Berson David (11 results)

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Hardback. Condition: New. While many books on celestial navigation insist this age-old art is needed only when electronics fail, Berson uses a unique approach that allows boaters to combine both the modern and the traditional. No other books do that.Celestial navigation, in all its forms, is nearly as old as mankind. Anyone who can master its intricacies stands at the end of a long line of master navigators that is centuries old-an expert among many who would be lost with electronics. David Berson, a columnist for Ocean Navigator magazine and an instructor at both the Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship and onboard the training schooner Ocean Star, offers here an approach that is refreshing, unique, and sure to attract a new generation of readers looking to demystify this essential art for sailors.Through his hands-on coursework Berson has developed a practical and learnable method of teaching that has appealed to a new generation of students. He will share his proven method here for the first time. In Celestial Navigation, as he does in his popular column and classes, Berson simplifies the math that so often frightens and deters potential students. Chapters include:The Concept of the Celestial SphereBack to the AlmanacLocal Hour AngleAssumed PositionThe Sextant: The Perfect Tool for the JobMore on Sight ReductionThe Noon SightFormula for Noon SightDefinitionsAnd more!Berson takes the same approach with his writing that he does with his classes and columns, informal true-life anecdotes that entertain as well as educate. To Berson, celestial navigation is personal and valuable. Anyone reading this book will catch his contagious enthusiasm."And when learning celestial navigation, you do not have to be a mathematician or an astronomer, and yet you will feel confident that you will reach your destination when you are on that open ocean voyage. Once started there are many refinements that may be added, if you wish, but with the basics David has presented in this volume, you will enjoy the satisfaction it gives when you launch your vessel from the dock and go to sea with confidence (and it also will supply a great subject for small talk at cocktail parties)."-Captain Eben Whitcomb.…

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Softcover. Condition: Fine. First edition. Tall octavo. 196pp. Glossy wrappers. Front cover with a tiny bit of wear and curling at the foredge else fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Newspaper. 16p., folded tabloid newspaper on newsprint, news, opinion, articles, events, ads, photos, services and resources, toning and light wear. Boston's LGBTQ newspaper which started in 1973. More political than entertainment. Also: Meg Christian & Ginny Berson talk about collective life at Olivia Records. Inmate Describes Prison Life.…

Hardback. Condition: New. While many books on celestial navigation insist this age-old art is needed only when electronics fail, Berson uses a unique approach that allows boaters to combine both the modern and the traditional. No other books do that.Celestial navigation, in all its forms, is nearly as old as mankind. Anyone who can master its intricacies stands at the end of a long line of master navigators that is centuries old-an expert among many who would be lost with electronics. David Berson, a columnist for Ocean Navigator magazine and an instructor at both the Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship and onboard the training schooner Ocean Star, offers here an approach that is refreshing, unique, and sure to attract a new generation of readers looking to demystify this essential art for sailors.Through his hands-on coursework Berson has developed a practical and learnable method of teaching that has appealed to a new generation of students. He will share his proven method here for the first time. In Celestial Navigation, as he does in his popular column and classes, Berson simplifies the math that so often frightens and deters potential students. Chapters include:The Concept of the Celestial SphereBack to the AlmanacLocal Hour AngleAssumed PositionThe Sextant: The Perfect Tool for the JobMore on Sight ReductionThe Noon SightFormula for Noon SightDefinitionsAnd more!Berson takes the same approach with his writing that he does with his classes and columns, informal true-life anecdotes that entertain as well as educate. To Berson, celestial navigation is personal and valuable. Anyone reading this book will catch his contagious enthusiasm."And when learning celestial navigation, you do not have to be a mathematician or an astronomer, and yet you will feel confident that you will reach your destination when you are on that open ocean voyage. Once started there are many refinements that may be added, if you wish, but with the basics David has presented in this volume, you will enjoy the satisfaction it gives when you launch your vessel from the dock and go to sea with confidence (and it also will supply a great subject for small talk at cocktail parties)."-Captain Eben Whitcomb.…

paperback. Condition: New. Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 2015-4-1 Publisher: Guangdong People's Publishing House will follow the person into a full leadership and invisible leadership Santa Fe was an attack submarine. equipped with enough weapons to destroy a medium-sized country. As the new captain. David Marquette every decision are related to state security. but also the safety of the lives of 135 crew. However. the Santa Fe No. past has been low morale. staff turnover rate ranks first in the fleet. the comb.…