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1	World Cruising Routes more books like this by Jimmy Cornell add to wishlist World Cruising Routes is a comprehensive guide to nearly 500 sailing routes throughout the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains essential information on winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather as well as valuable suggestions concerning optimum times for individual routes. The second edition of this ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $38.47! \| first editions
2	GPS for Dummies more books like this by Joel McNamara add to wishlist "GPS For Dummies" gives new meaning to finding yourself. In fact, with a GPS (global positioning system) receiver, you can determine precisely where you are anywhere on this planet. If you're are planning on buying a GPS receiver or if you have one and want to get your money's worth, this guide tells you what you need to know, including: basic GPS ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
3	Radar and Arpa Manual: Radar and Target Tracking for Professional Mariners, Yachtsmen and Users of Marine Radar more books like this by Alan Wall, A G Bole, W O Dineley add to wishlist Radar and ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) are standard systems on all commercial vessels and are widely used in the leisure maritime sector. This fully revised new edition covers the complete radar/ARPA installation and serves as the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on equipment and techniques for radar observers using older and ... see all copies from $63.40! new only from $85.34! \| SVS
4	The Ancient Mariners: Seafarers and Sea Fighters of the Mediterranean in Ancient Times more books like this by Lionel Casson add to wishlist Written by the renowned authority on ancient ships and seafaring Lionel Casson, The Ancient Mariners has long served the needs of all who are interested in the sea, from the casual reader to the professional historian. This completely revised edition takes into account the fresh information that has appeared since the book was first published in ... see all copies from $5.55! new only from $27.89! \| first editions
5	Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, & GPS more books like this by Bob Burns, Mike Burns add to wishlist Explains the methods of wilderness navigation and includes thirty practice problems. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.90! \| SVS
6	Heavy Weather Sailing more books like this by K. Adlard Coles add to wishlist Covering the subject of handling sailing and motor vessels in storm conditions, this fourth edition also contains accounts of those who have overcome unusual weather conditions, plus information on design features for heavy weather, wind and wave character, stability, clothing and seasickness. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.54! \| first editions
7	Aviator's Guide to Navigation more books like this by Donald J Clausing add to wishlist "The Aviator's Guide to Navigation" has been the aviator's navigation bible for nearly 20 years. Here, in a thoroughly revised new edition, is a complete tutorial on modern navigation systems. This book explains the many systems of air navigation, from the basics of dead reckoning to the most advanced "glass cockpit" EFIS systems. Technology has ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
8	GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors more books like this by Lawrence Letham add to wishlist Keeping up with the newest technology, this work includes navigation in difficult weather (such as a whiteout), integrating hand-held GPS tools and data with computer programs (such as TOPO maps), and an explanation of systems being used in other countries. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| SVS
9	Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen more books like this by Mary Blewitt add to wishlist Despite advances in electronic navigation, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, and electronics have been known to get wet. This book contains new worked examples related to the current nautical almanac and air tables (AP 3270). see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Marine Navigation: Piloting and Celestial and Electronic Navigation more books like this by Richard R Hobbs, Cdr. add to wishlist Offers a firm grasp of fundamental concepts by clearly explaining, step-by-step, acceptable navigating methods. Contains new chapters in calculator navigation and radar, and instrument and bouyage systems, as well as the latest information on Loran-C, Omega, and the Transit and GPS satellite navigation systems. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $53.81!
