Is your boat ready to go cruising?.

Just about every sailboatused and newcan make a good cruiser, but only if the hull-deck structure, rig, and systems meet certain standards. "Spurrs Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat" tells you what those standards are, and gives you all the help you need to refurbish and upgrade every structure, surface, fitting, and system on your boatstem to stern, project by project..

This all-in-one guide leads you step by step to a seaworthy, crew-friendly boat with top-notch cruising performance. Not only will you learn what to look for when you buy a new or used boat, you'll also learn how to reinforce your boats hull and structural components, redesign and replace rigging, upgrade electrical systems, and much more. Special features include: . . A detailed survey of 70 used and new fiberglass sailboats best suited to offshore sailing. Gear and equipment recommendations by brand name. Construction details and other essential features of a strong, safe cruising boat. How to make critical repairs to the deck, hull, bulkheads, blisters, and portlights. .

Daniel Spurr is editor-at-large of "Professional Boatbuilder" magazine and the author of seven sailing books. He has been senior editor of "Cruising World" magazine and for twelve years was the editor of "Practical Sailor," He has owned and upgraded eight sailboats..

Just the right ticket for those of us who have discovered the boat we own is not the ideal cruising vessel."Sailing,"

An extraordinary approach to refurbishing and structurally upgrading an older fiberglass sailboat for offshore cruising. Excellent illustrations."Good Old Boat,"

A must-have book. The electrical andinstrument chapters are outstanding."Southern Boating,"

This long-awaited book bridges the gap between the theoretical and the practical aspects of sailboat design, construction, and renovation.Robert Perry, yacht designer.

This book sets a new standard of excellence by which any future texts must be judged. I heartily recommend it for anyone who is contemplating building or buying a cruising sailboat.Meade A. Gougeon, Gougeon Brothers, Inc..

This user-friendly book shows you how to turn the satisfaction and excitement of eBay sales into a lucrative small business--and possibly even a full-time job! Find out how to establish a seller's account, post attention-getting auction listings, and build confidence among bidders. Author Greg Holden explains how to apply the secrets of successful brick and mortar businesses to the online world. After learning the ropes, you'll find out how to boost sales with techniques such as no-reserve selling and "buy it now" pricing. Plus--tips for locating inventory, implementing marketing plans, and getting free advertising are revealed.

HAPPY HUNTING™ ON eBay

Aunt Fannie's cameo pin collection...the cartoon-character lunch boxes you had in third grade...that cast-iron doorstop you bought for $2 but is really worth $200....Whether you're a busy buyer, an avid seller, or just a fun-loving browser, you'll find countless collectibles like these on eBay, the world's largest person-to-person online trading community.

Now -- in this official primer from the popular Internet site that has revolutionized the collecting world -- the experts at eBay unlock the secrets of successful online buying and selling, for everyone from the enthusiastic beginner to the seasoned pro. Featuring an introduction by Pierre Omidyar, eBay's founder and chairman, and packed with tips and stories from "eBaysians" all over the country, The Official eBay™ Guide is the only authorized book that shows you how to

* BUY SMART -- unraveling the mystery of value, bidding to win, and learning how to spot the really good stuff
* BE A SAVVY SELLER -- from writing the perfect item listing to collecting payments from your happy customers
* LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS -- top eBaysians, Ambassadors, Power Sellers, and eBay employees lend advice and share secrets for success
* FIND THE GREAT STUFF -- how to work garage sales, flea markets, tag sales, estate sales, and even the other kind of auction

Packed with invaluable resources, information, and practical tips, The Official eBay™ Guide also features entertaining stories about the millions of people who make up the eBay community. It's your must-have companion for mastering the art of buying and selling an astounding range of collectibles and items, from the practical to the whimsical.

We've eaten Alar with our apples and PCBs with our fish, drunk arsenic with our water, breathed asbestos in our schools. Someone sounded the alarm, someone else said we were safe, and both had science on their side. Whom are we to trust? How are we to know? Amid this chaos of questions and conflicting information, Aaron Wildavsky arrives with just what the beleaguered citizen needs: a clear, fair, and factual look at how the rival claims of environmentalists and industrialists work, what they mean, and where to start sorting them out. Working with his students at a risk analysis center, Wildavsky examined all the evidence behind the charges and countercharges in several controversial cases involving environmental health and public safety. Here he lays out these cases in terms an average citizen can understand, weighs the merits of the claims of various parties, and offers reasoned judgments on the government's response. From Love Canal to Times Beach, from DDT to Agent Orange, acid rain, and global warming, from saccharin to asbestos, nuclear waste, and radon, Wildavsky shows how we can achieve an informed understanding of the contentious environmental issues that confront us daily. The book supports the conclusion Wildavsky reached himself, both as a citizen committed to the welfare of the earth and its inhabitants, and as a social scientist concerned with how public policy is made: though it is bad to be harmed, it is worse to be harmed in the name of health.

An introductory manual covering choosing the right RV, operating its systems, planning trips, preparing for travel, handling an RV on the road, using campground sites, and more.

Clark Howard is a media powerhouse and penny-pincher extraordinaire who knows a thing or two about money. A lifelong entrepreneur who is now the hugely popular host of a talk radio program and television show and the bestselling author of several books, Clark consistently delivers expert financial advice to his wide and devoted fan base.

