Bøger af Martin Thomas

For over 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.In this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Alex Whitworth and Dag Pike to Larry and Lin Pardey, Matt Sheahan and Andrew Claughton.The expert advice section has been updated in line with current thinking, with major new additions tackling preventing or coping with lightning strikes, navigating in heavy weather with both paper and electronic charts, the choice and use of tenders in severe weather, and special problems faced by the new generation of foiled cruising boats. For the first time the book also covers the unique challenges presented by weather in high latitudes, with more yachts crossing the Drake Passage and attempting the North West Passage. These revisions ensure that Heavy Weather Sailing is as relevant, useful and instructive for today's sailor venturing offshore as it ever was.This is the definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising. It gives a clear message regarding the preparations required, and the tactics to consider when it comes on to blow.

When Jilly McGilly speaks to her bear one day, something she says sets off a magic alert that summons a leprechaun to her call. The leprechaun grants her three wishes which she uses to introduce her to a land full of animals and friends. When Jilly sets about helping those around her, she journeys through a world full of adventure and intrigue which we share along the way. Jilly's experiences as a little girl opens a world of life and wonders taking us to an understanding of how the rich imaginations of children can teach us to accept the unthinkable and acknowledge life's lessons taught through the vivid thoughts of the young.

A remarkable, extensive manual for sexual closeness for couples in each time of marriage.An extraordinary sexual coexistence is something each couple should have in their marriage life. On the off chance that you have a befuddled or baffled outlook on your sexual coexistence - or basically wonder, Is there more to it than this?- - couple's sex manual for the best well being on the planet is precisely exact thing you want to make your marriage more grounded, all through the room.In this book you comprehend the reason why couple sex manual for the best well being on the planet is quite possibly of God's smartest thoughtThe book will show you the internal operations of your body and your mate's body to accomplish ideal joyThe book will direct you through the most widely recognized sexual issues couples have and what to do about themAssist you with perceiving how your previous encounters and assumptions impact your current sexual coexistenceGive you viable ideas and procedures to improve your sexual experienceUrge you to take possession during the time spent having intercourse, considering an incredible sexual coexistence to be a lovely chance to respect both God and your companionThe book will help you by assisting you with adding a little zest to your life along with simply a general aide on the most proficient method to show friendship to other people.You will find probably questions, replies to your inquiries concerning closeness as you track down more fulfillment in your marriage than any other time in recent memory.

You've likely heard a great deal about masturbation at this point. However, have you at any point contemplated whether the thing is being said about masturbation is valid? In this book, become familiar with masturbation. Everything about its downsides, benefits, and contrasts, as well as the impacts of masturbation. See whether it meaningfully affects your body by any stretch of the imagination. Find out pretty much the real factors and convictions about masturbation in this book.This act has trapped such countless individuals on its web. While many individuals view joy for the purpose of satisfaction, others detest it yet are uncertain of how to continue.This book will make sense of various fantasies and realities about masturbation as well as uncover a few realities about it that you may not know about.This book offers a few cures and answers for the individuals who need to forget about it, making it more straightforward for them to.

When a Grand Jury indicts Leroy Lewis for the first degree murder of an FBI agent, and a wealthy drug lord promises him the best in legal representation, Leroy gets a rude awakening when he finds his lawyer is not what he expected. Appearing before a hanging judge and an ambitious Federal Prosecutor with a Defense Attorney who is young and unproven, Leroy seems destined to spend the rest of his life in a federal penitentiary

Megan Malone, born out of wedlock in the United States, never knew violence as a child. When her mother took her back to Ireland and married John Taylor - that changed. This is the story of how domestic violence and abuse forge a bond between a mother and her daughter forcing them to confront the cruel parochialism of rural Ireland in the 1970s. At the heart of the novel, a young girl perseveres with a campaign to see that justice is meted out when people break the law. When a reactionary priest attempts to block her struggle, he serves as a catalyst to highlight the darkest secrets of the Catholic Church and precipitates an investigation into the aberrant behaviour of abusive clergy. The novel explores the personal dilemmas of those caught up in the aftermath. It pursues the history of particular cases through the eyes of the innocents and the not so innocent, contrasting the domesticity of the young and unsophisticated with the brutality of the abuse they suffer. In the end, the simplicity of long-held beliefs and the innate goodness that binds people together triumphs despite battles with the police, the Church and the justiciary. This is a story about love and courage, and how an indomitable spirit can bring a powerful institution to its knees - and shows why Ireland in the 1970s is 'no country for young women'.

Whether you are sailing, motorboating, pottering around in a dinghy, racing, going fishing offshore or embarking on an ocean crossing, this is the essential pocket-sized guide to first aid you need to have on board.Aimed specifically at boaters, it covers every medical problem you may encounter on board, from common issues such as seasickness and sunburn to more serious problems such as broken bones and emergencies including heart attacks and strokes. Every problem is graded for its seriousness, indicating whether it is something you can treat yourself that needn't mean the end of the trip, or whether you should head back to shore or summon help immediately. It guides you in how to make someone comfortable and, in the most serious circumstances, improve their chances of making a full recovery.Clear, full-colour step by step diagrams illustrate succinct instructions for quick reference. The book also includes a guide on what to include in your on-board first aid kit, which differs depending on where you are going, and how long and how far you will be away from the nearest assistance.A handy reference to have on board wherever you are going, this book will boost your confidence, help you solve medical problems, and minimise the dangers in emergencies.

R. H. Mathews (1841-1918) was an Australian-born surveyor and self-taught anthropologist. From 1893 until his death in 1918, he made it his mission to record all 'new and interesting facts' about Aboriginal Australia.

"Get all the basics on acrylic painting, from paints and materials to foundational techniques. Each project features a different technique for acrylic painting. Explore modern motifs and abstract image ideas"--Back cover.

It's not easy being small. Especially not being able to reach things. Like the hook to hang a coat, a shelf to get the toys, or the pedals of a bike. Kitchen sides, the shower, and a light switch are all too high. But the love of a father is an amazing thing. With dad close by anything is possible. With dad close by nothing is out of reach.

Suitable for students of British or French Political History or the origins of World War II in Europe, this book investigates the course of Anglo-French policy in Europe from 1936 to 1938, a critical period during which France was governed by a series of Popular Front coalition Ministries.

This thesis provides a comprehensive description of methods used to compute the vibrational spectra of liquid systems by molecular dynamics simulations.

It's not easy being small. Nothing is simple. Not speaking, sleeping or walking. Not counting, reading or swimming. Not even hopping or skipping or jumping! But the love of a mother is an amazing thing. With mum close by there's no need to be scared. With mum close by anything is possible.

Age range 2 to 6 All through the year the seasons turn, And little by little we begin to learn. It's a new year and Little Elephant can't wait to go outside and explore. With Mum and Dad never too far behind, it's safe to look, smell, touch and taste everything each new season has to offer.

With over 1500 entries, this popular dictionary provides concise and up to date explanations of the theories, approaches and terminology that define front-line social work and social care.