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Last of the blue water liners : passenger ships sailing the seven seas /William H. Miller "This is the story of the last class-divided passenger ships that carried travellers from point to point. In the final years of activity, spanning from the 1940s to the 1960s, they carried Hollywood stars and even royalty on the Atlantic, businessmen to South America and Africa, migrants to Australia and New Zealand, and visitors returning to European homelands. Last of the Blue Water Liners nods to the Atlantic liners but also revels in the many other passenger ships that plied trades around the world: vessels like the Antilles, Oslofjord, Kampala and Changsha. Complete with rare images and the insight of the prolific maritime historian William H. Miller, this book is a nostalgic parade of a bygone age, a generation of ships all but swept away in the 1960s and 1970s as jet travel changed the world."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 629.123.3(26)

Seashaken houses : a lighthouse history from Eddystone to Fastnet /Tom Nancollas. "An enthralling history of Britain's rock lighthouses, and the people who built and inhabited them. Lighthouses are enduring monuments to our relationship with the sea. They encapsulate a romantic vision of solitary homes amongst the waves, but their original purpose was much more noble, conceived as navigational gifts for the safety of all. Still today, we depend upon their guiding lights for the safe passage of ships. Nowhere is this truer than in the rock lighthouses of Great Britain and Ireland: twenty towers built between 1811 and 1904, so-called because they were constructed on desolate, slippery rock formations in the middle of the sea, rising, mirage-like, straight out of the waves, with lights shining at the their summits. Seashaken Houses is a lyrical exploration of these magnificent, isolated sentinels, the ingenuity of those who conceived them, the people who risked their lives building and rebuilding them, those that inhabited their circular rooms, and the ways in which we value emblems of our history in a changing world."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 627.715(42)

The life of the red sea dhow : a cultural history of seaborne exploration in the Islamic world /Dionisius A. Agius. "Few images are as evocative as the silhouette of the Arab dhow as, under full sail, it tacks to windward on glittering waters of Red Sea before moving across the face of the rising or setting sun. In this authoritative new book, Dionisius A. Agius, one of the foremost scholars of Islamic material culture, offers a lucid and wide-ranging history of the iconic dhow from medieval to modern times. Traversing the Arabian and African coasts, he shows that the dhow was central not just to commerce but to the vital transmission and exchange of ideas. Discussing trade and salt routes, shoals and wind patterns, spice harvest seasons and the deep and resonant connection between language, memory and oral tradition, this is the first book to place the dhow in its full and remarkable cultural contexts."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 629.123.19

The Greenwich roll of honour 1914-1918 : Remembering the fallen 100 years after the end of the First World War "The names of Greenwich's war dead were not inscribed on the local War Memorial. The fallen were rendered almost invisible. Until now. The Greenwich Roll of Honour: 1914-1918 is a new publication timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. This poignant booklet reproduces the list of Greenwich's fallen which was originally compiled by the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich and placed inside the borough war memorial at the top of Maze Hill. See the list of about 1850 local men who died and read the story of the borough's war memorial alongside new colour photography of local memorials. This special booklet, with a foreword by the Revd Canon Chris Moody, is out now."--Provided by the publisher. 2018 • PAMPHLET • 1 copy available. 940.467

Monsoon Islam : trade and faith on the medieval Malabar Coast /Sebastian R. Prange, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. "Between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, a distinct form of Islamic thought and practice developed among Muslim trading communities of the Indian Ocean. Sebastian R. Prange argues that this 'Monsoon Islam' was shaped by merchants not sultans, forged by commercial imperatives rather than in battle, and defined by the reality of Muslims living within non-Muslim societies. Focusing on India's Malabar Coast, the much-fabled 'land of pepper', Prange provides a case study of how Monsoon Islam developed in response to concrete economic, socio-religious, and political challenges. Because communities of Muslim merchants across the Indian Ocean were part of shared commercial, scholarly, and political networks, developments on the Malabar Coast illustrate a broader, trans-oceanic history of the evolution of Islam across monsoon Asia. This history is told through four spaces that are examined in their physical manifestations as well as symbolic meanings: the Port, the Mosque, the Palace, and the Sea."-- 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 382(267)

