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ean: 9780070328778, isbn: 0070328773,

Have you ever wondered about the origin of "son of a gun," "flotsam and jetsam," or "hunky-dory"? You'll find the nautical derivation of these expressions and more than 250 others in this collection of nautical metaphors and colloquialisms. In additi...

ean: 9780071440271, isbn: 0071440275,

“One of the best dictionaries of sea terms ever.” —Library Journal Bail out. The coast is clear. In deep water. These are just a few of the seafaring terms that have become part of our common language. But where do they come from, and what do t...

ean: 9780071638241, isbn: 0071638245,

184 countries. Endless possibilities for the cruising vacation of your dreams "What Jimmy Cornell doesn't know about cruising isn't worth knowing."--Yachting World World Cruising Destinations is the only nautical tourist guide to the world, the ultim...