Here, at last, is the book that this outstanding monument deserves, by the author uniquely qualified to tell the story. Ebba Koch leads the reader through the whole complex & gardens of the Taj Mahal, illustrated by hundreds of new photographs & drawings & with an in-depth explanation of each building. This encounter is framed by a complete account of the mausoleum's urban setting, its design & construction, its symbolic meaning, & its history up to the present day, with the result that the most familiar image in the world is suddenly endowed with new significance & added wonder. ...

This is a soup-to-nuts introduction to small, economical sailing craft. Trailer sailors
- the smallest, most economical sailboats
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Five CD-ROMs combine digitally reproduced National Geographic/ Trails Illustrated maps of 60 of the most popular parks in the US, trip planning information, & a suite of interactive planning features. GPS compatible, plan routes, view elevation profiles & print custom maps with trail, trailhead, campsite, hiking, safety, & trip-planning information. ...

The only complete walking guide to the Ulster Way, the longest waymarked trail in Britain & Ireland; the book

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Think you`ve seen everything at Walt Disney World? Think again. Add a playful sense of adventure to your Disney vacation with this unique guidebook, which uses easy-to-scan lists & eye-popping color photos to reveal thousands of fascinating Fun Finds & hundreds of Hidden Mickey three-circle shapes. Written by the award-winning authors Julie & Mike Neal of The Complete Walt Disney World, it`s perfect for families, friends, couples, & Disney fans of all ages. ...

The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook

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Whether moored at their home marina, or visiting a less familiar port in a distant country, yachtsmen need to pay just as much attention to the security of their yacht as they would their home or car. By being aware of potential dangers & taking some prudent steps in advance, yachtsmen can ensure that voyages to even the more adventurous of destinations will be less stressful. The aim of this book is not to scare yachtsmen but to equip them with the knowledge & confidence to minimise risk. With practical advice & real-life stories to illustrate security solutions, it guides skippers & crew through the whole process, from planning the journey, setting up the boat & equipment, to preparing & dealing with actual threats. It covers:- Achieving a security balance: how to assess risks & counter them, & knowing whether it`s better to avoid a risk or prepare more thoroughly- Preparing the boat & equipment: boat layout, communication, distress signals, alarm systems, access barriers, training, & the pros & cons of weapons- Hands-on security: safe marina layouts, deterring thieves, what to do if boarded- Background to attacks on yachts: the difference between inexperienced criminals, pirates & terrorists, understanding their intentions, tactics & appropriate methods to defend yourself- Risk classification for all global cruising grounds- Security checklists for various types of voyage With many full colour photos, illustrations & tables, this book is an indispensable handbook for yachtsmen to have at their side when planning a voyage. It may not be possible to eradicate the risks completely, but this book will help yachtsmen assess them realistically & prepare to counter them confidently. ...

The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication & has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised & up-to-date 9th edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. He presents an analysis of a good skipper, the theory & practice of sailing & sail trim, the art of seamanship, accurate navigation including chart plotters & PCs, understanding meteorology, heavy weather preparation, understanding yacht stability & coping with emergencies. The Complete Yachtmaster builds knowledge as it builds sailing confidence, guiding examination candidates as authoritatively & reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship safely to harbour. Required reading for all skippers & budding skippers, both on board or in the classroom.`A gem, distilled from decades of experience` Yachting Monthly` Cunliffe`s competence & authority radiate from the pages... thoroughly recommended` Little Ship Club Introduction 1. The skipper 2. The theory of sailing 3. Efficient sailing 4. Basic seamanship under sail 5. Boat handling under sail 6. Boat handling under power 7. Ropes & ropework 8. Anchoring 9. Yacht engines 10. Sailing in heavy weather 11. Navigation – an introduction 12. Charts, publications & chart table tools 13. Aids to navigation 14. Tidal heights 15. Tidal streams 16. Traditional navigational inputs 17. The estimated position 18. Classical position fixing 19. Satellites & radar 20. Course shaping 21. Navigational strategy 22. Passage planning 23. Pilotage 24. Passage navigation 25. Domestics of a passage 26. Fog 27. Collision avoidance in poor visibility 28. Tactics & navigation in heavy weather 29. Damage control 30. Emergencies 31. Man overboard 32. Weather Appendix: stability in sailing yachts Index ...

Did you know:
- that, with more than 17, 000 skeletons in its collection, the Museum of London has over three times the amount
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Anna is on her way home from work on a cold winter`s day when she sees a crowd queuing at a kiosk. Though a queue is not an unusual sight in a Russian city, this appears different. There`s a rumour that famous exiled composer Selinksy is returning to conduct his last symphony for one night only
- & this kiosk is selling tickets. The acquisition of tickets to this concert becomes an obsession in Anna`s small family. Her husb&, a tuba player in a state b&, sees the ticket as a way of embarking on an illicit affair. Their son thinks going to the concert will help him flee to the West on Selinksy`s coattails. & Anna? She secretly hopes the ticket will make her husband love her again. The Concert Ticket is a heartbreaking novel about the secret, profound longings at the heart of a family struggling in a time of great repression.
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