The epic voyages of Maud Berridge: the seafaring diary of a victorian lady /Sally Berridge Maud Berridge (1845-1907) was the wife of Henry Berridge, master mariner and captain of three sailing ships: Walmer Castle, Highflyer and Superb, all owned by Greens at Blackwall Yard, London. Maud accompanied Henry on at least five voyages to Melbourne, Australia, writing diaries of her travels. This book is based on the two surviving diaries and is written by Maud's great granddaughter. The diaries contain details of the voyages and life on board and are supplemented by the author with background and contextual information on the ships and shipping industry at the time, as well as details of the family history. Illustrated with photographs. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92BERRIDGE

Picturing the Pacific : Joseph Banks and the shipboard artists of Cook and Flinders /James Taylor "For over 50 years between the 1760s and the early 19th century, the pioneers who sailed from Europe to explore the Pacific brought back glimpses of this new world in the form of oil paintings, watercolours and drawings - a sensational view of a part of the world few would ever see. Today these works represent a fascinating and inspiring perspective from the frontier of discovery. It was Sir Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society, who popularised the placement of professional artists on British ships of exploration. They captured striking and memorable images of everything they encountered: exotic landscapes, beautiful flora and fauna, as well as remarkable portraits of indigenous peoples. These earliest views of the Pacific, particularly Australia, were designed to promote the new world as enticing, to make it seem familiar, to encourage further exploration and, ultimately, British settlement. Drawing on both private and public collections from around the world, this lavish book collects together oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints and other documents from those voyages, and presents a unique glimpse into an age where science and art became irrevocably entwined."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 7:910.4(265/266)

Bell Rock lighthouse : an illustrated history /Michael A. W. Strachan "Since its completion in 1811, the Bell Rock Lighthouse has been revered as an industrial wonder of the world. The iconic tower was built on the Inchcape Rock, a submerged reef some 12 miles off the coast of Arbroath, and now stands as the oldest sea-washed tower in the world, surviving over 200 years of violent storms and crashing waves. The construction of the Bell Rock made the name of the Stevenson family, a dynasty of lighthouse engineers who dominated Scottish lighthouse engineering for 150 years. Robert Stevenson was the first man on the reef and the last man off, a personal commitment which saw the Bell Rock's actual Chief Engineer, John Rennie, almost deleted from the building's history. The Bell Rock is, however, more than just Stevenson and Rennie. Not only was it a remarkable feat of engineering, but one which played host to a remarkable way of life. The light-keepers undertook nightly vigils on the rock for 177 years, their often mundane and monotonous duties occasionally being punctuated by technological improvements and world events. The keepers are now all gone but the Bell Rock continues to show its familiar flash for the safety of all."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 627.715(413.1)

The Port of Dover through time / Ian Collard. "The Port of Dover is Europe's busiest ferry port and is situated in south-east England. It is the nearest port to France, which is twenty-one miles away, and the world's busiest passenger port, with 12 million travellers, 2.5 million lorries, 2.2 million cars and motorcycles and 87,000 coaches passing through it each year. The port is owned and operated by the Dover Harbour Board, which was formed by Royal Charter in 1606 by King James I. It has an annual turnover of ¹59.8 million and the board members are appointed by the government. P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways operate services to Calais and Dunkirk from the Eastern Docks. These docks were used for ship-breaking during the First World War and finally closed in 1964. In 1966 over 600,000 vehicles travelled through Dover's Eastern Docks to France and Belgium. The Western Docks are formed by the western arm of the harbour and include Admiralty Pier and other port facilities. They were used as a terminal for the Golden Arrow and other cross-channel train services. The railway station closed in 1994 and this area of the port was used for cross-channel hovercraft services operated by Hoverspeed, which was declared bankrupt in 2005. The railway station re-opened as the Dover Cruise Terminal and can accommodate up to three cruise ships at a time. The White Cliffs remain one of the most iconic and memorable parts of the Kent coast and the strategic importance of the town has been recognised throughout its history."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 942.2352

