The Only Anchors Book You'll Ever Need!!!
347839
Craig's book is truly the most complete instructional guide I've ever read.  It is clear and easy to follow, thanks to his no-nonsense writing and literally hundreds of photographs.  EVERY climber should own a copy of this book, read it twice, and keep it in their packs for reference.
3414377
Very informative book on anchoring and line handling. Mostly covers smaller pleasure craft, but the concepts apply to larger vessels as well. Lots of detail and a great reference on the type of equipment as well as the correct and safe way to handle it.

Lots of diagrams to explain the text and black and white pictures to show detail. Covers windlasses and winches too. Shows how to stow items aboard your vessel and how to maximize use in a small space. Explains anchor watches and what to do if you are on anchor for extended periods of time.

Get this for your knowledge and to become a safe mariner. A lot of space is given to making dock lines, modifications to docks, and line handling. Emergency towing and sea anchors are covered as well.

Hand signals and when to use a whistle are covered but some information is a little dated. For instance, using walkie-talkies from Radio Shack. "For less than thirty dollars, Radio Shack sells a hands-free set of FM walkie-talkies." This is still valid, but more detail could have been given. Newer handheld VHF marine radios can also include additional LMR channels, and FRS/GMRS could also be used. I did not rate this book down for this, as the concepts are still pertinent.

Get this book so you don't look like a fool on the water.
3521149
As my techer has a reputation for being hard, I decided to buy this book so that I could learn ahead of time on my own while I was out at sea.

Am I ever happy that this was the book I bought! Concepts that had always been vague or confusing to me yet that form the base of stability (the Archamedes principle, for example) are clearly explained in a fashion that can be easily understood by nearly anybody. For those who have also taken a basic mecanical physics class and have an idea of what a moment is, it gets even easier (if you don't, don't worry: the author briefly goes over what it is and then skips to the practicals).

The only downside is that for a study guide, there are quite a few mistakes. By my count, there are about 7 (of which I have informed Witherby Seamanship). Perhaps someone with better experience in stability will find more. However, they are rather obvious. In case someone does buy the book and is wondering, here are the ones I found:

p. 76: on the bottom right of the page, the formula should be GGv= (w x d) / (W - w), and not (W+w)
P. 109: The angle of Loll is mentioned as being dangerous, yet is not explained. A quick google search will explain it, but when on a ship with no internet, it's rather hard to find.
P. 121: In the problem explanation, the weight is written as being 250t, yet in the problem resolution, the author inserts 225t in his equations.
P. 213: 12.4) GGv=(400x4.6) / (12640 - 400), not (12640 + 400)
p. 215: 12.6) the answer should be 8.1 to port, no STBD
p. 294: 15.7) the final answer for the aft trim should be 5.164, not 5.250 (simply do that calculations with the numbers written in the resolution, they don't add up to the sum written)
p. 301: 15.12: the answer should be 4.4 CM by STERN, not head

