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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing From Powells.com Days before the outbreak of World War One renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton and a crew of twenty-seven set sail to attempt the first crossing on foot of the Antarctic continent. More than eighty miles from their destination, however, their... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Pirates: Predators of the Seas: An Illustrated History by Angus Konstam Publisher Comments Pirate culture has occupied our imaginations for generations. But what were pirates really like? Here, take a tour of piracy from the ancient world through modern times, discovering the truth behind the myths. Perfect for a coffee table and substantial... (read more) List Price $27.25 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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How to Survive the Titanic: The Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay by Frances Wilson Publisher Comments A brilliantly original and gripping new look at the sinking of the Titanic through the prism of the life and lost honor of J. Bruce Ismay, the ships owner Books have been written and films have been made, we have raised the Titanic and watched her go... (read more) List Price $26.99 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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A B Sea: A Loose-Footed Lexicon by Jack Lagan Publisher Comments An entertaining, comprehensive guide to the language and lore of 21st century seafarers. Packed with practical advice, this is a dictionary with a difference: many words are illustrated by passages from classic books of the sea, others by the author's... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price: $1.00 Sale - Trade Paper
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Dove by Robin Lee Graham Publisher Comments In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in a 24-foot sloop. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he returned to home port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $5.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Titanic Tragedy: A New Look at the Lost Liner by John Maxtone Graham Publisher Comments This is a book unlike any other. Rather than offering simply a detailed retelling of the Titanic sinking on her maiden voyage, John Maxtone-Graham devotes his considerable knowledge and impeccable prose to a discussion of salient, provocative, and rarely... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Queen Mary by James Steele Publisher Comments This evocative and nostalgic book, now available for the first time as a paperback, celebrates the golden age of sea travel. Once the world's largest and fastest ocean liner, today the Queen Mary represents a peak of perfection in the art of shipbuilding.... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $17.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Farther Than Any Man: The Rise and Fall of Captain James Cook by Martin Dugard Publisher Comments In the annals of seafaring and exploration, there is one name that immediately evokes visions of the open ocean, billowing sails, visiting strange, exotic lands previously uncharted, and civilizations never before encountered -- Captain James Cook. This... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Pirate Handbook: A Rogue's Guide to Pillage, Plunder, Chaos & Conquest by Pat Croce Publisher Comments Avast, ye For anyone who has dreamed of hitting the high seas, manning a crew, brandishing a cutlass, or burying treasure, here s The Pirate Handbook. Part how-to, part illustrated history, this detailed manual gives insight into every aspect of the... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Paddle Your Own Kayak: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Kayaking by Gary Mcguffin Publisher Comments Outstanding reviews for the authors' Paddle Your Own Canoe This is the best book on how to canoe. - Canoe and Kayak Absolutely the best canoe paddling book on the planet Clear writing, world-class photography... This book rocks - Canoeing icon Cliff... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $14.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean by Tori Murden Mcclure Publisher Comments "In the end, I know I rowed across the Atlantic to find my heart, but in the beginning, I wasn't aware that it was missing." In June 1998, Tori McClure began rowing across the Atlantic Ocean solo in a twenty-three-foot plywood boat with no motor or sail.... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived by Andrew Wilson Publisher Comments IN the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, the icy waters of the North Atlantic reverberated with the desperate screams of more than 1,500 men, women, and children—passengers of the once majestic liner Titanic. Then, as the ship sank to the... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches (Outward Bound) by Buck Tilton Publisher Comments Knot-making is simpler than ever. This new easy-to-follow guide, published in partnership with Outward Bound, includes information on using knots in your favorite outdoor activities. Outdoor expert Buck Tilton takes you step-by-step... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America by Eric Jay Dolin Publisher Comments The epic history of the "iron men in wooden boats" who built an industrial empire through the pursuit of whales. "To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme," Herman Melville proclaimed, and this absorbing history demonstrates that few... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Fearless: One Woman, One Kayak, One Continent by Joe Glickman Publisher Comments Fearless is the story of Freya Hoffmeister, a forty-six-year-old former sky diver, gymnast, marksman, and Miss Germany contestant, who left her twelve-year-old son behind to paddle alone and unsupported around Australia—a year-long... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Overboard!: A True Blue-Water Odyssey of Disaster and Survival by Michael J Tougias Publisher Comments From masterful storyteller Michael J. Tougias comes a new, heart-stopping true-life tale of maritime disaster, his most thrilling and amazing story yet. In May 2005, Tom Tighe, captain of a forty-five-foot-long sailboat named the Almeisan, and his first... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Seaspray and Whisky by Norman Freeman Publisher Comments This is the author's story of a 1960s transatlantic voyage on a down-at-heel cargo vessel. Misled into signing on the 'Allenwell', he finds himself on a journey to New York, New Orleans and Houston with a motley collection of mariners. The crew's... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $5.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Kayaking: Whitewater and Touring Basics (Trailside: Make Your Own Adventure) by Steven M Krauzer Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references and index.... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Flexible
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The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues by George Choundas Publisher Comments Ebbry-blastin'-theng ye needs must know-oo to lay tongue liker aargh-thentic pirate, by the devil's twisted tail. Take a tour through the world of piracy with the only authoritative work on the pirate language. A comprehensive course in pirate vocabulary,... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Dictionary of Naval Terms (Blue and Gold Professional Library) by Deborah W Cutler Publisher Comments Most professions have their own languages, and the U.S. Navy with its obscure terms and labored acronyms is certainly no exception. Those in and out of the naval profession will find these two dictionaries essential tools in deciphering their unique... (read more) List Price $26.95 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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