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A History of the World in 12 MapsThroughout history, maps have been fundamental in shaping our view of the world, and our place in it. But far from being purely scientific objects, maps of the world are unavoidably ideological and subjective, intimately bound up with the systems of power and authority of particular times and places.
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RAH312602S Books $22.00
Architectura Navalis Mercatoria: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century Naval ArchitectureFirst published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries. Seventy detailed illustrations chart vessel...
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DOP645155S Books $18.95
Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book Of The SeaBreverton’s Nautical Curiosities is about ships, people and the sea. However, unlike many other nautical compendiums, the focus of this book is on the unusual, the overlooked or the downright extraordinary. Thus,...
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NBN921979H Books $24.95
California Coastal Invertebrates (Mac's Guides)Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
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MOB886532S Books $4.95
Disasters at Sea: A Visual History of Infamous ShipwrecksExperience the mystery and wonder of the bottom of the sea with over sixty accounts of shipwreck catastrophes. Illustrated with detailed maps and shipwreck locations, Disasters at Sea takes readers on a fascinating journey through history and to the ocean floor. Learn all about the historical details and theories of the most infamous...
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DOP914177S Books $14.95
Doomed Ships: Great Ocean Liner Disasters (Dover Maritime)These true-life adventures unfold amid flames, collisions, and explosions, with frantic calls of SOS and a rush to clamber aboard the lifeboats. Naval historian William H. Miller, Jr., recounts the dramatic stories behind a host of ill-fated passenger ships. He takes readers beyond...
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DOP645366S Books $12.95
Exploring Pacific Coast TidepoolsThis fieldguide describes 341 of the most common species of flora and fauna in the intertidal zone of the Pacific Coast from Baja California to Alaska. Twenty-one pages of color.
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NPI961217S Books $12.95
Fifty Ships That Changed the Course of History: A Nautical History of the World Fifty Ships That Changed the Course of History is a beautiful guide to fifty water vessels that played a key role in world history and had a great impact on human civilization. The book presents the ships chronologically, beginning with Pharaoh Khufu's Solar Barge from about 2566...
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FFB085719S Books $29.95
In One Tidepool: Crabs, Snails, and Salty TailsGo on a field trip between two covers with Tony to a special, brilliant habitat, a tidepool. A whole community of creatures lives there! Humor, a fun rhyme, good science, and brilliant illustrations come together in a clear, easily understood package. Two pages of Field Notes and fun facts at the back of the...
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DAW469038S Books $8.95
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Nautical Scenes to Paint or Color (Dover Art Coloring Book)From a diminutive rowboat on a pond to a grand luxury liner by moonlight, these 23 illustrations portray an appealing variety of nautical scenes. Realistic drawings depict a deserted beach, fishermen at work, a tranquil alpine lake, a sailboat regatta, and other evocative images....
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DOP645693S Books $5.99
Seashore Life of Southern CaliforniaThe dry land is one world and the wet sea is another, but the line separating them is ever-changing. Known as the intertidal zone, the area between the land and the sea is defined by the extremes of the tides. Sam Hinton provides an introduction to this fascinating zone and its contiguous waters and...
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CDS005924S Books $23.95
Seashore of Northern and Central CaliforniaThis pocket-sized illustrated guide helps unlock the mysteries of the diverse and abundant life of the Northern and Central California coastline. Artist and naturalist Ian Sheldon accurately and colorfully portrays 150 species of aquatic life. Color-coded tabs help with quick identification.
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LON105144S Books $12.95
Seashore of Southern CaliforniaDiscover the natural world of Southern California's coastline from Santa Barbara tot he mexican border. 8 color-coded headers common and scientific name identification each species has a finely detailed description color-coded thumb tabs quick notes on range, zone, habitat, size Facts including biology and...
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LON105232S Books $14.95
Seashore of the Pacific NorthwestA spectacular guide to the Pacific Northwest's intertidal life with full-color illustrations of 150 species and concise descriptions of mammals, jellyfish,starfish, arthropods, worms, seaweeds and more.
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LON105161S Books $14.95
The Golden Age of Maritime Maps: When Europe Discovered the World"Portolan charts," so called from the Italian adjective portolano, meaning "related to ports or harbours," were born during the 12th century in the maritime community. These charts, drawn on parchment and crisscrossed with lines referring to the compass directions, indicated the succession of ports and anchorages along the shores, and were used by...
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FFB085238H Books $49.95
The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the WorldA monumental retelling of world history through the lens of the sea—revealing in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, lake and stream, and how goods, languages, religions, and entire cultures...
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RAH197035S Books $22.00
The Unforgiving Coast: Maritime Disasters of the Pacific NorthwestThe Northwest coast can be as deadly as it is beautiful, as demonstrated by the hundreds of shipwrecks that have occurred in these waters. This fascinating book chronicles nine of the most dramatic maritime...
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UAR071541S Books $19.95
Tidepools: Southern California: A Guide to 92 Locations from Point Conception to MexicoMost people who visit tidepools for the first time walk through the area oblivious to the richness of life thriving among the rocks. Yet with this book as a guide, by the time they leave, they will be tiptoeing...
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CDS997633S Books $18.95
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Whales and Other Marine Mammals of California and BajaA full-color book featuring photos, illustrations and range maps. Complete with notes on the conservation status of the marine mammals in California and Baja area.
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LON105342S Books $12.95
Whales and Other Marine Mammals of Washington and OregonWhether you venture out on the high seas or observe nature from the shore, you'll enjoy this full-color guide to the whales, dolphins, seals, sea-lions and other aquatic mammals that populate the coastal waters of the...
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LON105266S Books $12.95