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Ice with Everything: In Climbing Mountains or Sailing the Seas One Often Has to Settle for Less Than One Hoped (Paperback, New... Ice with Everything: In Climbing Mountains or Sailing the Seas One Often Has to Settle for Less Than One Hoped (Paperback, New edition)
H.W. Tilman; Foreword by Trevor Robertson; Afterword by Alex Ramsay
R367 R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Save R44 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

'For most men, as Epicurus has remarked, rest is stagnation and activity madness. Mad or not, the activity that I have been pursuing for the last twenty years takes the form of voyages to remote, mountainous regions.' H.W. 'Bill' Tilman's fourteenth book Ice with Everything describes three more of those voyages, 'the first comparatively humdrum, the second totally disastrous, and the third exceedingly troublesome'. The first voyage describes Tilman's 1971 attempt to reach East Greenland's remote and ice-bound Scoresby Sound. The largest fjord system in the world was named after the father of Whitby whaling captain, William Scoresby, who first charted the coastline in 1822. Scoresby's two-volume Account of the Arctic Regions provided much of the historical inspiration for Tilman's northern voyages and fuelled his fascination with Scoresby Sound and the unclimbed mountains at its head. Tilman's first attempt to reach the fjord had already cost him his first boat, Mischief, in 1968. The following year, a 'polite mutiny' aboard Sea Breeze had forced him to turn back within sight of the entrance, so with a good crew aboard in 1971, it was particularly frustrating for Tilman to find the fjord blocked once more, this time by impenetrable sea ice at the entrance. Refusing to give up, Tilman's obsession with Scoresby Sound continued in 1972 when a series of unfortunate events led to the loss of Sea Breeze, crushed between a rock and an ice floe. Safely back home in Wales, the inevitable search for a new boat began. 'One cannot buy a biggish boat as if buying a piece of soap. The act is almost as irrevocable as marriage and should be given as much thought'. The 1902 pilot cutter Baroque was acquired and after not inconsiderable expense, proved equal to the challenge. Tilman's first troublesome voyage aboard her to West Greenland in 1973 completes this collection.

Going About Cruising (Paperback): Andrew Simpson Going About Cruising (Paperback)
Andrew Simpson
R166 Discovery Miles 1 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Captains' Guide to Liferaft Survival (Hardcover): Michael Cargal The Captains' Guide to Liferaft Survival (Hardcover)
Michael Cargal
R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Captains' Guide to Liferaft Survival contains everything a castaway needs to know to survive in a liferaft and get rescued as quickly as possible. Filled with useful experience from the author's 20 years as a captain, the book draws on the latest research in equipment, techniques, and emergency medicine.

Diving Equipment - Choice, Maintenance and Function (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Jonas Arvidsson Diving Equipment - Choice, Maintenance and Function (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Jonas Arvidsson
R698 Discovery Miles 6 980 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Diving Equipment: Choice, maintenance and function is a guide to how diving gear works. It is completely independent of brands - focusing instead on the design, technology and practicality of the equipment options available for scuba and other types of diving. Former Head of Education at PADI Sweden Jonas Arvidsson details the choices that divers are faced with, and gives tips to help ensure your gear will last. If you want to better understand diving kit without having to dismantle it, then Diving Equipment - with its colourful illustrations and explanations of the hidden inner workings - is the answer. Although it is therefore of obvious benefit to newer divers, Diving Equipment will also be of interest to the experienced. Divemasters, instructors, those in need of a refresher and curious non-divers are all likely to find out things they did not previously know. This book covers a wide range of diving gear options including: accessories, BCDs, computers, cylinders, drysuits, fins, gauges, masks, rebreathers, regulators, sidemount, snorkels, stages, torches, weights, wetsuits, wings and more... Although many of the dives we make are in tropical regions, Diving Equipment has an international perspective. It covers a range of conditions; discusses laws and regulations in different parts of the world; suggests what to look out for and what to ask locals about. Anyone who asks technical questions will often be directed to have a look at equipment manufacturers' websites, but those have limited descriptions of how equipment really works. This book aims to plug the gap. Diving Equipment also includes some less common and older items for interest and historical comparison, and finishes with some speculation on what the future might bring.

