books about: Sailing     books:       The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea906 reviews W. W. Norton & Company, 1997 beautiful competent storytelling I relish the style of competent, detailed, unembellished storytelling that Junger does in this work. Precise factual descriptions of the circumstances, facts, and action of the fishing boat caught in a gale bring this to concrete life in a way that makes a vision more palpably real than the well known film on the same topic. I liked the film in its own right but this book is something ...             The Red Wolf Conspiracy41 reviews Del Rey, 2009 Just Great Stuff I don't take the time to write many book reviews because I read so darn many books. But this warrants the time. It's just incredible stuff. Is it the best book I've ever read? No. But it did draw me in to its world completely, which is the mark of a great fantasy book (or, any book, really). I grew to care about the characters and what happened to them, and even the "high fantasy" elements (like ...             The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, 3rd Edition Revised35 reviews John Rousmaniere Simon & Schuster, 1999 Best reference yet! I am a relatively new sailor, so I don't have a lot of experience in much more than reference books and study at this point. But, from my vantage point I can attest that this book is one of the best written and illustrated book on the market. I believe it contains just about every aspect of the art of sailing. Aside from Sailing Fundamentals, by Gary Jobson, the Annapolis Book of Seamanship is a ...             Sailing Fundamentals40 reviews Touchstone, 2008 Sailing Fundamentals Sailing Fundamentals is the manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Aux. The basic fundamentals for any boat owner.             Sailing Alone Around the World4 reviews Public Domain Books, 2004 Fantastic adventure! Joshua Slocum was the first person to sail around the world. In this book he tells about his voyage. Joshua Slocums story is very entertaining to read. He writes about the practical and technical challenges of long distance sailing in the 19th century and about his encounters with the peoples and tribes on his route. The writing style is short and factual, but that almost makes the impression ...             The Wanderer193 reviews HarperCollins e-books, 2008 A great adventure for young and old alike A wild journey across the Atlantic on a 45-foot sailboat captures the reader from the first page. Sophie, a thirteen year old, is the only girl on the Wanderer. Surrounded by her two cousins Brian and Cody and three uncles Dock, Stew and Mo, she finds not only what her family set out to discover, but also finds out a lot about herself along the way. As they set sail to Ireland, they make a ...             Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 66th Edition (Chapman Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling)9 reviews Charles B. Husick Hearst, 2009 A 'must' reference The nautical 'bible' Chapman Piloting & Seamanship has been completely updated and reviewed with new charts, photos and illustrations for its 66th anniversary edition, making it an ongoing foundation title for any serious nautical collection. Chapters have been fully updated with the latest U.S. regulations, fees and federal laws and cover everything from how to assist a stranded boat charts vs. ...             The Great Wide Sea15 reviews Puffin, 2008 Two perilous journeys in one A grieving father who has just lost his wife sells everything, buys a sailboat, and leaves with his three sons to sail the Caribbean for a year. Readers would expect that this might be a journey that gives them back their life as a family unit. And it is, but it is much more than that. The oldest son, Ben, is fifteen--old enough to feel some responsibility for his younger brothers, old enough to ...             Power Boating For Dummies(r)5 reviews For Dummies, 2009 Great overview of boating I really enjoyed this book. I didn't really know what the style of my boat was considered, but after reading this, I learned that I own a Walkaround, or express boat. That alone was worth the price of the book. This book really covers everything well in a very readable format. Just about every topic that I wanted to learn something more about was in this book. It's no replacement for ...             Sail216 reviews Little, Brown and Company, 2008 Everything Is Perfect When I purchased this item everything was as expected. The item is fantastic and the time it took to get this item was quick. I would purcahse from this vendor again.             The Letter Sweater11 reviews McBryde Publishing, 2008 What a great romance! I couldn't put this book down! Crayton gifts the reader with a story of hope, forgiveness and reconciliation. This mature adult love portrayed here is a treasure, and I'm so glad I found it.             Sailing For Dummies43 reviews J. J. Isler, Peter Isler For Dummies, 2006 Non sailor book Good book to start with for the non sailor which I am. This book gives me a good idea how to get into sailing what to look for in a boat and general sailing terms.             Melville's Moby Dick (typeset for the Kindle)4 reviews Ria Press, 2008 Thar she blows! Wow! Who would think that reading Moby Dick on an iPhone would be such a pleasure? I've never been a fan of digital reading, but this experience has changed my tune. OK, truth be told, I haven't finished it yet, but hey, it's a big book! The only drawback to reading in this format might be that one can't easily see their progress through this weighty tome. I have, at times, felt lost at sea and ...             The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing43 reviews David Seidman International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1995 Complete Sailor The book was in very good shape and I received it sooner than expected. Thank you for the good service             Handbook of Knots: EXPANDED EDITION39 reviews Des Pawson DK ADULT, 2004 Wonderful Book This is my second book from Des and he provides great information and tips. Great anybody that is interested in knots.             Storm Tactics Handbook: Modern Methods of Heaving-to for Survival in Extreme Conditions, 3rd Edition23 reviews Pardey Books, 2008 Totally A Must Have Book This book is so informative and vital for the off shore sailor. It is so good that I ordered the DVD version and the DVD will be a mandatory view for anyone that crews on my boat. Bravo !!!             This Old Boat, Second Edition: Completely Revised and Expanded13 reviews McGraw-Hill, 2009 Must have book I wish I had found this book when I started the restoration of my Nor Sea 27, it would have saved me countless hours of on the job learning. A truly must have resorce for anyone who works on their good old boat.             Start Sailing Right!: The National Standard for Quality Sailing Instruction (US Sailing Small Boat ...12 reviews Derrick Fries U.S. Sailing Association, 1997 Gets you going quickly I'm new to dinghy sailing and I just didn't have the time to take a sailing class. This book was just the right size and speed to get me going. You're not going to learn the history of sailing and you're not going to learn about rigging a twenty five foot sloop. Instead, it just focuses on the mechanics of dinghy sailing and also covers material that falls into FAQ type stuff like "How do I ...             Sailing Alone Around the Room: New and Selected Poems90 reviews Random House, 2007 Action filled imagery Billy Collins is able to make a picture out of just about any combination of words. Each poem in this collection seems to begin in one place and land in another, turning corners with each line, and leaving the reader wondering where it is going until the very end. A very satisfying adventure in poetry filled with humor, compassion, and wonder. "Sailing Alone Around the Room" is also full of ...             Navigation Rules12 reviews U.S. Coast Guard Paradise Cay Publications, 2010 Navigation Rules, current version with changes noted. This book satisfies the requirement for Coast Guard Auxiliarists to have a current copy of the Nav rules on their boat. 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