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Adventures of a Sea Hunter
D & M Publishers 2009; US$ 20.00Leading archaeologist and consummate storyteller James Delgado takes readers on a rollicking deep-sea dive into his highly unusual life's work: locating and exploring the world's most famous shipwrecks. Colorful characters, near misses, and the thrill of standing ? or floating ? in history's footprints make for a highly entertaining look at the fascinating... more...
A Visual Cruising Guide to the Southern New England Coast
McGraw-Hill Education 2009; US$ 39.95New concept in navigation provides the perfect complement to your charts and traditional cruising guides This unique cruising guide features aerial photos matched with chart segments to guide you through channels and harbor approaches. Prepared with input from local experts up and down the coast, hazards, safe channels, and key navigation aids... more...
Lightkeeping on the St. Lawrence
Dundurn 1996; US$ 19.99Lightkeeping on the St. Lawrence outlines the history of lightkeeping in the St. Lawrence River and Gulf from its emergence in 1803 until automation replaced the last lightkeeper in 1988. Fog, hidden reefs, rocks, and sandbars have made the waters of the river and gulf among the most treacherous in the world. In the earliest days of lightkeeping in... more...
Lost Voices from the Titanic
Random House 2009; US$ 12.00Starting from its original conception and design by the owners and naval architects at the White Star Line through construction at Harland and Wolff's shipyards in Belfast, Nick Barratt explores the pre-history of the Titanic . He examines the aspirations of the owners, the realities of construction and the anticipation of the first sea-tests, revealing... more...
The Natural Navigator
Ebury Publishing 2010; US$ 20.01Starting with a simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' - Tristan Gooley blends natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of finding your way using nature's own sign-posts, from the feel of a rock to the look of the moon. With Tristan's help, you'll learn why some trees grow the... more...
Boatbuilding Manual, Fifth Edition
McGraw-Hill Education 2010; US$ 40.00Get the latest boatbuilding tips from this updated classic Since its first publication in 1970, Boatbuilding Manual has become the standard reference in boatbuilding and boat design schools, in the offices of professional builders, and in the basement workshops of home builders. No other boatbuilding text has simultaneously served the disparate... more...
A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands
McGraw-Hill Education 2004; US$ 45.00"Simply put, every local boater should have a dog-eared, well-thumbed copy [of this guide] as a permanent feature in the nautical library."? 48° North A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands has earned an outstanding reputation for the accuracy of its piloting instructions, the clarity of its writing, and the high quality of... more...
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power
A&C Black 2010; US$ 25.99Yachtmaster for Sail and Power is a major reference book which has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course. Right up to date with new developments, it includes all the elements of the revised Yachtmaster course: · Chartwork - including useful worked examples · Electronic navigation... more...
Amazing Sailing Stories
Wiley 2011; US$ 22.95A collection of gripping stories—both ancient and modern—of thrilling adventures at sea Tales of adventures on the high seas captivate both sailors and those who stand on the shore and gaze out across the oceans. In this original collection of sea stories, edited by veteran writer Dick Durham, the gamut of human experience is mirrored... more...
Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control
Wiley 2011; US$ 200.00The technology of hydrodynamic modeling and marine craft motion control systems has progressed greatly in recent years. This timely survey includes the latest tools for analysis and design of advanced guidance, navigation and control systems and presents new material on underwater vehicles and surface vessels. Each section presents numerous case studies... more...









