This timely, authoritative, well-written and downright scary book demolishes two ideas that seaborne piracy is making a comeback (it never went away); and that the RIB- borne pirates of the Indian Ocean are natural successors to the romanticized villains of the 18th century Caribbean (they are a breed apart). John Payne's trenchant assessment leaves no doubt that contemporary piracy is an urgen…
Maritime power has been a key defining parameter of economic vitality and geostrategic power of nations. The first decade of the twenty-first century has witnessed the rise of China and India as confident economic powers pivoting on high growth rates, exponential expansion of science, technology and industrial growth. Sequel to their steadily growing economic clout has been the emphatic resurge…
Four-stroke outboards and exotic, computer-controlled fuel-injection systems have become mainstream. What hasn't changed, however, is that proper maintenance and an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of your outboard are prerequisites for trouble-free boating and maximum engine longevity. Outboard Engines fills the gap between owner's manuals that don't even tell you how to change a spark…
Discover how a practical approach to mathematics can help you master the math skills most important for success in today's welding careers. Practical Problems in Mathematics for Welders, Sixth Edition combines a comprehensive introduction to math with an emphasis on the latest procedures, practices, and technologies in today's welding industry. You'll see how welders rely on math skills to solv…
Since it was first published over 40 years ago, Hugo du Plessis' Fibreglass Boats has become a classic, relied upon by owners, surveyors and boat builders keen to understand how fibreglass behaves, and obtain practical guidance on working with GRP.
If you're thinking of building a boat, think aluminum. It's easier to work than wood, easier to handle and cut than steel, and requires few specialized tools. And aluminum hulls are light, economical, nearly maintenance free, and almost impervious to damage. Boatbuilding with Aluminum lays out everything you need to know to build aluminum boats of almost any size or type, including
Marine renewable energy is a significant resource for generating electricity, and if some conversion technologies have already reached a certain level of maturity, others are emerging.