New arrivals!
With the world feeling increasingly unsettled, even national governments are advising their citizens to stock up and be prepared for systems failure. My new book What To Do When the Lights Goes Out shows you how to do this. Starting with ideas on how to make your home more resilient, it moves on to dealing with the crisis itself, through to more long-term ideas on how to adapt to this new era of uncertainly. It’s basically a preppers guide for everyday living.
AND when the systems do breakdown, you’ll have plenty of time to read my other new book: Nautical Wisdom. This is an informative and often surprising collection of stories about the sea, covering the everything from geology to meteorology, mythology, navigation, shipbuilding and human endeavour. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves ships and the sea.
Off the Deep End
A history of madness at sea, from Nelson’s Navy to the present day. Adlard Coles 2017
Iain Oughtred: A Life in Wooden Boats
An in-depth biography of a celebrated designer of small boats. Adlard Coles 2009
A Knot a Day
Knots for every occasion, from tying up your shoelaces to making a ladder. Adlard Coles 2020
Voices from the Sea
Memorable tales of derring-do and survival from around the world. Cassel 2007
The Indispensable Book of Practical Life Skills
Essential life hacks for the modern world, from unblocking the sink to lighting a fire. Ivy Press 2009
What To Do When The Lights Go Out
A survival guide for when the modern world goes wrong, including power outages, extreme weather and water shortages. Quarto 2026
The Shipping Forecast
Everything you ever wanted to know about one of Britain’s best-loved institutions. BBC Book 2016
Ultimate Classic Yachts
Profiles of 20 of the most beautiful classics yachts and their stories. Adlard Coles 2015
Sailboats
My first book: a photographic overview of sailing boats. Fun! Salamander 2003
Tweetonomics
The most important economic thinking boiled down to 140-word tweets! Ivy Press 2010
Nautical Wisdom
A book packed with informative and often surprising facts about ships, sailors and the sea. GMC 2026
Titanic on Trial
A unique account of the Titanic tragedy, told through the survivors’ own words. Adlard Coles 2012
Sailing Solo
A comprehensive history of singlehanded sailing and the main races. Mitchell Beazley 2003
Why Sailors Can’t Swim
A miscellany of maritime folklore, trivia, history, science and culture. Adlard Coles 2013
Paper Yachts
How to make paper boats that actually float using waterproof paper templates. Ivy Press 2009
Notable Boats
Profiles of 40 boats that have made exceptional voyages and the stories behind them. Ivy Press 2016
The Knot Bible
How to tie 200 nautical knots, from the practical to the fanciful. Adlard Coles 2013
The Anatomy of Sail
A close-up look at the details of sailing yachts and how they work. Adlard Coles 2014
The Great Classic Yacht Revival
How old boats became fashionable again around the world. Adlard Coles 2004
The Sea
A celebration of the sea, from coast to ocean, in words and photos. Adlard Coles 2011