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An idiosyncratic, richly illustrated guide to Britain's rivers, seas and shores, for everyone who loves the water and the natural world - a Norwegi...

The seventh in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters, with ...

A fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of seafaring history in this essential guide to the most impressive seafaring tales, explorers,...

"Ho! ho! I am the Toad, the motor-car snatcher, the prison-breaker, the Toad who always escapes!" Tired of spring cleaning, Mole ventures above gro...

Forget the usual fat laden image of frying - this superb collection of modern and healthy recipies uses the minimum of oils and fats and includes d...

Whether you sail or whether you don’t, drawing is good for you – it’s relaxing and makes you look at the world afresh, whether you’re good at it or...

By L. T. C. Rolt First published in 1944, and now reissued with new black-and-white illustrations and a foreword by Jo Bell, Canal Laureate, this ...

By Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin Box set includes 12 hardback books:Noggin, King of the NogsThe Ice DragonThe Flying MachineThe OmrudsThe Islan...

By William Grill Debut illustrator William Grill brings us a detailed visual narrative of Shackleton's epic journey to Antarctica. Grill's beautif...

By Claudia Myatt A follow-up to "Go Sailing", this book features illustrations, and includes games, quizzes and exercises. It is suitable for all b...

Glorious Brest: the world’s largest maritime festival in photographs by Nigel Pert & Dan Houston with a foreword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston Thi...

*Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller*The Pebbles on the Beach was first published in 1954. This newly reissued edition includes a foreword by Robert Mac...

By Michael Teare Manx National Heritage Library & Archives hold the archive of a small family business called Teare and Sons, Sail Makers and S...

By Tony Watts The sea in its many moods, and both sail and steam upon it, are brought to life in these fifty images, through Tony Watts’ lifelong ...

Over 1500 nautical terms are explained in this accessible and down to earth glossary aimed at the layman. Covering all areas of boating (sail and p...

By Claudia Myatt Learn how to be safe and useful crew on board river and canal boats, including lock handling, mooring, steering and life on board.

By Jules Verne After a mysterious sea monster damages an ocean liner, the US government assembles a team in New York City to track down the creatu...

By Sam Llewellyn This quirky, lighthearted compilation brings together many of nautical thriller writer Sam Llewellyn's articles for "Practical Bo...

Peter Jefferson presented The Shipping Forecast for over 40 years, and his familiar voice continues to be heard reading quotations on BBC Radio 4's...

By Robin Knox-Johnston On Friday 14 June 1968 Suhaili, a tiny ketch, slipped almost unnoticed out of Falmouth harbour steered by the solitary figu...

On 21 February 1968, Wally Herbert and his team of three companions and forty huskies set out from Point Barrow, Alaska, embarking on a journey tha...

By Claudia Myatt RYA Go Windsurfing! is the 7th book in Claudia Myatt’s excellent RYA Go! series which are renowned for their excellent illustr...

From Claudia Myatt From the smallest river to the biggest ocean, water is our playground and our life in more ways than you could possibly imagine...

Figureheads, the carved wooden sculptures that decorate the prows of sailing ships, offer protection for the crew from harsh seas and lends the ves...