The Knot Bible

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 140815899X
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Knot Bible written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers. Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive bible of knots will help those who go to sea master every knot they will need. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step by step photographs show how to tie each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for tying boats up. Interesting knot know-how sections give extra information about the knot's history, plus helpful tips and techniques, including choosing the right rope for the right task and using the right knot. With a beautiful modern design, and highly illustrated with full colour photographs and instructive diagrams throughout, The Knot Bible remains accessible to all sailors of all levels of experience whilst still being the king of knot books.

Author : Rob Green
Publisher : New Growth Press
ISBN 13 : 1942572603
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tying the Knot written by Rob Green and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tying the Knot by Rob Green offers soon-to-be-married couples a practical vision of Christ-centered marriage that is realistic, hopeful, and actionable. With homework to help any counselor or couple put crucial lessons into practice, Tying the Knot is a highly relevant premarital counseling book. This eight-session study guides couples through issues like conflict, expectations, communication, finances, and intimacy, showing how each can be successfully resolved with Christ at the center of the marriage. Knowing the stresses and needs of a couple in their season of engagement, Green has helpfully designed the study to require a manageable (and healthy) 60 minutes of at-home work per session, with questions and exercises to build communication and intimacy at the end of each chapter. Tying the Knot also includes an appendix for mentors, making it easy for a married couple, lay leader, or counselor to lead an engaged couple through the book. Field-tested and recommended by multiple counselors in a thriving counseling practice, Tying the Knot has already guided many couples into a stronger and more joyful union. Let this eight-week premarital study reorient your life and marriage around Christ, so you both will experience all the blessings of marriage as God designed it.

Author : Clifford W. Ashley
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3963320001
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS written by Clifford W. Ashley and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What else needs to be said about knots? Almost 650 pages of incredible knowledge, presented in a truzly unique manner. This is not a book of knots, it is the BOOK OF KNOTS. Was muss noch über Knoten gesagt werden? Fast 650 Seiten unglaubliches Wissen, präsentiert in einer wahrhaft einzigartigen Weise. Dies ist kein Buch über Knoten, es ist das BUCH DER KNOTEN.

Author : Simon Jollands
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472915488
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safe Skipper written by Simon Jollands and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408155877
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Knot Bible written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers. Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive bible of knots will help those who go to sea master every knot they will need. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step by step photographs show how to tie each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for tying boats up. Interesting knot know-how sections give extra information about the knot's history, plus helpful tips and techniques, including choosing the right rope for the right task and using the right knot. With a beautiful modern design, and highly illustrated with full colour photographs and instructive diagrams throughout, The Knot Bible remains accessible to all sailors of all levels of experience whilst still being the king of knot books.

Author : Colin Jarman
Publisher : Firefly Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781770852099
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Knot Tying Bible written by Colin Jarman and published by Firefly Books Limited. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable knots. The Knot Tying Bible is a complete guide to selecting, tying and using a wide array of knots, useful for everything from hauling logs to securing the canoe to wrapping a present. Beginners can master the basics before progressing to the more difficult knots. Experienced rope users can enjoy new knot challenges and discoveries. Using a dual approach of photographs and written instructions explaining step-by-step how to tie knots, the book includes: A comprehensive introduction to rope Material properties of rope types How to select, care for and store all types of rope Ropeworking terms Descriptions of rope constructions and outlines of breaking strains Information and ideas for using each knot Picture icons. A "hands-on" knot directory outlines the function and formation of over 70 knots and categorizes them according to physical properties, making it easy to find the right knot for the job at hand. The knots are set out in ten chapters includes: Quick-Tie Knots: overhand knot, cow hitch, figure-eight knot Easy-release Knots: the bow knot, the reef knot Hold-Fast Knots: the surgeon's knot, Klemheist knot Sliding Knots: slip knot, trucker's hitch, running bowline Loop Knots: Englishman's loop, neck halter, angler's loop Knots for Joining Ropes: Carrick bend, double fisherman's bend Shortening Knots: chain knot and sheepshank Weight-adding Knots: Stevedore knot, monkey's fist, stopper knot Lashings: Cross lashing, parallel lashing, transom knot Decorative Knots: the Turk's head and the true lover's. Knowing the right knot to use and how to tie it can make life easier -- and safer. The Knot Tying Bible is a timeless resource that will be useful just about anywhere for just about anything. An essential purchase.

