Take up the fascinating hobby of astronomy with this informative & straightforward book as your guide. In Philip's Practical Astronomy, author Storm Dunlop introduces the basic concepts of astronomy, explaining how, what & when to observe, & providing lists of recommended objects with which to start. Star charts help the reader to navigate the night sky, identify the constellations, & find planets, comets, galaxies & deep-sky objects. The book is illustrated with over 160 colourful photographs & diagrams, plus more than 30 tables. The book is organized in two parts: ' Introducing Astronomy' provides the essential information on how to observe, whether with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope; where & when to look; how to find your way around the sky by 'constellation-hopping'; how to use star maps & planispheres; & how to record your observations with drawings & photographs. ' Exploring the Sky' looks in more detail at the objects the amateur can view, from aurorae & meteors (shooting stars) to the Moon, Sun, planets & comets, & beyond to stars, nebulae, the Milky Way & other galaxies. Philip's Practical Astronomy is illustrated with some spectacular colour photographs as well as clear & informative diagrams, with detailed star charts by Wil Tirion, the world-renowned celestial cartographer. ...

Work-around solutions & emergencyrepairs that will get your boat home when allelse fails Practical Boat Mechanics belongs onboard everyboat that has a gasoline, diesel, inboard, or out-boardengine. This practical collection of fast fixes enables you to repair failed machinery with basic tools under adverse conditions. Designed & written for non-mechanics, italso presents do-it-yourself maintenance proceduresand schedules that will prevent most problems fromoccurring. ...

This book, based on a highly successful series of articles in Practical Boat Owner magazine, is a detailed practical guide to sailing around the UK
- all by means of day sails. Roger Oliver, a passionate sailor, explains his in-depth passage planning, boat preparations, weather checks & log-keeping, as well as his choice of routes, the detailed navigation, sail trim tips & on-passage maintenance, all for the benefit of sailors who have a yen to follow in his footsteps. Packed with a wealth of practical tips on seamanship, anchoring in high winds, coping with big seas, problem-solving, harnessing the tide, sailing short-handed & living aboard for extended cruising, this book will be a godsend to the many thousands of sailors who enjoy coastal cruising & who will discover (as did Roger) that it is perfectly possible to cruise around the whole of the UK in a series of day sails. With this book to h&, & inspired by Roger`s detailed route maps & spectacular photographs, anyone can experience the thrill & enjoyment of sailing around the beautiful & varied UK coast from any starting point.
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Finally, the secrets of natural magnetism made plain, in the 19th Century`s delightful prelude to How to Win Friends & Influence People” You are not the weak, downtrodden creature you have so long considered yourself, but a glorified, radiant, happy being!” Drawn from the long-forgotten self-help bestsellers of the Victorian age, A Practical Course in Personal Magnetism presents a comprehensive guide to unleash your inner charisma & find success, in love, business & beyond. With the advice of the mysterious Psychic Research Company, learn how to effectively harness the electric powers of your mind to:
- Control the Actions of Others without Their Suspecting It
- Make Effective Use of Mystery
- Gain Ease & Self-confidence- Win the Affection of the Opposite Sex- Appreciate the value of Cheerfulness ` Doctor`s Orders` brings together curious & curative treasures from the unique collections of the Wellcome Library, London`s world-famous medical library. Published in partnership with the Wellcome Collection to accompany Electricity: the Spark of Life, a major exhibition opening at the Collection in Spring 2017.WELLCOME COLLECTION is the free museum & library for the incurably curious. It explores the connections between medicine, life & art in the past, present & future. It is part of Wellcome, a global charitable foundation that exists to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas thrive.


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Riding a bicycle is something you never forget -- even if the last time you owned a bike, it had playing cards pinned to the spokes. People are coming back to bicycling in droves; propelled by rising gas prices, expanding waistlines, or the allure of fancy gear, bicycling for all ages has never been more popular. This book is for those who have not been actively cycling for years, or perhaps are new to the sport -- bicycling for real people. The author recognises that not every cyclist cares about fancy equipment & competitive riding. The book's low-impact approach is uniquely geared to people who would like to come back to cycling, but don't know where to begin. There are many reasons for hopping back on a bike -- becoming healthier, saving money, saving the environment, but mainly to have fun. The book provides simple, basic information that takes the intimidation out of visiting a bike shop &
Includes:: How to choose equipment; Proper riding technique; Safety tips; Accessories; Easy rules on where, when & how to ride. As this book says, anyone can ride a bike & look good doing it. You don't have to go fast, & you don't have to go far. You just have to go.
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This comprehensive & authoritative guide to practical navigation draws on the author’s extensive experience of leisure cruising & ocean racing. It combines detailed directions on how to navigate along coasts, in harbours, at night & in bad weather with easy-to-understand technical information about the electronic tools involved in safe navigation, including radar, GPS, AIS & chart plotters. Key basics such as charts, buoys, lights & tides are carefully explained & illustrated with diagrams & colour photographs throughout. Practical descriptions of navigation scenarios, such as fixing a position or plotting a course, are brought to life with anecdotes & precise detail. An indispensable reference guide for anyone wishing to sail or motor a boat safely in any situation. ...

The complete navigation reference for beginners & experts including electronic simulators for GPS, chartplotting, radar & AIS. The modern sailor needs a back up plan if the electrics on board fail, & Pat Manley delivers the tools to make this possible. Boat owners need a book that covers all the electronic (modern) navigation, which develops the theme & introduces the traditional navigation as & when it is needed. Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner leads you through all the aspects of navigation of your boat in a logical order. It has the unique combination of modern & traditional disciplines to boat navigation. Although the pencil & paper chart method will not be introduced until it is demonstrated this knowledge is vital. This practical approach to the subject will ensure that although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Therefore the modern sailor will be equipped with all the necessary skills. Topics will include: GPS
- satellites, receivers & position Shape of the Earth
- distance & direction Finding your Position
- where am I now? Passage Planning
- choice of routes hazards & harbors of refuge Radar Personal Computers
- AIS on a PC & computers for navigation A website featuring simulators accompanies Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner adding a further dimension to an all-inclusive book: sailors can test their skills whilst they are learning. The website
- hosted by Fernhurst
- will feature an array of simulators including GPS, radar, AIS & Chartplotter. Practical Navigation for the Modern Boat Owner is like having your very own skipper on your bookshelf.






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This title contains everything you need to know about modern-day self-sufficient living from stars of the BBC series
- ” It`s Not
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Pass your driving test with ease with this comprehensive guide that gives learner drivers the essential information they need to pass the Practical Test first time. The AA has an excellent track record with driving test titles & have combined two of the biggest sellers of books in the genre in to one easy to use set.

Includes:: test yourself questions set by expert driving instructors. Along with the Practical Test guide, the Driving Skills Manual

Includes:: all the information needed to improve driving ability & basic manoeuvres, written & updated by an experienced AA instructor. Each skill element is fully explained with a three point chart for every skill or skill set. Advice is given on different parts of the test, with tips to help you remember & the text is cross-referenced to legal points you need to know from the Highway Code. The clear & concise layout makes it easy to revise, with full instructions & easy-to-navigate sections.



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Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25, 000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic maps at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only.PLEASE NOTE: our grid for the whole of Spain is in preparation
- in the meantime, for areas other than those shown on the attached grid please use CNIG’s topographic survey at 1:50, 000 by searching for ‘SI00000832’. Each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 50K map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter & IV = SE quarter. CNIG maps in the Provincial Road Maps series at 1:200, 000 are overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 survey & can be used to see the area covered by each 50K or 25K title in more detail. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series grid
- for map numbers not yet listed on our website please contact us by email.

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