Best known for discovering hydrothermal vents, the sunken R.M.S. Titanic, the German battleship Bismarck, and many other ancient and modern shipwrecks around the world, ROBERT BALLARD has conducted more than 150 deep-sea expeditions and is a pioneer in the development of advanced deep submergence and telepresence technology. Since 2008 he has managed the E/V Nautilus, his flagship for exploration, operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust and funded in part by NOAA. Among his many honors he holds the Explorers Club Medal, the National Geographic Hubbard Medal, and the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal.
Into the Deep "details the struggles the oceanographer overcame to
become a famed adventurer--and finally achieve his dream."--New
York Post
"An amazing story, brilliantly told."--Drs. Brock and Fernette
Eide, authors of The Dyslexic Advantage
"An explorer's memoir of discovering the wreck of the Titanic--and
so much more. Although Ballard is best known for the Titanic, he
has made numerous remarkable discoveries . . . Throughout the book,
the author discusses the many challenges and setbacks he faced
along the way, noting that failure should be embraced, since 'every
failure is a learning lesson.' Ballard's incredible achievements
and gift for storytelling will captivate readers from all walks of
life."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Bob Ballard is larger than life: scientist, engineer, naval
intelligence officer, charmer in chief. His is a story of
determination in the face of insurmountable barriers. Yet, with
relentless, infinite curiosity, and a hero's courage, he went
around all those barriers, to become what he wanted to be: a
modern-day Captain Nemo. Into the Deep is a page-turner, every
chapter a cliffhanger that delivers yet another surprise, until the
final surprise is delivered. At that sudden moment of realization,
the armor is shed, and the hero shows a deep, soulful humanity that
only confirms why he is such a towering figure."--Enric Sala,
National Geographic Explorer in Residence and author of The Nature
of Nature
"Embarking on a world cruise you might pack a suitcase with books
by or about Shackleton, Fulton, Hornblower, Twain, Cronkite, and
the most inspiring teacher you ever had. Bob Ballard saves you all
that weight with his new memoir Into the Deep. Here is an explorer
who discovered Titanic, Bismarck, PT-109, and many others in the
abyss, a scientist who proved theories on hydrothermal vents that
remade geological research, an engineer who imagined then built
revolutionary marine robots, a naval officer who led secret
missions into the most hostile regions, a natural storyteller whose
wry wit enlivens every tale, and a trusted confidant of some of the
most influential figures of his time. . . . The book is certain to
be an adventure classic."--John Lehman, former Secretary of the
Navy and author of Oceans Ventured
"It seems as if Robert Ballard has lived three lives--or maybe
ten--and these pages are filled with a riveting account of his
adventures, each one seemingly better than the last. I envy his
grandchildren and the tales he must tell them."--Ken Burns
"No living explorer can claim a career as varied or fascinating as
that of Robert Ballard, who has explored the world's oceans,
including a deep dive to the Titanic. His life is a testament to
the power of imagination, scientific rigor, and dogged hard work.
Now, as never before, Robert Ballard illuminates the world's oceans
in a spellbinding memoir of courage and discovery."--Henry A.
Kissinger
"Of course I loved the section about the search for Titanic and his
exploration of the wreck, but was enthralled at the first hand
accounts of the decades of exploration that preceded and followed
that signature event in Dr. Ballard's life. He was, and still is, a
true exploration pioneer, and has inspired generations of ocean
explorers, myself included."--James Cameron
"Ballard is a national treasure, the kind of man many of us can
only aspire to be. He's lived a life that is the stuff of legend,
and Into the Deep is a genuine gift to readers everywhere."--Jathan
& Heather
"While his book features numerous stories about his favorite
research expeditions and discoveries, the major revelations are
more personal . . . including his recent discovery that he is
dyslexic."--URI Today, University of Rhode Island
[In this book, Robert Ballard] "delves into his astonishing career
. . . and also opens up about some of the most defining moments in
his personal life."--CNN Travel
"Fascinating, page-turning . . . This exciting memoir, recounted by
a wonderful storyteller, will be relished by by readers who enjoy
adventure, oceanography, underwater archaeology, and scientific
discovery."--Library Journal
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