"Living Large in Lean Times" is Clark's ultimate guide to saving money, covering everything from cell phones to student loans, coupon websites to mortgages, investing to electric bills, and beyond. In his candid and friendly next-door-neighbor manner, Clark shares the small, manageable steps everyone can follow to build a path towards independence and wealth. Chock-full of more than 250 invaluable tips, the book outlines how to:
*Locate missing and unclaimed money in your name
*Lower your student loan payment
*Find legitimate work-at-home opportunities
*Get unlimited texting and e-mailing for less than $10 per month
*Know what personal info not to post to social media sites
*Determine the best mortgage rate, and much, much more

As Clark demonstrates, there are myriad ways to reduce debt, buy smarter, and build a future. Follow his lead and he'll get you there.

Have a Happy Pregnancy is a comprehensive guide not only to what to expect and when to expect it, but also to developing a confident, assertive and empowered approach to your pregnancy and your life as a new parent. Divided into sections covering early days pre- and post-conception, the pregnancy and the birth, it will explain all the facts and outline all the choices available to mothers, fathers and birth partners at every stage. It will also offer practical advice and reassurance on the changes which will inevitably be taking place - not only physically, but also emotionally and socially. It offers support for both mother and father, and uniquely gives you all the information you need to know after the birth, including strategies for feeding and how to cope with the return to work. With plenty of supporting resources and a supportive tone throughout, it will help you to feel positive and confident about your pregnancy. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of how to achieve a happy pregnancy. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Inspired by her weekly column in Telegraph Weekend, this is Rose Prince's guide to buying the tastiest, highest-quality good food with peace of mind and a clear conscience. Following the success of 'The New English Kitchen', Rose Prince's eye-opening guide to shopping, cooking and eating in a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way, this must-have reference book provides comprehensive and insightful information on how and where to find the best ingredients. Rose Prince's weekly 'Savvy Shopper' column in Saturday's Telegraph Weekend has become essential reading over the past few months, not least because of our current preoccupation with questioning the quality of the food we eat. This new book takes the best of Rose's journalism and much more, encouraging readers to look for the right qualities in the food they buy, to ask the right questions of food producers and retailers, and to eat better - and with greater awareness of the provenance of their meals - than ever before. With its easy-to-read format and listings of essential stockists and markets, 'The Savvy Shopper' is absolutely essential for anyone who cares about how and what they shop, cook and eat.

In diesem Buch wird eine klare Analyse der BREXIT-Widerspruche von Premierministerin Theresa Mays Global Britain-Politik und der Rolle der Finanzmarkte - bei Bankenaufsicht in einem Umfeld mit drohendem ITALEXIT und transatlantischen Trump-Handelskonflikten - durchgefuhrt. Es beantwortet ganz aktuell die wichtigsten Fragen zum BREXIT: Wie ist das historische BREXIT-Referendum in Grossbritannien abgelaufen, welches sind die Hintergrunde des anstehenden EU-Austritts und welche Folgen fur Deutschland, Europa und die Weltwirtschaft sind absehbar? Die BREXIT-Entscheidung ist fur Europa ein Jahrhundertereignis, das die EU schwacht und die Machtgewichte global verschiebt. Die EU hat an Anziehungskraft verloren, sie ist nicht im Einklang mit dem 21. Jahrhundert, das asiatisch, digital und innovationsstark ist. Es zeigt sich, dass indirekt ein Weg von der Bankenkrise zur Anti-Immigrationswelle und zum EU-Austritt fuhrte. Zudem war das Referendumsergebnis stark verzerrt von einer grob fehlerhaften Infobroschure der Cameron-Regierung, die den zu erwartenden Einkommensverlust als Effekt eines EU-Austritts verschwieg - mit dieser Information hatte sich eine klare Pro-EU-Mehrheit ergeben. Ein zweites Referendum? EU-Reformen? Noetig ist eine Neo-EU, die besser konstruiert ist. Die 2., erweiterte Auflage mit dem aktuellen Stand der Diskussion zum BREXIT.

Kommunale Nagelstudios, schwerfallige Bedenkentrager, Steuerverschwendung, Beamtenmentalitat, Versorgungsstation fur ausgediente Politiker - viele falsche Bilder und Vorstellungen zur kommunalen Wirtschaft sind fest im oeffentlichen Bewusstsein verankert. Immer wieder werden die gleichen Stigmatisierungen kolportiert, mit denen der Kommunalwirtschaft fragwurdige Zuschreibungen angeheftet werden. Das Sachbuch klart gut verstandlich und nachvollziehbar uber weit verbreitete Irrtumer auf. Manche dieser falschen Annahmen halt sich deshalb so zah, weil sie auch in der politischen und publizistischen Zunft schlichtweg ungepruft von einem zum anderen ubernommen werden. Dieses unbedarfte "Beharrungsvermoegen" popularer Irrtumer ist nicht zu unterschatzen. Die Autoren beleuchten anhand vieler aktueller Beispiele aus der kommunalen Praxis den Hintergrund und Wahrheitsgehalt dieser popularen Missverstandnisse.