Special Topics Books


Hurricanes of the North Atlantic: Climate and SocietyHurricanes of the North Atlantic: Climate and Society
Best Price: $39.76
An up-to-date text on all classes of Atlantic hurricanes, including formation, track, intensity,...
Normalizing Japan: Politics, Identity, and the Evolution of  Security Practice (Studies in Asian Security)Normalizing Japan: Politics, Identity, and the Evolution of Security Practice (Studies in Asian Security)
Best Price: $56.97
Normalizing Japan seeks to answer the question of what future direction Japan's military...
ASVAB 17th Edition (Master the Asvab (Book Only))ASVAB 17th Edition (Master the Asvab (Book Only))
This is an awesome product. I am going into the Air Force and using this as a study guide really...
Clymer Volvo Stern Drive Shop Manual, 1968-1993Clymer Volvo Stern Drive Shop Manual, 1968-1993
Best Price: $26.13
This book did help me out a lot with some work I was doing to my boat. I think most critically...
The Georgia Coast : Waterways and IslandsThe Georgia Coast : Waterways and Islands
Best Price: $27.31
I sail the Georgia Coast and this book is invaluable to me. My wife and I plan on seeing all the...


Mercury/Mariner: Outboard Shop Manual : 2.5-60 Hp : 1994-1997 (Includes Jet Drive Models)Mercury/Mariner: Outboard Shop Manual : 2.5-60 Hp : 1994-1997 (Includes Jet Drive Models)
Best Price: $24.99
I started out as mechanically competent but outboard-ignorant with a new boat and old motor. ...
Medieval Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)Medieval Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Best Price: $8.78
It is full of detailed drawings of armor and weapons so in case you wish to know what something...
Tractors Fundamentals Of Machine OperationTractors Fundamentals Of Machine Operation
Best Price: $45.84
U.S. Submarines Through 1945: An Illustrated Design HistoryU.S. Submarines Through 1945: An Illustrated Design History
Best Price: $44.87
If this is not the definitive book, it must come pretty close. As one of the most respected...
How to Keep Your Tractor Running (Motorbooks Workshop)How to Keep Your Tractor Running (Motorbooks Workshop)
Best Price: $4.81
This DIY guide to maintenance and repairs presents 30 projects that will help the reader keep...


Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient WorldShips and Seamanship in the Ancient World
Best Price: $14.68
Casson's book is an essential read for anyone interesting in the history of seafaring. It has...
Pictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners, 1860-1994: 417 PhotographsPictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners, 1860-1994: 417 Photographs
Best Price: $11.42
I think the book covers a lot of ships and liners, but is very poor in description. It only...
Understanding Gps: Principles and Applications (Artech House Telecommunications Library)Understanding Gps: Principles and Applications (Artech House Telecommunications Library)
Best Price: $114.99
[A review of the SECOND EDITION, 2005.] In the last 15 years, GPS has moved from an expensive...
Physics of the Space Environment (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)Physics of the Space Environment (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)
Best Price: $83.22
The book is not recommended for people who have had no introduction to the topic. It is a good...
Mariner Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1977-1989 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)Mariner Outboards, 1-2 Cylinders, 1977-1989 (Seloc Marine Tune-Up and Repair Manuals)
Best Price: $21.24
Very general documentation that does not give you the information required for a specfic Model....

The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720
Best Price: $6.34
Ship rigging with the ship modeler in mind. You need this book if you build square rigged ship...
Classic Deere Tractors: An Album of Favorite Big Green Farm Tractors from 1914-1970 (Farming Legends)Classic Deere Tractors: An Album of Favorite Big Green Farm Tractors from 1914-1970 (Farming Legends)
Best Price: $8.95
Compiled by American tractor enthusiast Cletus Hohman, Classic Deere Tractors is a showcase...
Complete Encyclopedia Of Arms & WeaponsComplete Encyclopedia Of Arms & WeaponsChinese Views of Future WarfareChinese Views of Future Warfare
Best Price: $29.64
These Rand-type publications are basically for specialists speaking to specialists in their own...
Chris-Craft in the 1950sChris-Craft in the 1950s
Best Price: $15.92
This book was a real hit with the boat enthusiast who received it as a gift for his birthday. ...

Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Rockets and MisslesIllustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Rockets and MisslesPararescue Operations, Techniques, And ProceduresPararescue Operations, Techniques, And Procedures
Best Price: $26.55
The book is an index of classes and procedures that will be class taught not a workbook or text.
Seaworthiness: The Forgotten FactorSeaworthiness: The Forgotten Factor
Best Price: $44.19
This book is an absolute must for anyone who loves boats more than they have good sense. If you...
Clymer Volvo Penta Stern Drive Shop Manual: Stern Drive Shop Manual 1994-2000Clymer Volvo Penta Stern Drive Shop Manual: Stern Drive Shop Manual 1994-2000
Best Price: $25.40
I bought this book about 6 weeks ago so I could get help to winterize my boat the first year....
Farm Machinery: Practical Hints for Handy-menFarm Machinery: Practical Hints for Handy-men
Best Price: $3.95
A turn-of-the-century classic.

Introduction to Communication Electronic Warfare Systems (Artech House Information Warfare Library)Introduction to Communication Electronic Warfare Systems (Artech House Information Warfare Library)
Best Price: $132.80
Comprehensive engineering-level resource provides you with an excellent introduction to...
Instrumentation and Process ControlInstrumentation and Process Control
Best Price: $66.62
This book is excellent . Written in an easy style , it is very easy to understand . It explains...
Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 2-300 Hp, 1991-1994/Includes Jet Drives and Sea Drives (Clymer Marine Repair) (Clymer Marine Repair)Evinrude/Johnson Outboard Shop Manual 2-300 Hp, 1991-1994/Includes Jet Drives and Sea Drives (Clymer Marine Repair) (Clymer Marine Repair)
Best Price: $25.36
We bought this shop manual for our son who was facing an $800+ repair bill on his outboard. ...
German Fighter Ace: Erich Hartmann : The Life Story of the World's Highest Scoring AceGerman Fighter Ace: Erich Hartmann : The Life Story of the World's Highest Scoring Ace
Best Price: $39.15
Erich Hartmann was so much more than the world's highest scoring fighter pilot. He was a man of...
U.S. Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design HistoryU.S. Submarines Since 1945: An Illustrated Design History
Best Price: $44.09
I can't speak for most of this book on the numbers but the boats I have been on were dead...

Storms from the Sun: The Emerging Science of Space WeatherStorms from the Sun: The Emerging Science of Space Weather
Best Price: $62.72
Outstanding book. There are a lot of things coming from the sun we never think of; it is not...
Instrumentation Fundamentals for Process ControlInstrumentation Fundamentals for Process Control
Best Price: $107.96
A practical introductory guide to the principles of process measurement and control. Written...
How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory: A Classic in PlywoodHow to Build the Gloucester Light Dory: A Classic in Plywood
Best Price: $3.93
If you want to build a Gloucester dory, you need this book AND you also need to order the plans,...
Modern Communications Jamming Principles and Techniques (The Artech House Information Warfare Library)Modern Communications Jamming Principles and Techniques (The Artech House Information Warfare Library)
Best Price: $127.20
I am not an expert in this field but it came in quite handy while trying to classify the...
Classic Yacht InteriorsClassic Yacht Interiors
Best Price: $22.99
I have had this book for years, and I review it often. I have owned one of the book's feature...

Clymer Mercruiser: Stern Drive Shop Manual : 1995-1997 Alpha One, Bravo One, Bravo Two & Bravo ThreeClymer Mercruiser: Stern Drive Shop Manual : 1995-1997 Alpha One, Bravo One, Bravo Two & Bravo Three
Best Price: $24.95
I opened the book on my kitchen table. Looks good, with lots of details. For example, when...
Ford Tractors (Farm Tractor Color History)Ford Tractors (Farm Tractor Color History)
Best Price: $8.83
Ford tractors owe their development to the famous gentleman's handshake agreement between Henry...
Firearms: A Global History to 1700Firearms: A Global History to 1700
Best Price: $33.32
This small tome is well-written and quite erudite, but _desperately_ needs illustrations of the...
Crusader!: Last of the Gunfighters (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)Crusader!: Last of the Gunfighters (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)
Best Price: $29.16
While I would agree that this book turned out to be an engaging read, it was far from what I...
Fundamentals of Atmospheric Radiation: An Introduction with 400 Problems (Physics Textbook)Fundamentals of Atmospheric Radiation: An Introduction with 400 Problems (Physics Textbook)
Best Price: $70.00
Meeting the need for teaching material suitable for students of atmospheric science and courses...

