{"product_id":"take-me-to-your-leader-perspectives-on-your-first-alien-encounter","title":"Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose encounters of the hilarious kind.... A fun romp through the possibilities of alien lifeforms and the physics that might allow them to land in our backyards.-- \" \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling \n\u003ci\u003eAstrophysics for People in a Hurry\u003c\/i\u003e, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast \n\u003ci\u003eStarTalk\u003c\/i\u003e and its spinoff \n\u003ci\u003eStarTalk Sports Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. He is a recipient of twenty-three honorary doctorates, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Delivering a refreshing fusion of science, pop culture, history, and esoteric humor, renowned astrophysicist, lecturer, and best selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson takes us on a whirlwind tour of UFO culture and speculations on how first contact might actually happen....It's the perfect pocket-sized hardback that offers up Tyson's witty thoughts regarding alien abductions, UAP sightings, and flying saucer lore, as seen through his unique commonsensical delivery.\"-- \" \n\u003ci\u003eSpace.com\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAmerica's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Close encounters of the hilarious kind.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirk\u003c\/b\u003eus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"It's the perfect pocket-sized [book] that offers up Tyson's witty thoughts regarding alien abductions, UAP sightings, and flying saucer lore, as seen through his unique commonsensical delivery.\" --\u003ci\u003eSpace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ever since childhood,\" writes Neil deGrasse Tyson, \"I've wanted to be abducted by Aliens.\" \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTake Me to Your Leader\u003c\/i\u003e is the culmination of a lifetime of fascination, speculation, and the amassing of scientific data about the possibility of Aliens visiting Earth. Drawing on a wealth of depictions from history, literature, pop culture, and film, Tyson applies the universal laws of physics to make the case for what Aliens might look like, act like, how they might travel through the universe to reach us, and what they might think of us upon arrival. Should such an event occur, Tyson further offers useful etiquette tips for your first close encounter. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you've ever wondered why there are so many UFO sightings, or whether Aliens might already be among us, Tyson offers an informed perspective that is both factual and fun. \n\u003ci\u003e Take Me to Your Leader \u003c\/i\u003eis a tantalizing exploration of what would be the most mind-blowing experience of your life--the book for anyone who has ever wondered: \n\u003ci\u003eAre we alone?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/15\/2026 (EAN 9781668249970, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eTyson, Neil DeGrasse\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling \n\u003ci\u003eAstrophysics for People in a Hurry\u003c\/i\u003e, among other books. 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