{"product_id":"9780071750844","title":"The Complete Sailor, Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not just an instructional book---it's an insight into a sailor's approach to the sea, boats, and the ever-changing dynamic of wind on the water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"A learn-to-sail book with heart.\"--\u003ci\u003eWoodenBoat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A real winner...a masterful blend of straightforward text with delightful and instructive illustrations. Quite simply a great primer on sailing and the world of boats for readers of all ages.\"--\u003ci\u003eCruising World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Teaches sailing with flair and poetry.\"--\u003ci\u003eSAIL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A great walk-through for the novice, both entertaining and thorough.\"--\u003ci\u003eSailing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Sits in a class by itself. Elegantly simple, encyclopedic in scope, and a delightful reference for any novice—with lots to offer intermediate sailors, too.\"--\u003ci\u003eKalamazoo Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you never sailed, sailed once, or have sailed for a lifetime, this book is perfect for beginners but deep enough content for those interested in going beyond basics. Revised and expanded to include racing and GPS navigation, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Sailor\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a how-to sail book, but a book that teaches you how to become a sailor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn all-in-one, comprehensive introduction to sailing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date information on techniques and approaches offered by the changing nature of the sport\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExquisite pen-and-ink illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTopics include: Wind Sense; Working Winds; Getting Underway; The Boat; Rigging; Sails; Under Power; Rules of the Road; Anchoring; Ropework; Marlinspike Seamanship; Emergencies; Sea and Sky; Navigation; Racing; Trailering\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47105670185200,"sku":"9780071750844","price":18.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071750844_p0.jpg?v=1763635891","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071750844","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}