Sailing Through A Volcano
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Sailing Through A Volcano
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Author : Ernie Mendez
language : en
Publisher: Blurb
Release Date : 2022-08-08
Sailing Through A Volcano written by Ernie Mendez and has been published by Blurb this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-08 with categories.
Fifty thousand miles of racing and sailing around the world adventures, such as: "(it) was like floating in air in the absolutely clear water over beautiful coral formations and spectacularly colored reef fish swimming under our boat." "We got a ringside seat view of a new volcano erupting out of the ocean." "We experienced a strange isolation with only exotic birdcalls and occasional twig snapping sounds from crocodiles on shore." "Our guide made sure we were not kidnapped and held for ransom (Aden)." "The Southern Cross on our left, Orion dead ahead and the Big Dipper on our right, truly a magnificent and wondrous sight." These are just a few excerpts, samplings of the many racing and cruising adventures and experiences in thousands of miles of sailing the oceans of the world.
Sailing In A Volcano
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Author : Nick Tolerton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Sailing In A Volcano written by Nick Tolerton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Sailing categories.
Volcanoes
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Author : Richard V. Fisher
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2021-10-12
Volcanoes written by Richard V. Fisher and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-12 with Science categories.
Whenever a volcano threatens to erupt, scientists and adventurers from around the world flock to the site in response to the irresistible allure of one of nature's most dangerous and unpredictable phenomena. In a unique book probing the science and mystery of these fiery features, the authors chronicle not only their geologic behavior but also their profound effect on human life. From Mount Vesuvius to Mount St. Helens, the book covers the surprisingly large variety of volcanoes, the subtle to conspicuous signs preceding their eruptions, and their far-reaching atmospheric consequences. Here scientific facts take on a very human dimension, as the authors draw upon actual encounters with volcanoes, often through firsthand accounts of those who have witnessed eruptions and miraculously survived the aftermath. The book begins with a description of the lethal May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens--complete with an explanation of how safety officials and scientists tried to predict events, and how unsuspecting campers and loggers miles away struggled against terrifying blasts of ash, stone, and heat. The story moves quickly to the ways volcanoes have enhanced our lives, creating mineral-rich land, clean thermal energy, and haunting landscapes that in turn benefit agriculture, recreation, mining, and commerce. Religion and psychology embroider the account, as the authors explore the impact of volcanoes on the human psyche through tales of the capricious volcano gods and attempts to appease them, ranging from simple homage to horrific ritual sacrifice. Volcanoes concludes by assisting readers in experiencing these geological phenomena for themselves. An unprecedented "tourist guide to volcanoes" outlines over forty sites throughout the world. Not only will travelers find information on where to go and how to get there, they will also learn what precautions to take at each volcano. Tourists, amateur naturalists, and armchair travelers alike will find their scientific curiosity whetted by this informative and entertaining book.
Sailing In Stitches
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Author : John Cocker
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2003
Sailing In Stitches written by John Cocker and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Travel categories.
Sailing in Stitches relates the story of a circumnavigation in a 74 foot Yawl. Dr. John Cocker, a retired Family Physician and Publisher of STITCHES, the Journal of Medical Humour, decided at age 67 that he still had time for one more adventure. The book relates the planning and purchase of the vessel and then the adventures that happened along the way. A motley crew was assembeld and left Fort Lauderdale in November, 2000. Dr. Cocker, with 20,000 miles of blue water sailing experience, was the only one on board who had sailed out of sight of land before. Heading down the Caribbean to Trinidad and then the Panama Canal, Dr. Cocker relates stories of the sailing, along with anecdotes and incidents that occurred. The vast space of the Pacific, the 3,000 mile leg to the Marquises, when no other boat was seen for three weeks, and the events that occurred on scattered Pacific Islands, together with some natural history, economics and gossip make fascinating reading. From Australia, the voyage headed from Bali through the South China Seas, where they were boarded at night by pirates, then through 'Pirate Alley', the straights of Malacca and to Phucket. Next came the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, Mediterreanean, and home across the Atlantic. Dr. Cocker's interest in foreign land, history, geography and people is evident, and his outspoken criticism of regimes and religions make fascinating reading for those of us who choose to stay at home and a guide for those of us who wish to sail.
Volcanoes
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Author : Lawrence Tanner
language : en
Publisher: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Volcanoes written by Lawrence Tanner and has been published by New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Earth (Planet) categories.
Adventures In The Trade Wind
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Author : Richard Dey
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2009-08-20
Adventures In The Trade Wind written by Richard Dey and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-20 with Travel categories.
