14+ [Must Read] Popular Books On Ferries

A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2011 A heartbroken woman stumbled upon a diary and steps into the life of its anonymous author. In her twenties, Emily Wilson was on top of the world: she had a bestselling novel, a husband plucked from the pages of GQ, and a one-way ticket to happily ever after. Ten years later, the tide has turned on Emily's good fortune. So when her grea A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2011 A heartbroken woman stumbled upon a diary and steps into the life of its anonymous author. In her twenties, Emily Wilson was on top of the world: she had a bestselling novel, a husband plucked from the pages of GQ, and a one-way ticket to happily ever after. Ten years later, the tide has turned on Emily's good fortune. So when her great-aunt Bee invites her to spend the month of March on Bainbridge Island in Washington State, Emily accepts, longing to be ... [Read More]

Or call him the Scheherezade of the Staten Island ferry. A head inclined in the direction of the water -- "Filthy, isn't it?" -- and he's into the story of How Ermine Bandicoot Filled New York Harbor With Cigarette Tobacco. Into it just enough that the listener pays the price of a hot dog and soda pop to hear it; and the price of an apple turnover a la mode to get from Erm Or call him the Scheherezade of the Staten Island ferry. A head inclined in the direction of the water -- "Filthy, isn't it?" -- and he's into the story of How Ermine Bandicoot Filled New York Harbor With Cigarette Tobacco. Into it just enough that the listener pays the price of a hot dog and soda pop to hear it; and the price of an apple turnover a la mode to get from Ermine Bandicoot's stinginess to his butt collection; and several candy bars to reach his great scheme for the Statue of Liberty, the mammoth cigaret ... [Read More]

A 2012 edition that features P&O Ferries and an introduction of the company's new ferry - the 'Spirit of Britain'. It also includes detailed information on all the principal ferry operations in the UK and Northern Europe. ... [Read More]

Covering the history and development of Portsmouth Harbour since 1976, this book includes a look at the Isle of Wight ferry services and other Solent operations. It also features a fleet list. ... [Read More]

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Listing a total of some 5000 ships, from the greatest names in the cruise business to the least known tankers and cargo vessels, this 14th edition of the maritime enthusiast's bible has been fully revised and updated. ... [Read More]

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An illustrated listing of the ferries and coasters likely to be encountered in the waters around Britain and Western Europe giving details such as name, date of entry to service, gross tonnage. ... [Read More]

Of all the maritime titles produced by Ian Allan Publishing there is one--Ocean Ships--that has, over more than 40 years and numerous editions, been the most consistently successful and most regularly requested. Providing the reader with detailed information on the world's ocean going ships, the book is the 'Bible' of maritime enthusiasts worldwide. Listing a total of some Of all the maritime titles produced by Ian Allan Publishing there is one--Ocean Ships--that has, over more than 40 years and numerous editions, been the most consistently successful and most regularly requested. Providing the reader with detailed information on the world's ocean going ships, the book is the 'Bible' of maritime enthusiasts worldwide. Listing a total of some 5,000 ships, from the greatest names in the cruise business such as the Queen Elizabeth 2 and the Oriana to the least known tankers and cargo ves ... [Read More]

Being an island nation, the United Kingdom has an extensive network of regular ferry services employing a wide spectrum of craft types and sizes. From large short-sea ferries maintaining open sea route links to continental Europe and Ireland, to numerous inter-island ferries providing all-year-round access to and between offshore communities, these vessels are an intrinsic Being an island nation, the United Kingdom has an extensive network of regular ferry services employing a wide spectrum of craft types and sizes. From large short-sea ferries maintaining open sea route links to continental Europe and Ireland, to numerous inter-island ferries providing all-year-round access to and between offshore communities, these vessels are an intrinsic part of our maritime history. In the sheltered waters of the coasts and river estuaries, ferries provide the means to reach inaccessible location ... [Read More]

Covers the history of Pembroke Dock-Rosslare and Cork services of B and I, and also the Fishguard-Rosslare and Waterford services from 1906. ... [Read More]

First published almost fifty years ago, Ocean Ships has become the bible for maritime enthusiasts, providing authoritative and detailed information on all the world’s ocean-going passenger and cargo ships. The total number of ships in the last edition (published in 2009) was over 5,000 and such has been the boom in ship building in recent years. Ships listed in the new edi First published almost fifty years ago, Ocean Ships has become the bible for maritime enthusiasts, providing authoritative and detailed information on all the world’s ocean-going passenger and cargo ships. The total number of ships in the last edition (published in 2009) was over 5,000 and such has been the boom in ship building in recent years. Ships listed in the new edition range from the greatest names in the cruise business such as Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, to the multitude of unglamor ... [Read More]

This edition of the Hutigruten 120 book covers a more detailed and comprehensive account of the history of this essential Norwegian service. Illustrated with many different photographs to that of the edited version. The book also has detailed fleet lists, appendices and maps compiled by John Bryant. The title has many outstanding unpublished pictures and is a must for thos This edition of the Hutigruten 120 book covers a more detailed and comprehensive account of the history of this essential Norwegian service. Illustrated with many different photographs to that of the edited version. The book also has detailed fleet lists, appendices and maps compiled by John Bryant. The title has many outstanding unpublished pictures and is a must for those who love this historical route. ...more ... [Read More]

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our do The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might interpret our behavior, and how to interact with our dogs in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends. Af ... [Read More]