This user friendly book gives simple, practical, get-you-home navigation techniques, which can be used if electronic navigation systems aboard a yacht fail.

Shows you how to:

 1. Understand the principles behind the techniques you are using to gain confidence in your answers. To help - these techniques will be placed in their historical context.

2. See the techniques as simple and easy to use. They require no complicated mathematics or high level craft skills or any form of special skill.

3. Employ every technique using materials and equipment likely to be found on every boat.

4. Put these techniques into practice - every procedure contributes to making a safe and seamanlike passage. You can also practice beforehand to gain confidence in using them. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/0470997737/Buchan,-Alastair-Pencil,-Paper-and-Stars:-The-Handbook-of-Traditional-and-Emergency-Navigation-(Adobe-Reader).html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/0470997737/Buchan,-Alastair-Pencil,-Paper-and-Stars:-The-Handbook-of-Traditional-and-Emergency-Navigation-(Adobe-Reader).html
BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT HANDING YOUR TEENS THE CAR KEYS, DO EVERYONE A BIG FAVOR: CRASHPROOF THEM! Every year, six million sons and daughters will become first-time drivers. Fifty-eight percent of them will be involved in a car accident within a year of getting their license, and a significant portion of these crashes will be fatal. But here's the good news: research has shown that car crashes can be reduced by up to 30 percent when you, the parent, are actively involved in your teen's instruction and set certain limits. In Crashproof Your Kids, certified driving instructor and dad Timothy Smith has combined the collective wisdom of numerous experts to develop the Crashproof Plan: a series of behind-the-wheel exercises designed to improve your teen's driving awareness, behavior, and skill in a way that fits your schedule. Written in a highly accessible, informal, and often humorous style, this comprehensive plan begins where drivers' education programs end, and includes: . A step-by-step plan to develop your teen's braking, car control, and defensive driving skills . How to handle road emergencies and basic car maintenance . Tips on helping your teen deal with dangerous distractions, including peer pressure and the use of alcohol and drugs . The Crashproof Contract, which outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and rules of the road for both the teen and the parent You'll get plenty of help on how to communicate vital driving concepts to your teen, and you'll laugh, learn, and sympathize with stories from parents who have already been there. Crashproof Your Kids is an essential resource for any parents wanting to help their teenagers successfully navigate the single most dangerous activity they'll ever undertake. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780743277112/Smith,-Timothy-C.-Crashproof-Your-Kids:-Make-Your-Teen-a-Safer,-Smarter-Driver-.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780743277112/Smith,-Timothy-C.-Crashproof-Your-Kids:-Make-Your-Teen-a-Safer,-Smarter-Driver-.html
Everyone knows stress is a bad thing. It leeches energy, leads to illness, strains relationships, and generally makes life miserable. Yet studies show that, even though most people know they should relax, few actually bother to do so. This practical guide illustrates how to soothe frazzled lives with simple, effective techniques that will help even the most exhausted readers nip stress in the bud. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780399534058/Wilson,-Elisabeth-Stress-Proof-Your-Life-.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780399534058/Wilson,-Elisabeth-Stress-Proof-Your-Life-.html
Tanner Bland returns home from the Civil War to find that everyone thought him dead, and that his younger brother married Tanner?s fiance. So Tanner heads west to join an old army buddy, Jeb Hawkins, and hit the gold mines of Montana. But the wagon train they join is not what they hoped for. Because in the train with them are the four good-for-nothing Leach brothers?and before they hit Montana, there?ll be more than enough blood for all... ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780451222817/West,-Charles-G.-Tanner's-Law-.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780451222817/West,-Charles-G.-Tanner's-Law-.html
On May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York's JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten, but four hours and 34 minutes later the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. It was, and remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet. The subsequent rescue of survivors took nearly three hours and involved the coast guard, navy, and marines. This gripping account of that fateful day recounts what was happening inside the cabin, the cockpit, and the helicopters as the crews struggled against the weather and dwindling daylight to rescue the survivors, who had only their life vests and a lone escape chute to keep them afloat. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780977897100/Corsetti-III,-Emilio-35-Miles-from-Shore:-The-Ditching-and-Rescue-of-ALM-Flight-980-.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780977897100/Corsetti-III,-Emilio-35-Miles-from-Shore:-The-Ditching-and-Rescue-of-ALM-Flight-980-.html
Car Audio for Dummies offers the reader an in-depth look at the elements involved in creating and maintaining an upgraded car sound system.

