The Nautical Institute on Command is the Institute’s flagship publication & distils the best advice available for aspiring officers, new Mastersand experienced Masters. It aims to promote reflection on aspects of the job that they may not have yet experienced. Commanding a ship requires all the skills & knowledge, professional & technical, gained up to the point of taking up comm&, plus soft skills. The book’s expert authors cover these in short practical articles that will guide the transition from chief officer to Master & also serve as reference for years to come. The book leads readers through the basics of comm&, looking at legislation & how it affects the day job & relationships with the various stakeholders. The focus on day-to-day management

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Traditional maritime skills like sailmaking & canvas work have been handed down for generations but seldom recorded. There are few authoritative sources of information on this subject but the Royal Navy has maintained this knowledgein this classic handbook. The diagrams & illustrations are particularly fine while the text is the distilled expertise of countless sailmakers. This book will interest naval historians & anybody who wishes to practise the skill of sewing & canvas work. ...

Fire at sea is one of the most dangerous hazards. This handbook complements training given to naval firefighters, covering safety, correct principles & use of equipment, types of fire & emergency response. The last chapter, contributed by The Nautical Institute & written by FGM Evans FNI GIFire E, examines the hazards on commercial vessels, particularly cargo fires. The handbook provides a refresher for drills & exercises & is a valuable guide for training. ...

Abandoning ship is a team effort & this classic handbook is designed to complement the training given to naval personnel for the 25-person liferaft. It covers evacuation, inflation, equipment, communications, search & rescue, survival techniques, what to do when landing in remote areas, how to collect water & avoid heat stroke or hypothermia. This book is issued to all Royal Navy seagoing personnel & has been made available to The Nautical Institute sothat all can benefit from the naval experience. ...

Gothic masterpiece from the author of MOONFLEET. A young architect is sent to the remote town of Cullerne to supervise the restoration work on its Minster. He`s soon caught up in local life & the rumours that surround the claim to the title of Lord Blandamer, whose coat of arms is the nebuly coat of the title. ...

From the Nobel Laureate comes a politically charged detective novel weaving through the underbelly of Peruvian privilege. In the 1990s, during the turbulent & deeply corrupt years of Alberto Fujimori`s presidency, two wealthy couples of Lima`s high society become embroiled in a disturbing vortex of erotic adventures & politically driven blackmail. One day Enrique, a high-profile businessman, receives a visit from Rolando Garro, the editor of a notorious magazine that specializes in salacious exposes. Garro presents Enrique with lewd pictures from an old business trip & demands that he invest in the magazine. Enrique refuses, & the next day the pictures are on the front page. Meanwhile, Enrique`s wife is in the midst of a passionate & secret affair with the wife of Enrique`s lawyer & best friend. When Garro shows up murdered, the two couples are thrown into a whirlwind of navigating Peru`s unspoken laws & customs, while the staff of the magazine embark on their greatest expose yet. Ironic & sensual, provocative & redemptive, the novel swirls into the kind of restless realism that has become Mario Vargas Llosa`s signature style. A twisting, unpredictable tale, The Neighborhood is at once a scathing indictment of Fujimori`s regime & a crime thriller that evokes the vulgarity of freedom in a corrupt system. ...

This globe by National Geographic measures 30 cm (12”) diameter & features clear political mapping, a ring maple base & an aluminium stem. This is a stylish globe suitable for children as well as adults. The plexyglass ball features political mapping from the renowned National Geographic, clearly conveying up to date information of the world (over 2, 000 place names). The countries are distinguished by different colour borders & the topography is represented by relief shading & main mountain ranges are named. Shades of blue differentiate the seas & oceans depth, warm currents are also shown. Its sturdy construction, the solid maple ring base & the aluminium stem, makes this a perfect globe for regular use. The Neon Classic combines the latest information with a modern look & it is a fantastic addition to family rooms, children’s desks & classrooms. This globe is also available as an illuminated model. ...

The Neon Executive by National Geographic is a 30 cm (12”) stylish globe. With its political antique style mapping, solid oak base & a brass stem, it adds an elegant touch to any room. The plexyglass ball features political mapping from the renowned National Geographic clearly conveying up to date information of the world (over 2, 000 place names). The countries are distinguished by different understated colouring & the topography is defined by relief shading & main mountain ranges are named. In particular, the ocean floor boasts impressive details showing relief shading, continental shelf & ridges. The modern design of the solid oak base & the turned brass stem complement the classic ball creating a distinguished & stylish look. This is a beautiful globe offering the latest information & it is sure to enrich both modern & traditional settings. ...

Celebrate your all-out geekery with your very own journal! Did you finally figure out that calculation for String Theory? How did you feel about the Doctor`s latest regeneration? What superpower would you most love to have? Did you find a hack in the latest video game? You can put it all in one place! &, if you`re not sure what to write in your Nerd Journal, Julie Huffman & Jenavieve Brown have peppered this 144-page, hardcover with some of the greatest science facts, jokes, & more!
- Why can`t you trust atoms? They make up everything
- At room temperature, there are only two liquid elements. These are bromine & mercury.
- The only letter in the English alphabet not used on the periodic table is J. The letter q only appears in the symbol for the placeholder name for element 114, ununquadium, which has the symbol Uuq. When element 114 is officially discovered, it will be given a new name. So think about your passions, obsessions, brainstorms, & inventions. Write them down, because some day, we might find your Nerd Journal & put it in a museum, smarty pants!


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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... When the parents of Milo & Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across the unknown reaches of Wild Space to rescue them
- & to discover hope for the future. In this second full-length adventure, Milo & Lina trace their latest clue to a remote jungle world
- where a terrifying beast lies in wait... Look out for the other titles in this series: The Snare & The Escape.

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