In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an ...

Authored by a man with extensive experience in salvage operations, this is a comprehensive treatment of ship salvage in all its aspects, but written in plain language.

“He’s a gambler at best.

This indispensable reference contains over 45,000 U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard abbreviations as well as U.S. Air Force and Army terms in everyday use in Navy programs.

A treasure trove for fans and an invaluable source for future scholarship, this book includes the Pynchon Playlist, a catalog of over 900 musical references in Pynchon's oeuvre, and an exhaustive index of more than 700 appearances of ...

In addition to evaluating overall design, performance and layout, this book, like no other, analyses how and how well the boats are built.