Water category: 2366 books
Water Paper Paint
Exploring Creativity with Watercolor and Mixed Media
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2011
This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor, whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling, or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books, this unique, beautiful volume is a field...
by Anonymous
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Table of Contents Page 3.....Introduction Page 5.....Assessing Your Boating Needs Page 9.....Different Types of Powerboats Page 12.....Inboard Engines Page 13.....Outboard Engines Page 14.....Inboard/Outboard Engines (I/O) Page 16.....Different Types of Hulls Page 18.....Different Types of Hull Material...
Paddling Southern Maine
Day Trips for Recreational Kayakers, Canoers, and SUPers
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
• More than 50 paddle routes on protected bodies of water • An easy-to-use, informative guide for trips primarily within an hour's drive of Portland • For weekend warriors, families, and others looking to float or paddle at a relaxed pace Maine is one of the premier paddling destinations in...
Water and Light
A Diver's Journey to a Coral Reef
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2015
This evocative account of the months Stephen Harrigan spent diving on the coral reefs off Grand Turk Island in the Caribbean was originally published by Houghton Mifflin in 1992.
by Gerry Lopez
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2013
Written by one of the most revered surfers of his generation, Gerry Lopez's Surf Is Where You Find It is a collection of stories about a lifetime of surfing. But more than that, it is a collection of stories about the lessons learned from surfing. It presents 38 stories about those who have been influential...
Second Wind
A Sunfish Sailor, an Island, and the Voyage That Brought a Family Together
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2018
**A charming memoir of midlife by the bestselling author of Mayflower and In the Hurricane's Eye, recounting his attempt to recapture a national sailing championship he'd won at twenty-two.
“There had been something elemental and all consuming about a Sunfish. Nothing could compare to the...
Waterman
The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Waterman is the first comprehensive biography of Duke Kahanamoku (1890–1968): swimmer, surfer, Olympic gold medalist, Hawaiian icon, waterman.
Long before Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz made their splashes in the pool, Kahanamoku emerged from the backwaters of Waikiki to become America’s...
by Frosty Hesson, Ian Spiegelman
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
West Coast surfing legend Frosty Hesson shares his remarkable life story, the story of his extraordinary friendship with wunderkind Jay Moriarty, and his advice on how to be the best.
When Richard “Frosty” Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the...
by Alder Allensworth
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2018
After being diagnosed with a rare, usually fatal cancer, Alder Allensworth made a miraculous recovery and took on a sailing journey most would only dream of. Having lost one eye to cancer, Alder dedicated herself to this 1,200-mile trip to raise money and awareness for sailors with disabilities, and...
by Leisel Jones
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2017
From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me. I am a fish out of water. Even in the pool.
Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; she went on to win gold at Athens...
A Paddler's Journey
Adventures on the water and wisdom gained along the way
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
Through tales of adventure and misadventure, share the experiences of an avid kayaker on his journey from eager novice to seasoned expert and professional instructor.
From the swells and surf of the Pacific to the steep creeks of the Sierra Nevada, with jaunts to Amsterdam for the Kayak Polo...
Oceans - The Deep Blue Sea
Fun Facts and Pictures for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2015
As children read a book about oceans, they will be able to see all of the animals and plants that live in the water. They can begin to create their own pictures of sea life, placing them in an ocean that they imagine. The book can be used for school projects to get ideas that are related to science and...
Explore Rivers and Ponds!
With 25 Great Projects
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2014
From puddles to lakes, streams to rivers, and bogs to swamps, each body of water contains an amazing treasure chest of life. There is an abundance of plant and animal life hiding in every freshwater habitat. But freshwater habitats are also fragile and valuable resources that need to be protected...
by Marianne Berkes
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Both classroom teachers and vacationing parents will find this little book to be a charmer. Counting from one to twelve, Sue picks up shells--periwinkle, kittens paw, scallop--and carefully adds them to her bucket as a gift for Grandma. She and her friend identify the shells, and when they discover one...