11 view cover	Ship more books like this by Brian Lavery add to wishlist From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians to the most technologically advanced battleships and cruise liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, "Ship" looks at every aspect of the story of water-going craft and those who have sailed in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.53! \| first editions
12 view cover	Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Merchant Seamen, Pirates and the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1700-1750 more books like this by Marcus Buford Rediker add to wishlist The common seaman and the pirate in the age of sail are romantic historical figures who occupy a special place in the popular culture of the modern age. And yet in many ways, these daring men remain little known to us. Like most other poor working people of the past, they left few first-hand accounts of their lives. But their lives are not ... see all copies from $2.07! new only from $71.50! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Dutton's Nautical Navigation more books like this by Benjamin Dutton, Thomas J Cutler (Revised by) add to wishlist As paper navigational charts are replaced by vector images on computer screens, magnetic compasses enhanced by digital flux gate technology, and chronometers joined by atomic clocks, the demand has been mounting for an extensive update to the classic reference known worldwide as Dutton's. To meet the varied needs of today's recreational, naval, ... see all copies from $27.60! new only from $37.58! \| first editions
14	We, the Navigators: The Ancient Art of Landfinding in the Pacific more books like this by David Lewis add to wishlist see all copies from $3.99! first editions
15 view cover	The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: Or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship more books like this by Darcy Lever add to wishlist First published in 1808, this now-rare volume offers clear definitions and copious illustrations of the principles of rigging, tacking, use of a compass, splicing ropes, making sails, much more. see all copies from $10.52! new only from $10.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Basic Essentials Map and Compass more books like this by Cliff Jacobson, Cliff Moen (Illustrator) add to wishlist An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. see all copies from $2.18! new only from $2.18! \| SVS
17 view cover	European Naval and Maritime History, 300-1500 more books like this by Archibald R. Lewis, Timothy J. Runyan add to wishlist This volume occupies a special place in maritime history since it represents a first attempt on a popular level to present an overall survey of the rich, diverse, and exciting development of European naval and maritime power during the Middle Ages. Though a number of general surveys exist which deal with the navies and shipping of antiquity, ... see all copies from $5.94! new only from $16.89! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Boat Data Book more books like this by Ian Nicolson add to wishlist An updated reference book for boat owners, builders, designers, surveyors, repairers and chandlers which includes more tables of lengths, widths, weights and strengths as well as new data on the latest high tech developments - from anchors to masts, propellers to gas cylinders, cleat sizes to winch bases, and hatches to bolts, bearings, cabling ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.32! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	GPS for Mariners more books like this by Robert J Sweet, Sweet Robert add to wishlist The manual you wish had come with your GPS receiver. "GPS for Mariners" summarizes essential global positioning system concepts, explains the buttons, screens, and menus of your GPS receiver, and answers all your questions. Filled with helpful illustrations and hands-on examples, this complete and practical guide shows you how to: become an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.19! \| SVS
20 view cover	T Is for Tugboat: Navigating the Seas from A to Z more books like this by Sara Gillingham (Designer), Shoshanna Kirk (Text by) add to wishlist Ahoy! Drop anchor for T Is for Tugboat, the nautical follow-up to the alphabet book A Is for Astronaut and its companion C Is for Caboose. Clever photographs and illustrations teach young readers about everything from mizzenmasts to crackerjack suits. Land ho! see all copies from $5.73! new only from $5.73! \| SVS
21 view cover	Staying Found: The Complete Map and Compass Handbook more books like this by June Fleming add to wishlist A guide to orienteering explains how to use topographical maps and a compass in order to follow a route when traveling in wilderness areas. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.64! \| SVS
22	The American heritage history of seafaring America more books like this by Alexander Laing add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.77! \| first editions
23	Private Pilot: FAA Written Exam more books like this by Irvin N. Gleim add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
24	History of American Sailing Sh more books like this by Howard I Chapelle add to wishlist More than 200 drawings and photos highlight this authoritative study of America's nautical heritage. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
25 view cover	You Are Here: Why We Can Find Our Way to the Moon, But Get Lost in the Mall more books like this by Colin Ellard add to wishlist A fascinating exploration of human navigation, both feat and foible, in the age of GPS and GoogleEarth We live in a world crowded by street signs and arrows. With the click of a computer mouse we can find exact directions to just about anywhere on earth, and with a handheld GPS we can find our precise latitude and longitude, even in the remotest ... see all copies from $10.68! new only from $15.36! \| SVS

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