Explore the history of ocean liners through the objects that bring them to life.

This beautifully produced compendium gives you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds to choose from, all colour coded by use, you can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dipping in and out for your daily knotting fix.

The ideal guide to Nelson's navy for those with an interest in the workings of a great fleet.

The Essential Guide to How Weather is Formed and Develops

Within the marine and offshore industry, there is a clear and growing need for increased training and education on the use of electrical power systems. The number of electrical plant and appliances now in service has grown at an alarming rate in recent years, as has the amount of electrical power generated and utilised on board.

This Commentary focuses particularly on the interaction between UNCLOS and the European legal order, for example in the field of the prevention or the reduction of environmental pollution and the fair distribution of natural resources.

A quick guide on how to predict the weather from cloud formations.

The law of the sea provides for the regulation, management and governance of the ocean spaces that cover over two-thirds of the Earth's surface. This book provides a contemporary explanation of the foundational principles of the law of the sea, a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and an analysis of subsequent developments including the many bilateral, regional and global agreements that supplement the Convention.

Aimed at boat owners rather than experienced mechanics, The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors is a boon to anyone who puts to sea with an outboard engine. Covering both 2 and 4 stroke engines, the book explains how even the most sophisticated of modern outboards use simple processes to convert fuel to power, and then looks at each of the sub-systems that allow those processes to take place.

This is a highly illustrated hands-on manual providing advice , hints and tips on choosing, driving, handling, maintaining and repairing a jet ski - the complete owner's manual.

Test Your Navigation and Seamanship Skills and Learn from Expert Answers

In this series of highly practical, step-by-step photographic manuals, Upgrading Your Boat's Interior shows boat owners how to improve their boat's living space in terms of comfort, functionality and convenience.