The Lido - The most uplifting, feel-good summer read of the year (Paperback): Libby Page The Lido - The most uplifting, feel-good summer read of the year (Paperback)
Libby Page 1
R342 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER Meet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers... Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. 'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' LUCY DIAMOND

Cruising Anglesey and Adjoining Waters 2021 - From Liverpool to Aberdovey (Paperback, 10th New edition): Imray, Ralph Morris Cruising Anglesey and Adjoining Waters 2021 - From Liverpool to Aberdovey (Paperback, 10th New edition)
Imray, Ralph Morris
R1,120 R1,018 Discovery Miles 10 180 Save R102 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Over the years, the pilot has been extended and it now provides information about tides, dangers, harbours and anchorages from Liverpool (marina) to Aberdovey (the same waters covered by Imray's 2700 chart pack), plus the author's own chart graphics. This fully updated, tenth edition is spiral-bound for easy cockpit use, full colour, chart graphics, aerial views (courtesy of Google Earth) and nearly 100 original photos. It also makes reference to the most noteworthy event in recent years- the wholesale destruction of Holyhead Marina by Storm Emma in March 2018. Ralph Morris learned his way around Anglesey the hard way - in a day boat with a single chart and a compass which one day chose to fail in fog. That's not the only thing which prompted the decision to write this pilot, though- the prime mover was the increasing scarcity of Henry Glazebrook's 'Anglesey & North Wales Coast Pilot', which got him out of many tight corners. The detail and precision of Glazebrook's "Anglesey & North Wales Coast Pilot" is legendary and, through this guide, the author hopes to maintain its accessibility to all yachties sailing these waters.

Stress-Free Motorboating - Single and Short-Handed Techniques (Paperback): Duncan Wells Stress-Free Motorboating - Single and Short-Handed Techniques (Paperback)
Duncan Wells 1
R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stress-free Motorboating is the answer to all single- or short-handed crews' prayers. Highly illustrated with step-by-step photographs, this highly practical handbook tackles the most common motorboating scenarios anyone will ever have to manage, whether cruising along a river or around the coast. The author covers groundbreaking and dependable procedures for getting off (and then back on to) a berth, anchoring, picking up mooring buoys, boat-handling in tides, fast-flowing rivers, managing locks and even picking up a man overboard. QR codes link to helpful instructional action videos to clarify the procedurees, and invaluable advice is given about fuel monitoring, engine care and maintenance - in fact all the essential issues that affect motorboats. Whether you're aboard a 60-foot displacement cruiser, crossing the Channel or pottering along a river or coast, Stress-Free Motorboating will make life aboard that much easier - and with less stress comes more enjoyment for everyone.

The Stormrider Surf Guide Tropical Islands (Paperback): Bruce Sutherland The Stormrider Surf Guide Tropical Islands (Paperback)
Bruce Sutherland
R862 R724 Discovery Miles 7 240 Save R138 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Stormrider Surf Guide Tropical Islands travels through the trade winds belt on the ultimate island-hopping journey to explore and compare the world's best warm-water surf zones. Many of the planet's finest surf breaks are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn - from the powerful, mountainous waves of Hawaii and Tahiti, through the exotic Caribbean to the pristine perfection of the Maldives and Mentawais. Coral encrusted atolls, dazzling white sands and gently swaying coconut palms fringe the backdrop for many of these islands found in the shimmering, equatorial waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Superb photos and illuminating text combine to make this Stormrider Guide indispensable for anyone searching for their next tropical paradise surfari. This completely new addition to the famous Stormrider library covers all the world's best tropical islands across the 3 great Oceans. The Stormrider Surf Guide Tropical Islands enhances the proven formula of trusted, dependable surf spot descriptions, coupled with more than 300 beautiful, informative photos. It is the only dedicated tropical islands surf guide. Proven high quality design includes integrated text, symbols and detailed maps containing crucial, otherwise unavailable information.

Studies in Outdoor Recreation - Search and Research for Satisfaction (Paperback, 4th Revised edition): Robert E Manning Studies in Outdoor Recreation - Search and Research for Satisfaction (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Robert E Manning
R1,252 R1,114 Discovery Miles 11 140 Save R138 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Studies in Outdoor Recreation has long been a standard text in courses on parks and outdoor recreation and serves as an invaluable reference for park and recreation managers. The first book to integrate the social science literature on outdoor recreation, it reviews studies from this broad, interdisciplinary field and synthesizes them into a body of knowledge, providing an historical perspective on outdoor recreation research and developing its practical management implications.This fourth edition is revised to reflect current research and new concerns in the field. An essential resource for students, scholars, and professionals, Studies in Outdoor Recreation explores the theoretical and methodological issues in outdoor recreation and describes the management implications of outdoor recreation research. Contributors to the fourth edition include Megha Budruk, Kelly Goonan, Jeffrey Hallo, Daniel Laven, Steven Lawson, Rebecca Stanfield McCown, Laura Anderson McIntyre, Ben Minteer, Peter Newman, Elizabeth Perry, Peter Pettengill, Nathan Reigner, William Valliere, Carena Van Riper, and Xiao Xiao.

