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The Anatomy of Sail: The Yacht Dissected and Explained

Nic Compton - Sports & Recreation - 2015 - 193 pages
This beautifully illustrated reference work for all boat lovers is an encyclopedic treasure trove of fascinating detail about every element of a yacht, from keel to binnacle ...
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Ultimate Classic Yachts: 20 of the World's Most Beautiful Classic Yachts

Nic Compton - Sports & Recreation - 2015 - 160 pages
Former Classic Boat editor Nic Compton has spent over 20 years sailing and photographing classic yachts, and this is the culmination of his decades-long passion - a stunning ...
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The Shipping Forecast: A Miscellany

Nic Compton - Education - 2016 - 224 pages
The rhythmic lullaby of ‘North Utsire, South Utsire’ has been lulling the nation’s insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across ...
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Off the Deep End: A History of Madness at Sea

Nic Compton - Sports & Recreation - 2017 - 288 pages
Confined in a small space for months on end, subject to ship's discipline and living on limited food supplies, many sailors of old lost their minds – and no wonder. Many still ...
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Life Skills: How to Chop Wood, Avoid a Lightning Strike, and Everything Else ...

Nic Compton, Kim Davies, David Martin, Sara Rose - Photography - 2016 - 354 pages
Preparing to be an adult? Preparing someone else to act like an adult? This fully illustrated guide covers everything from sewing to first-aid to car maintenance!
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