Popular Science


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Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.










Ice Yachts - Their Use and Construction - A Collection of Historical Articles Containing Experiences, Instruction and Yacht Construction


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This book is a collection of historical articles about yachting, with information on design, construction, maintenance, repairing, sailing, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in yachting and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. The articles include: “The Complete Yachtsman—B. Heckstall-Smith and E. Du Boulay”, “Popular Mechanics Build a Boat for Pleasure or Profit – It's Easy to Build your own Boat”, and “The Badminton Magazine of Sports and Pastimes, January 1896—Mrs. Alex Tweedle”. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing.




Handbook of Knots for Seamen


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Reprint of the famous book of knots including a brief but very interesting history of knots for boats and ships.




The Troller Yacht Book


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The 21st-century update of yacht designer Buehler's popular guide to fuel-efficient and safe offshore cruising powerboats is loaded with detailed information about cruising design theory, building, and outfitting.




Popular Mechanics


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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.




Drift Boats & River Dories


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Provides sufficient detail to model 10 boats to scale or build them full size. Instruction and step-by-step photos for building a traditional boat to scale. With measured drawings for 10 traditional boats, including the Light McKenzie River Boat and the Rogue River Driver.




Popular Mechanics


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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.




Rudder


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