The Forgotten Shipwreck - Solving the Mystery of the Darlwyne (Paperback): Nick Lyon The Forgotten Shipwreck - Solving the Mystery of the Darlwyne (Paperback)
Nick Lyon; Foreword by Miranda Krestovnikoff
R598 R530 Discovery Miles 5 300 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Forgotten Shipwreck is the tragic true story of a Cornish pleasure boat which sank without trace or sensation, relegated in news columns by England's football World Cup triumph the day before. It spans so many facets, from a village numbed with whole families wiped out, to angry exchanges in the House of Commons and law courts. There is intrigue, chicanery, deceit, incompetence and greed. It had far-reaching ramifications and yet, for all that, the Darlwyne tragedy lacked an ending. On Thursday 4 August 1966 the sea began to give up its dead. The relatives of twelve of the thirty-one people who had set out on a pleasure trip on 31 July could at least temper their grief to some small extent with the fact that their remains had been found. The loved ones of the other nineteen would have no such solace. Some fifty years later a team of divers, archaeologists, filmmakers, photographers and wreck researchers set about to change that. By piecing together eyewitness accounts, news stories, court proceedings, weather reports and archive material, and by applying modern methods and underwater search techniques would they be able to succeed where the original search mission had been unable? Could they unravel the mystery of complicated waters and pinpoint the final resting place of the Darlwyne?

Il Libro dei Nodi Utili - Come eseguire piu di 25 nodi tra i nodi piu utili (Italian, Hardcover): Sam Fury Il Libro dei Nodi Utili - Come eseguire piu di 25 nodi tra i nodi piu utili (Italian, Hardcover)
Sam Fury; Illustrated by Diana Mangoba
R504 Discovery Miles 5 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Racundra's Third Cruise (Paperback, 2nd edition): Arthur Ransome Racundra's Third Cruise (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Arthur Ransome; Edited by Brian Hammett; Compiled by Brian Hammett
R453 R413 Discovery Miles 4 130 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Most people know of Arthur Ransome, the author of the classic children's sailing tale, Swallows & Amazons, and many other books in the same series. But besides his exciting tales of children on the water there is much more to the man. Before he wrote Swallows & Amazons, Ransome was a journalist for the Daily News, based in Russia. He is reputed to have played chess against Lenin and he married Trotsky's secretary. He cruised extensively in the Baltic in the 1920s on board his beloved Racundra. His account of his first cruise on that boat was his first commercially successful book, Racundra's First Cruise (also available from Fernhurst Books). The second cruise was spoilt by bad weather, but the third cruise was special - it was his honeymoon having married Evgenia Shelepina. Ransome clearly intended to publish the account of this cruise, but never finished it. Ransome enthusiast, Brian Hammett, got hold of the unpublished manuscript and found Ransome's hand-written notes, diaries, logbooks and photographs in the Ransome archive at Leeds University. Brian compiled this book, adding his own notes from his cruises in the same area. The result is a glorious volume which has delighted Ransome enthusiasts, sailors and landlubbers equally. This new paperback edition and eBook will be published on 8th May - the very day that Ransome and Shelepina got married in 1924 before their honeymoon cruise which is recounted in this book.

100 Best Swimming Drills (Paperback, 2nd edition): Blyth Lucerno 100 Best Swimming Drills (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Blyth Lucerno
R483 R445 Discovery Miles 4 450 Save R38 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Achieving better swimming is a matter of swimming efficiently. While proper technique is the foundation of good swimming, it is often difficult to isolate a technique problem by simply swimming laps. Stroke flaws can slow a swimmer's progress and can even lead to injury if continued over time. For these reasons, swimming drills have become a fundamental part of training at all levels of the sport. Drill practice is a swimmer's primary tool in developing better stroke technique. The book is organized into sections covering the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Each drill is explained step by step and accompanied by comprehensive diagrams. Drill feedback charts are included to help swimmers identify problems and make modifications. Underwater and surface photographs give swimmers optimal images to emulate as they practice.

