The Ocean - by Chris Dixon & Jeremy K Spencer (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea. THE OCEAN is the ultimate gift book-that is then used-by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>The Ocean: A Handbook</i> is a treasure trove of information and inspiration for anyone with an abiding love for the ocean. <p/>This beautiful book features short-subject deep dives on topics like science, sailing, kayaking, surfing, diving, survival, and much more. <p/>From experienced seafarers to ocean novices, for those about to ride their first wave, stand-up paddle on a dive, or identify a bird that landed on the bow, <i>The Ocean</i> is rich with how-to advice and instruction. <p/><br>- Features expert consultation and entertaining asides about the sea<br>- Filled with more than 200 informative and evocative illustrations<br>- A compilation of miscellany and delight for the ocean lover <p/>In <i>The Ocean</i>, a sense of respect and wonder for the ocean come together under a foil-stamped and textured cover. <p/>This handsomely packaged volume is the go-to guide for anyone captivated by the wonder, power, and mystery of the sea. <p/>- An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities involving the sea<br>- The ultimate gift book for sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere<br>- Perfect for people who live in coastal areas, and love the ocean, sailing, and ships<br>- Add it to the shelf with books like <i>SAS Survival Handbook</i> by John Wiseman, <i>Dangerous Book for Boys</i> by Conn Iggulden, and <i>Cabin Porn</i> by Beaver Brook<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This impressive volume is a treasure chest of information, inspiration, and wisdom-rich with actual how-to advice as well as with great stories from renowned experts of the sea."<p>- <i>Vanish</i></p><br><br><i>"...The Ocean</i> by Chris Dixon and Jeremy Spencer put to paper what it means to respect the ocean and all that happens in it and around it. From the personalities that frame what we think and say about the ocean to the techniques to perform at a high level upon the water to the challenge of doing our part to protect this body that we cherish. As you embrace your love for the ocean, this book and its contributors share their vast experience to help you build upon your overall appreciation for the place that so many of us call home. The Ocean."<p>- The American Sailing Association</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Chris Dixon</b> is the author of <i>Ghost Wave</i> and a contributing author of <i>Surfing: 1778-Today, The Big Juice, </i>, and New York Times Best Seller <i>The Southerner's Handbook</i>. His writing has appeared in <i>The New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, Popular Mechanics, Garden & Gun</i>, and <i>Men's Health</i>, among others. The founding online editor of <i>Surfer</i>, he once spent a year documenting the life of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his family. <p/><b>Jeremy K. Spencer</b> is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in publications like <i>Men's Journal, Wired, Vice, The Millions</i>, and <i>Outside</i>, 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. A native of Memphis, he now lives with his family in Portland, Oregon.
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