The book is linked to the Institute’s self-study scheme leading to a Harbour Master’s Certificate. It explains how responsibilities vary between ports &, based on the experience of Harbour Masters from different types of ports all over the world, gives examples of what new entrants to the industry may encounter. Different aspects of the role are examined, largely following the course of a vessel as it approaches port until it berths, including the commercial pressures that may be brought to bear. It is an ideal bridging course for those thinking of a career move ashore. ...

National Geographic’s 125th Anniversary Map of the World, folded version, combining present day & historical world maps; on one side a contemporary political map with two insets showing the world in 1888 & 1988, plus on the reverse a world map published by the Society in 1922. On one side is a present day political map of the world, showing countries in pleasant pastel colours. All place names are in their English versions. On land the map has very subtle relief shading with names of main geographic

Features: deserts, mountain ranges, highest peaks (altitude in feet), etc. On light blue oceans stronger shading shows the sea floor with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. North & South Polar regions are presented on insets. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 30°, plus clocks indicating time difference from GMT. Two more insets show the world in 1888 & 1988 – the Society’s founding & centennial years. On the reverse is a reproduction of the National Geographic Society’s first map of the world, published as a supplement to the December 1922 magazine. The map is centred on the Americas, splitting Asia east of the Indian Subcontinent, & indicates colonial possessions & dominions. An interesting feature are airline routes, marked as in operation, authorized but not yet in operation, & flown but not yet commercially adopted. Insets present the two Polar Regions, plus maps showing natural vegetation with ocean currents & the density of population with prevailing winds. Please note: this title is also available as a wall map, on paper or encapsulated.

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National Geographic’s 125th Anniversary World Wall Map, encapsulated version
- size 117 x 77.5cm (46” x 30.5” approx), combining
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National Geographic’s 125th Anniversary World Wall Map, paper version
- size 117 x 77.5cm (46” x 30.5” approx). A contemporary
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When fifteen-year-old Anna begins receiving messages from another time, her parents take her to the doctor. But he can find nothing wrong with Anna; in fact he believes there may be some truth to what she is seeing. Anna is haunted by visions of the desolate world of 2082. She sees her great-granddaughter, Nova, roaming through wasteland with a band of survivors, after animals & plants have died out. The more Anna sees, the more she realises she must act to prevent the future in her visions becoming real. But can she act quickly enough? Haunting, gripping & magical, The World According to Anna is a fable for our time. ...

' Since Bob has appeared, I've made huge strides in my life. For more than a decade I was a homeless drug addict. I was lost to the world & had forgotten what was important in life. Now I've got myself back on my two feet, but as I put the past behind me, I'm still stepping unsteadily into the future. I still need help in the right direction. Bob is always there to offer guidance & friendship.' James & his street cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together. In the years since their story ended in the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB James, with Bob's help, has begun to find his way back to the real world. Almost every day, Bob provides moments of intelligence, bravery & humour, at the same time opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust
- & the meaning of happiness. In the continuing tale of their life together James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector & guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. As they high five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he's taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he's learnt from his street-wise cat.
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` Since Bob had appeared, I`d made huge strides in my life. For more than a decade I`d been a homeless drug addict. I`d been lost to the world & forgotten what was important in life. Now I`d got myself back on my two feet, but as I put the past behind me, I was still stepping unsteadily into the future. I still needed help in the right direction. Bob was always there to offer guidance & friendship.` James & his street cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together. In the years since their story ended in the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB James, with Bob`s help, has begun to find his way back to the real world. Almost every day, Bob provides moments of intelligence, bravery & humour, at the same time opening his human friend`s eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust
- & the meaning of happiness. In the continuing tale of their life together James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector & guardian angel through times of illness, hardship, even life-threatening danger. As they high five together for their crowds of admirers, James knows that the tricks he`s taught Bob are nothing compared to the lessons he`s learnt from his street-wise cat.
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This is the life & times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields
- a feminist leader ahead of her times. It is also the
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National treasure, godfather of glam & thinking grandmother`s crumpet, Noddy Holder possesses that megastar quality that has made him a living legend. In The World According to Noddy he shares her life experience with trademark humour & insight. He recalls all-conquering Top of the Pops appearances, endless world tours, epoch defining anthems, thespian triumphs, & gluing some mirrors onto a top hat to change the face of fashion forever. From his early days on the West Midlands beat scene, including a stint as a roadie for Robert Plant, Noddy charts his rise from skinhead stomper to international pop-star, statesman, playboy, male model & philosopher. From marriage to modern technology via music & fashion, to Christmas & travel, Noddy takes on the subjects that are close to his heart. Witty, wise & hilariously funny, this Noddy Holder at his glittering best. ...

” An enlightening & surprisingly personal tour of a galaxy... Sunstein offers plenty of fun details & opinions.”
- Washington Post
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