Submarine: A Guided Tour Inside a Nuclear Warship
ISBN: 9780425183007 / Angielski / Miękka (mass market paperbound / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Only the author of The Hunt for Red October could capture the reality of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Only a writer of Clancy's magnitude could obtain security clearance for information, diagrams, and photographs never before available to the public. Now, every civilian can enter this top secret world and experience the drama and excitement of this stunning technological achievement...the weapons, the procedures, the people themselves...the startling facts behind the fiction that made Tom Clancy a #1 bestseller.
Submarine includes: Only the author of The Hunt for Red October could capture the reality of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Only a writer of Clancy's magnitude c...
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39,55 zł |
A Dictionary of Sea Terms (1919)
ISBN: 9781406791426 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A Dictionary of Sea Terms (1919) 'I am anxious to make it clear that little dictionary is intended as a help to beginners. I do not profess to teach those who may be already experienced in yachting and the art of boat sailing, and still less those acquainted with the sea. For these there are various nautical dictionaries but so far as I am aware, there is no such work exclusively devoted to those who start in entire ignorance of their subject and to supply this apparent want the present work is an attempt. The dictionary is fully illustrated and in almost every case from the object...
A Dictionary of Sea Terms (1919) 'I am anxious to make it clear that little dictionary is intended as a help to beginners. I do not profess to teach t...
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192,12 zł |
The Symmetry of Sailing: The Physics of Sailing for Yachtsman
ISBN: 9781574090000 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Here is a detailed study of the motive forces of a yacht written in clear and accessible terms. The author has the rare gift of enabling his readers to relate the nautical phenomena with which they are so familiar to a scientific explanation of how and why these occur. The first part covers downwind sailing, upwind sailing, sails, the hull, and the dynamic motion of a yacht. Part Two is devoted to more mathematical explanations of the same phenomena for those requiring a more scientific approach.
Here is a detailed study of the motive forces of a yacht written in clear and accessible terms. The author has the rare gift of enabling his readers t...
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153,98 zł |
Ship Design for Efficiency and Economy
ISBN: 9780750641333 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The previous edition of Ship Design for Efficiency and Economy was published as a Butterworth's marine engineering title. It has now been completely revised and updated by Schneekluth and Bertram. This book gives advice to students and naval architects on how to design ships - in particular with regard to hull design. The previous edition of this book was published in 1987. Since then, there have been numerous important developments in this area and the new additions to this book reflect these changes. Chapter 3 has been completely rewritten with added information on methodology of...
The previous edition of Ship Design for Efficiency and Economy was published as a Butterworth's marine engineering title. It has now been completely r...
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843,85 zł |
A Dictionary of Sea Terms (1919)
ISBN: 9781443733601 / Angielski / Twarda / 340 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is an exhaustive and profusely illustrated dictionary of nineteenth- and eighteen-century nautical terminology. "A Dictionary of Sea Terms" will appeal to those with an interest in sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.
This vintage book is an exhaustive and profusely illustrated dictionary of nineteenth- and eighteen-century nautical terminology. "A Dictionary of Sea...
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231,54 zł |
Submarine Power Cables: Design, Installation, Repair, Environmental Aspects
ISBN: 9783642012693 / Angielski / Twarda / 316 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The demand for high-performance submarine power cables is increasing as more and more offshore wind parks are installed, and the national electric grids are interconnected. Submarine power cables are installed for the highest voltages and power to transport electric energy under the sea between islands, countries and even continents. The installation and operation of submarine power cables is much different from land cables. Still, in most textbooks on electrical power systems, information on submarine cables is scarce. This book is closing the gap. Different species of submarine power... The demand for high-performance submarine power cables is increasing as more and more offshore wind parks are installed, and the national electric ... |
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655,41 zł |
A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River
ISBN: 9781444617214 / Angielski / Miękka / 268 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a detailed of the history of sailing on the Niagra river, being a treatise on the vessels and steamers that sailed to its ports during the late nineteenth century. With information on famous vessels and fascinating historical descriptions, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in America's maritime history, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "The First Eras of Canoe and Sail," "The First Steamboats of Early Water Routes," "More Steamboats and Early Water Routes," "Expansion and Declines of Traffic on...
