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"This is, quite simply, one of the five best books ever written about the Apollo
programme … . Most books on Apollo have dealt with the ‘what’ and ‘when’ of the
subject; this is the first to go deeply into the ‘how’ of the missions. … There’s so much to absorb in this book … . A superb book in
all respects!" (Liftoff, Issue 244, March-April, 2008)
"W David Woods has dedicated his research to the technology that took them
there. How Apollo Flew To The Moon … examines the background to the programme
and gives an in-depth brief on how the systems and procedures safely transported
humans on the 380,000km (240,000 mile) journey between the Earth and Moon, from
blast-off to splashdown. Fully illustrated and with comprehensive index, this is
a worthy addition to any … astronaut’s library." (Flight International,
September, 2009)
"David has written a book in his spare time, compiled from his extensive
research into the manned space missions. The book he’s produced is a composite
mission that follows a virtual flight to the moon from launch to splashdown. …
He’s managed to write a scientific book about the moon that is science-packed,
but actually very easy to read."
(Sunday Herald, Glasgow, February 2008)
"I must personally say that I have found, what I consider, the quintessential
book on flying Apollo." (Larry McGlynn,
www.apollotribute.blogspot.com, March, 2008)
"An impressive book … This one is particularly good at
explaining technical issues like orbital mechanics in understandable language.
Includes excellent photographs (several in color) and diagrams, a 5-page
glossary, a 3-page suggestion for further reading, and a good 20-page index.
Summing Up: Highly recommended." (W. E. Howard, Choice,
Vol. 45 (10), June, 2008)
"A wealth of knowledge regarding the early days of manned space exploration. …
Woods’ book really satisfied my
curiosity about systems and people." (James M. Busby, Space Times, Vol. 47 (3),
2008)
"The author of this book has risen to the challenge of
explaining how man got to the Moon and has done a creditable job." (Mark
Williamson, Satellite Evolution Group, 2009)
"If you are the kind of person that
watches launches and wishes that you could listen to the ground and air to
ground communications loops, instead of the reporters and the PAO … this is
probably the kind of book you would like. ... I am loving it, so I would … recommend it."
(John, Newsgroups: Sci.Space.History, June, 2008)
"If there is one book you need to read on the subject, this is the one
to get!" (Jim Cottle,
Bulletin of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers, Vol. 56 (10), October, 2008)
"How Apollo Flew to the Moon by W. David Woods is just a masterpiece of a
read. It flows through the missions on a step by step basis, with really good
explanations of space travel and gravity, etc. … I didn’t find the book
complicated … . It was exactly what I wanted for a deeper understanding of the
Apollo missions." (Jafo, Amazon, February, 2010)
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"This book is brilliant … the clarity with which the narrative
is written is commendable - I loved reading it." (B. Yla, Amazon, August, 2009)
"A fantastic book that is pitched at the level of the layman with some technical
knowledge. This book contains all of the answers to all of the questions you
would have on the subject of the Apollo project from a technical standpoint.
Once you pick it up, you will struggle to put it down. Do not lend this book to
anyone because you wont get it back!" (C. R. Mackay, Amazon, December, 2008)
"It
is one of the best technical books on Apollo I have ever read … . All in all, a
very good book, beautifully presented, laced with anecdotes and engineering
details but never too heavy. … Recommended." (A. D. Crysell, Amazon, April,
2008)
"This book is a dream read for me. … How Apollo flew to the Moon has
technical information by the bucket load without bogging you down in numbers and
equations. A brilliant book … ." (E. M. Robson, Amazon, March, 2010)
"This book
covers just about everything I ever wanted to know about the technical side of
Apollo. Nicely written and extremely interesting. … If you love this subject go
buy it." (S. Eldridge, Amazon, March, 2010)
"For even those mildly interested in
space travel (and the engineering behind it) this is a fantastic book. … this
simply explains in an easy-to-understand way how they flew to the moon, from
conception to splashdown. A thoroughly enjoyable read." (Amazon, January, 2010)
"As a professional engineer I have often wondered how
various aspects of spaceflight are managed, and when reading this book I
repeatedly found myself thinking ‘so that’s how they did it’." (Christopher
Bell, Amazon, January, 2010)
"A must have book for anybody interested in
the NASA moon missions and pretty good value too." (B. David, Amazon, October,
2009)
"David gives the book a logical flow from start to finish, citing facts
from each mission as appropriate to illustrate the issues. … Until reading this
book I had never realised just how superb the design of the Saturn/Apollo
machine was. … I would recommend this book for anyone already interested in the
Apollo missions … . It’s a gem." (Jonathan Glenister, Amazon, November, 2008)
"This book explains … all, and somehow manages to do it in a way that is
engaging and fairly easy to follow. I found it endlessly fascinating. Really
excellent stuff that really fills a major gap … . So warmly recommended." (Pete,
Amazon, November, 2008)
"Without getting bogged down in equations, this book
explains how the space craft of the Apollo era worked and were flown. … Each
section contains examples from the real missions to show how a staggering series
of procedures allowed the first humans to walk on the moon. Well worth reading!”
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