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tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a comprehensive book covering the history of aviation from early designs to modern space travel. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e The book contains hundreds of color and black-and-white photographs documenting flying machines, fighters, bombers, and jets. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a hardcover edition typically measuring around 8.5 x 11.75 inches and containing over 300 pages. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743301709,"sku":"2208","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-4039217.jpg?v=1777740431"},{"product_id":"the-rocket-history-of-development","title":"The Rocket History \u0026 Development  of Rocket \u0026Missile Technology by David Baker","description":"\u003cul data-hveid=\"CA8QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFkqaWq6-TAxUqFdAFHbapC98Qm_YKegQIDxAB\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6191590626735480681\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ci\u003eThe Rocket: The History and Development of Rocket \u0026amp; Missile Technology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6191590626735478519\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: David Baker, Ph.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6191590626735480453\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/strong\u003e: Published by Crown Publishers in 1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6191590626735478291\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: A comprehensive history of rocket technology and development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743334477,"sku":"2211","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-9164428.jpg?v=1777740491"},{"product_id":"i-am-eagle-gherman-titov","title":"I Am Eagle! Author Cosmonaut Gherman Titov with Martin Caidin 1962 First Edition","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gherman Titov, with interviews by Wilfred Burchett and Anthony Purdy, and co-written with Martin Caidin. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e The book covers Titov's experiences as a Soviet cosmonaut, including his orbital flight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContext:\u003c\/b\u003e It was published in 1962, shortly after Titov became the second human to orbit the Earth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743367245,"sku":"2212","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-2705075.jpg?v=1777740442"},{"product_id":"sky-rangers-satellite-tracking-around-the-world","title":"Sky Rangers: Satellite Tracking Around the World by Eloise Engle and Kenneth H. 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It was published in 1971 by Macdonald \/ American Elsevier Inc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 21.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #0a0a0a; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eKey topics covered in the book include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #0a0a0a; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSatellite Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #0a0a0a; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e The technology behind satellites is explained in the first chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e The book discusses various uses of artificial earth satellites, such as communication, meteorology, earth resources, navigation, scientific research, and military applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eExpert Contributors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Chapters are written by various experts in the field, such as Dr. Mason, Director of the Meteorological Office, who contributed the chapter on meteorological satellites.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743432781,"sku":"2215","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-9166523.jpg?v=1777740629"},{"product_id":"man-and-the-moon-1979","title":"Man and the Moon 1979 Hardcover by John Becklake","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore humanity's relationship with Earth's celestial companion in this 1979 hardcover classic by John Becklake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This beautifully illustrated volume captures the wonder and scientific achievement of lunar exploration during a pivotal era in space history. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743465549,"sku":"2222","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-5097161.jpg?v=1777740563"},{"product_id":"fighter-technology-facts-history","title":"Fighter: Technology, Facts, History written by Ralf Leinburger","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis book is a comprehensive guide to military aviation history, covering the development and service of fighter aircraft through various eras. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContent:\u003c\/b\u003e The book chronicles the history of fighters from World War I biplanes to modern stealth aircraft. It covers key technical developments, fundamental aerodynamic principles, and the individuals involved in military aviation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScope:\u003c\/b\u003e The volume presents an overview of a century of powered flight, examining important fighter planes, their design, development, and use in combat. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The author is Ralf Leinburger. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e It is a highly informative and beautifully illustrated volume, amazing, vivid photographs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743498317,"sku":"2227","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-7690176.jpg?v=1777740623"},{"product_id":"we-reach-the-moon","title":"We Reach the Moon by John Noble Wilford","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; 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tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e: The book traces the history of scientific research and exploration of the planet Jupiter. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContent\u003c\/b\u003e: It covers observations from early astronomers like Galileo through to data collected by the Pioneer and Voyager space probes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e: The author, Eric Burgess, was a science writer who was involved in suggesting the design for the plaque carried aboard the Pioneer 10 spacecraft, a detail mentioned within the book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: It was published by Columbia University Press with a publication date of January 1, 1982. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743629389,"sku":"2248","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-7347550.jpg?v=1777740548"},{"product_id":"flight-to-mercury","title":"Flight to Mercury by Bruce C. 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It documents the challenges and the social, political, and economic factors involved in the planning and technological achievement of the mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features of the book include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContent:\u003c\/b\u003e A well-written, though relatively short, account of the Mariner 10 mission. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/b\u003e It is illustrated with more than 100 high-resolution photographs of Mercury's surface taken during the mission. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; 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tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDescriptions of the Venera and Pioneer space programs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA trace of the history of astronomical observation of Venus. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAn argument that understanding the climate of Venus, specifically the runaway greenhouse effect responsible for its extreme temperatures, may help prevent a similar catastrophe on Earth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eAn examination of various space missions and their findings that revolutionized the understanding of the cloud-shrouded planet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743694925,"sku":"2250","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-4442204.jpg?v=1777740503"},{"product_id":"to-the-red-planet-by-eric-burgess","title":"To The Red Planet By Eric Burgess 1978 Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA non-fiction account that primarily focuses on the 1976 Viking expedition to Mars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContent:\u003c\/b\u003e It describes the Viking spacecraft and its instruments, the journey to Mars, and the mission's results. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e The book includes a wealth of technical and anecdotal mission information, along with a large quantity of images of the Martian surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor's Approach:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Burgess adopted a scholarly approach, tracing humanity's historical interest in Mars from ancient myths and early telescopic observations to the automated explorations of the mysterious plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743858765,"sku":"2251","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-4009288.jpg?v=1777740550"},{"product_id":"space-year-1991","title":"Space Year 1991: The Complete Record of the Year's Space Events edited by Nigel Macknight.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"WaaZC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiPp93o1rGTAxUTGtAFHfQEFy4Qo_EKegQIAhAB\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"387442338640889682\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis book is a comprehensive record and appraisal of the year's space events. It includes details on: \n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eManned and unmanned space missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePlanetary projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInternational ventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan data-huuid=\"9938708544853960198\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743891533,"sku":"2252","price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-5805064.jpg?v=1777740551"},{"product_id":"the-mystery-of-comets","title":"The Mystery of Comets by Fred Whipple","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the cosmic wonders of comets with this captivating guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover their origins, orbital patterns, and the science behind their brilliant tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds seeking to understand these celestial wanderers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about famous comets throughout history and what makes them essential to our understanding of the solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unique Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42787743924301,"sku":"2254","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5757\/0125\/files\/product-nameunique-collectibles-7270075.jpg?v=1777740670"},{"product_id":"discovering-the-universe-history-of-astronomy","title":"Discovering the Universe: A History of Astronomy by Colin A. 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