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#1 New York Times Bestseller on Titanic's sinking.
In-depth survivor interviews provide unique insights.
Captures the tragic events of that fateful night.
Moment-by-moment account of the ship's demise.
Explores human emotions amidst chaos and despair.
Written by acclaimed author of The Miracle of Dunkirk.
A must-read for history and maritime disaster enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $9.30
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Detailed account of the Titanic's final hours.
Based on over 20 years of research.
Read by acclaimed narrator Martin Jarvis.
Captivating storytelling brings history to life.
Explores human behavior during crisis situations.
Highlights personal stories of survival and sacrifice.
Perfect for history and maritime disaster enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $13.62
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Urgent wake-up call about America's military capabilities.
Highlights risks from emerging technologies and rivals.
Focuses on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
Explores future warfare and defense strategies.
Proposes a new battle network for military operations.
Examines threats from China, Russia, and others.
Offers insights for maintaining peace and deterring aggression.
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Price Range: $11.05
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Written by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff.
Builds on his bestselling book, It's Your Ship.
Focuses on leadership and management insights.
Includes anecdotes from top business leaders.
Offers practical, prescriptive advice for success.
Transformational techniques for motivated, high-performing teams.
Applies naval strategies to business environments.
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Price Range: $14.69
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Complete account of Titanic's tragic journey.
Includes personal stories from 63 survivors.
Separates facts from myths surrounding the disaster.
Explores theories about Titanic's final hours.
Combines two classic works in one ebook.
Engaging narrative of a historic maritime catastrophe.
Perfect for history and Titanic enthusiasts alike.
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Price Range: $3.99
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Comprehensive guide for sail and rig tuning.
Illustrated for easy understanding and application.
Focuses on practical tuning techniques and theory.
Includes sections on genoa and mainsail trimming.
Covers spinnaker, gennaker, and rig tuning essentials.
PDF format for optimal visual experience.
Not recommended for very small screens.
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Price Range: $18.14
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True story of the El Faro cargo ship disaster.
Disappeared during Hurricane Joaquin in 2015.
Explores multiple factors leading to the sinking.
Features gripping accounts from survivors and experts.
Highlights the crew's bravery amidst chaos.
Meticulously researched and thrilling narrative.
A compelling read for maritime disaster enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $17.05
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True story of U-505 capture during WWII.
Thrilling narrative of bravery and cunning at sea.
Captures the heroic actions of Captain Daniel Gallery.
Highlights the significance of the Enigma machine.
Unveils secrets kept until after the war.
Fast-paced account of high-stakes naval warfare.
A must-read for history and war enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Comprehensive guide on modern shiphandling techniques.
Focuses on large commercial vessels and practices.
Written by experienced pilots and shipmasters.
Covers essential docking and undocking maneuvers.
Includes uncommon techniques like lightering and anchoring.
Updated with current bridge management practices.
Ideal for advancing maritime professionals' skills.
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Price Range: $47.49
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Highlights St. Petersburg's maritime training history.
Focuses on WWII Merchant Marines' experiences.
Describes local economic impact during training station's operation.
Features contributions from local businesses and merchants.
Showcases training site's strategic location and climate.
Details boarding houses for servicemen in local hotels.
Preserves important maritime heritage and stories.
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Price Range: $24.99
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Recounts the tragic collision of Andrea Doria and Stockholm.
Explores the heroic response from nearby ships.
Avoids catastrophe similar to the Titanic disaster.
Fact-filled narrative by journalist Alvin Moscow.
Dramatic retelling of a maritime tragedy.
Insights into maritime safety and regulations.
Compelling audiobook for history and ship enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $13.85
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Gripping tale of engineering and human sacrifice.
Five divers face deadly risks in dark tunnel.
Explores Boston's environmental cleanup journey.
Award-winning journalist Neil Swidey narrates the story.
Intimate portraits of divers and engineers involved.
Moral questions about large-scale construction projects.
Suspenseful narrative highlighting bravery and tragedy.
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Price Range: $3.50
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Essential for naval architecture and marine engineering students.
Explores hydrodynamics for high-speed vessel design.
Suitable for experienced designers in high-speed craft.
Provides practical insights and advanced design techniques.
Comprehensive resource for theoretical and practical applications.
Enhances understanding of fluid dynamics in marine context.
Promotes innovative solutions for modern vessel challenges.
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Price Range: $83.51
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Explores colonial naval defense before the Revolution.
Uncovers significant provincial naval forces in the colonies.
Examines colonial governance and British relationships.
Highlights threats from French, Spanish, and pirates.
Details Pennsylvania's controversial naval establishment.
Connects provincial navies to sociopolitical developments.
Engaging narrative for early American history enthusiasts.
Price Range: $34.95
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Comprehensive guide to modern marine navigation.
Includes updated techniques and technologies.
Covers fundamentals of nautical navigation.
Emphasizes practical piloting skills.
Explores celestial navigation methods and importance.
Discusses modern navigation technologies, including RF techniques.
Addresses navigational safety and emergency procedures.
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Price Range: $27.99
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Comprehensive manual for commercial diver training.