Moon : art, science, culture /Robert Massey & Alexandra Loske. "A source of light in the dark of night and our ever-changing cosmic companion, the Moon has fasinated humankind since we first gazed into the sky. In this extensively illustrated and illuminating volume, astronomer Rober Massey and art historian Alexandra Loske present a rich and curious history. From its violent birth through to the thrilling story of the Space Race and current exploration efforts, discover the many faces of the Mon and how they have shaped humanity's existence."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 523.3

The Royal Navy : birth of a superpower 1793-1800 /Mark Jessop. "France declared war upon the British in 1793. The burden to conduct a long conflict proved heavy for that island nation. Poverty increased. Liberties and freedoms were sometimes taken away. Thousands of men had to leave their families, and disease, desertion and death meant that many never returned. At first the Royal Navy barely had enough warships to cope, but eight years later she had more than enough. By that time a threat of invasion towards Ireland prompted Parliament to enact a new nation, christened The United Kingdom of Great Britain. As such, 1800 became the final year of the old Kingdom of Great Britain. As she passed away, many of her men and women might have wondered as to what had made her navy a true Neptune. What had assisted the slow birth of a naval 'superpower'? This book seeks to answer that very question."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(42)"1793/1800"

Convicts in the colonies : transportation tales from Britain to Australia /Lucy Williams. "In the eighty years between 1787 and 1868 more than 160,000 men, women and children convicted of everything from picking pockets to murder were sentenced to be transported 'beyond the seas.' These convicts were destined to serve out their sentences in the empire's most remote colony: Australia. Through vivid real-life case studies and famous tales of the exceptional and extraordinary, Convicts in the Colonies narrates the history of convict transportation to Australia, from the first to the final fleet. Using the latest original research, Convicts in the Colonies reveals a fascinating century-long history of British convicts unlike any other. Covering everything from crime and sentencing in Britain and the perilous voyage to Australia, to life in each of the three main penal colonies , New South Wales, Van Diemenis Land, and Western Australiaii this book charts the lives and experiences of the men and women who crossed the world and underwent one of the most extraordinary punishment in history."--Publisher's description. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 325.51(94)

Global trade and the transformation of consumer cultures : the material world remade, c.1500-1820 /Beverly Lemire, University of Alberta. "The oceanic explorations of the 1490s led to countless material innovations worldwide and caused profound ruptures. Beverly Lemire explores the rise of key commodities across the globe, and charts how cosmopolitan consumption emerged as the most distinctive feature of material life after 1500 as people and things became ever more entangled. She shows how wider populations gained access to more new goods than ever before and, through industrious labour and smuggling, acquired goods that heightened comfort, redefined leisure and widened access to fashion. Consumption systems shaped by race and occupation also emerged. Lemire reveals how material cosmopolitanism flourished not simply in great port cities like Lima, Istanbul or Canton, but increasingly in rural settlements and coastal enclaves. The book uncovers the social, economic and cultural forces shaping consumer behaviour, as well as the ways in which consumer goods shaped and defined empires and communities."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 306.309/03

Creating exhibits that engage : a manual for museums and historical organizations /John Summers. "Creating Exhibits that Engage: A Manual for Museums and Historical Organizations is a concise, useful guide to developing effective and memorable museum exhibits. The book is full of information, guidelines, tips, and concrete examples drawn from the author's years of experience as a curator and exhibit developer in the United States and Canada. Is this your first exhibit project? You will find step-by-step instructions, useful advice and plenty of examples. Are you a small museum or local historical society looking to improve your exhibits? This book will take you through how to define your audience, develop a big idea, write the text, manage the budget, design the graphics, arrange the gallery, select artifacts, and fabricate, install and evaluate the exhibit. Are you a museum studies student wanting to learn about the theory and practice of exhibit development? This book combines both and includes references to works by noted authors in the field. Written in a clear and accessible style, Creating Exhibits that Engage offers checklists of key points at the end of each chapter, a glossary of specialized terms, and photographs, drawings and charts illustrating key concepts and techniques."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 069/.5