Author : Martha Peace
Publisher : P & R Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781596380745
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tying the Knot Tighter written by Martha Peace and published by P & R Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as the best coaches remind their players to master the basics of their sport, Christian couples need to be regularly reminded of the basics of a Christian marriage. This book sets out to provide such reminders. The authors have broken down nineteen areas of marriage by briefly summarizing the Bible's teaching and offering a series of penetrating questions to help readers take inventory of themselves and their marriage.

Author : Robyn Gough
Publisher : David and Charles
ISBN 13 : 1446382389
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Macrame Bible written by Robyn Gough and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate macramé reference book with step-by-step instructions and artworks for knots, knot patterns and motifs. The Macrame Bible is a comprehensive guide to the craft of macramé with illustrated instructions for all the basic techniques, the knots and popular knot patterns as well as step-by-step instructions for projects. It includes all the classic macramé knots and patterns as well as more contemporary designs such as leaves, wings and other motifs. In addition to the knot and pattern instructions there are step-by-steps for 17 projects including large wall hangings and plant holders. Author, Robyn Gough, explains all the basics including information about all the main tools and materials. She explains the difference between various types of macramé cord and what's the best one to use for a specific project to get the best results. As well as outlining the different types of cords there is information about the other essential tools and materials as well as advice about using accessories and beads to embellish your projects. Robyn shares her practical tips and tricks for getting started, as well as really useful advice such as how to manage lengths of rope as you are working on projects to stop them getting tangled. There are detailed instructions and step-by-step artworks for different ways to start a macramé projects whether it's a large hanging on a dowel or a small sinnet or panel, so you can see the best ways to get started. There is also detailed advice about different finishing techniques including how to weave in ends to keep things tidy, and how to get the finished look that you want whether that's a super smooth fringe or a twisted, rustic look - the choice is yours. So that you don't get stuck there is a detailed section on troubleshooting where Robyn identifies common problems and how to fix them. So, whether you are new to macramé and looking for technical know-how or you are an experienced knotter who wants to expand your knowledge and build your skills, the Macramé Bible has it all.

Author : Ken Woodcock
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595253660
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tied in a Knot written by Ken Woodcock and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divorce rates are at an all time high. This does not have to be. Texts from the Bible, Torah and Koran give definitive rules on how to have a long and happy marriage. Tied In A Knot describes God's rules for marital bliss as taken from the Holy Bible. Marriage should be fun, exciting and satisfying, as well as provide a quality family atmosphere. Written not by a scholar, preacher or psychologist, but by a man who has lived forty-five years with the same wife, practicing these rules. You will learn God's plan for husband and wife and how following His rules will work in your marriage.

Author : Carley Roney
Publisher : Potter Style
ISBN 13 : 0770433790
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions [Revised Edition] written by Carley Roney and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and reception The ceremony is the cornerstone of your wedding celebration. There are countless ways to make it your own, from meaningful poetry readings to the music that plays as you walk down the aisle. The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions is an important resource for brides and grooms. New and expanded topics in this edition include: -Interfaith ceremonies and blending spiritual traditions -Ways to use technology to enhance your ceremony -New online resources for finding the perfect words for your vows, program, and more -Gay marriages and civil unions -Popular song choices that are already considered classics Throughout, you’ll also find a rich and inspiring selection of both classic and original ideas for: -Religious or secular vows and readings -Traditions and symbolic rituals -Speeches and toasts -Music for the processional, recessional, and the special dances at the reception