Tiger 1 Heavy Tank 1942-45 (New Vanguard)Tiger 1 Heavy Tank 1942-45 (New Vanguard)
Best Price: $10.26
The tiger tank is one of the most recognized tanks of WWII.Having said that, this book is very...
Basic Essentials Knots for the Outdoors, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series)Basic Essentials Knots for the Outdoors, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series)
Best Price: $68.30
Very useful book on many different types of knots. I was able to use some new knots out in the...
WARFIGHTING (Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1) (Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication)WARFIGHTING (Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1) (Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication)
Best Price: $8.64
If you're into winning any sort of competition, not just warfare, this is an excellent book to...
Mercury Outboard Shop Manual 3.5-40 Hp 1972-1989 (Includes Electric Motors) (Includes Electric Motors)Mercury Outboard Shop Manual 3.5-40 Hp 1972-1989 (Includes Electric Motors) (Includes Electric Motors)
Best Price: $25.15
Arming Iraq: How the U.S. and Britain Secretly Built Saddam's War Machine (Northeastern Series in Transnational Crime)Arming Iraq: How the U.S. and Britain Secretly Built Saddam's War Machine (Northeastern Series in Transnational Crime)
I JUST HOPED THAT THEIR WAS A WAY TO CONVINCE AND TEACH THE ORDENARY PEOPLE OF WHAT GOES ON IN...

The Violin Explained: Components, Mechanism, and SoundThe Violin Explained: Components, Mechanism, and Sound
Best Price: $34.98
This book contains the most important physical aspects of how a violin works, in a format you...
Old Tractors Never Die: Roger's Guide to the Care and Feeding of Ageless IronOld Tractors Never Die: Roger's Guide to the Care and Feeding of Ageless Iron
Best Price: $4.00
My first exposure to Roger Welsch came from his "Post Cards From Nebraska" as aired on...
USS Saratoga (CV-3): An Illustrated History of the Legendary Aircraft Carrier 1927-1946USS Saratoga (CV-3): An Illustrated History of the Legendary Aircraft Carrier 1927-1946
Best Price: $26.37
This a great book in terms of pictures and the history of the USS Saratoga. It is about as...
Traditional Boatbuilding Made Easy: A 12 Foot Skiff for Oar and SailTraditional Boatbuilding Made Easy: A 12 Foot Skiff for Oar and Sail
Best Price: $12.12
woodworkers who admire wooden skiffs will enjoy the straight forward guidelines and procedures...
Modeling Dynamic Climate Systems (With CD-ROM)Modeling Dynamic Climate Systems (With CD-ROM)
Best Price: $51.84
This book aims to teach about climate modeling while presenting some fundamentals of atmospheric...

Sound System Engineering, Second EditionSound System Engineering, Second Edition
Best Price: $184.41
I have collected and used books on sound system engineering for many years and this book has...
Secret Aircraft Designs of the Third Reich (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)Secret Aircraft Designs of the Third Reich (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)
Best Price: $41.97
Probably the most thorough treatment of projected German aircraft, Myhra's book also suffers...
How To Set Up Your Farm Workshop (Country Workshop)How To Set Up Your Farm Workshop (Country Workshop)
Best Price: $6.00
Today even the small or hobby farmer has to contend with his or her share of machinery-and...
Principles of Atmospheric SciencePrinciples of Atmospheric Science
Best Price: $37.19
The state of the atmosphere influences the activities of modern society and the quality of life,...
2006 International Property Maintenance Code2006 International Property Maintenance Code
Best Price: $26.33
The 2006 International Property Maintenance Code? addresses maintenance requirements for the...

2003 International Fuel & Gascode (Softbound) (International Fuel Gas Code)2003 International Fuel & Gascode (Softbound) (International Fuel Gas Code)
Best Price: $47.25
The 2003 International Fuel Gas Code? (IFGC?) addresses the design and installation of fuel gas...
Ships of the American Revolution and Their ModelsShips of the American Revolution and Their Models
Best Price: $43.99
The book tells the history of 3 American and 4 British ships during the American Revolution. The...
The Art and Science of Sails: A Guide to Modern Materials, Construction, Aerodynamics, Upkeep, and UseThe Art and Science of Sails: A Guide to Modern Materials, Construction, Aerodynamics, Upkeep, and Use
Before I read Tom Whidden's book I too was victim to a whole load of old wives tales, black...
  
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