Learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this book that means that you can compare the biggest, fastest & fiercest creatures of the l&, sea & sky from four different prehistoric periods: the Triassic, the early Jurassic, the Late Jurassic & the Cretaceous. Sections on diet, weapons & defence & dinosaur senses make this a comprehensive introduction to one of the earth`s most successful animals. Fact-filled, fully illustrated & in an exciting large format, this is a thrilling read for any budding paleontologist. ...

This companion to Day Skipper for Sail & Power by the same author contains practice question & test papers with fully explained answers on all parts of the Day Skipper course
- whether sail or power: chartwork tides pilotage & passage planning seamanship anchorwork ropework rules of the road A free practice chart is included, as well as extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs & pilotage notes so that students can complete the questions without the need for any other material. It is an ideal exam revision guide & invaluable practice for anyone wanting to brush up on their practical navigation skills.
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Day Skipper for Sail & Power is the major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper theory or practical course. Completely up-to-date & packed with colour photographs & helpful diagrams, this is a clear & simple introduction to anyone enrolling on the courses or intending to make coastal passages in a small boat. With its refreshingly practical approach & adopting the same popular format as the author ...

Day Skipper for Sail & Power is the major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Right up to date with new developments & covering all the theory & practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate with brand new photography & diagrams, it is also a clear & simple introduction to pilotage, navigation & general boatwork for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat. It covers: seamanship, safety equipment (including updated text on clothing, lifejackets & dinghies), preventing collisions at sea (with new material on AIS & radar reflectors), navigation & chart work, tides & tidal streams, pilotage, passage planning, weather, engine operation & maintenance, & the most up to date VHF radio procedures. With its refreshingly practical approach & by the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail & Power, no one intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful guide to complement the course & assist with exam preparation. An accompanying Day Skipper Exercises for Sail & Power is available. ...

Day Skipper for Sail & Power is a major reference book for anyone following the RYA Day Skipper course. Brought thoroughly up-to-date with new developments & covering all the theory & practical aspects of the RYA Day Skipper Certificate with full colour photography, helpful diagrams & worked examples, it is also a clear & comprehensive manual for anyone intending to make coastal passages in a small boat, covering:
- seamanship
- safety equipment
- preventing collisions at sea
- navigation & chart work
- tides & tidal streams
- pilotage
- passage planning
- weather
- engine operation & maintenance
- the most up-to-date VHF radio procedures With its refreshingly practical approach & by the same author as the highly successful Yachtmaster for Sail & Power, no one intending to follow an RYA Day Skipper course whether for sail or power can afford to be without this lively, helpful guide to complement the course & assist with exam preparation.









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The RYA Day Skipper is the essential aide memoir for anyone who has taken, or is considering taking a beginners course in navigation, safety & seamanship. Day Skipper covers all aspects of the RYA Day Skipper syllabus, including new developments in electronic navigation & techniques. The RYA is the governing body representing sailing, windsurfing, motor boating, powerboat racing & personal watercraft, at sea & on inland waters. RYA publications are written by leading experts & provide the most up to date & informative information available in an attractive & reader friendly format. ...

Day Walks in Devon features 20 circular routes, between 8.8 & 17.6 miles (14.1km & 28.3km), suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. The routes are split into five geographical areas: North Devon & Exmoor, Torridge & West Devon, Mid & East Devon, Dartmoor, & South Devon & the South Hams. Devon has some of the most diverse & beautiful terrain of any county in Engl&. Local authors Jen & Sim Benson share their favourite walks in the region, including coastal circuits taking in sections of the South West Coast Path past Baggy Point, Noss Mayo & Hartland Point; moorland loops of Dartmoor`s granite tors such as Haytor, Sheeps Tor & High Willhays; & tours through the county`s rich history at Berry Pomeroy Castle, Killerton Park & Castle Drogo. Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance & navigation information, & refreshment stops & local information. ...

Day walks are one of the most popular recreational activities in New Zeal&, enjoyed by both New Zealanders & overseas visitors alike. In 2006 nearly half a million tourists completed either a half-day bush walk or a full day of trekking or tramping. This is not surprising given New Zealand hosts a highly accessible network of conservation & reserve areas, offering everything from leisurely 1-2 hour coastal & beach walks, to full on 8-hour plus days through lush beech forest & alpine areas, & everything in-between. Day Walks in New Zealand is the latest tramping guide in the innovative, new Bird's Eye Guide series. Written by Shaun Barnett, the best-selling author & photographer of Bird's Eye Guide Tramping in New Zeal&, Day Walks in New Zealand also uses latest generation 'bird's eye' computer-generated maps, showing a tramping route in three

Dimensions something unable to be achieved with a conventional topographical map. Each walk is supported by relevant route information & there are full-colour photographs throughout from Shaun's own photo-library. Walks are selected from the entire country & include day walks suitable for first-timers & families, as well as options for those with a higher level of fitness & experience. The combination of maps, photography & writing from the country's leading tramping writer arguably makes this the best New Zealand day walk book available. Bird's Eye Guides continue to set a new standard in tramping & tourist publications.

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Day Walks in the Brecon Beacons is the latest hill walking guidebook in the popular ` Day Walks` series from outdoors publisher Vertebrate Publishing, following guides to the Peak District, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, Snowdonia & South Downs. This pocket-sized guide features 20 circular routes between 6.8 & 16.5 miles (11km & 16.6km) in length, suitable for hill walkers of all abilities. The routes are split into four areas
- Blorenge & The Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, Mynydd Llangatwg & Mynydd Llangynidr, Fforest Fawr & The Black Mountain. Local author & walker Harri Roberts shares his favourite walks in the region, including circuits in the hills around Llangors Lake, the Taf Fechan Skyline & Pen y Fan, & the Llanbedr Horseshoe. Each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance & navigation information, & refreshment stops & local information. The walks are illustrated with stunning photography by the author & outdoor photographer Adam Long.
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Day Walks in the Cotswolds features 20 circular routes, between 7.1 & 12.6 miles (11.5km & 20.2km), suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Split across three areas
- North-East Cotswolds, North-West Cotswolds & South Cotswolds
- local author Judy Mills shares her favourite walks in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). These walks take in a variety of local landmarks, including the World War II airfield & Roman villa at Chedworth; Neolithic long barrows such as Hetty Pegler`s Tump; grand country estates like Badminton; magnificent Cotswold manor houses & historic churches; high points at Bredon Hill & North Nibley; & the many charming rural villages, such as the Duntisbournes & the Slaughters, for which the Cotswolds are famous. Each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25, 000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, details of distance & navigation information, & refreshment stops & local information. The walks are illustrated with stunning photography by outdoor photographer Adam Long.

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