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Space stations, including Skylab, Mir and the ISS are a vital outposts of scientific endeavour. Although only the ISS remains in orbit, the story of man's quest to live and conduct experiments in space is a tale of adventure, tragedy and genius. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures.
About the Author
Originally hailing from the rainswept land of the Picts, Steve Parker now sleeps, eats, trains and writes in Tokyo, Japan. His published novels include Rebel Winter, Gunheads, and Rynn's World, and work on a fourth novel, Deathwatch, is currently underway for a 2012 release. Steve's short fiction can be found in the following anthologies/e-magazines:'The Falls of Marakross' in Tales from the Dark Millennium'Mercy Run' in Planetkill/Hammer of the Emperor'The Citadel' in The Imperial Guard Omnibus Volume One'Headhunted' in Heroes of the Space Marines'Exhumed' in Victories of the Space Marines/Hammer and Bolter Issue 2'Survivor' in Hammer and Bolter Issue 9He is a member of both The International Association of Media Tie-in Writers (IAMTW) and The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) . In his free time, enjoys bodybuilding, martial arts, vegetarian food, and supporting wildlife conservation.
