Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Complete Robuchon
Robuchon is the most influential French chef of the post-nouvelle cuisine era. Since the mid-eighties, he has been called the primus inter pares of Paris` three star chefs for his work both at Jamin and at his eponymous restaurant. He is renowned for the relentless perfectionism of his cuisine. His food was seen as instrumental
Rya Cevni Regulations – 2nd Edition
This is the RYA’s official title to support the CEVNI test to assist with the level of understanding needed to pass the test, which is a legal requirement (as well as carrying a CEVNI book on board) when using the European inland waterways. The CEVNI code which was devised by the United Nations in 1985
Omelette and a Glass of Wine
“An Omelette and a Glass of Wine”, offers 62 articles originally written by Elizabeth David between 1955 and 1984 for numerous publications including “The Spectator”, “Gourmet” magazine, “Vogue”, and “The Sunday Times”. This revered classic volume contains delightful explorations of food and cooking, among which are the collection`s namesake essay and other such gems as
Competent Crew Skills (CCPCN)
RYA Competent Crew Skills is the official companion for the RYA’s popular Competent Crew Course. Over 12,000 people, with no sailing experience, successfully complete the course every year. This book has been written using the experience of hundreds of experienced instructors. The techniques shown are tried and tested and suitable for most types of cruisers.It
Cakes from around the World
In 2003 Grub Street published Julie Duff`s first book, “Cakes Regional & Traditional”. The book was short listed for the prestigious Glenfiddich Award and was highly praised in the press especially by Nigel Slater and Tom Parker Bowles and has established itself as the classic work on British cakes. Julie now follows that comprehensive work
RYA Astro Navigation Handbook G78
RYA Astro Navigation Handbook is ideal for anyone new to celestial navigation, or wanting to update their astro skills. It is the course book for anyone taking an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Course.
RYA ICC Handbook (G81)
The International Certificate of Competence, or the ICC, is required for the inland waterways of Europe and for the inland and costal waters of the Mediterranean countries.This RYA ICC Handbook is written as the official RYA course book to help both sail and power boaters pass the ICC test.It is written by an RYA yachtmaster
Pocket Guide to Sea Fishing Baits (G91)
This handy little pocket guide goes through the different types of sea bait and how and when they should be used to ensure that the right type is being used to catch the right species. The book is designed with simple text and easy to follow illustrations which explain each bait, where to find it
RYA Dinghy Techniques
This brand-new title from the RYA is guaranteed to help anyone, be they new to sailing or experienced, improve their technique in a dingy!Covering everything from launching and coming ashore to wind theory and correct sail settings and all points in between, this book will have any dinghy sailor itching to get out on the
RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques
RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques is the comprehensive and essential text to ensure all yacht sailors enjoy their time cruising. It describes and illustrates, in full colour, the skills that are required to manage a yacht under sail or power in favourable conditions.
Start Powerboating (G48)
This is the official course book for Levels 1 and 2 of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme (formally Powerboat Practical Course Notes).It goes through everything you need to know as a novice powerboater, from basics such as the boat and the equipment you need, through to berthing and man overboard techniques. Jon Mendez developed an
RYA Day Skipper Handbook – Motor
The RYA Day Skipper Handbook Motor is the new companion to the RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Course, continuing the RYA practical series of books that accompany the courses.
RYA Boat Angling Explained
To the uninitiated, the process of going fishing afloat might seem complicated. Where do you start looking? Which hook? Which bait? RYA Boat Angling Explained is the book to help. Tackling both inshore and offshore boat angling, the book has been split into the 3 comprehensive sections: ยท Safety, Choosing a Boat and Tackleยท Boat
RYA Sail Trim Handbook – for Cruisers
The RYA Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers is an all new title crammed with useful tips and pointers on one of the fundamentals of good seamanship: sail trim. The book focuses more on the needs of the cruising sailor as opposed to the out-and-out racer. After all, a well trimmed cruising yacht will be better
The Phoenix Land
The 1000-year-old kingdom of Hungary, which formed a major part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, was dismembered by the Allies in 1918. Phoenix-like, the Hungarian people survived the horrors of war, the disappointment of the first socialist republic, the disillusion of the brief but terrifying rule of Bela Kun and the bitterness of seeing their beloved
RYA Dinghy Sailing – Advanced Handbook
This third edition of the RYA Advanced Dinghy Sailing Handbook is designed to accompany the five advanced sailing modules in the RYA National Sailing Scheme- Day Sailing, Seamanship skills, Sailing with Spinnakers, Start Racing and Performance Sailing.There is an informative but easy to follow format which is packed full of detailed drawings and diagrams. This
All Gone To Look For America
At the age of 52 and with a shoestring budget, Peter Millar set about rediscovering the United States by following the last traces of the technological wonder that created the country in the first place – the railroad. On a rail network now ravaged and reduced, he managed to cross the continent in slow motion,
