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Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities
Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th? Why are boats always referred to as 'she'? How do you navigate the ocean without a compass? Does the Bermuda Triangle really …
Eventyrlige båter
Eventyrlige båter forteller historiene om 40 særegne båter fra virkelighetens og fantasiens verden. Beretninger om mot, eventyrlyst og bisarre øyeblikk da det nesten gikk galt, gir …
Paper Yachts
"Paper Yachts" offers you streamlined designs and waterproof templates to make and sail models of real racing yachts, providing an introduction to four of the most famous ocean …
Shipping Forecast
The rhythmic lullaby of North Utsire, South Utsire has been lulling the nation s insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across the …
Titanic on Trial
Capturing the disbelief, the chaos and the terror of the fateful night the Titanic sank 100 years ago, Titanic on Trial brings to life the tragedy through the voices of those …
A Knot A Day
This beautifully produced compendium gives you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds to choose from, all colour coded by use, you can work through the book from …
Notable Boats
Whether used for transport, adventure, work, or sport, boats have played a vital role in human history and have inspired numerous stories. The 40 boats featured in Notable Boats …
Off the Deep End
‘This horrifying and engrossing book could scarcely be improved upon. A lightly-worn but gripping contribution to the field, well researched and full of anecdote and comparison.’ …
Anatomy of Sail
An encyclopedic compendium of every element of a yacht, this book contains a wealth of information for the aficionado as well as the newcomer, taking apart the sailboat to explore …
How to Avoid a Lightning Strike
Its an urban jungle out there, and if its not the survival of the fittest, its certainly the survival of the most practical. But hows a boy or girl supposed to learn life's …
The Indispensable Book of Practical Life Skills
Ever tried to hang a pair of curtains, carve a joint of meat or wash a cashmere jumper and found the result far from perfect? Essential practical skills just don't seem to be …
Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities
Why will a sailor never go to sea on Friday 13th?Why are boats always referred to as 'she'?How do you navigate the ocean without a compass?Does the Bermuda Triangle really …