This is at once the biography of an Englishman who became the pioneering charterboat skipper of an American yacht, and a history of the charterboat business in the islands. Morris Nicholson’s story reflects a time now all but vanished in the islands, beginning when they were neglected colonial outposts and a single yacht meant income for the islanders. In no other book is there an account of how skippered yachts, bareboats, and headboats came to sail the Caribbean Sea and became an economic sector. However it is Nicholson’s story—and his stories of others—that drives the narrative and fills it with human interest.
The Encyclopedia Of Volcanoes
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Author : Haraldur Sigurdsson
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2015-03-06
The Encyclopedia Of Volcanoes written by Haraldur Sigurdsson and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-06 with Science categories.
Volcanoes are unquestionably one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring features of the physical world. Our paradoxical fascination with them stems from their majestic beauty and powerful, sometimes deadly, destructiveness. Notwithstanding the tremendous advances in volcanology since ancient times, some of the mystery surrounding volcanic eruptions remains today. The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes summarizes our present knowledge of volcanoes; it provides a comprehensive source of information on the causes of volcanic eruptions and both the destructive and beneficial effects. The early chapters focus on the science of volcanism (melting of source rocks, ascent of magma, eruption processes, extraterrestrial volcanism, etc.). Later chapters discuss human interface with volcanoes, including the history of volcanology, geothermal energy resources, interaction with the oceans and atmosphere, health aspects of volcanism, mitigation of volcanic disasters, post-eruption ecology, and the impact of eruptions on organismal biodiversity. Provides the only comprehensive reference work to cover all aspects of volcanology Written by nearly 100 world experts in volcanology Explores an integrated transition from the physical process of eruptions through hazards and risk, to the social face of volcanism, with an emphasis on how volcanoes have influenced and shaped society Presents hundreds of color photographs, maps, charts and illustrations making this an aesthetically appealing reference Glossary of 3,000 key terms with definitions of all key vocabulary items in the field is included
Volcanoes A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Michael J Branney
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-11-26
Volcanoes A Very Short Introduction written by Michael J Branney and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-26 with Nature categories.
Volcanoes are some of the most dramatic expressions of the powerful tectonic forces at work in the Earth beneath our feet. But volcanism, a profoundly important feature of Earth, and indeed of other planets and moons too, encompasses much more than just volcanoes themselves. On a planetary scale, volcanism is an indispensable heat release mechanism, which on Earth allows the conditions for life. IIt releases gases into the atmosphere and produces enormous volumes of rock, and spectacular landscapes - landscapes which, during major eruptions, can be completely reshaped in a matter of hours. Through geological time volcanism has shaped both climate and biological evolution, and volcanoes can affect human life, too, for both good and ill. Yet, even after much study, some of the fundamental aspects of volcanicity remain mysterious. This Very Short Introduction takes the readers into the inferno of a racing pyroclastic current, and the heart of a moving lava flow, as understood through the latest scientific research. Exploring how volcanologists forensically decipher how volcanoes work, Michael Branney and Jan Zalasiewicz explain what we do (and don't) understood about the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, and consider how volcanoes interact with other physical processes on the Earth, with life, and with human society. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Volcanoes
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Author : Timothy M. Kusky
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Volcanoes written by Timothy M. Kusky and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Presents introduction to and history of volcanoes as well as the causes, devastating effects, and prediction of geologic natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.
Sailing Into Retirement 7 Ways To Retire On A Boat At 50 With 10 Steps That Will Keep You There Until 80
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Author : Jim Trefethen
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2016-07-29
Sailing Into Retirement 7 Ways To Retire On A Boat At 50 With 10 Steps That Will Keep You There Until 80 written by Jim Trefethen and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
How-to guidance for retiring on a boat—for aging captains and landlubbers Have you ever thought you might want to retire on a boat? Of course you have or you wouldn’t have picked up this book! Whatever form your yearning for aquatic retirement takes, Jim Trefethen can help you realize the dream. After sailing together for over 40 years, the Jim and his wife have learned the secrets of living a content and productive life. Here Jim shares those secrets, including: ● Making sure you really want to do it: then make sure you are sure. ● How to upsize your ambitions while downsizing your life, in ways that will enhance your retirement ● How to get all your shore-side affairs in order, then to make some important adjustments in your attitude, confidence, and self esteem ● Easy-to-understand pointers and suggestions for deciding which type of retired cruising is best for you ● A ten-step plan to buying a boat with as little drama as possible ● How to modify your new/old floating retirement home to make it safer, more comfortable, and more elderly friendly