books about: offshore     books:       Handbook of Offshore Cruising8 reviews Jim Howard Adlard Coles Nautical, 1994 I'm no expert, but... This book seems to be very thorough, well constructed and executed. I've been collecting alot of cruising books over the past few years in anticipation of a round-the-world cruise (someday), and this book not only answers many of the questions I have, but also is a very enjoyable (and effective) read when your dream needs a booster shot. For this reason alone, it has aearned a place of honor on ...             Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook: A Compendium for Coastal and Offshore Sailors27 reviews Nigel Calder International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001 Wish I Had This Before We Went Cruising, But . . . If you're already out cruising, this book isn't going to provide a lot of useful information -- it's more about what to think about before buying a cruising boat and outfitting it for your purposes. I wish I'd read this before we bought our boat as it would have given us a better framework for a lot of the decisions we had to make.             Driven Abroad: The Outsourcing Of America5 reviews Ron French RDR Books, 2006 pawns in a game Mr. French's book is compelling, humane, and witty. I recommend it to anyone concerned with the state of the global economy; especially those who prefer to read more abstract, theoretically rich tomes. This book refuses to hide behind theory and jargon. Instead we get a blunt, in-your-face portrayal of the actual people whose lives have been affected by recent changes in the global economy. ...             Using Offshore Havens For Privacy And Profits6 reviews Adam Starchild Paladin Press, 1994 Take advantage of the hottest financial trend today! An offshore haven is simply a country other than your own. To an American, it's anywhere you bank outside of the U.S. Why invest in offshore havens? Because when you invest outside your own country, you are no longer tied to its restrictive financial laws, and can protect your assets, save taxes and build your wealth easier. Most of us have been hoodwinked into thinking that offshore ...             Roughneckin': My Life and Times as a Cowboy, Petroleum Engineer and Offshore Drilling Pioneer5 reviews Robert F. Bauer BookSurge Publishing, 2009 More Than Just Another American Success Story This true story could only happen in America. Yet it is more than just another tale of American success. The book reveals how one man's determination built a company that led the way to drilling for oil and gas on the ocean floor under thousands of feet of water. And how, when called upon by the U.S. government, that company conducted a dangerous and audacious secret undersea spy mission which ...             The Services Shift: Seizing the Ultimate Offshore Opportunity10 reviews Robert E. Kennedy, Ajay Sharma FT Press, 2009 Right On the Money Mr. Kennedy has done an outstanding job of defining the process of outsourcing and offshoring in his new book "The Services Shift". In order to gain efficiency, reduce costs and maintain a competitive position our company had to make tough decisions regarding the relocation of certain aspects of our business. As a thirty year veteran of the Tier 1 automotive supplier industry we were making these ...             Spurr's Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat (Spurrs Guide)6 reviews Dan Spurr International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2006 a must have for anyone considering a cruising career on a budget The first chapter starts out with a very readable but detailed discussion on the tradeoffs of the different types of cruising vessels. The rest of the book provides similiar commentaries for all of the different components and systems of cruising boats, with the voice of "been there done that" but a nice blend of personal preference toned by a sense of objectivity. While comprehensive, the ...             The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew6 reviews Lin Pardey, Larry Pardey W W Norton & Co Inc, 1995 Right On Target! "Larry came below shivering and blue-lipped. I got him out of his wet clothes, warmed some freshwater so he could wipe down, and got out his dry clothes. But it wasn't until he had had some hot, solid food that he started to warm up and stop shivering" (p. 357); the real situations experienced during extended cruising and appropriate responses are the focus of this comprehensive book which ...             Global Outsourcing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System (Networking & Security Series)4 reviews Jamil Azher Charles River Media, 2006 A Software Assist to Communications. This book is indeed about global outsourcing, but it deals with the outsourcing of software not athletic shoes or kitchen ware. Specifically, as you might guess from the title, it concentrates on the use of Microsoft's Team System version of Visual Studio 2005. Other Microsoft products such as Project and Excel from the Office suite are also shown as a part of an integrated management system. ...             