Category Archives: Travel Guides
Essential Boat Radar
This essential guide introduces boat owners to radar fundamentals, covering everything from reading a radar screen, avoiding collisions, and tracking weather to navigating and piloting using a radar/map display.
Knox-Johnston On Sailing
A lifetime of reflections on the joys, terrors, and triumphs of sailing from Britain`s greatest yachtsman The first man to sail solo and non-stop around the world, in 1969, Robin Knox-Johnston instantly became an international legend. In addition to setting other global sailing records, he has led sailing expeditions to far flung destinations, amassing a
The Insider`s Guide to Choosing and Buying a Yacht
Practical advice on finding and buying a yacht new or used that`s ideal for your budget and sailing ambitions As important a buying decision as purchasing a house, buying a yacht can be fraught with pitfalls. The Insider`s Guide to Choosing and Buying a Yacht gives prospective boat owners everything they must know before they
200 Skipper`s Tips
200 invaluable yachting tips only the pros know in a pocket-sized format for onboard use For every yachtsman who`s dreamed of a mentor, in the form of a seasoned helmsman close at hand helping guide a vessel, this pocket reference from Yachting Monthly just may be the closest thing. With its refreshing approach to sailing
First Aid Companion
This concise book covers most of the first aid emergencies you will come across afloat, including drowning, unconsciousness, external bleeding, immersion, hypothermia and more. This little companion is laminated to stand up to frequent use and serves as a helpful aide-memoire that will fit into your jacket pocket.
Powerboating – The RIB & Sportsboat
This is the perfect reference for anyone using a powerboat whether you are just starting or need a refresher. The primary themes throughout the book are safety and fun with regular checklists at every stage. The book starts before you even get on the water with fully illustrated descriptions of types of boat, engine and
Shaping London
Illustrated with maps, archive photographs and paintings, as well as some original sketches, ‘Shaping London” sees architect and urban planner Sir Terry Farrell create connections between London’s past, present, and future.In this book Farrell charts how London’s messy and complex architectural shape has evolved over time from a series of layers- natural and man-made. It
VHF Companion
This companion covers every type of radio call ‘“ from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC ‘“ by pushing the red button you can automatically summon help and transmit your position encoded in the message. This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated
The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall
On the night of November 9, 1989, massive crowds surged toward the Berlin Wall, drawn by an announcement that caught the world by surprise: East Germans could now move freely to the West. The Wall–infamous symbol of divided Cold War Europe–seemed to be falling. But the opening of the gates that night was not planned
Turkey Cruising Guide
Covering the Ionian, Carian, West and East Lycian Coasts, the Turkey Cruising Companion is the essential pilot guide for anyone cruising the area. Drawing on all her local knowledge and expertise, Emma Watson provides clear pilotage directions to a variety of harbours and anchorages, as well as offering useful information on the facilities and shops
The Wise King: A Christian Prince, Muslim Spain, and the Birth of the Renaissance
“If I had been present at the Creation,” the thirteenth-century Spanish philosopher-king Alfonso X is said to have stated, “Many faults in the universe would have been avoided.” Known as El Sabio, “the Wise,” Alfonso was renowned by friends and enemies alike for his sparkling intellect and extraordinary cultural achievements. In The Wise King, celebrated
Gipsy Moth IV
The dramatic story of Gipsy Moth IV from her epic first circumnavigation to her restoration, wreck and triumphant return. In this beautifully illustrated book, Yachting Monthly`s Paul Gelder tells the remarkable story of Gipsy Moth`s rise, fall and triumphant rise again. It is the definitive history of this sailing icon, illustrated throughout with never before
A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement
Gilded Age Americans lived cheek-by-jowl with free range animals. Cities and towns teemed with milk cows in dark tenement alleys, pigs rooting through garbage in the streets, geese and chickens harried by the packs of stray dogs that roamed the 19th century city. For all of American history, animals had been a ubiquitous and seemingly
Teach Dingy Sailing
Whether embarking on a career teaching sailing or looking to teach your children to sail, this step by step guide will get the best out of you and your students. It takes the coach through the basics of teaching somebody to sail from their point of view and gives constant tips on how to help
Sailor`s Little Book
This book is a fun compendium of sea-wisdom, sayings of the sea and anecdotes. The adages are humorous and many have a sting in the tail. A fun compendium of sailing anecdotes.* Sea wisdom and wit for present day sailors* A perfect present for those with an interest in the sea* Serious and humorous quotations*
Rigging
Everything you wanted to know about the mysterious art of rigging but were afraid to ask. Rigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat, explaining the role of every part and how they influence eachother. Easy step–by–step guides explain how to choose and fit your equipment before going on to describe
Knot Companion
This is an essential guide to tying knots, covering the 10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). This little companion serves as a great reminder of crucial information. It is laminated to stand up to frequent use and serves as a super aide-memoire that will
1,000 Spanish Recipes
The legacy work by one of the most influential experts on Spanish cuisine Penelope Casas was one of the premier experts on Spanish food: She taught readers about jamon serrano, Manchego cheese, and chorizo, in addition to countless dishes, from patatas bravas to churros. She wrote several acclaimed books, and 1,000 Spanish Recipes is her
Cuisine and Culture
An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets-now in a new revised and updated Third Edition Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald`s in Beijing serve in the
