Water Sports

The true account of a young black man's journey in quest of a lifelong dream: to canoe the length of the Mississippi River, from its source in Minnesota down to New Orleans.Since the publication of his first book, Mississippi Solo, Eddy L. Harris has been praised for his travel writing. In this exci... 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

PADDLE SAFELY BEYOND SHELTERED WATERS. Taking risks and overcoming challenges are fundamental to the thrill and satisfaction of sea kayaking. When you paddle beyond sheltered waters and into the open ocean, however, due diligence and thorough preparation are not optional; they are essential to your ... 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

It was the best Christmas gift two children could get— an expedition to Antarctica, the mysterious White Continent!When Suravi and Rishi Thomas got a place on a Chilean navy ship sailing to Antarctica, they couldn’t have imagined the stormy time that lay ahead. Four-storey-high wave... More

In Without Compass Or Map, nineteen men and women, all professionals in the field ofculture and the arts, from seven countries across Asia, attempt to engage withfour diverse cultural organizations by studying them in their own environments,to better understand their histories, their achievements, a... More

Gurney chronicles the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect the compass, an instrument so precious to sixteenth-century seamen that, by law, any man found tampering with it had his hand pinned to the mast with a dagger.COMPASS CHRONICLES the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect ... More

Originally published in 1974, this work is considered one of the great collections of black literature and folk poetry known as "toasts"--probably the only living form of oral narrative poetry in the U.S. which represent a vital genre of black folklore. Includes an audio CD."Get Your Ass in the Wate... More

Compiled under the auspices of the World Underwater Federation, this code provides guidance on safe practice under varying experimental and environmental conditions, recommendations on administrative practices, insurance, terms of employment, medical and training standards, dive planning, safety wit... 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

The captain of the "Hannah Boden"--sister ship to the "Andrea Gail," the ship lost during 1991's "Perfect Storm" chronicled in Sebastian Junger's bestseller--offers an adventure-soaked tale in this passionate ode to a fascinating way of life.Linda Greenlaw survived the Perfect Storm--in fact, she's ... More