Author: John Rousmaniere
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393046496
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
From abaft to Zulu, including terms as new as bowrider and as old as starboard, here is the language of pleasure boating--clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's waters. Families of related terms are grouped together in special sections. QUIZ: What do the following phrases mean: head up, harden up, come up, round up, freshen your wind, sharpen up, sharpen your wind, heat it up? ANSWER: The same thing: steer closer to the wind.
The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms
Author: John Rousmaniere
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393046496
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
From abaft to Zulu, including terms as new as bowrider and as old as starboard, here is the language of pleasure boating--clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's waters. Families of related terms are grouped together in special sections. QUIZ: What do the following phrases mean: head up, harden up, come up, round up, freshen your wind, sharpen up, sharpen your wind, heat it up? ANSWER: The same thing: steer closer to the wind.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393046496
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
From abaft to Zulu, including terms as new as bowrider and as old as starboard, here is the language of pleasure boating--clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's waters. Families of related terms are grouped together in special sections. QUIZ: What do the following phrases mean: head up, harden up, come up, round up, freshen your wind, sharpen up, sharpen your wind, heat it up? ANSWER: The same thing: steer closer to the wind.
The Illustrated Dictionary of Boating Terms: 2000 Essential Terms for Sailors and Powerboaters (Revised Edition)
Author: John Rousmaniere
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324000376
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
“Written for the sailor, not the scholar. Rousmaniere leaves out the chaff and gives us just the wheat. Astonishingly comprehensive and slender enough to carry aboard.” —Don Casey, author of This Old Boat From "abaft" to "Zulu," including terms as new as "bowrider" and as old as "starboard," here is the language of pleasure boating—clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's coastal waters.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324000376
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
“Written for the sailor, not the scholar. Rousmaniere leaves out the chaff and gives us just the wheat. Astonishingly comprehensive and slender enough to carry aboard.” —Don Casey, author of This Old Boat From "abaft" to "Zulu," including terms as new as "bowrider" and as old as "starboard," here is the language of pleasure boating—clearly defined terms that today's sailors and powerboaters rely on to make their way safely and happily upon America's coastal waters.
The Overlook Illustrated Dictionary of Nautical Terms
Author: Graham Blackburn
Publisher: Overlook Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A useful and illustrated reference to nautical terms with more than 2500 alphabetical entries, often cross-referenced.
Publisher: Overlook Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A useful and illustrated reference to nautical terms with more than 2500 alphabetical entries, often cross-referenced.
The Sailor's Illustrated Dictionary
Author: Thompson Lenfestey
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781592283675
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full explanations of more than 8,500 terms and phrases used by sailors, boaters, and seamen.
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781592283675
Category : Boats and boating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Full explanations of more than 8,500 terms and phrases used by sailors, boaters, and seamen.
The Illustrated Boat Dictionary in 9 Languages
Author: Adlard Coles
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140818785X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
An invaluable visual reference when sailing in foreign waters, this highly illustrated boat dictionary in nine languages focuses on all the topics boaters will need to refer to when abroad.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140818785X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
An invaluable visual reference when sailing in foreign waters, this highly illustrated boat dictionary in nine languages focuses on all the topics boaters will need to refer to when abroad.
Sailing
Author: Henry Beard
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761123873
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Printed in an irresistible new gift format, this pocket dictionary brings new meaning to the things said at sea. The cleverly essential volume defines and illustrates the terms of sailing, from "ahoy" to "zephyr". Drawings throughout.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761123873
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Printed in an irresistible new gift format, this pocket dictionary brings new meaning to the things said at sea. The cleverly essential volume defines and illustrates the terms of sailing, from "ahoy" to "zephyr". Drawings throughout.
Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms
Author: James T. Frane
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
ISBN: 9781572180086
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Almost anything you could possibly want to know about any word or technique in construction. Hundreds of up-to-date terms, materials, drawings and pictures with detailed descriptions.
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
ISBN: 9781572180086
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Almost anything you could possibly want to know about any word or technique in construction. Hundreds of up-to-date terms, materials, drawings and pictures with detailed descriptions.
Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory
Author: Michael C. Thomsett
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476615268
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476615268
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.
Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781577790143
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Essential desk reference for anyone who works in the equine industry, from 4-H members, to journalists and horse owners. Pronunciation and definitions for medical, anatomical, equipment, genetics, nutrition, training disciplines and more. A National 4-H Reference Selection.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781577790143
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Essential desk reference for anyone who works in the equine industry, from 4-H members, to journalists and horse owners. Pronunciation and definitions for medical, anatomical, equipment, genetics, nutrition, training disciplines and more. A National 4-H Reference Selection.
An Universal Dictionary of the Marine
Author: William Falconer
Publisher:
ISBN: 3752408669
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: An Universal Dictionary of the Marine by William Falconer
Publisher:
ISBN: 3752408669
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: An Universal Dictionary of the Marine by William Falconer