Published Books 3
JANE'S SPACE RECOGNITION GUIDE (HarperCollins, in collaboration with Jane's and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D. C., 2008)
A comprehensive, up-to-date guide to modern rockets and spacecraft, which also includes summaries of major historic missions, space agencies and launch centres.
* "Gripping stuff, not only for space fans but also for pub-quiz regulars." (New Scientist)
* "A must for spaceflight enthusiasts." (Sky at Night)
* "Author Peter Bond has done an expert job... perfect for space-heads who want to check their facts." (BBC Focus)
* "This is a book which should grace the shelves of anyone interested in astronautics. (Spaceflight)
A comprehensive, up-to-date guide to modern rockets and spacecraft, which also includes summaries of major historic missions, space agencies and launch centres.
* "Gripping stuff, not only for space fans but also for pub-quiz regulars." (New Scientist)
* "A must for spaceflight enthusiasts." (Sky at Night)
* "Author Peter Bond has done an expert job... perfect for space-heads who want to check their facts." (BBC Focus)
* "This is a book which should grace the shelves of anyone interested in astronautics. (Spaceflight)
DISTANT WORLDS (Springer-Copernicus-Praxis, February 2007)
This book recounts the epic saga of how we Earthlings have reached for the stars in an effort to understand our place in the Solar System and the multitude of worlds that populate our corner of the Universe. The story of our exploration of the heavens began thousands of years ago, with naked-eye observations by the earliest scientists and philosophers. Over the centuries, as our knowledge and understanding inexorably broadened and deepened, there were many wrong turns, misconceptions, disagreements, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to understanding. Yet the overarching story culminates with the determined observers, brilliant thinkers, and courageous explorers, scientists, and engineers who have brought us, particularly over the last five decades, into a second great age of human discovery.
* "Packed with images, many of which I have never seen, this is a visual as well as a textual masterpiece." (Astronomy Now)
* "A comprehensive and well-illustrated summary of planetary exploration. An ideal introduction to the current state of Solar System science, whether you're a science student, amateur astronomer or interested layperson." (Sky at Night)
* "This compelling account of the Space Age includes dramatic accounts of the daring, resourcefulness, and ferocious competitive zeal of renowned as well as almost-forgotten space pioneers, clear explanations of the precursors to modern astronomy,... more than 100 informative photographs, maps. simulated scenarios, and technical illustrations, many in full color..."(Lunar and Planetary Bulletin)
* "Bond provides an engaging chronology of each world and its satellites." (Sky & Telescope)
This book recounts the epic saga of how we Earthlings have reached for the stars in an effort to understand our place in the Solar System and the multitude of worlds that populate our corner of the Universe. The story of our exploration of the heavens began thousands of years ago, with naked-eye observations by the earliest scientists and philosophers. Over the centuries, as our knowledge and understanding inexorably broadened and deepened, there were many wrong turns, misconceptions, disagreements, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles to understanding. Yet the overarching story culminates with the determined observers, brilliant thinkers, and courageous explorers, scientists, and engineers who have brought us, particularly over the last five decades, into a second great age of human discovery.
* "Packed with images, many of which I have never seen, this is a visual as well as a textual masterpiece." (Astronomy Now)
* "A comprehensive and well-illustrated summary of planetary exploration. An ideal introduction to the current state of Solar System science, whether you're a science student, amateur astronomer or interested layperson." (Sky at Night)
* "This compelling account of the Space Age includes dramatic accounts of the daring, resourcefulness, and ferocious competitive zeal of renowned as well as almost-forgotten space pioneers, clear explanations of the precursors to modern astronomy,... more than 100 informative photographs, maps. simulated scenarios, and technical illustrations, many in full color..."(Lunar and Planetary Bulletin)
* "Bond provides an engaging chronology of each world and its satellites." (Sky & Telescope)