It is possible that I mayself have made a mistake (as I said, I learned everything about stability from this book), but I believe my corrections to be exact. Besides, a few accidental errors like this are nothing when compared to the excellent education I recieved from this book. I'd recommened it to anybody having a bit of trouble with stability or those who simply want to get ahead.
1518668
As a sailor, I know the importance of being able to make canvas mends on the fly...and this easy-to-read book with numerous illustrations has been a life-saver for me!  Numerous illustrations, in my opinion, are what setd this classic book head & shoulders above other books I have on the subject matter.  For the price, no other book coomes close in content and clarity.
742191
I highly recommend this book.
It really *does* make you a lot stronger and faster. Make sure you put as much effort into the techniques as you can for the best, and fastest results.
The explanations of the techniques are probably the best I have seen in any 'How To' book. On each technique there  is an overall description, the count (timing), martial arts benifits, step  by step description, and photographs for each step. What more can you ask  for?
, what a bargain!
Buy this book!
3783465
This router book is the only book you will ever need on the subject. It is for the learners, the intermediates as well as the pros. What makes it most readable in the style of the author. It is not an effort to concentrate on this book. It is filled with interesting anecdotes, drawings, jig projects and troubleshooting approaches. This book is on my bedside table and I cover a few pages every night. When you read the other reviews, believe them! This book is great.
4206883
This book is the best book on the market, STILL, for learning an reviewing knots.  The illustrations STILL surpass any out there. My husband is a sailor and has the original 70's version that is duct taped together and was happy to be able to still find this book for our daughter!
4818197
These are honestly the best anchors I've ever used.  They go in easily and have a high load baring strength.
4194843
This should be the core book in every HEMA practitioners library. Its for everyone, from the beginner to the long-practicing fencer. Guy covers everything: definitions, principles, fencing theory and grammar, advice on working from sources, ethics, safety, equipment choices, designing drills, setting up a club, conditioning and body mechanics, power generation, mindfulness, etc. All in an easy-reading framework, applicable to any weapon system. Full of historical references and insights, anecdotes and keen observations. This book will completely refresh your enthusiasm, for why we do, what we do!
4629136
In 2013 I made my first cruise to Northern Europe and I got this fabulous book. As Steves recommends at the beginning, I took an exacta knife and cut out the pages I needed for the ports (see below). So I no longer had it when we booked a Baltic cruise for this June. Luckily Steves published an updated SECOND Edition and I rushed out and got it.  This version has 40 more pages (1180 pages) of great info.

Rather than re-invent the wheel, Im using edits from my 2013 review here. There is no other book of its kind out there for cruisers. (Id love for Steves to do one on Caribbean Cruise Ports but he only writes about Europe.

So consider this a guide to  guide you through this guide book  Rick Steves style  so you will know what to expect.

First off, the book is thick  Because the pages are on thin paper you don't realize, till you check the page count, that it contains 1180 pages (!). No, thats NOT a typo! And this is not a book to take along on your cruise  well not entirely. As Steves explains on page 3  a section titled Tear up this book!  you are not going to all the ports listed  There are 13 countries covered here and no one cruise really goes to all of those. And the first 142 pages contain info for you re: planning a cruise and packing. Certainly no reason to carry that part. So Steves suggests reading the applicable sections and then tearing out the pages for the ports you will visit and staple or bind those. (He even sells a binder for the sections on his web site!).

How much you need this book depends partly on how experienced a cruiser you are. If youve never cruised before  on only been on to the Caribbean, those first 142-pages will be really helpful. Ive got 20 cruises under my belt and learned a few things, but not many. Steves writing style (actually the research and much of the writing are by Cameron Hewitt ,the dedicated writer for this volume) is fun to read and you can read that whole section in one reading.

Next come the sections on each port. Theres not a lot of history given; this is a hands on tips book and Steves tell you where you will arrive and how to get from the port to the tourist attractions. He explains which shore excursions you should buy from the cruise company  Normandy is apparently one because of the logistics  and which you should use a local tour company (and he provides some names) or  in the case of Bergen, Norway, for instance  you can do on your own with his walking tour. Theres info for each of the ports on location of ATMs, Internet cafes and even a final section giving emergency phone number in case you miss your ship! (My advice: don't  miss it, that is!)

So those are the pluses. If there is a minus it is that, if you don't need the first section for first-timers, you should see how many of the ports included are on your ships itinerary. I counted 32 ports in the book. Some are major ones - Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm and St. Petersburg  while others are less visited (Estonia, Latvia and Poland).. MANY cruise ships leave from Harwich, England (a bus transfer from London) but that is not included. Four other London ports are.

So, in summary, this a REALLY good book for those going to Northern Europe (but not as far as Iceland  its not included. Reykjavik is a major overnight cruise por. But not here. ) If you are going to St. Petersburg, there is a large section for you. Otherwise, you might want to verify ports are included. I know of no other book that covers cruise ports so this is a start. I hope it will be updated at least bi-annually and cover more ports where the major cruise lines go. In fact there will be one on Scandinavian Cruise Ports coming on August 18, 2018 (just as the 2018 cruise season is ending.