Readers get
* a run-down on the various components that make up a basic, intermediate and professional sound system
* tips and tricks for installation, operation and upkeep
* wiring diagrams
* advice on safety issues
* the legal regulations of in-car entertainment and a rundown of things to consider before installing any component, including decibel levels, restrictions on TV monitors, the ramifications of altering a leased vehicle, and warranty expiration.
* the lingo they need to speak with installers, fellow enthusiasts and would-be sponsors on the car show circuit. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/0470286334/Newcomb,-Doug-Car-Audio-For-Dummies-(Adobe-Reader).html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/0470286334/Newcomb,-Doug-Car-Audio-For-Dummies-(Adobe-Reader).html
Captain Power-Waters covers every aspect of commercial aviation and brings the reader to the conclusion that it is a much more perilous means of transportation than generally suspected. Most of the material in this book has never been touched upon in any previous book on air safety. The following are a few of the subjects that are documented in this book:

• There are no U.S. airports that have adequate firefighting procedures.
• Mechanically impaired airliners are allowed to fly when, in reality, they should be grounded.
• The flushing of an airline toilet has imperiled the lives of passengers aboard the plane and people on the ground.
• The air traffic control system is near collapse caused by the "bumbling" FAA.
• Airline pilots are not thoroughly trained to recover from all modes of flight.
• The Boeing 737 is the most popular airliner ever built, but it is potentially the most dangerous.

Today's Leading Guide to Federal AviationRules and Regulations-Now Updated with the Latest Changes

The only edited and annotated guide to federal aviation regulations, AIM/FAR 2008 arms you with the latest federally required rulesfor general aviation flying, including all new Transportation Security Administration requirements. This updated aviation tool presents new second-in-command qualifications, new helicopter procedures, SAAAR instrument approaches, key FAA regional office phone numbers, and unmanned aircraft alerts.

Packed with over 200 detailed illustrations, this unrivaled resource contains an up-to-date aeronautical information manual, covering air navigation…lighting and visual aids…airspace…air traffic control and procedures…emergency procedures…safety of flight…medical facts… charts and publications…and helicopter operations. The book also provides selected aviation web sites, a pilot/controller glossary, and a comprehensive index. Bigger and better than ever, AIM/FAR 2008 features:

• Study suggestions for test and flight review
• VOT sites and frequencies
• Light Sport Plane Regulations
• Access to year-round online updates with late-breaking developments
• The following new material: new second-in-command qualifications; new helicopter procedures; new directories to weather web sites, aviation facilities, officials, NTSB, and more

Inside This Updated Guide to Critical Aviation Information and Rules

Find the Best-Paying and Most-Fulfilling Jobs in Professional Piloting

A valuable employment tool, the Professional Pilot Career Guide provides a complete sourcebook of professional flying opportunities. This updated guide contains detailed coverage of pilot ratings and practical test standards-plus goal-achieving tips on job hunting, networking, regional airlines, the majors, and more.

Written by career pilot and aviation-industry expert Robert P. Mark, this vital reference offers a real-world look at what it's like to fly for the airlines, corporations, or charter companies, together with guidance on pay, benefits, types of aircraft, and future prospects. Packed with illustrations,Professional Pilot Career Guide features:

• Full coverage of aviation training-where to get it and how to finance it
• The latest airline, corporate, and charter employment opportunities
• 200 common interview questions-and the 10 most frequent interview mistakes
• Current information on the best-paying flying jobs
• Valuable advice on PC-based job search techniques
• Indepth pilot interviews
• Essential internet resources

Inside This Cutting-Edge Employment Resource for Today's Pilots

The #1 Guide to Flight Physiology_Now Updated and Expandedwith the Latest INSIGHTS for ENHANCING AIRCREW SAFE PERFORMANCE!

