Category Archives: Travel Guides
The Little World of Don Camillo
In Don Camillo`s Little World, where the Cold War is fought on the very doorstep of life, the hot-headed Catholic priest and the equally pugnacious Communist mayor, Peppone, confront one another in riotous and often hilarious manner.But when Don Camillo unburdens himself in the village church a voice from the cross above the high altar
Tigers on the Silk Road
Born in Victoria, Katherine Gallagher now lives in London. `Tigers on the Silk Road` is her third collection of poetry and has been described as `…a powerful, personal journey through contrasting landscapes…`. Gallagher`s previous collection of poems won the Brisbane Warana Poetry Prize.
London Bensons MapGuides Bus Map & Guide for Visitors
This pocket-size publication has a clear and easy-to-use central London street map on one side and, on the reverse, an additional detailed bus routes map of central London.
Ireland Aerial Views
Astounding aerial photographs revealing an immense and unsuspected wealth of color hidden behind Ireland`s green facade. Yellow islands of gorse, the turquoise edges of the western coast, the algae borders of the winter lakes varying in color from green to orange, deserted islands overgrown with rust brown ferns and deserts of black peat bogs.
Colombia: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture
Analysis of the descent into La Violencia, the impact of the drug cartels, politics and the birth of narcodemocracy. Also magical realism, Salsa, sculpture and football. About this seriesGiven the turbulent history of many Central American and Latin American countries, travellers need as much information as they can get in order make the most of
Racing Crew
A racing yacht can be a very public place to make a mistake. Especially if that mistake costs a place, or causes a sail to fall in the water or something to break. Add a bit of a breeze and your error could be expensive or, worse, dangerous. Help is at hand. Racing Crew explains,
Race Training
This book contains drills to make you a champion. By practising in this structured way, we guarantee you will sail faster, better and smarter — and will ultimately win races. The drills apply to all types of boat — monohulls, multihulls and sailboards. The equipment needed is minimal — the only thing you really need
Keelboat and Sportsboat Racing
You will learn from this book: How the rig works. How to adjust it for today`s conditions. How to use all-purpose sails across the full wind range. How to sail fast in a straight line. How to use waves. How to tack and gybe properly. How to handle a spinnaker – be it asymmetric or
Racing Skipper
Mike Golding is a winner. In this book he explains how skippers can raise their game and get to the front of the fleet. There is more to winning than sailing fast. Before you even leave the dock the boat has to be prepared meticulously, the crew must be a committed and effective team and
Weather Companion
This spiral bound aid memoir contains all the weather information people find hard to remember such as Sea Areas, Coastal Stations, cloud systems, how to predict the weather around lows and highs, times of broadcasts and the terms used in broadcasts. The perfect book to keep onboard as a reference guide. Made from splash proof
Cruising: A Skipper`s Guide
Handling under sail and power, passage making and crew dynamics: everything a sailing skipper needs to know. Part 1: covers how to assess the boat, her crew and the weather. Part 2: covers boat handling, both under sail and power. All manoeuvres, from man overboard to docking, are covered. Part 3: covers the passage itself,
Brecon Beacons
The wide open spaces of the Brecon Beacons National Park cover some 519 square miles (1,344 square kilometres). Ancient red sandstone has weathered to create a succession of crests and valleys that give the highest peaks in south Wales, together with natural as well as man-made lakes, while in the limestone country in the south
Sail & Rig Tuning
Fantastic computer graphics systematically explain how to tune-your-yacht, keelboat or dinghy. This beautifully illustrated and well-organised book shows the reader step by step, how to trim their sails and rig for maximum performance. Ivar Dedekam`s revolutionary approach to sail and rig tuning tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat as well as
Diesel Troubleshooter
Most sailing vessels and motorboats have a marine diesel engine. This book will help the owner keep this vital piece of equipment going. It covers; how it works, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, electrics, installation and winter lay up. This second edition is fully revised and now covers turbochargers and long–distance voyaging (very demanding on engines).
Understanding Yacht Design
How to design sailing and power yachts. Beginning with a rough sketch, Ian Nicolson explains how to draw the boat`s lines by traditional methods and by computer. He covers materials and construction techniques, simple calculations, sail plans, deck plans, engines and cabin layouts. Finally he looks at costs, modifications and the expected performance of the
The Essence of Cruising
“`Sea lore, like mud, has a way of sticking to you`”This handy book book represents some of the sea wisdom that has stuck to Des Sleightholme in over sixty years of sailing. The two hundred and forty-odd (some of them very odd) pieces of cruising lore will make your voyage easier, safer and more fun.
Two Hundred Challenging Walks in Britain & Ireland
Includes the best walks on mountains, moors, hills, downs and along rugged coastal hill tops.