Developed by the Divers Institute of Technology.
Covers safe practices in commercial diving.
Includes physics, physiology, and medicine of diving.
Explains surface supplied air operations thoroughly.
Details recompression theory and treatment tables.
Features diving conversions and formulas for reference.
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Price Range: $15.00
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Explores Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic's tragic stories.
Features rare photographs and technical drawings.
Details construction and modifications of the Olympic Class.
Uncovers human stories behind engineering failures.
Includes new computer-generated recreations of the ships.
Accessible specification book from Harland & Wolff.
Engaging account of maritime history's greatest disasters.
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Price Range: $26.67
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Captivating biography of naval architect William Francis Gibbs.
Chronicles the creation of the SS United States.
Highlights America's mid-century engineering and design excellence.
Explores Gibbs' relentless pursuit of perfection.
Illustrates the fusion of luxury and innovation in shipbuilding.
A compelling narrative of American ingenuity and enterprise.
Offers insights into a transformative era for travel.
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Price Range: $11.89
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Comprehensive guide to marine and naval engineering.
Ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts.
16 chapters covering key marine technology topics.
Step-by-step learning for easy comprehension.
Real-world examples to connect theory and practice.
Current trends in technology and sustainability discussed.
User-friendly language for all backgrounds.
Price Range: $14.99
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Comprehensive guide for marine structural engineers.
Focus on metocean parameters in marine environments.
Theoretical foundations with practical applications included.
Progressive knowledge from basics to advanced topics.
Covers fluid-structure interaction and numerical simulations.
Includes advanced design scenarios and best practices.
Ideal for professionals, researchers, and students alike.
Price Range: $23.00
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Standard reference for yacht design professionals.
Completely revised and expanded fifth edition.
Covers yacht and powerboat design processes.
Includes recent findings in hydrodynamics.
Features updates on building standards.
Practical applications demonstrated with a new cruiser.
Includes photos and detailed explanations of construction.
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Price Range: $76.19
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Comprehensive guide on boat wiring fundamentals.
Authored by marine electrical expert John C. Payne.
Fully illustrated for easy understanding and reference.
Covers crucial topics like circuit protection and isolation.
Explains basic electrical principles and system voltages.
Guides on planning and installing boat wiring.
Updated and revised for better clarity and accuracy.
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Price Range: $22.95
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Comprehensive coverage of ship machinery aspects.
Focus on propulsion, steering, and deck machinery.
Emphasis on safe operating procedures and techniques.
Updated for cost-effective ship operation strategies.
Addresses equipment reliability and fuel efficiency.
Includes information on automated machinery trends.
Essential for Class 3 and Class 4 certifications.
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Price Range: $65.21
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Harrowing true story of human sacrifice.
Explores Boston's transformation from environmental disaster.
Delves into the lives of courageous divers.
Highlights engineering marvel of a 10-mile tunnel.
Examines corporate failures and decision-making risks.
Suspenseful narrative with unexpected twists.
Reflects on costs of large-scale construction projects.
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Price Range: $18.00
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Comprehensive guide to naval signaling flags.
Includes instructions for pennants and customs.
Essential for military and maritime communication.
Authoritative reference for naval personnel.
Easy-to-understand terminology and visuals.
Adaptable for various national flag variations.
Supports international maritime operations and standards.
Price Range: $2.99
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Comprehensive guide for plywood boatbuilding techniques.
Includes detailed illustrations and photographs throughout.
Covers all processes from lofting to launch.
Essential resource for novice and experienced builders.
Focuses on practical, step-by-step instructions.
Time-tested techniques from expert Glen L. Witt.
Enhances understanding of boat design and construction.
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Price Range: $13.21
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Comprehensive guide to designing pneumatic systems.
Focuses on SI units for standardized understanding.
Covers essential components for optimal system design.
Includes typical examples for educational purposes.
Explains inbuilt safety considerations in design processes.
Enhances knowledge for industrial pneumatic system development.
Part of a broader fluid power educational series.
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Price Range: $14.99
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Spellbinding true story of maritime heroism.
Details the sinking of Alaska Ranger fishing trawler.
Explores remarkable 2008 rescue operations in Bering Sea.
Combines extraordinary courage, ingenuity, and technology.
Captivating narrative of real-life action and adventure.
Unveils the greatest rescue in Coast Guard history.
Perfect for fans of thrilling maritime tales.
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Price Range: $17.46
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Celebrated annual publication on warship history.
Features original research by distinguished contributors.
Includes new book reviews and warship notes.
Detailed articles supported by plans and data tables.
Stunning photographs enhance the reader's experience.
Covers Imperial Japan's destroyer classes and submarines.
Maintains high standards of scholarship and research.
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Price Range: $28.31
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Story of America's greatest naval architect, William Gibbs.
Chronicles the creation of the S.S. United States.
Highlights innovation in 20th-century American shipbuilding.
Explores Gibbs' relentless pursuit of excellence.
Showcases a national fascination with luxury travel.
Beautifully written, reminiscent of McCullough's grand histories.
A remarkable journey of ingenuity and enterprise.
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Price Range: $27.19
