Ships

Provides a detailed look into the history and technical development of the sailing vessels from a primitive beginning to the present day. Includes sail powered warships, merchant ships, and smaller craft used for fishing and coastal trading. Illustrated throughout by renowned technical artist John B... More

All the individual aircraft described here are pictured in one or more drawings by the world famous technical artist John Batchelor, and their stories are outlined in informative text and specifications by renowned aviation historian Malcome V. Lowe.All the individual aircraft described here are pic... More

Written by outstanding authorities, Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation puts the focus on the effective delivery of therapy to patients. After thoroughly introducing mechanical principles, this text explains the use of mechanical ventilation in the clinical management of patients suffering from mor... More

. Why won't your engine reach its top rated RPMs?. Why is your propeller shaft vibrating?. Why doesn't your boat reach the top speed claimed by the manufacturer?. Will more or less propeller pitch improve your boat's performance?. Is a square wheel (pitch equals diameter) best?. Is a folding prop be... More

- Construction and modernisation programmes- Displacement and dimensions- Main machinery- Speed and range- Weapons systems and sensors- Structure- Country overviews and United States Command and Control arrangements New- Construction and modernisation programmes- Displacement and dimensions- Main ma... More

This is the definitive work on the Collision Avoidance Rules for all concerned with the practical and legal aspects of their interpretation. This new edition incorporates the 1993 Amendments to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions atSea 1972, which came into force in 1995. The boo... More

In the century since this book was first published much has been written about the greatest sea battle of the age of sail, but very little of it in English is from the perspective of the defeated. This gives the work an enduring value to all but those with access to French and Spanish naval archives... More

While there are many books on how to learn Visual Basic, none focus on the "bite-sized" tips and techniques that maximize a VB professional's productivity in the real, day-to-day programming world. McCarter's tips and techniques solve the kinds of "gotchas" professionals could learn only from many y... More

Containing a selection of papers by some of the world's leading maritime economists, this book provides comprehensive and detailed analyses of the most critical issues affecting these sectors. Areas addressed include: the role of ports and shipping within the global supply chain; the development of ... More

Reeds Oki Nautical Almanac is the indispensable annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen. This edition continues the Almanac's tradition of continual improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation.... More