The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology has been completely updated and expanded with information on THAT WILL REDUCE PILOT IMPAIRMENT IN FLIGHT. This definitive guide to PHYSIOLOGICAL human factors in the flying environment provides a wealth of preventive measures pilots can take to anticipate and compensate for HUMAN FACTORS that cause 70% of all aviation accidents.

Packed with over 100 INFORMATIVE illustrations, this resource contains UNDERSTANDABLE coverage of THE MANY PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT PILOT PERFORMANCE PLUS crew resource management, in-flight medical emergencies, health maintenance programs, and more. The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology features:

• Methods for dealing with vertigo and DISORIENTATION
• Critical information on tolerance to FATIGUE
• Techniques for handling self-imposed and environmental stresses
• Guidance on the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS

Explore Every Aspect of “Medical Airworthiness”:

Petersen's insight makes technical issues understandable even to the motorcycle novice. In easy-to-understand language, Donny examines what's right, what's wrong, what's "just okay" about the Twin Cam power train.

This is the first volume of Petersen's long-awaited Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley Davidson 1936-2008. This twelve-volume series by the dean of motorcycle technology will examine the theory, design, and practical aspects of his subject.

Donny has studied privately with Harley-Davidson engineers, plus, he's worked on Harleys for over 35 years, having founded Toronto's Heavy Duty Cycles in 1974, North America's premier motorcycle shop.

Having ridden hundreds of H-D Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Pans, Shovels, Evos, and Twin Cams across four continents-doing all of his own roadside repairs-Donny has acquired the practical knowledge what lets him share street-wise tips, as well as walk you through detailed service procedures like porting and polishing cylinder heads to performing simple maintenance like oil changes.

Donny Petersen is honored to share the wealth of his motorcycle knowledge and technical expertise.

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The most famous sportscar in the world, the stunning Jaguar E-Type, is described through its three generations in 31 fully colour-illustrated pages. There is lots of technical information plus sidebars on on Sir William Lyons and designer Malcolm Sayer. This e-book tells the story of this wonderful car with performance details, driving impressions and discussions of its styling. You won't find a more information-packed E-Type guide anywhere else for the money. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/1905152183/Mellor,-Chris-Jaguar-E-Type-(Adobe-Reader).html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/1905152183/Mellor,-Chris-Jaguar-E-Type-(Adobe-Reader).html
ZOOM takes readers inside the global race to build the car of the future, as pioneers in Japan, India, China, and the USA tackle the challenge of creating automobiles that will run on cleaner energy sources. As the authors succinctly write: "Oil is the problem. Cars are the solution." We are living in the midst of a Great Awakening in which environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and political leaders are forming new alliances to end our addiction to oil and create new technologies. The days of Big Oil and Big Auto are numbered, according to the authors, who show how we are in the midst of a major transformation from carbon-based energy sources to new fuels and technologies.ZOOM traces the history of the linked industries of oil and automobiles, the "industry of industries," and how the two have shaped domestic capitalism and the international landscape, creating both progress and peril. They explain how Toyota vanquished American competitors to become the world's largest automobile manufacturer and, more importantly, a leader in hybrid cars using electric power. They take us into the boardrooms of oil executives and show how some are boldly exploring new energy sources while others deny the dangers posed by oil and risk extinction. We meet the Thomas Edison of the 21st century, a legendary inventor whose revolutionary work is already having a positive impact on the environment and the economy.With wide-ranging analysis and a keen view of the key players in the intersecting worlds of energy and automobiles, authors Iain Carson and Vijay Vaitheeswaran tell the story of what may be the most important challenge facing the industrial world: How to make the transition from the Age of Petroleum to a cleaner and better future. ]]> http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780446580045/Vaitheeswaran,-Vijay,-Carson,-Iain-Zoom:-The-Global-Race-to-Fuel-the-Car-of-the-Future-.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 39:10:40 GMT http://www.ebooksabouteverything.com/ebooks/item/parent-9780446580045/Vaitheeswaran,-Vijay,-Carson,-Iain-Zoom:-The-Global-Race-to-Fuel-the-Car-of-the-Future-.html