{"product_id":"the-ocean-the-ultimate-handbook-of-nautical-knowledge-hardcover","title":"The Ocean: The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Dixon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeremy K. Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated and completely unique nautical book. This celebration of all things ocean features an unprecedented wealth of 21st-century know-how and storytelling.\u003c\/b\u003e Informative, inspirational, and incredibly entertaining, \u003ci\u003eThe Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to the world's greatest nature treasure and playground. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with more than 200 enlightening and evocative illustrations, this beautiful ocean book features short-subject deep dives on topics like science, sailing, kayaking, surfing, diving, survival, and much more. In addition to thousands of hours of original reporting, authors Chris Dixon and Jeremy K. Spencer also gathered wisdom from dozens of experts, athletes, scientists, explorers, and more to craft an authoritative and captivating guide to all activities involving the sea. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The ultimate gift book for sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere. \u003cbr\u003e UNIQUE AMONG OCEAN BOOKS: From fishing the beach to righting a sailboat, surviving jellyfish to saving our reefs, planning a dive to surfing the waves, \u003ci\u003eThe Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e is rich with how-to advice and instruction to inspire experienced seafarers and ocean novices alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CAPTIVATING BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE: Divided into sections on Boating, Surfing, Science, Survival, Scuba and Snorkeling, and Fishing, this ultimate ocean compendium is beautifully illustrated and features expert consultation and entertaining asides about the sea. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A GIFT TO TREASURE: This handsomely packaged volume is the go-to guide for anyone captivated by the wonder, power, and mystery of the ocean. \u003cbr\u003e Perfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e People who live in coastal areas and have a passion for fishing, sailing, surfing, or boating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thoughtful and practical gift book for anyone with an abiding love for the ocean \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Housewarming or host\/hostess gift or bon voyage present for seagoing adventurers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of books like \u003ci\u003eThe Brilliant Abyss\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSAS Survival Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe History of Surfing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBarbarian Days: A Surfing Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDangerous Book for Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Daring Books for Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Dixon\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eGhost Wave\u003c\/i\u003e and a contributing author of \u003ci\u003eSurfing: 1778-Today, The Big Juice, \u003c\/i\u003e, and New York Times Best Seller \u003ci\u003eThe Southerner's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. His writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, Popular Mechanics, Garden \u0026amp; Gun\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMen's Health\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. The founding online editor of \u003ci\u003eSurfer\u003c\/i\u003e, he once spent a year documenting the life of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeremy K. Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in publications like \u003ci\u003eMen's Journal, Wired, Vice, The Millions\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e, where he was a longtime senior editor. He has edited books for all of the \"Big Five\" publishing houses, including multiple New York Times Best Sellers. As a creative director, he's helped dozens of top global brands tell their stories. 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