Author: Hugo Verlomme
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860110351
Category : Cargo ships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Henry Kelly takes an ambling and amiable view of the gentle roll of Irish life, leading the reader by the hand to find the inner secrets and best discoveries at a lazy pace, always being well fed and watered amongst the turf burning pubs and plates of fresh oysters.
Travel by Cargo Ship
Author: Hugo Verlomme
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860110351
Category : Cargo ships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Henry Kelly takes an ambling and amiable view of the gentle roll of Irish life, leading the reader by the hand to find the inner secrets and best discoveries at a lazy pace, always being well fed and watered amongst the turf burning pubs and plates of fresh oysters.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860110351
Category : Cargo ships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Henry Kelly takes an ambling and amiable view of the gentle roll of Irish life, leading the reader by the hand to find the inner secrets and best discoveries at a lazy pace, always being well fed and watered amongst the turf burning pubs and plates of fresh oysters.
Moby-Duck
Author: Donovan Hohn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110147596X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year A revelatory tale of science, adventure, and modern myth. When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. Hohn's accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive world of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic risks of maverick sailors, and the shadowy world of Chinese toy factories. Moby-Duck is a journey into the heart of the sea and an adventure through science, myth, the global economy, and some of the worst weather imaginable. With each new discovery, Hohn learns of another loose thread, and with each successive chase, he comes closer to understanding where his castaway quarry comes from and where it goes. In the grand tradition of Tony Horwitz and David Quammen, Moby-Duck is a compulsively readable narrative of whimsy and curiosity.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110147596X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year A revelatory tale of science, adventure, and modern myth. When the writer Donovan Hohn heard of the mysterious loss of thousands of bath toys at sea, he figured he would interview a few oceanographers, talk to a few beachcombers, and read up on Arctic science and geography. But questions can be like ocean currents: wade in too far, and they carry you away. Hohn's accidental odyssey pulls him into the secretive world of shipping conglomerates, the daring work of Arctic researchers, the lunatic risks of maverick sailors, and the shadowy world of Chinese toy factories. Moby-Duck is a journey into the heart of the sea and an adventure through science, myth, the global economy, and some of the worst weather imaginable. With each new discovery, Hohn learns of another loose thread, and with each successive chase, he comes closer to understanding where his castaway quarry comes from and where it goes. In the grand tradition of Tony Horwitz and David Quammen, Moby-Duck is a compulsively readable narrative of whimsy and curiosity.
Ninety Percent of Everything
Author: Rose George
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805092633
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening glimpse into an overlooked world filled with suspect practices, dubious operators, and pirates.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805092633
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening glimpse into an overlooked world filled with suspect practices, dubious operators, and pirates.
Elements of Shipping
Author: Mr Alan Edward Branch
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135729131
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Elements of Shipping was first published in 1964 and has become established as a market leader over its many editions. This latest version is entirely updated to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and features new chapters on multimodalism, seaports and electronic data interchange. Emphasis is also placed on professionalism and the need to have the latest technology and professionally qualified personnel to operate a shipping service today. It remains essential reading for the shipping executive along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135729131
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Elements of Shipping was first published in 1964 and has become established as a market leader over its many editions. This latest version is entirely updated to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and features new chapters on multimodalism, seaports and electronic data interchange. Emphasis is also placed on professionalism and the need to have the latest technology and professionally qualified personnel to operate a shipping service today. It remains essential reading for the shipping executive along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.
First Class Cargo
Author: William H. Miller
Publisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780750965088
Category : Cargo ships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is about the unique, largely ignored and forgotten passenger-cargo ships that were not liners but more than ordinary freighters. The first appeared in the 1930s but their heyday was post-war until the 1960s. There were dozens of these ships, often carrying 50-300 passengers in very comfortable, sometimes quite luxurious quarters. They were club-like, even yacht-like, and preferred by many, pre-jet travelers who wanted a longer, more restful journey, away from the often hotel-like quality of the big ocean liners. They also happened to be cargo vessels, carrying holds of cargo while adhering to scheduled sailings. William Miller presents an important record of a little-documented aspect of maritime history.
Publisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780750965088
Category : Cargo ships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is about the unique, largely ignored and forgotten passenger-cargo ships that were not liners but more than ordinary freighters. The first appeared in the 1930s but their heyday was post-war until the 1960s. There were dozens of these ships, often carrying 50-300 passengers in very comfortable, sometimes quite luxurious quarters. They were club-like, even yacht-like, and preferred by many, pre-jet travelers who wanted a longer, more restful journey, away from the often hotel-like quality of the big ocean liners. They also happened to be cargo vessels, carrying holds of cargo while adhering to scheduled sailings. William Miller presents an important record of a little-documented aspect of maritime history.
Looking for a Ship
Author: John McPhee
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429958111
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is an extraordinary tale of life on the high seas aboard one of the last American merchant ships, the S.S. Stella Lykes, on a forty-two-day journey from Charleston down the Pacific coast of South America. As the crew of the Stella Lykes makes their ocean voyage, they tell stories of other runs and other ships, tales of disaster, stupidity, greed, generosity, and courage.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429958111
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is an extraordinary tale of life on the high seas aboard one of the last American merchant ships, the S.S. Stella Lykes, on a forty-two-day journey from Charleston down the Pacific coast of South America. As the crew of the Stella Lykes makes their ocean voyage, they tell stories of other runs and other ships, tales of disaster, stupidity, greed, generosity, and courage.
Stemming the Tide
Author: Committee on Ships'Ballast Operations
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309589320
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The European zebra mussel in the Great Lakes, a toxic Japanese dinoflagellate transferred to Australia--such biologically and economically harmful stowaways have made it imperative to achieve better management of ballast water in ocean-going vessels. Stemming the Tide examines the introduction of nonindigenous species through ballast water discharge. Ballast is any solid or liquid that is taken aboard ship to achieve more controlled and safer operation. This expert volume Assesses current national and international approaches to the problem and makes recommendations for U.S. government agencies, the U.S. maritime industry, and the member states of the International Maritime Organization. Appraises technologies for controlling the transfer of organisms--biocides, filtration, heat treatment, and others --with a view toward developing the most promising methods for shipboard demonstration. Evaluates methods for monitoring the effectiveness of ballast water management in removing unwanted organisms. The book addresses the constraints inherent in ballast water management, notably shipboard ballast treatment and monitoring. Also, the committee outlines efforts to set an acceptable level of risk for species introduction using the techniques of risk analysis. Stemming the Tide will be important to all stakeholders in the issue of unwanted species introduction through ballast discharge: policymakers, port authorities, shippers, ship operators, suppliers to the maritime industry, marine biologists, marine engineers, and environmentalists.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309589320
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The European zebra mussel in the Great Lakes, a toxic Japanese dinoflagellate transferred to Australia--such biologically and economically harmful stowaways have made it imperative to achieve better management of ballast water in ocean-going vessels. Stemming the Tide examines the introduction of nonindigenous species through ballast water discharge. Ballast is any solid or liquid that is taken aboard ship to achieve more controlled and safer operation. This expert volume Assesses current national and international approaches to the problem and makes recommendations for U.S. government agencies, the U.S. maritime industry, and the member states of the International Maritime Organization. Appraises technologies for controlling the transfer of organisms--biocides, filtration, heat treatment, and others --with a view toward developing the most promising methods for shipboard demonstration. Evaluates methods for monitoring the effectiveness of ballast water management in removing unwanted organisms. The book addresses the constraints inherent in ballast water management, notably shipboard ballast treatment and monitoring. Also, the committee outlines efforts to set an acceptable level of risk for species introduction using the techniques of risk analysis. Stemming the Tide will be important to all stakeholders in the issue of unwanted species introduction through ballast discharge: policymakers, port authorities, shippers, ship operators, suppliers to the maritime industry, marine biologists, marine engineers, and environmentalists.
