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Nugget on the flight deck Nugget on the flight deck Patricia Newman Aboard an aircraft carrier, a lieutenant introduces a new aviator to the "lingo" and layout before taking him on a practice dogfight. OL13652387W
River patrol boats River patrol boats Michael Green Briefly describes the development, weapons, and use of river patrol boats from the Revolutionary War days through the Vietnam War. OL15030901W
The Oxford companion to ships & the sea The Oxford companion to ships & the sea Peter Kemp This new Companion will help its readers to gather the flowers of the sea, presenting in its 3,700 articles information which can otherwise be gleaned only with the help of an extensive library. The … OL15163215W
War machines, sea War machines, sea Tom Perlmutter This is a story that begins with boats made from papyrus and ends with Polaris and today's nuclear powered ships. This superbly illustrated book presents a visual catalogue in words and pictures of t… OL15164711W
The Sea and Civilization The Sea and Civilization Lincoln P. Paine This book is a monumental retelling of world history through the lens of maritime enterprise, revealing in breathtaking depth how people first came into contact with one another by ocean and river, l… OL16810970W
The Lost Art of Finding Our Way The Lost Art of Finding Our Way John Edward Huth Long before GPS, Google Earth, and global transit, humans traveled vast distances using only environmental clues and simple instruments. John Huth asks what is lost when modern technology substitutes… OL16811127W
Naval Operations Analysis Naval Operations Analysis Thomas J. Sanders,W. Charles Mylander work about target identification and movement analisis OL19692035W
Modern naval combat Modern naval combat Miller, David Photos, illustrations, diagrams and text provide information on naval technology, design, armament, equipment, strategies, and tactics of modern warships. OL19888893W
Bugis navigation Bugis navigation Gene Ammarell Ethnographic study on socioeconomic, cultural, political changes, and navigation system of Buginese fishers of Makassar. OL2012879W
Ships Ships Simon Adams "Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher. OL24850911W
Opportunities in marine and maritime careers Opportunities in marine and maritime careers William Ray Heitzmann Discusses the history of various marine and maritime careers, the required qualifications and education, and job opportunities. OL2660867W
Naval science Naval science Richard R. Hobbs A four-volume textbook to introduce the beginning NJROTC cadet to the Navy and its high school program for youth. Includes information on maritime geography, naval history, navigation, seamanship, an… OL2713563W
Military Gadgets Military Gadgets Nicholas D. Evans Coalition soldiers in the war in Iraq had access to the most extraordinary array of high-tech weapons ever created. In Military Gadgets, one of the world's leading consultants on emerging technology … OL2864048W
Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500 (Warfare and History) Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500 (Warfare and History) Susan Rose How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? Medieval Naval Warfare, 1000-1500 provides a wealth of information about the strategy and tactics of these early fleets and t… OL4156287W
See inside a galleon See inside a galleon Mary Connalty,Michael Trim,Jonathan Rutland,Jonathan Rutland Provides a close look at the design, construction, capabilities, and life aboard a galleon, a ship specially built for warfare. OL4652936W
Nelson speaks Nelson speaks Joseph F. Callo "After two centuries of biographies and analyses of the man who shaped the course of history from the decks of his ships, Admiral Lord Nelson speaks for himself in this collection of compelling excer… OL49941W
Navies of World War 3 Navies of World War 3 Antony Preston Contents: Naval power and technology; Stategic weapons; Underwater warfare; Surface combat; Air defense; Anti-submarine operations; Mines and minesweepers; Amphibious warfare; Prospects for the futur… OL5231771W
Aircraft carriers Aircraft carriers Antony Preston Traces the history of aircraft carriers since 1914, chronicling the role played by these ships in World War II and in modern defense systems. OL5231803W
Going to war in the 18th century Going to war in the 18th century Paul Cooper Surveys the armed forces and wars of the eighteenth century, including the American Revolution. OL6210613W
Naval Warfare, 1815-1914 (Warfare and History) Naval Warfare, 1815-1914 (Warfare and History) Lawren Sondhaus This book looks at the transition of wooden sailing fleets to the modern steel navy. It details the technological breakthroughs that brought about this change - steampower, armour, artillery and torp… OL8095819W
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