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Book Synopsis What Ship, Where Bound? by : David Craddock
Download or read book What Ship, Where Bound? written by David Craddock and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Ship, Where Bound? takes its title from the familiar opening exchange of signals between passing ships and celebrates the long history of visual communications at sea. It traces the visual language of signaling from the earliest naval banners or streamers used by the Byzantines in AD 900 through to Morse signaling still used at sea today. The three sections, Flag Signaling, Semaphore, and Light Signaling each trace the development of the respective methods in meeting the needs of commanders for secure and unambiguous communication with their fleets. Though inextricably linked to naval tactics and fleet maneuvers, the history of signaling at sea also reflects the exponential growth in global maritime trade in the nineteenth century when dozens of competing systems vied for the attention of ship owners and led to a huge proliferation of codes.
Book Synopsis What Ship, Where Bound? by : David Craddock
Download or read book What Ship, Where Bound? written by David Craddock and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful history of visual signalling methods used at sea, from AD 900 to today. What Ship, Where Bound? takes its title from the familiar opening exchange of signals between passing ships, and celebrates the long history of visual communications at sea. It traces the visual language of signalling from the earliest naval banners or streamers used by the Byzantines in AD 900 through to morse signalling still used at sea today. The three sections, Flag Signalling, Semaphore, and Light Signalling each trace the development of the respective methods in meeting the needs of commanders for secure and unambiguous communication with their fleets. Though inextricably linked to naval tactics and fleet manoeuvres, the history of signalling at sea also reflects the exponential growth in global maritime trade in the nineteenth century when dozens of competing systems vied for the attention of ship owners and led to a huge proliferation of codes. By setting each method in the context of its time, the book explores their practical use, successes and shortcomings and, particularly in the case of signal flags – though by no means exclusively so – their place in our visual, cultural and maritime heritage. Covering a wide spectrum of visual signalling methods from false fire, through shapes, furled sails and coloured flags to experiments in high speed text messaging by signal lamp, the book also examines the complex interrelation between all three methods under battle conditions. A detailed analysis of visual signal exchanges before and during the Battle of Jutland reveals both the success and ultimate limitations on flag signalling at the limits of visibility. Extensively and beautifully illustrated, the book will appeal to present and former mariners familiar with the signals, all those with an interest in naval and maritime history, with particular emphasis on late eighteenth-century signalling practice, artists and ship modellers, graphic designers and all those involved in visual communications today. “A brief but colorful history of the signaling at sea and ashore, with much emphasis on the use of flags, semaphore, and telegraph in the age of sail, and how these have evolved through the ages. . . . A fascinating addition to the literature of the sea.” —Warships: International Fleet Review
Book Synopsis What Ship? Where Bound? by : Shepard Rifkin
Download or read book What Ship? Where Bound? written by Shepard Rifkin and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Lost Ships written by Mensun Bound and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated volume documents the stories behind the most fascinating and historically significant shipwrecks of all time, brought to life by a world-class maritime archaeologist. 250 illustrations, many in color.
Book Synopsis The Ship That Sailed to Mars by : William Timlin
Download or read book The Ship That Sailed to Mars written by William Timlin and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A raison d'etre of Calla Editions is to make long-forgotten masterworks available to contemporary bibliophiles, and this book fulfills that aim like few others can. The Ship That Sailed to Mars has a legendary reputation, and the original edition is much sought after by an ardent cult of collectors. Its author, William Timlin, was an obscure South African architect who, in a singular burst of creativity, brought forth a magical intertwining of science fiction and fantasy, a kind of Burroughs meets Tolkien. With 48 pages of calligraphic text — in Timlin's hand — and 48 color plates, it is a work of stunning design, illustration, calligraphy, and overall conception. The Calla Edition also features a new introduction by John Howe, one of the two chief conceptual designers for Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. The reappearance of this much-discussed title will be applauded by many fans of science fiction, fantasy, and book illustration.
Book Synopsis I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic 1912 by : Lauren Tarshis
Download or read book I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic 1912 written by Lauren Tarshis and published by Graphix. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912. Kirkus writes, ''The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages.'' Includes a nonfiction section with historical photos.
Download or read book Harbor Bound written by Catherine Bailey and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-05-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seal the hatches.Lock the boom.Looming waves.Up . . . up . . . ZOOM! Daylight is fading, so it's time for boats of all kinds to wrap up their work and navigate back to harbor. As a tugboat and its crew of father and child steer toward home, it's a race to get there before the storm does! Harbor Bound traces their energetic journey, finally culminating with a gentle lullaby as they reach the shore. This picturebook is a natural choice for children who love vehicle stories, and its steady, lilting rhythm makes it perfect for bedtime reading.
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Book Synopsis Chapman Quick Reference Guide to Nautical Flags by : Hearst Books
Download or read book Chapman Quick Reference Guide to Nautical Flags written by Hearst Books and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nautical flags are more than decoration: each one has a specific meaning and a particular way it must be displayed. With Chapman's quick illustrated reference to the different kinds of flags and what they represent, no one need look like a know-nothing landlubber--or worse yet, cause a serious accident by using a signal flag improperly. This volume was produced in the same handy format as the Chapman Quick Reference Captain's Guide and Chapman Quick Reference First Aid Guide, spiral-bound at the top and with laminated pages. It contains information on which flags to fly, where and when to fly them, and what constitutes good flag etiquette. One by one, every type of flag is covered, from national and organizational flags to yacht ensigns, pennants, and distress flags.
