Dear ssi Group:
I have been attending the group discussions for some time. There have been many high level contributions, eg., on the Coriolis forces, light levels, ecology and economics. It has been a long time since the last detailed book on the subject and new ideas emerged about which members of this group are knowledgable. A new book on these ideas would be useful. I would like to propose an edited book that collects the information and ideas of the members of this group. My wife and myself are developing e-books and Print-On-Demand books, some on space by our company Legacy Books. I would be glad to collect articles contributed by members of this group on the various engineering, ecological and social aspects of space colonization for an edited volume. The book will be made available through major e-book outlets such as Barnes and Noble, ebookmall.com and ebookomatic.com, and if the interest justifies, also in hardcopy through Amazon.com. A good new book will be useful for education and lobbying. Group discussions can help developing the material and the main points raised by the group can be included. I would like to invite members of the group who may be interested to contact me and indicate subjects on which you would be interested to contribute, also if you would be interested to co-edit book sections. Please reply on the ssi list mail or to myself directly at LegacyBooks@... We can start by developing a list of contents and aim at completion in 6 - 12 months, negotiable, which will allow ample of time for contributors.
Regards
Michael Mautner
Dear ssi Group:
I have been attending the group discussions for some time. There have been many high level contributions, eg., on the Coriolis forces, light levels, ecology and economics. It has been a long time since the last detailed book on the subject and new ideas emerged about which members of this group are knowledgable. A new book on these ideas would be useful. I would like to propose an edited book that collects the information and ideas of the members of this group. My wife and myself are developing e-books and Print-On-Demand books, some on space by our company Legacy Books. I would be glad to collect articles contributed by members of this group on the various engineering, ecological and social aspects of space colonization for an edited volume. The book will be made available through major e-book outlets such as Barnes and Noble, ebookmall.com and ebookomatic.com, and if the interest justifies, also in hardcopy through Amazon.com. A good new book will be useful for education and lobbying. Group discussions can help developing the material and the main points raised by the group can be included. I would like to invite members of the group who may be interested to contact me and indicate subjects on which you would be interested to contribute, also if you would be interested to co-edit book sections. Please reply on the ssi list mail or to myself directly at LegacyBooks@... We can start by developing a list of contents and aim at completion in 6 - 12 months, negotiable, which will allow ample of time for contributors.
Regards
Michael Mautner
Message You're welcome to use any of these articles: http://members.aol.com/howiecombs/sleptrek.htm(might need some work) http://members.aol.com/howiecombs/crossrds.htm(a bit dated now) http://members.aol.com/howiecombs/alone.htm http://members.aol.com/oscarcombs/beenther.htm http://members.aol.com/oscarcombs/case_spc.htm "Space Front" thought enough of the last two articles to publish them.
Mike Combs
Message Whoops, left off one URL.I guess it was 3 thatgot published in "Space Front" http://members.aol.com/oscarcombs/moondust.htm
Mike Combs
You're welcome to use any of these articles: http://members.aol.com/howiecombs/sleptrek.htm(might need some work) http://members.aol.com/howiecombs/crossrds.htm(a bit dated now) http://members.aol.com/howiecombs/alone.htm http://members.aol.com/oscarcombs/beenther.htm http://members.aol.com/oscarcombs/case_spc.htm "Space Front" thought enough of the last two articles to publish them.
Hi Michael,
conducting a research on the various studies and
papers/articles/research done to date in the aspects of Space
Tourism, and Commercialization. I have managed to collect a lot of
information in terms of hours of research over the internet. I could
be of some help if you require any assistance in the project. I am
doing a study using a Delphi technique where I have people from
various parts of the world involved in the study. I have had a very
tough time and delays in doing the project. Out of nearly 160
participants I contacted I have received only 20 repsonses. Infact, I
posted my queries here too and got only 2 responses. It looks like
this matter is considered too trivial for a lot of researchers.
However, it is amazing to note that no one study or book compiles all
the studies,data,research done to date in this apsect. Hope people on
this SSI group participate more in your venture. Kindly do contact me
for any further details.
Thanks
SB