Burlington House : home of the Royal Academy of Arts /Nicholas Savage. "On Charles II's restoration to the throne in 1660, four of his supporters were provided with plots of land in a leafy suburb of London, on which to build their extravagant town palaces. The only one to survive - built for the poet and courtier Sir John Denham (1615-1669) and now situated in the heart of Piccadilly - became the home of the Royal Academy of Arts, its exhibitions and its Schools. This significant study charts the history of the estate through its many owners, including the 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694-1753), who gave the house not only its name but also its influential character and distinctive architecture, which remains an unparalleled example of the Palladian style in England. Nicholas Savage's thorough research studies 350 years of social and architectural history, as well as revealing the next phase in the life of the estate, with the joining up of Burlington House and James Pennethorne's nineteenth-century neo-classical building that was constructed in its garden. This link opens up Burlington House as never before in a breath-taking redevelopment led by Sir David Chipperfield to celebrate the institution's 250th anniversary."--Provided by the publisher. [2018] • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 728.809421/23

With the Royal Navy in war and peace : o'er the dark blue sea /by B.B. Schofield ; edited by Victoria Schofield. "The Royal Navy that Brian Bethen Schofield joined at the beginning of the Twentieth Century truly ruled the waves. Safe anchorages spanned the globe and faster, better armoured ships with revolutionary weaponry were coming into service. After serving as a midshipman in The Great War, Schofield qualified as a navigator and interpreter in French and Italian. At the outbreak of The Second World War he was Naval Attachâe in The Hague and Brussels before becoming Director of Trade Division (Convoys) during the critical years 1941-1943. While commanding the battleship King George V he witnessed the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay in August 1945. O'er The Dark Blue Sea is a superbly written memoir offering a fascinating insight into a bygone era. Anyone with more than a passing interest in British naval history will enjoy the Author?s graphic yet modest account of an exceptional career."--Provided by the publisher 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92SCHOFIELD

British motor coasters / Charles V. Waine "This important book documents the history of the British Motor Coaster. The opening chapter looks at the engines used to power these vessels and then moves on to record some of the pioneering motor ships built just before the First World War. The subsequent chapters take decades in history, from the 1930s, through the Second World War and just after, up to the final British-built motor ships of the very early 1990s. Several of the chapters have sub sections covering tanker vessels, whilst the size of the ships covered range from the tiny just under 100-ton coasters of the early years up to the near 5,000 tonners of the early 1980s. The text is enlived with the descriptive memories of men who worked on or with various of the craft mentioned and the book is illustrated throughout with a copious number of highly detailed ships' plans, along with a selection of photographs showing some of the vessels at work. There is also a 16 page colour section illustrating a number of the ships described. Charles Waine is an acknowledged expert on coastal and short sea shipping, having self published a series of seminal books on the subject in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. This history of the British Motor Coaster fits well with these earlier volumes and is sure to find favour with maritime historians and ship modellers everywhere, as well as anyone with an interest in the story of the British coasting trade."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 629.123.2(42)"19"

Seapower states : Maritime culture, continental empires and the conflict that made the modern world /Andrew Lambert "Andrew Lambert, author of The Challenge: Britain Against America in the Naval War of 1812--winner of the prestigious Anderson Medal--turns his attention to Athens, Carthage, Venice, the Dutch Republic, and Britain, examining how their identities as "seapowers" informed their actions and enabled them to achieve success disproportionate to their size. Lambert demonstrates how creating maritime identities made these states more dynamic, open, and inclusive than their lumbering continental rivals. Only when they forgot this aspect of their identity did these nations begin to decline. Recognizing that the United States and China are modern naval powers--rather than seapowers--is essential to understanding current affairs, as well as the long-term trends in world history. This volume is a highly original "big think" analysis of five states whose success--and eventual failure--is a subject of enduring interest, by a scholar at the top of his game."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.02

Vast expanses : a history of the oceans /by Helen M. Rozwadowski. "Vast Expanses is a cultural, environmental and geopolitical history that examines the relationship between humans and oceans, reaching back across geological and evolutionary time and exploring different cultures around the globe. Our ancient connections with the sea have developed and multiplied with industrialization and globalization, a trajectory that runs counter to Western depictions of the ocean as a place remote from and immune to human influence. This book argues that knowledge about the ocean - discovered through work and play, scientific investigation, and also through the ambitions people have harboured for the sea - has played a central role in defining our relationship with this vast, trackless and opaque place. It has helped people exploit marine resources, control ocean space, extend imperial or national power, and attempt to refashion the sea into a more tractable arena for human activity. An understanding of the ocean has animated and strengthened connections between people and their seas. To comprehend this history we must address 16 questions of how, by whom and why knowledge of the ocean was created and used, in both the past and the present; through this, we can forge a healthier relationship with the sea for the future."--Provided by the publisher. 2018 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 914(26)