Download or read book Torpedoed written by Deborah Heiligman and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII. Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called CORB. In September 1940, passenger liner SS City of Benares set sail for Canada with one hundred children on board. When the war ships escorting the Benares departed, a German submarine torpedoed what became known as the Children's Ship. Out of tragedy, ordinary people became heroes. This is their story. This title has Common Core connections.
Book Synopsis The Sinking of the Vasa by : Russell Freedman
Download or read book The Sinking of the Vasa written by Russell Freedman and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In full sail with flags flying, the mighty warship capsized and began to sink. This is the saga of the great Swedish warship, the Vasa. Built to be the crown jewel of the Swedish Navy, the Vasa capsized not a mile into her maiden voyage in 1628—a tragedy resulting in many deaths and great loss. But who was to blame? Award-winning author Russell Freedman explores the history of this ship, and her resurrection from the seas in 1961. William Low’s gorgeous illustrations bring The Sinking of the Vasa to life. - GODWIN BOOKS -
Download or read book Icebound written by Andrea Pitzer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in hardcover in 2021 by Scribner.
Book Synopsis Deep Waters by : Charles Wright Gray
Download or read book Deep Waters written by Charles Wright Gray and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bound with an Iron Chain by : Anthony Vaver
Download or read book Bound with an Iron Chain written by Anthony Vaver and published by Pickpocket Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people know that England shipped thousands of convicts to Australia, but few are aware that colonial America was the original destination for Britain's unwanted criminals. In the 18th century, thousands of British convicts were separated from their families, chained together in the hold of a ship, and carried off to America, sometimes for the theft of a mere handkerchief.What happened to these convicts once they arrived in America? Did they prosper in an environment of unlimited opportunity, or were they ostracized by the other colonists? Anthony Vaver tells the stories of the petty thieves and professional criminals who were punished by being sent across the ocean to work on plantations. In bringing to life this forgotten chapter in American history, he challenges the way we think about immigration to early America.The book also includes a helpful appendix with tips on researching individual convicts transported to America.
Book Synopsis The American and English Encyclopædia of Law by : David Shephard Garland
Download or read book The American and English Encyclopædia of Law written by David Shephard Garland and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Perfect Bound by : Katherine Pickett
Download or read book Perfect Bound written by Katherine Pickett and published by POP Editorial Services. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Gold Winner, 2014 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards**Silver Winner, 2015 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards*"All the resources and professional insights needed to take your book from 'written' to 'published.' -D. Donovan, e-book reviewer, Midwest Book Review"Five stars. This savvy book is chock full of valuable information laid out in a very accessible format. ... Don't miss this one!" -San Francisco Book Review"This authoritative, step-by-step, behind-the-scenes tour of the book publishing process is essential reading for new authors. ... Perfect Bound is a treasure trove of practical advice for aspiring authors and others who want to understand what it takes to get a book published." -Warren H. Phillips, former executive editor and publisher of The Wall Street Journal and copublisher at Bridge Works"Perfect Bound is an indispensable resource for anyone who dreams of making it on his or her own." -Adam Motin, managing editor, Triumph BooksThis updated and revised edition of the multi-award-winning guide Perfect Bound: How to Navigate the Book Publishing Like a Pro features new exercises for choosing your path to publication, condensed and updated information on e-book companies, a discussion of hybrid publishing, and an updated Resources section. A new interview with an e-book formatter sheds light on this specialized area of publishing.Readers will also find current costs associated with publishing and even more ways to save money. Additional information on marketing options such as blog tours and article placements will help authors reach more potential readers than ever.Each chapter walks readers through a different stage of production, highlights the major problems that sideline unsuspecting authors at that stage, and carefully explains how to avoid them. Anecdotes from a dozen other publishing professionals illuminate what it takes to publish a book. Defining your audience, performing market analysis, reviewing page proofs, getting the most bang for your marketing efforts, and much more, are covered.Authors will save time, money, and embarrassment when they know what to expect, and what is expected of them, on the road to publication.
Book Synopsis A Man and His Ship by : Steven Ujifusa
Download or read book A Man and His Ship written by Steven Ujifusa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fascinating historical account…A snapshot of the American Dream culminating with this country’s mid-century greatness” (The Wall Street Journal) as a man endeavors to build the finest, fastest, most beautiful ocean liner in history. The story of a great American Builder at the peak of his power, in the 1940s and 1950s, William Francis Gibbs was considered America’s best naval architect. His quest to build the finest, fastest, most beautiful ocean liner of his time, the SS United States, was a topic of national fascination. When completed in 1952, the ship was hailed as a technological masterpiece at a time when “made in America” meant the best. Gibbs was an American original, on par with John Roebling of the Brooklyn Bridge and Frank Lloyd Wright of Fallingwater. Forced to drop out of Harvard following his family’s sudden financial ruin, he overcame debilitating shyness and lack of formal training to become the visionary creator of some of the finest ships in history. He spent forty years dreaming of the ship that became the SS United States. William Francis Gibbs was driven, relentless, and committed to excellence. He loved his ship, the idea of it, and the realization of it, and he devoted himself to making it the epitome of luxury travel during the triumphant post-World War II era. Biographer Steven Ujifusa brilliantly describes the way Gibbs worked and how his vision transformed an industry. A Man and His Ship is a tale of ingenuity and enterprise, a truly remarkable journey on land and sea.
