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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days All you need to know when you're at sea Whether you're setting sail for the first time or have been sailing for years, Sailing Essentials is the perfect companion. Full of practical advice on every aspect of sailing, from basic manoeuvres to dealing with difficult weather conditions, it also includes guidance on fundamental maintenance and repairs. Step-by-step sequences take you through the key techniques of sailing, such as trimming the sails and plotting a course plus detailed instructions on emergency procedures and first aid. A handy waterproof clip-on cover means you can have it on hand in any weather. Packed with invaluable information, Sailing Essentials is perfect as a skipper's back up manual or a quick reference guide for novice sailors. You won't want to set sail without it. Features Summary Includes practical advice on every aspect of sailing, from basic manoeuvres to dealing with difficult weather conditions. In this book, step-by-step sequences take you through the key techniques of sailing... Author Steve Sleight Publisher DK Pub Release date 20130424 Pages 304 ISBN 1-4093-2445-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4093-2445-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing thousands to the delights of sailing. While sailing has come a long way since then and there have been a lot of far more exotic craft launched, the Mirror remains a fantastic boat in which to learn to sail and to compete at the highest levels. With this second edition, The Mirror Book has been bought into the Start to Finish series format alongside such revered books as The Laser Book and The Topper Book, The Catamaran Book and The Foiling Dinghy Book. Like these titles, this book tells you everything you need to know about sailing the Mirror (whether it be the original gaff-rigged boat or has the newer Bermuda rig). Written for both those starting out through to those striving to win a championship, the book is packed with practical advice and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. It covers: setting up the Mirror and early sailing experiences; developing skills on all points of sailing and with the spinnaker; racing & masterclasses to become a championship winner. Over 180 photographs show you exactly how it's done, and 72 diagrams illustrate key boat parts, the different points of sailing and complex on-the-water scenarios with clarity. It is written by Peter Aitken, formerly the UK National Mirror Coach, who has coached teams to win world championships in the Mirror, Cadet and 420 classes, and Tim Davison, a successful racer and author of countless books on sailing. The UK Mirror Class Association have contributed to this update and it is endorsed by Dave Wade, double Mirror National Champion, who says: "Armed with this book, your understanding of Mirror sailing techniques will grow, and your results will improve. I thoroughly recommend it." Features Summary Learn how to get the most out of the UK's most iconic and best-loved dinghy: for those starting out through to those striving to win a championship. Covering: setting up the Mirror and early sailing experiences; developing skills on all points of sailing and with the spinnaker; racing & masterclasses to become a championship winner. Author Peter Aitken (Author), Tim Davison (Author) Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited Release date 20181002 Pages 112 ISBN 1-912177-17-X ISBN 13 978-1-912177-17-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days You know you're a cat lover when you have an emergency tuna stash in the cupboard, you consider `that crazy cat person' to be a highly honourable title, and you have, on occasion, been known to speak cat. If this sounds familiar, read on to determine where you lie on the scale from `feline fan' to `plain moggy mad'! Features Summary You know you're a cat lover when you consider `that crazy cat person' to be a highly honourable title. If this sounds familiar, read on to determine where you lie on the scale from `feline fan' to `plain moggy mad'! Author Ben Fraser Publisher Summersdale Publishers Release date 20170209 Pages 96 ISBN 1-84953-981-2 ISBN 13 978-1-84953-981-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Congratulations! You're 50! You're halfway to a century! But how much of your 50 years can you remember? You've lived through spacehoppers, chopper bikes, Star Wars (three times!), yuppies, New Romantics, Madchester and every generation of mobile phone issued so far. This is the quiz book that will get your 50-year-old synapses firing to find out how much attention you were paying to not only these but all the other fads, events and characters of your lifetime. So what are you waiting for? Let's take a quizzical look back at your life. Features Summary Congratulations! You're 50! You've lived through spacehoppers, chopper bikes, Star Wars (three times!), yuppies, New Romantics and every generation of mobile phone issued so far... Author Mike Haskins Publisher Summersdale Publishers Release date 20181011 Pages 128 ISBN 1-78685-540-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78685-540-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days I know I can't change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see...Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With over 5 million copies sold, Wonder is a true modern classic, a life-changing read, and has inspired kindness and acceptance in countless readers. Now younger readers can discover the Wonder message with this gorgeous picture book, starring Auggie and his dog Daisy on an original adventure, written and illustrated by R.J. Palacio. With spare, powerful text and richly-imagined illustrations, We're All Wonders shows readers what it's like to live in Auggie's world - a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he's not always seen that way.We're All Wonders taps into every child's longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are. It's the perfect way for families and teachers to talk about empathy, difference and kindness with young children. Features Summary I know I can't change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see...Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman... Author R. J. Palacio Publisher Puffin Release date 20170531 Pages 32 ISBN 0-14-138641-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-138641-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This is an age of epic political turbulence in America. Old hierarchies and institutions are collapsing. All the "givens" of civic life are no longer given. From the fracturing of the major political parties, to the spread of bottom-up movements like Black Lives Matter and $15 Now, citizens across the country and across the political spectrum are reclaiming power. It is no longer the exclusive domain of CEOs, political elites, and insiders from either political party. And the question that today's rising citizens have to face is: Are you ready? Do you understand power? And if you want to make change in the world, do you know how? The answers to all these questions are provided in Eric Liu's incisive book. In its pages, Liu lays out the elements and the strategies of citizen power, showing when to create a hashtag, when to call your Congressman, and when to take to the streets. (When you go, don't forget your camera.) Above all, Liu reminds us that *someone* always has power, which means if you're not participating, you're surrendering. Published in the early days of a new presidency, this book is not just a manual for power but an inspiring call to action. As Liu shows, voting is just one way of inciting change. So is protesting. What happens after the election, and after the march through the streets, is the real test of whether we the people can truly be we the powerful. Features Summary A handbook for how political power really works -- what it takes to make change happen, and most importantly, how active citizens can take possession of it. Author Eric Liu Publisher PublicAffairs,U.S. Release date 20170311 Pages 256 ISBN 1-61039-707-X ISBN 13 978-1-61039-707-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Understand the causes and effects of diabetes so you can live a full, active and long life. Plus, discover 70 nutritious and tasty recipes that will help control your diabetes and aid weight loss - one of the key remedies for reversing Type 2 diabetes. If you're suffering from diabetes, you already know that simple tasks such as deciding where to dine out can be a challenge. Dr Karin M Hehenberger, a renowned diabetes expert, helps you navigate key challenges associated with living with diabetes. As someone who has suffered from Type 1 diabetes herself since the age of sixteen, she explores key issues, including understanding your diagnosis, eating in and eating out, travelling safely, living on your own, coping with the emotional toll of the disease and more. Dr Hehenberger tackles each issue and offers the best strategies for navigating the situation at hand, weaving in lessons from her personal experience along the way. She also offers advice on the benefits of healthy eating and weight loss in managing your diabetes, and how these can even contribute to the reversal of an early diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. There are then 70 delicious recipes that are tailored towards those affected by diabetes, including a special three-course menu by a celebrated New York chef. Whether you are suffering from diabetes or support someone who is, this guidebook will help inspire you to continue chasing your dreams and give you the tools you need to realize them. Features Summary Understand the causes and effects of diabetes so you can live a full, active and long life. Plus, discover 70 nutritious and tasty recipes that will help control your diabetes and aid weight loss - one of the key remedies for reversing Type 2 diabetes. Author Karin M. Hehenberger Publisher Cico Books Release date 20170228 Pages 160 ISBN 1-78249-435-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78249-435-5