Polaris : the history of the UK's submarine force /Keith Hall. "Between 15 June 1968 and 13 May 1996, the Polaris submarines of the 10th Submarine Squadron carried out a total of 229 patrols, travelling over 2 million miles. Wherever you sit on the nuclear debate, it makes an impressive tale; delivered on time and on budget essentially by a small group of naval officers and civil servants, the Polaris programme ensured that Britain had a Continuous at Sea Deterrence for twenty-eight years. Polaris is not just the history of the weapons, submarines and politicians: it is the history of those who were there. Combining through history with personal memories and photographs, Keith Hall has created a long-lasting legacy to a fascinating project and provided an insight into a world that no longer exists."--Provided by the publisher 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.827(42)

40 knots and how to tie them / Lucy Davidson ; illustrated by Maria Nilson. ''The next title in Pavilion's exciting new series for adventurers, this book follows on from the success of 50 Things to Do with a Penknife. The book features step-by-step instructions on how to tie 40 fundamental knots, and then shows you how your new skills can be transformed into a selection of practical and decorative projects. The book is divided in four sections: Classic Knots: featuring the Reef Bow and the True Lover's Knot. Knots in this chapter can be used to create a wall hanging. Camping Knots: featuring the Tent Pole Hitch and the Rope Ladder. Knots in this chapter can be used to create an outdoor mat and a beaded bracelet. Climbing Knots: featuring the Alpine Butterfly and the Spanish Bowline. Knots in this chapter can be used to make a coaster and a bag. Maritime Knots: featuring the Anchor Bend and the Dry Fly. Knots in this chapter can be used to make a plant hanger and a hammock. The detailed instructions are complemented by smart step-by-step illustrations, which highlight the tactile quality of the material in hand. The book also includes an introduction with advice on putting together the knot lover's ultimate toolbox, alongside explanations of key terms and techniques. Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship and nifty projects, this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers.''--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 746.422

The history of space exploration : discoveries from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future /Roger D. Launius. "For centuries humanity has engaged in a virtual exploration of space through astronomical observation, aided by astounding scientific and technological advances. In more than sixty years since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, more than 6,000 functioning satellites have been launched into Earth's orbit and beyond - some to the farthest reaches of the Solar System - and more than 540 people have travelled into space. Unprecedented in its chronological and geographical scope, this book charts the history of space exploration from the first gunpowder rockets through the Moon landings, and into a future of space tourism. Numerous sidebars focus on the key individuals and inventions that brought us closer to the farthest reaches of the universe. Filled with astonishing images from the Smithsonian, NASA archives and other international collections, this is the most complete, fully illustrated survey of this universal human journey."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 629.78

The labours of Herakles : as a New Zealand pioneer /Marian Maguire. Maguire, Marian, 2015. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 7MAGUIRE

Pirate : the buccaneer's (unofficial) manual /Stephen Turnbull ; with 122 illustrations. "In the Golden Age of piracy, privateers and buccaneers are at large on the seven seas, tyrannizing the ships of enemy nations and squandering the spoils in safe havens along the Spanish Main - provided they avoid the hangman, that is. This book will tell you everything you need to know to join the ranks of a swashbuckling crew, survive aboard ship, and perhaps one day don the captain's tricorn! Will you set your sights on the treasure fleets that carry gold, silk and spices from the colonies to the Crown? Or will you target harbour towns, cannons and cutlasses at the ready as you prepare to fight? FInd out: WHAT scurvy is, and how to avoid it; WHICH flags to fly when you spot a ship on the horizon; WHERE to drop anchor and sell your ill-gotten booty; HOW to outsmart the bounty-hunters and excisemen on your tail; WHY burying your treasure might not be the most sturdy retirement plan?"--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 341.362.1-053.2

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