The Anxious Traveler
Author: Rita Anya Nara
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989498401
Category : Anxiety
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Here's the comprehensive travel guidebook and reference for the armchair traveler who is ready to take that leap to the plane seat - and leave their fears in the overhead compartment. The Anxious Traveler lays out dozens of strategies, tips, and resources to empower you to travel both domestically and internationally. It's essential reading for not only the inexperienced tourist, but business and family travelers as well. You'll gain the confidence to navigate an unfamiliar environment, interact with strangers, and enjoy a memorable trip even if you suffer from chronic anxiety. The book contains numerous scenarios, photos, and exercises to help you work through some of the more challenging aspects of confronting your fears and planning a trip. Written by a world traveler and anxiety sufferer, for other anxiety sufferers, The Anxious Traveler doesn't spend chapters dwelling on the author's personal journey, or how and why people develop anxiety - it's a practical reference to help you fulfill your travel goals and dreams, wherever they may take you.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989498401
Category : Anxiety
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Here's the comprehensive travel guidebook and reference for the armchair traveler who is ready to take that leap to the plane seat - and leave their fears in the overhead compartment. The Anxious Traveler lays out dozens of strategies, tips, and resources to empower you to travel both domestically and internationally. It's essential reading for not only the inexperienced tourist, but business and family travelers as well. You'll gain the confidence to navigate an unfamiliar environment, interact with strangers, and enjoy a memorable trip even if you suffer from chronic anxiety. The book contains numerous scenarios, photos, and exercises to help you work through some of the more challenging aspects of confronting your fears and planning a trip. Written by a world traveler and anxiety sufferer, for other anxiety sufferers, The Anxious Traveler doesn't spend chapters dwelling on the author's personal journey, or how and why people develop anxiety - it's a practical reference to help you fulfill your travel goals and dreams, wherever they may take you.
The Geography of Transport Systems
Author: Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136777326
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Mobility is fundamental to economic and social activities such as commuting, manufacturing, or supplying energy. Each movement has an origin, a potential set of intermediate locations, a destination, and a nature which is linked with geographical attributes. Transport systems composed of infrastructures, modes and terminals are so embedded in the socio-economic life of individuals, institutions and corporations that they are often invisible to the consumer. This is paradoxical as the perceived invisibility of transportation is derived from its efficiency. Understanding how mobility is linked with geography is main the purpose of this book. The third edition of The Geography of Transport Systems has been revised and updated to provide an overview of the spatial aspects of transportation. This text provides greater discussion of security, energy, green logistics, as well as new and updated case studies, a revised content structure, and new figures. Each chapter covers a specific conceptual dimension including networks, modes, terminals, freight transportation, urban transportation and environmental impacts. A final chapter contains core methodologies linked with transport geography such as accessibility, spatial interactions, graph theory and Geographic Information Systems for transportation (GIS-T). This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field, with a broad overview of its concepts, methods, and areas of application. The accompanying website for this text contains a useful additional material, including digital maps, PowerPoint slides, databases, and links to further reading and websites. The website can be accessed at: http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans This text is an essential resource for undergraduates studying transport geography, as well as those interest in economic and urban geography, transport planning and engineering.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136777326
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Mobility is fundamental to economic and social activities such as commuting, manufacturing, or supplying energy. Each movement has an origin, a potential set of intermediate locations, a destination, and a nature which is linked with geographical attributes. Transport systems composed of infrastructures, modes and terminals are so embedded in the socio-economic life of individuals, institutions and corporations that they are often invisible to the consumer. This is paradoxical as the perceived invisibility of transportation is derived from its efficiency. Understanding how mobility is linked with geography is main the purpose of this book. The third edition of The Geography of Transport Systems has been revised and updated to provide an overview of the spatial aspects of transportation. This text provides greater discussion of security, energy, green logistics, as well as new and updated case studies, a revised content structure, and new figures. Each chapter covers a specific conceptual dimension including networks, modes, terminals, freight transportation, urban transportation and environmental impacts. A final chapter contains core methodologies linked with transport geography such as accessibility, spatial interactions, graph theory and Geographic Information Systems for transportation (GIS-T). This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field, with a broad overview of its concepts, methods, and areas of application. The accompanying website for this text contains a useful additional material, including digital maps, PowerPoint slides, databases, and links to further reading and websites. The website can be accessed at: http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans This text is an essential resource for undergraduates studying transport geography, as well as those interest in economic and urban geography, transport planning and engineering.
Filipino Crosscurrents
Author: Kale Bantigue Fajardo
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452932832
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
How migrant Filipino seamen navigate alternative masculinities in the global shipping industry
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452932832
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
How migrant Filipino seamen navigate alternative masculinities in the global shipping industry