Congratulations! Youre done with school and ready to enter the Real World. If youre like most people, school did a great job of preparing you academically but failed to give you the practical advice you need to be a fully-fledged independent grownup. - When should you buy a house? - How much should you be putting away every month? - How do you make sure your boss appreciates you? - What is this 401(k) thing that everyone is talking about? - What are some tricks for feeling your best when you travel? - What do you do if your car breaks down? This book answers these burning practical questions and many, many more. Captured in these pages are 150 things that you absolutely need to know as a grownup. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, Shawn Cornelius eloquently captures the practical side of being a grown-up out on your own, in 150 conveniently digestible pieces. His advice as a father and a business professional is a must read for anyone starting out. About the Author Shawn Cornelius has spent over 20 years as a management consultant, husband, and father. As a management consultant at Andersen Consulting / Accenture and Rosetta / SapientRazorfish, Shawn has developed a deep passion for the consulting culture of stewardship and teaching. Shawn is also on the Board of Directors for The Centers for Families and Children, a non-profit focused on helping families overcome the barriers of poverty. Outside of work and philanthropy, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, who keep him young with their fresh perspectives on the world. As time permits, Shawn attempts (poorly) to continue playing soccer. Read more Paperback: 264 pages Language: English Publisher: Yukon Publishing (January 5, 2017) Shawn Cornelius (Author) Shawn Cornelius has spent over 20 years as a management consultant, husband, and father. As a management consultant at Andersen Consulting / Accenture and Rosetta / SapientRazorfish, Shawn has developed a deep passion for the consulting culture of stewardship and teaching. Shawn is also on the Board of Directors for The Centers for Families and Children, a non-profit focused on helping families overcome the barriers of poverty. Outside of work and philanthropy, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, who keep him young with their fresh perspectives on the world. As time permits, Shawn attempts (poorly) to continue playing soccer.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Set sail to Galapagos on a week-long voyage of discovery! Tour the Galapagos Islands in a red-sailed boat and encounter many exotic land and sea animals, like giant tortoises, albatrosses, iguanas, lava crabs and booby birds! This rhyming story, which also teaches the days of the week, also includes fascinating facts on Charles Darwin, the Islands and the animals that live there. Features Summary Come sail to Galapagos and see what you can see! Readers will encounter giant tortoises, albatrosses, iguanas and many other exotic creatures as they sail around the alluring Galapagos Islands... Author Laurie Krebs Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd Release date 20080109 Pages 32 ISBN 1-84686-102-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84686-102-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Uncover the secrets to sailing fast whilst remaining in control. Mainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is also one of the most crucial. You need a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the controls used to achieve them. Most significantly, the role requires an obsession with acquiring and retaining speed. This book is here to help and it has been written in a groundbreaking way. Every effort has been made to simplify the subject and explain everything that you need to know without blinding you with science. Sailing terminology has been reined-in as much as possible and only information relating to mainsail trimming has been included. High quality photographs and illustrations are used throughout to simplify this complex subject. This is achieved by showing the sail shapes needed to make the boat go fast and stay under control. Only one sailing role is dealt with to further simplify the subject and make sailing more accessible to the newcomer. Features Summary Uncover the secrets to sailing fast whilst remaining in control. Mainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is also one of the most crucial... Author Felix Marks Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20070927 Pages 94 ISBN 0-470-51650-X ISBN 13 978-0-470-51650-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A new, updated edition in full colour. Everything you need to know about trimming the foresail. This book demystifies the black art of jib trimming and focuses purely on this role. Concepts covered range from lift, drag and sail shape to wind changes and sea state, with lots more in between. The guide is full of annotated photographs and diagrams to show you exactly what you are trying to achieve and the use of sailing terminology has been reined in. Once this guide is in your head, you will be trimming like a pro. Stand out from the crowd and become a valued crew member by uncovering the secrets of sailing fast whilst remaining in control. Features Summary Everything you need to know about trimming the foresail. Demystifying the black art of jib trimming, concepts are illustrated with colour photos and diagrams and the sailing terminology has been reined in... Author Felix Marks Publisher Fernhurst Books Limited Release date 20150512 Pages 96 ISBN 1-909911-25-9 ISBN 13 