This vintage book is a detailed of the history of sailing on the Niagra river, being a treatise on the vessels and steamers that sailed to its ports d...
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118,21 zł |
Controlling the Cost of C4I Upgrades on Naval Ships
ISBN: 9780833047755 / Angielski / Miękka / 105 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. C4I systems have evolved rapidly over the last few decades, and the cost of keeping these products up-to-date on new and in-service U.S. Navy ships is high due to configuration, integration, testing, and other challenges. Looking across a specific set of completed C4I upgrades, the authors found evidence of cost improvement, a high level of variability in costs, and a trend toward overestimating the installation-labor costs of certain upgrades.
C4I systems have evolved rapidly over the last few decades, and the cost of keeping these products up-to-date on new and in-service U.S. Navy ships is...
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138,59 zł |
Target Detection by Marine Radar
ISBN: 9780863413599 / Angielski / Twarda / 700 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book covers the various international regulations governing marine radar, a brief historical background is given to modern day practice and the book closes with a discussion of ways in which marine radar may develop to meet future challenges.
Supplementary material can be found at the IET's ebook page This book covers the various international regulations governing marine radar, a brief historical background is given to modern day practice and the b...
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813,91 zł |
German Underwater Ordnance Mines (Kriegsmarine Technical Studies)
ISBN: 9781608880157 / Angielski / Miękka / 54 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This postwar report provides information on each type of mine used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II, with highly detailed line drawings. An essential reference for understanding this under-appreciated aspect of World War II at sea. High-quality color interior printing.
This postwar report provides information on each type of mine used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II, with highly detailed line drawings. An ess...
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113,28 zł |
Underwater SLAM for Structured Environments Using an Imaging Sonar
ISBN: 9783642140396 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Robotics is undergoing a major transformation in scope and dimension. From a largely dominant industrial focus, robotics is rapidly expanding into human en- ronments and vigorously engaged in its new challenges. Interacting with, assisting, serving, and exploring with humans, the emerging robots will increasingly touch people and their lives. Beyond its impact on physical robots, the body of knowledge robotics has p- duced is revealing a much wider range of applications reaching across diverse research areas and scienti?c disciplines, such as: biomechanics, haptics, neu- sciences, virtual...
Robotics is undergoing a major transformation in scope and dimension. From a largely dominant industrial focus, robotics is rapidly expanding into hum...
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385,52 zł |
Deadliest Sea: The Untold Story Behind the Greatest Rescue in Coast Guard History
ISBN: 9780061766305 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson is the spellbinding true story of the greatest rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history. Recounting the tragic sinking of the fishing trawler, Alaska Ranger, in the Bering Sea and its remarkable aftermath in March 2008, Deadliest Sea is real life action and adventure at its finest. The full story of an amazing rescue--where extraordinary courage, ingenuity, will, and technology combined in one of the most remarkable maritime feats ever recorded--has never been told before now. It's The Perfect Storm meets Deadliest...
Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson is the spellbinding true story of the greatest rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history. Recounting the tragic sink...
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79,15 zł |
A Sailing Guide to the Solent and Poole Harbour - With Practical Hints as to Living and Cooking on and Working a Small Yacht
ISBN: 9781446522394 / Angielski / Miękka / 122 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to the ports and harbours of England, with information on notable locations and landmarks, history, and how to enter; as well as practical hints on living in, cooking on, and working a small yacht. Contents include: "Cooking, Catering, etc.," "Up Portsmouth Harbour," "Hayling and up Chichester Harbour," "To Bembridge and Brading Harbour," "To Seaview, Ryde, Wootton Creek, and Cowes," "Up the Medina," To Newtown," "To Yarmouth," "Bound and About the Needless," "To Swanage," "To Studland," "Up Poole Harbour," etc. Many vintage books such as this are...
This vintage book is a complete guide to the ports and harbours of England, with information on notable locations and landmarks, history, and how to e...
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162,56 zł |
PT Boats Behind The Scenes
ISBN: 9781608881499 / Angielski / Twarda / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An inside look at the massive efforts needed to keep the Navy's PT Boats in fighting trim. From the stories of Repair Training Units, Bases, FEMU barges, and tenders, the reader will get a real understanding of the men who made up these specialized units. Almost two hundred rarely seen photographs selected by Frank J. Andruss Sr, curator of the acclaimed Mosquito Fleet Exhibit. Photographs and ship histories of every PT tender that operated in World War II. Numerous photographs of forward bases in the Solomons, New Guinea, the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines, the Mediterranean, and...
