fifteen years. Much of his writing was done at his home in Thailand.