I hope you found this review both informative and helpful.

Steve Ramm
Anything Phonographic
2032932
Great book, easy to follow instructions, and excellent pictures (some are B&W others color). Hard (or tapestry) crochet books are difficult to find. This one is the only one you need. So don't waste money on a bunch of "cheap" ones - just get this book and you'll be good to go!
895550
This is a definite must have and a staple for the SERIOUS actor who plans to make this career choice a successful one. Until you've been in this industry for a long time and have firm hold and understanding of this business, you need to be guided in the right direction. While anything worth while takes time and hard work, it also takes $$$$ and that's one thing a beginning actor may not have much. Erica (Hoo),gives it to you straight from the hip in a no non-sense, realistic way because unlike a lot of her colleagues she's not out for self-promotion or recommending classes, talent agents or managers that don't have the actor's best interest at heart. This book literally guides you on not only how to groom yourself to becoming a successful actor, but how to manage your career as YOUR BUSINESS. Everything from how to introduce yourself and stand out to key players in the industry without boardering on the obsessed or overbearing to how manage your finances, file taxes (without potentially getting to know the more well known actors because you're sharing the same jail cell), etc.

That aside, (and from a more personal note), if you contact her Erica, despite being very busy managing her own career, is extremely helpful with any questions you have that may or may not have been covered in her book. And she doesn't just give you the one or two word answers just to kind of pacify you or blow you off. She really gives you helpful detailed answers and options.

Some may not agree with everything Erica has to say or suggest in this book, but you can't please everyone and everybody may not like to face the facts or the truth when it's been presented to them. There is a reason why she uses a pen name(Erica Hoo) as a oppose to her actual name, because the things she writes about can be somewhat compared to a magician revealing the secrets behind the tricks/illusions. Erica has been on both sides of the table when it comes to this industry and has gone through the bumps and the bruises so she knows of what she speaks, so whay not learn through the experience of others. All that being said, get this book!!!!! You will not regret it, I promise you.
2248778
I'm a new fisherman and I've been learning fishing techniques with the help of a friend who has been doing this for a very long time. I've just pretty much copied and pasted what he did until now. Now I understand what tackle I truly need for every occasion, but I needed ideas/references for rigging. This book has it ALL. It's short, easy to read, includes all info, and has pictures too with description of each item you need for each rig. From now on, I'll be carrying this book with me in my tackle box and to the store too (To use as a reference on which tackle to buy). BUY 2: one to bring with you and the other in case your best buddy will steal it from you (You know s/he will).

Note: I bought this at a different store; it's that good that I had to leave a review here (I buy a lot on Amazon too!).
3775712
I highly recommend this book! I got into serious turning a year ago or so. Ive bought lots of decent books to help improve my ability. This book has been the most help of them all. Even if you think you know the basics of chucking you will benefit from the wealth of information this author has compiled.
4144536
We love these anchors!  I wanted good, solid anchors that would twist into the ground and I wanted straps that would go up to where the pads are.  Our tramp came with straight anchors that you attach to the base of the legs- how can that possibly do any good!?  This was exactly what I needed and the price was great too!
1891514
I'm currently swimming through the ocean of advice and ideas about starting a website and writing a blog - something I plan to do by year's end. This book is the ONLY one I've found that offers clear, concise explanations of how a website happens and how it works, with executable steps to get even the novice started on the right path to owning, designing, and running a website. Kudos to Mike Taylor on an excellent book that delivers on every promise!
3936234
This stellar book manages to answer every question I ever had about Fair Isles Knitting, as well as a whole host of questions I hadn't even realized I should have been asking.  Profusely illustrated with breathtaking color photographs, this book fills me with the mad inspiration to create every single time I open it.  The charted designs are abundant and varied, the technical information is incomparable, and Starmore does an excellent job of making this highly detailed and specialized form of knitting accessible to beginners and experienced knitters alike.  If you want to expand your knowledge of stranded multicolor knitting, this book is a MUST HAVE.