978-1-909911-25-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Kyna likes her friends, her purple hair, and taking photographs. But there's something she definitely doesn't like: the water. Every time she comes near it, she feels the sinister pull of the depths trying to draw her down to a watery grave. Even the calm water in the bathtub reminds her of the torrential storm that took the lives of her sailing family when she was just a baby. But Kyna's adopted parents love nothing more than to swim and splash about in lakes and streams, or even the local pool. When they decide to spend the summer at a beach house on Lake Champlain, Kyna is convinced that they're trying to teach her something about water that she's not ready to learn. Little does she know that the water will reveal far more than she ever could have imagined. Inspired by Champ, the legendary monster living in Lake Champlain, "Water Steps" finds novelist A. LaFaye at her best, expertly interweaving themes of adolescent fears and fantasies, the frustrations and rewards of family, and a world of mystery and magic under the placid surface of nature. Features Summary Kyna likes her friends, her purple hair, and taking photographs. But there's something she definitely doesn't like: the water. Every time she comes near it... Author A Lafaye Publisher Milkweed Editions Release date 20090407 Pages 188 ISBN 1-57131-687-6 ISBN 13 978-1-57131-687-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Whether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you're a hero, that's the message of best-selling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker. Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood, let Dr. Meeker reassure you: every man has it within him to be the hero-father his children need. With simple step-by-step instructions and drawing on long experience--including her work with the NFL's Fatherhood Initiative--Dr. Meeker shows you how to be the father you want to be and your children need you to be. Discover why fathers are even more important to their children than their mothers are; why your children want you to be their hero--even if their relationship with you has been strained or distant; and secrets that can help divorced dads, widowed dads, and stepfathers maintain--or rebuild--a strong relationship with their children As Dr. Meeker writes, -If you want what is best for your children--if you want what is best for you--you should strive to be a hero father. In this book, I hope to show you how.- Features Summary Whether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you're a hero, that's the message of best-selling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker. Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood... Author Meg Meeker (Author), Dave Ramsey (Foreword by) Publisher Regnery Publishing Release date 20170413 Pages 256 ISBN 1-62157-502-0 ISBN 13 978-1-62157-502-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The biggest lie of all is the story you think you already know. The del Cisne girls have never just been sisters; they're also rivals, Blanca as obedient and graceful as Roja is vicious and manipulative. They know that, because of a generations-old spell, their family is bound to a bevy of swans deep in the woods. They know that, one day, the swans will pull them into a dangerous game that will leave one of them a girl, and trap the other in the body of a swan. But when two local boys become drawn into the game, the swans' spell intertwines with the strange and unpredictable magic lacing the woods, and all four of their fates depend on facing truths that could either save or destroy them. Blanca & Roja is the captivating story of sisters, friendship, love, hatred, and the price we pay to protect our hearts. Features Summary The biggest lie of all is the story you think you already know. The del Cisne girls have never just been sisters; they're also rivals, Blanca as obedient and graceful as Roja is vicious and manipulative... Author Anna-Marie McLemore Publisher Feiwel & Friends Release date 20181008 Pages 375 ISBN 1-250-16271-8 ISBN 13 978-1-250-16271-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days Can time travel fix a family and a friendship? "So, one minute my ex-best friend, Izzy, and I are rummaging in the PE cupboard, looking at some hilarious prom stuff from the 1980s. The next minute, we're there. Actually there, in 1985. And that's not all - our mums are there too. But they're our age! Check out their hair! It's weird enough for Izzy, who's not really getting on with her mum at the moment. Not that I care, we're not friends any more anyway. But the thing is, my mum died in a car crash when I was four. I've always longed to get to know her, and now's my chance! Izzy says we mustn't change anything in the past, as it might mean our future selves don't even get born. But how can I not warn my mum about her fate? If there's a chance that I can save her, surely I've got to take it. Wouldn't you...?" Features Summary Daisy didn't mean to travel back to 1985. How was she supposed to know about the time portal in the PE cupboard? So now she's at school with her teenage mum... Author Jess Bright Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160407 Pages 256 ISBN 0-19-274483-6 ISBN 13 978-0-19-274483-8