An inside look at the massive efforts needed to keep the Navy's PT Boats in fighting trim. From the stories of Repair Training Units, Bases, FEMU barg...
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320,24 zł |
Sailing Ships at a Glance - A Pictorial Record of the Evolution of the Sailing Ship from the Earliest Times Until To-Day
ISBN: 9781446526453 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a pictorial record of the evolution of the sailing ship from the earliest times up to the twentieth century. With a wealth of interesting historical information, this accessible and profusely illustrated book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of ships and sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "The Evolution of the Hull and Sail," "Primitive Craft," "Ships During the Dawn of History," "Early Ships," "The Roman and Early Christian Era," "The Vikings," "The Crusades," "The Age of...
This vintage book is a pictorial record of the evolution of the sailing ship from the earliest times up to the twentieth century. With a wealth of int...
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177,33 zł |
Boat Sailing for Beginners
ISBN: 9781447411260 / Angielski / Miękka / 78 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing yachts, with information on all aspects from choosing a vessel to negotiating storms. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for the novice sailor, and would make for a worthy addition to all collections of sailing literature. Contents include: "Selection of a Boat," "Rig," "Amount of Sail to Carry," "Terms and Expressions," "Getting Ready," "To Hoist the Mainsail," "To Hoist the Headsail," "To Reed the Mainsail," Securing the Sheets," "Before Setting Out," "Getting Under Way," "Sailing by the...
This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing yachts, with information on all aspects from choosing a vessel to negotiating storms. ...
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157,63 zł |
Royal Yachts
ISBN: 9781447411505 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a fascinating treatise on the historical relationship of English Royalty and the sport of yacht racing. Much like horse-racing, yachting is a sport of kings, with it being first introduced by Charles II at the Restoration. "Royal Yachts" explores the history of English yacht racing and analyses its popularity, influence, and develop from its introduction to modern times. Full of interesting information and astute observations, this volume is highly recommended for hose with a keen interest in the history of the sport, and would for a fantastic addition to collections of...
This vintage book is a fascinating treatise on the historical relationship of English Royalty and the sport of yacht racing. Much like horse-racing, y...
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78,79 zł |
Small Sailing Craft - Design and Construction
ISBN: 9781447411895 / Angielski / Miękka / 166 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this handbook is intended to cover all the problems commonly faced by those who attempt to build a boat of their own design, and will be of considerable value to anyone occupied in such an endeavour. Contents include: "Methods of Construction," "Metal V. Wood," "Durability of Timber," "Decay," "Marine Borders," "Anti-fouling Methods," "Rigs and Sails," "Design of Boats," "Speed and Power," "Materials of Construction," "Construction of a Sharpie," "Sail...
This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this han...
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142,84 zł |
A Yachtsman's Guide to Boat Accommodation - A Collection of Historical Boating Articles on the Construction and Comforts of Living Quarters
ISBN: 9781447413608 / Angielski / Miękka / 70 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, with information on living quarters and their construction, repairing and maintaining yachts, selecting a vessel, sailing, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in sailing, and would make for useful additions to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Yachting How to Sail and Manage a Small Modern Yacht Arthur E. Bullen and Geoffrey Prout, Your New Boat Yachting Magazine, Practical...
This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, with information on living quarters and their construction, repairing ...
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137,92 zł |
A Model Boat Builder's Guide to Rigging - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Construction of Model Ship Rigging
ISBN: 9781447413790 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a collection of vintage articles on model boat building, with information on tools and equipment, instructions for fitting engines, tips for sailing and racing, and more. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume is recommended for the serious model boat enthusiast, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: Building Yourself a Model Yacht, How to Make Clipper Ship Models A Practical Manual Dealing with Every Aspect of Clipper Ship Modelling from the simplest Waterline Types to Fine Scale Models Fit for Exhibition Purposes,...
This book is a collection of vintage articles on model boat building, with information on tools and equipment, instructions for fitting engines, tips ...
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152,70 zł |