The Consumer's Guide to Swiss Annuities9 reviews Jean-Francois Meillard The Swiss Annuity Consumer Bureau, 2009 Swiss Annuities -- Finally an answer to investing that makes perfect sense This booklet about the various types and advantages of Swiss Annuities really turned on the light for me about an alternative choice for investing. I have spent many sleepless nights during the last few years worrying about how my 401K has eroded into a 201K, so I was thrilled to learn about what seems to be a much safer and smarter choice to safeguard and grow my life's savings. Mr. ...             One Day Celestial Navigation for Offshore Sailing2 reviews Otis S. Brown C & O Research, 1994 The clearest explaination of celestial navigation I've read. This book takes the reader with no background in the subject of celestial navigation to having the ability to find their position quickly. The author by-passes the eye glazing theory which other books go into and sticks to an easy to follow recipe format ( forms included ). With a little practice anyone can use celestial navigation to find where they are and batteries are not required. ...             Catamarans offshore2 reviews Rudy Choy Macmillan, 1970 ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!! I have owned this book for decades and still refer to it as a fan of CSK, Rudy Choy, and Woody Brown catamarans. It is certainly outdated, but some of the info is still useful and is still interesting. Choy tells stories of great sailors (Bill Howell, Warren Seaman, Woody Brown, the author), actors (Buddy Ebsen and James Arness), and classic catamarans (Seasmoke, PolyCon, PattyCat II, Manu Kai) ...             Offshore Pursuit: A Guide to Fishing Atlantic Blue Water4 reviews John Unkart Geared Up Publications, 2006 My Offshore Rview I found the book to be an excellent tutorial for the novice ocean fisherman and a great reference guide fot the more experienced fisherman. The author writes as if he were talking directly to you on your level.I think this is a great book to keep on-board the boat. rjc/MD             Global Outsourcing: Executing an Onshore, Nearshore or Offshore Strategy4 reviews Marcia Robinson, Ravi Kalakota, ... Mivar Press, Inc., 2005 A must read Offshore Outsourcing is a must read for anyone considering moving a business process- across the road or halfway around the world. It gives many nearshore and offshore destinations. There are discussions of sucesses and failures. Anyone from CEO on down can benefit. The checklists for obtaining information and writing contracts are very valuable. A must read!             Cyprus: A guide for offshore enterprises and regional offices2 reviews Central Bank of Cyprus, 1992 no comments, see above No, I just want to see if there are book available. Send me info pleas             Offshore Software Development: Making It Work2 reviews Tandy Gold AUERBACH, 2004 A well-written, informative, and helpful book on Offshore Outsourcing -- by someone who knows first-hand I bought a copy of this book and distributed it to many inside my firm. The general consensus was it is eminently readable, clear, concise, and helpful, and summarizes the learning of many experienced individuals who have actually lived and breathed Offshore program execution. I'm honestly not sure if reviewer John H Kaplan actually read this book. For example, there is a great deal of ...             Caribbean Reef Plants2 reviews Diane Scullion Littler & Mark Masterton Littler OffShore Graphics, Inc, 2000 I LOVE THIS BOOK! This book is the best algae/marine flora book you can get for the Caribbean. I used it in my Marine Botany class and it is filled with spectacular photos and detailed descriptions and defining characteristics for each species. I am never getting rid of my copy!             Global Sourcing Strategy: R&D, Manufacturing, and Marketing Interfaces3 reviews Quorum Books, 1992 Good for Rethinking Your Sourcing Strategy ...It is refreshing to read this 1992 book in2000. Eight years is a long time, and many concepts de jour haveappeared and cluttered our thought on sourcing/procurement/outsourcing/insourcing/offshoring/supply chain management/ or whatever terms come across your mind. This book is a no-nonsense, yet easy-to-read, academic book. I have been reading Kotabe's work over the years. After reading ...             Design of Marine Facilities for the Berthing, Mooring, and Repair of Vessels2 reviews John W. Gaythwaite Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1990 Good book, very informative. This book vas very informative for folks into shipyard planning and dry dock construction. Nice drawings and scketches as weel. I recommned it.             Dictionary of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling, & Production2 reviews Norman J. Hyne Pennwell Books, 1991 This is the best E&P Dictionary you will ever get ! This book is full of clear and complete definitions of most of the terminology used in the Oil business. It also have lots of illustrations. It is very hard not to find what you are looking for. 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