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Managing Martians (Paperback)

by Donna Shirley (Author), Danelle Morton (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam USA (24 Feb 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0767902416
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767902410
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,605,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"An engaging story. . . . Anyone who wants an insider's look at America's space program or a glimpse of its strengths and weaknesses will enjoy Managing Martians."
--"Discover"
"A compelling account of what went on behind the scenes to make Pathfinder and Sojourner such a success."
--"Space Views," the online publication of "Space Exploration"
"Describing [Sojourner's] wonders, Shirley is part proud parent, part car salesman, and part stand-up comic."
--"Mirabella"
"This book will certainly appeal to anyone who has ever misstepped, anyone who has ever been uncertain, and anyone of any age who still dreams of reaching beyond the horizon."
--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)

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Also a vivid memoir of Shirley''s personal journey, Managing Martians spans her youth, when her passionate dream to explore space seemed outlandish, through her career as an innovator in automation and robotics.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent example of life in space exploration, 19 April 1999
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This review is from: Managing Martians (Hardcover)
This book vividly tells the story of the intense and exhiliarating adventure scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) experience at the cutting edge of the technological exploration of our solar system. In addition, it is a gripping and optomistic tale of the journey of one woman's success in a usually all male fraternity. It frankly portrays the difficulties and triumphs along the way. Ms. Shirley has broken ground for many young women in the future for careers in the area of science and engineering. In addition, it is a fun read for anyone interested in technology, management and the progress of women in our society. It also is a very accurate portrayal of life at JPL.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Shirley's story is motivational and intertaining., 6 April 1999
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This review is from: Managing Martians (Hardcover)
For a person reviewing books before live audiences, Managing Martians by Donna Shirely is a winner! Shirley's story is multifold - from her childhood perched in a sycamore tree in rural Oklahoma to the realization of "getting to Mars" via the little robotic rover, Sojourner Truth. It is a 35 year journey with all its valleys and peaks associated with space exploration that keeps readers and listeners expectant. Donna Shirely's intellect, determination, courage and love of life shines through and could make an important movie in a time when young persons are hungry for a hero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Managing Martians should be on every woman's reading list., 6 April 1999
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In Managing Martians, Donna Shirley shows the interaction that takes place in the solution of complex engineering problems with mostly male colleagues. We learn that it is the interaction among team members to find solutions that makes for success. We also find that real women can do engineering and managment of complex projects, even if they were Miss Wynnewood. This has been an eye opener for my college students that one of their fellow Oklahomans from right down the road is working on the frontiers of space exploration.I love this book because I have used it for a model of working together for my students. It should be on every woman's or manager's reading list. Dr. Nedra C. Sears East Central University Ada, Oklahoma
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