Lido - A dip into outdoor swimming pools: the history, design and people behind them (Hardcover): Christopher Beanland Lido - A dip into outdoor swimming pools: the history, design and people behind them (Hardcover)
Christopher Beanland 1
R666 R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Save R69 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A celebration of outdoor swimming - looking at the history, design and social aspect of pools. Few experiences can beat diving into a pool in the fresh air, swimming with blue skies above you. Whether it's a dip into a busy and bustling city pool on a sweltering summer day, or taking the plunge in icy waters, the lido provides a place of peace in a frenetic world. The book begins with a history of outdoor pools - their grand beginnings after the buttoned-up Victorian era, their falling popularity in the 20th century, and the newfound appreciation for the outdoor pool, or lido, and outdoor swimming in the 21st century. Journalist and architectural historian Christopher Beanland picks the very best of the outdoor pools around the world, including the Icebergs Pool on Bondi Beach, Australia; the 137m seawater pool in Vancouver, Canada; Siza's concrete sea pools in Porto, Portugal; the restored art deco pool in Saltdean, UK, and the pool at the Zollverein Coal Mines in Essen, Germany. The book also features lost lidos and the fascinating history behind the architecture of the pools, along with essays on swimming pools in art, and the importance of pools in Australia. In addition there are interviews with pool users around the globe about why they swim. The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as archive photography and advertising.

A Sea Vagabond's World - Boats and Sails, Distant Shores, Islands and Lagoons (Paperback): Bernard Moitessier A Sea Vagabond's World - Boats and Sails, Distant Shores, Islands and Lagoons (Paperback)
Bernard Moitessier
R519 Discovery Miles 5 190 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"I would like now to write a practical book that will cover three topics: boats, the sea, and the beachcombing life." These were the thought of Bernard Moitessier after he finished writing his last book, Tamata and the Alliance, while in Polynesia. The great master died in 1994 and never completed the book, but here it is, meticulously collected from hus many writings, published and unpublished, by his companion Veronique Lerebours Pigeonniere. Moitessier's notebooks include all the know-how and the 1001 tips of this legendary sailor, the knowledge he acquired on the water, in meeting with sailors, during long passages, and during his many years living on various islands. The first part of the book details how to prepare for an extensive cruise, what kind of boat to choose, the rigging, the sails, the anchors, on deck and below deck. The second part describes the passage: the weather, navigation, watch-keeping, and heavy weather. In the third part, Moitessier takes us to the South Sea islands and shows how to adapt to living on an atoll, gardening, fishing and attaining self-sufficiency.

The Story of Swimming (Hardcover, UK ed.): Susie Parr The Story of Swimming (Hardcover, UK ed.)
Susie Parr
R820 R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Save R49 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Parr takes a broadly chronological look at the social history of British swimming. She explores the earliest records, accounts written by the Romans; unearths references from Anglo Saxon times and delves into stories of the Viking invaders.

Sea Kayaking Illustrated (Paperback, 1): John Robison Sea Kayaking Illustrated (Paperback, 1)
John Robison
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For some learners a picture is worth a thousand words--and this lavishly illustrated volume proves the rule. The expert advice and lively illustrations combine to offer serious how-to instruction in an entertaining fashion to sea kayakers of all levels.



Developed by an ACA-certified instructor over years of paddling and education, this complete program provides a visual tour of all that sea kayaking can offer, including ingenious tips on advanced paddling techniques, navigation and safety, and more.




Winning Images with Any Underwater Camera - The Essential Guide to Creating Engaging Photos (Paperback): Paul Colley Winning Images with Any Underwater Camera - The Essential Guide to Creating Engaging Photos (Paperback)
Paul Colley
R774 R668 Discovery Miles 6 680 Save R106 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Multiple award-winner Paul Colley shows you how to take the step from good to great underwater images - maybe even good enough to win awards. 'This book will arm and inspire you to transform your underwater photographs, whatever camera you use': Alex Mustard (from the Foreword). The best underwater images don't just capture the subject well, they also capture mood, emotion and atmosphere. Unlike most other underwater photography books, Winning Images with Any Underwater Camera focuses on composition and techniques rather than the all--consuming camera technology that people tend to chase first. This makes it a supremely cost-effective tool for improving images; and there is no discrimination between users of different camera systems - this truly is a book for all. International award winner and instructor Paul Colley reveals the short cuts and shows the vital bits of artistic theory as it applies to underwater photography, grappling with composition in much greater depth than in other books.He also includes easy-to-remember reference models for underwater composition: pre-planned concepts for twelve typical underwater scenes, with the principal considerations boiled down to those essentials that will help you achieve great results, time and again.

