The Sun has been an object of scientific interest since the time of the ancient Greeks. The vast amounts of observational data acquired in recent years have led to a greatly enhanced knowledge of the physics of the Sun. With a minimum of technicalities, this book gives an account of what we now know about the Sun's interior, its surface & atmosphere, its relation to the solar system including the earth, & its relation to other stars. The way that solar power is being converted to useful forms of energy is explained. The book is aimed at anyone with a broad science background interested in learning about the latest developments in solar studies, from those at high-school level to the non-specialist professional. ...

MAJOR & MRS HOLT'S Concise, Illustrated BATTLEFIELD GUIDE TO THE WESTERN FRONT- SOUTH contains many fascinating but little-visited areas by travellers & is hoped that they will tempted further afield than the 'showcase' & sophisticatedly presented battlefields like the Somme to discover some marvellous sites. Many of them have lain virtually 'dormant' for many years (such as areas of the Meuse-Argonne & Champagne) but have recently been renovated & opened up by dedicated local enthusiasts. There are many 'gems' in store in this book. Each battlefield starts with some pertinent"ations by participants, has a succinct Summary of the Battle, Opening Moves & What Happened sections then a Battlefield Tour which follows the same tried & tested formula as the rest of the series of a timed & measured itinerary with historic & anecdotal information at each stop. A detailed Sketch Map showing battle lines & each stop on the route accompanies every battle using the same colour code (of yellow for memorials, violet for cemeteries, blue for museums) as the larger Holts' Battle Maps. Together the two books MAJOR & MRS HOLT'S Concise, Illustrated BATTLEFIELD GUIDE TO THE WESTERN FRONT- SOUTH & NORTH will form the most comprehensive & detailed English-language guides to the WW1 Western Front ever produced.NEW, FULLY UPDATED EDITION ...

The guide gives detailed information on how to make your own forecast & covers every aspect of weather forecasting, from what causes the weather to information on recognizing clouds. Details of weather systems, depressions, anticyclones & hurricanes are included, plus information on the extreme weather that has so dominated the news in recent years. Local weather, such as wind systems, visibility, frost & snow, is featured along with optical effects such as rainbows, haloes & mirages. The full range of forecasting is explored, from professional forecasts & charts to satellite images & weather watching
- including instruments you might use at home. The book features numerous colour photos & diagrams & is ideal for the amateur forecaster.
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Philip's Guide to Wild Flowers of Britain & Northern Europe begins with a valuable introduction to wild flowers, with detailed text & artwork on structure, reproduction, life cycles, & helpful information on how best to approach finding & identifying wild flowers in the field. An illustrated key uses basic anatomical characteristics to aid identification of individual plants or family groups of plants. Having identified the individual or group, the reader is taken to the appropriate pages where further identification notes & full-colour illustrations indicate one specific species description. Each species description emphasizes the differences between closely related or similar-looking species, with the key features highlighted where appropriate. In addition, each description is formatted in a standardized way to make it easier to find facts & compare species. As well as comprising straightforward anatomical information on leaf shape, height, flower, colour, etc, there is also information on distribution, abundance & flowering time of each species. If the species occurs in Britain & Irel&, more specific localized information is provided. Accompanying each species description is a detailed colour artwork, annotated with key distinguishing features that will help the reader make a correct identification. To further aid identification, there are nearly 500 distribution maps showing the distribution of those species not usually found throughout the region. ...

Discover the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 61/2 miles, all of which take in welcoming pubs renowned for their excellent food. Explore some of Britain`s most famous prehistoric remains such as the vast stone circles at Stonehenge & Avebury; West Kennett with its famed long barrow; & above Bratton & Westbury a white horse gleaming on the chalk hillside. There are also many stunning villages & towns to enjoy, such as Castle Combe & Bradford on Avon, all carved from the glorious local bedrock. Add the great landed estates at Longleat & Stourhead, as well as the upper reaches of the Thames at Cricklade & the glorious hanging valleys on Cranborne Chase & you have as delightful a series of landscapes as you could wish to experience. All the walks include details of:* How to get to the start & where to park* Numbered route map & directions* Recommended local pubs & cafes * Points of interest along the way* Places to visit nearby Nigel Vile is the author of many popular walking guides, including Bristol & Bath
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Guidelines for Collecting Maritime Evidence aims to provide broad answers to two questions. First, how should a Master react after an incident when several investigating bodies are knocking on the door, all with differing requirements & priorities. Second, how can the Master, crew & management ashore be ready to producethe evidence required, much of which demonstrates day-to-day operations & compliance with the ISM Code & applicable statutes. Used in conjunction with The Mariner’s Guide to Collecting Evidence – Handbook, this book provides practical guidance on the range of individuals & organisations looking for evidence, what they need & how it will be used. A state safety investigator, Master, insurers, surveyor, lawyer & arbitrator each describe evidence collection from their own point of view. The benefits & challenges of electronically obtained evidence are discussed, as is the need to protect evidence from disclosure in case of future dispute or litigation. ...

This new publication (released Agust 2018) aims to provide guidance on the general principles, procedures & equipment involved for mooring & cargo transfer of crude oil & other petroleum products. This publication updates & supersedes the following OCIMF publications:• Offshore Loading Safety Guidelines with Special Relevance to Harsh Weather Zones.• Tandem Mooring & Offloading Guidelines for Conventional Tankers at F (P)SO Facilities.• Recommendations for Equipment Employed in the Bow Mooring of Conventional Tankers at Single Point Moorings. ...

The Guidelines for ships operating in polar waters aim at mitigating the additional risk imposed on shipping in the harsh environmental & climatic conditions that exist in polar waters. This publication should be of interest to maritime administrations, ship manufacturers, shipping companies, cruise & tour operators, education institutes & others concerned with the safe operation of ships in polar waters. ...

This publication on the alleviation of excessive surge pressure provides practical advice on surge hazards & risk management. It also outlines the principal design & operational recommendations for cargo transfer systems. It will benefit managers, designers, engineers & operators of liquefied gas carriers & terminal loading & unloading systems. These guidelines will assist the operating management of terminals & liquefied gas carriers in reviewing the design, engineering & operating procedures of cargo transfer systems. The information provided will enable users to: • Recognise the potential hazards of surge pressure• Understand the factors that affect or create surge pressures• Avoid the generation of excessive surge pressures & momentum change• Review the engineering & operating procedures of the cargo transfer system• Understand aspects of surge pressure control on the other side of the ship/shore interface to enable mutual understanding of safe transfer procedures• Understand the potential benefits of a linked ship/shore ESD system in mitigating surge pressures. ...

Regulation 37 of Annex I of MARPOL requires that oil tankers of 150 tons gross tonnage or more & all ships of 400 tons gross tonnage or more carry an approved shipboard oil pollution plan (SOPEP). The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response & Co-operation, 1990, also requires such a plan for certain ships. Regulation 17 of Annex II of MARPOL makes similar stipulations for all ships of 150 tons gross tonnage & above carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk: they are required to carry on board an approved marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances. The latter should be combined with a SOPEP, since most of their contents are the same & the combined plan is more practical than two separate ones in case of an emergency. To make it clear that the plan is a combined one, it should be referred to as a shipboard marine pollution emergency plan (SMPEP). The Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans have been developed by IMO to help Administrations & shipowners meet these requirements. Specimen formats are included. References in this edition have been updated to reflect revised Annexes I (regulation 37) & II (regulation 17) of MARPOL. ...