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Poems of the Sea (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets) 1 review
Everyman's Library, 2001
Sea Fever
This book holds some of the best-loved ocean and water poems of all time, including all 3 verses of my absolute favorite poem by John Masefield, Sea Fever.
Oh I must go down to the seas again,
to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship
and a star to steer her by
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The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: Third Edition, Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated26 reviews
John Rousmaniere, Mark Smith
Simon & Schuster, 1999
A Great Sailing Reference
+ Essential Book for the New or Experienced Sailor
+ Cornerstone to any Sailing library
+ Fantastic Sailing reference
+ The Annapolis Book of Seamanship
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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates 107 reviews
David Cordingly
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006
A History Major's Review
+ Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
+ Worth a serious look
As a child pirates fascinated me, but as a college student studying history I found that serious forays into the historical truth of piracy were few and far between. My boyhood fascination and adult inquisitive nature both found outlets in Under The Black Flag. The book is written with the ...
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The Professional Naval Officer: A Course to Steer by (U.S. Naval Institute Blue & Gold Professional Library)
James A. Winnefeld
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, 2006
Much like Admiral Winnefeld’s last book, Career Compass, this work gives naval officers the information they need to build a successful career. It covers the entire career spectrum, complementing and supplementing his previous work, as it addresses such topics as the importance and challenges of joint tours, relations with chiefs and other enlisted sailors, and the timeless character qualities ...
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Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen10 reviews
Mary Blewitt
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1994
"Are the stars out tonight...?"
+ Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen
+ Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen
+ When your GPS dies
+ The Truth
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Pirate Soul 27 reviews
Pat Croce
Running Press, 2006
Great Book!
+ Digging Up Treasures
+ Arrrrghhh!
My boys loved this book as they do anything pirate. They loved all the little maps and such that they can take out of the book.
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The Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Seven Unforgettable Stories (Greatest) 6 reviews
The Lyons Press, 2004
A good addition.
+ Greatest Sailing Stories Ever Told
+ Enjoyable assortment of stories
+ enjoyable short stories
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The Official United States Naval Academy Workout (Official Five Star Fitness Guides)5 reviews
Andrew Flach
Hatherleigh Press, 1998
It was a excellent book
+ Good workout
+ In Shape
I thought it was a excellent book and it really helped me to get in shape when I go to join the Naval Academy. I am very commited to getting in the Naval Academy and making it as a Marine Pilot. I loved this book! I would recommend this book to anyone who plans on going to the Naval Academy or ...
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How to Read a Nautical Chart : A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical ...12 reviews
Nigel Calder
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2002
"What does 'rky' mean? Oops!"
+ Navigation for the person willing to study and really understand
+ Nautical Chart Instruction
+ The legend on a nautical chart is not enough
+ Nigel is among the most informative
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The Dictionary of Nautical Literacy4 reviews
Robert McKenna
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2003
Top-10 "Coffee Table" book for the nautical enthusiast
+ May not be what you think
+ Cybercoastie
First off, the dude from New Orleans should have at least read the Book Description offered by Mr. McKenna...maybe he wouldn't have been surprised, or miss led (sic). I sure hope any potential buyers of this book don't take him seriously, because they will be missing an absolute gem. This book was ...
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Secrets of Special Ops Leadership: Dare the Impossible -- Achieve the Extraordinary7 reviews
William A. Cohen
AMACOM, 2005
One of the best books of its genre! Highly recommended!
+ Special forces in the business world
+ Insightful!
I am neither a war lover nor a military enthusiast. However, I do believe I can learn a lot, business and personal wise, from the endeavours of special op guys who, supposedly, had gone through training and fighting far beyond the capabilities of an average civilian under the most adverse ...
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The History of the Ship: The Comprehensive Story of Seafaring from the Earliest Times to the Present Day1 review
Richard Woodman
The Lyons Press, 2002
Comprehensive and informative!
In this large and attractive book, the author traces the history of the ship from the earliest dugouts to the war- and cargo-ships of the 1990s. Along the way, the reader is treated to a wealth of wonderful color pictures, and a wonderfully informative narrative. One would think that a work of such ...
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Seafaring Lore and Legend : A Miscellany of Maritime Myth, Superstition, Fable, and Fact3 reviews
Peter D. Jeans
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2004
Great Resource
+ fascinating cornucopia
This book has been around my home and to my work for the past few months. I really love both the way it is organized (in short single sitting chapters) and the range of material it covers. It is definitely not an in depth study of every lore and legend out there by any means. But it does not try to ...
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The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers & Rogues11 reviews
George Choundas
Writers Digest Books, 2007
Any writer involved in pirate representation needs thorough knowledge of the lingo
+ Awesome Book!
+ Lost in the Pirate Zone
+ Arrrr Matey
+ A fun book!
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Seafaring Lore and Legend : A Miscellany of Maritime Myth, Superstition, Fable, and Fact3 reviews
Peter D. Jeans
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2004
Great Resource
+ fascinating cornucopia
This book has been around my home and to my work for the past few months. I really love both the way it is organized (in short single sitting chapters) and the range of material it covers. It is definitely not an in depth study of every lore and legend out there by any means. But it does not try to ...
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How to Read a Nautical Chart : A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical ...12 reviews
Nigel Calder
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2002
"What does 'rky' mean? Oops!"
+ Navigation for the person willing to study and really understand
+ Nautical Chart Instruction
+ The legend on a nautical chart is not enough
+ Nigel is among the most informative
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Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates107 reviews
David Cordingly
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006
A History Major's Review
+ Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
+ Worth a serious look
As a child pirates fascinated me, but as a college student studying history I found that serious forays into the historical truth of piracy were few and far between. My boyhood fascination and adult inquisitive nature both found outlets in Under The Black Flag. The book is written with the ...
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The Professional Naval Officer: A Course to Steer by (U.S. Naval Institute Blue & Gold Professional Library)
James A. Winnefeld
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, 2006
Much like Admiral Winnefeld’s last book, Career Compass, this work gives naval officers the information they need to build a successful career. It covers the entire career spectrum, complementing and supplementing his previous work, as it addresses such topics as the importance and challenges of joint tours, relations with chiefs and other enlisted sailors, and the timeless character qualities ...
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Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen10 reviews
Mary Blewitt
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1994
"Are the stars out tonight...?"
+ Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen
+ Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen
+ When your GPS dies
+ The Truth
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Poems of the Sea (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets)1 review
Everyman's Library, 2001
Sea Fever
This book holds some of the best-loved ocean and water poems of all time, including all 3 verses of my absolute favorite poem by John Masefield, Sea Fever.
Oh I must go down to the seas again,
to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship
and a star to steer her by
...
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