Sailing Alone Around the World (Adlard Coles Maritime Classics) (Paperback): Joshua Slocum Sailing Alone Around the World (Adlard Coles Maritime Classics) (Paperback)
Joshua Slocum 1
R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Beautifully produced, with a Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur, specially commissioned maps and atmospheric line drawings, this is a classic edition of one of the greatest sea adventures of all time. Joshua Slocum's epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 aboard the 37 foot sloop Spray remains one of the major feats of singlehanded voyaging, and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats. Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dropped anchor in Newport, Rhode Island over three years after his journey began, he had cruised some 46,000 miles entirely by sail and entirely alone. With none of the advantages of modern technology, Slocum faced fog, gales, gear failure, coral reefs and attacks by pirates. He also devised his own system of lashing the wheel into an early version of the modern day autopilot, which enabled him to sail 2,000 miles across the Pacific without once touching the helm. Slocum published his account of the voyage in 1900, and the book was an immediate success. Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic of sailing literature, acclaimed as an unequalled masterpiece of vital yet disciplined prose. It will be welcomed by all admirers of his legendary achievement.

Surfing in South Carolina (Hardcover): Lilla O Folsom, Foster Folsom Surfing in South Carolina (Hardcover)
Lilla O Folsom, Foster Folsom
R770 R675 Discovery Miles 6 750 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Munich to Montreal - Women's Olympic Swimming in a Tarnished Golden Era (Paperback): Casey Converse Munich to Montreal - Women's Olympic Swimming in a Tarnished Golden Era (Paperback)
Casey Converse
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Imray Chart B32 2022 - Carriacou to Grenada (Paperback, New edition): Imray Imray Chart B32 2022 - Carriacou to Grenada (Paperback, New edition)
Imray
R703 R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Save R36 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Imray-Iolaire charts for Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network of contributors. Like all Imray charts, they are printed on water resistant Pretex paper for durability, and they include many anchorages, facilities and inlets not included on official charts. Plans included: Tyrrel Bay (Carriacou) (1:17 500) Grenada Bay (1:30 000) Grenville Harbour (1:15 000) Grenada - Southeast Coast (1:45 000) Grenada - South Coast (1:40 000) Saint George's Harbour (1:12 500) On this edition, a new large scale plan of the South East coast of Grenada is included covering Great Bacolet Point to Marquis Point. New ranges and recommended courses are included and existing ones have been updated. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout.

Water Yoga - A Teacher's Guide to Improving Movement, Health and Wellbeing (Paperback): Christa Fairbrother Water Yoga - A Teacher's Guide to Improving Movement, Health and Wellbeing (Paperback)
Christa Fairbrother; Foreword by Ruth Sova
R869 R805 Discovery Miles 8 050 Save R64 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

*WINNER OF THE NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS* Catering towards those who have often been excluded from the traditional yoga mat, this practical guide provides yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and rehab professionals with the skills needed to safely and effectively deliver accessible water yoga sessions. Poses, breathing techniques, floating meditation, safety, and yoga philosophy are all discussed in depth to convey how aqua yoga can improve health, wellbeing, and mind/body discipline Water Yoga is especially suitable for those with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, joint replacements, and for those who are pregnant. The book combines water science with yoga systems to teach the eight limbs of water yoga and includes black and white photographs to clearly demonstrate poses in the water. It also includes helpful information about teaching skills specific to pool settings.

Imray Chart Y6 2022 - Suffolk and Essex Coasts (Paperback, New edition): Imray Imray Chart Y6 2022 - Suffolk and Essex Coasts (Paperback, New edition)
Imray
R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Two-Headed Whale - Life and Loss in the Deepest Oceans (Hardcover): Sandy Winterbottom The Two-Headed Whale - Life and Loss in the Deepest Oceans (Hardcover)
Sandy Winterbottom
R460 R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Save R42 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antarctica. At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image of the Antarctic was shattered when she discovered the dark legacy of twentieth century industrial-scale whaling. Enraged by what she found, she was quick to blame the men who undertook this wholescale slaughter, but then she stumbled upon the grave of an eighteen-year-old whaler from Edinburgh who she could not allow to bear the brunt of blame. There are two sides to every story. The Two-Headed Whale vividly brings to life the spectacular scenery and wildlife of the vast Southern Oceans, set alongside the true-life story of Anthony Ford, the boy in the grave, as he sailed the same seas and toiled in an industry where profits outranked human life. In this compelling account, Sandy challenges our preconceptions of the Antarctic, weaving in themes of colonialism, capitalism and its link to both environmental and human exploitation. Drawing together threads of nature and travel writing with an unflinching narrative of life onboard a whaling factory ship and the legacy it left behind, The Two-Headed Whale leaves us questioning our troubled relationship with the extraordinary abundance of this planet.

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