Complete Manuals 2 Book set Aircraft Book (Hardback), Complete Sailing Manual (Paperback)

This two-book DK Complete Manuals collection brings together a visual guide to aviation and a practical handbook for sailing. With one hardback and one paperback, the set spans the development of aircraft and the core skills and knowledge needed for seamanship and boat ownership.

The Aircraft Book presents the history of military and commercial aircraft from around the world, organised decade by decade through to the present day. The Complete Sailing Manual is a fully revised and updated edition that offers wide-ranging coverage of sailing practice, alongside guidance on boat maintenance and modern developments in the sport.

Included titles

• Aircraft Book
• The Complete Sailing Manual

Key details

• Two-book collection from DK Complete Manuals
• Aircraft Book in hardback format
• The Complete Sailing Manual in paperback format
• The Complete Sailing Manual described as a new, fully revised and updated edition
• Foreword to The Complete Sailing Manual by Sir Ben Ainslie

Synopses

Aircraft Book

Exploring military and commercial aircraft in visual detail, this book charts aviation history decade by decade to the present day. It includes catalogues of key aircraft from each period, with specifications and distinctive features, plus “virtual tour” showcases of celebrated models such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde. The book also looks at the engineers and manufacturers behind marques including Boeing and Airbus, supported by facts, statistics and photography.

The Complete Sailing Manual

This updated sailing manual offers thorough coverage of sailing and boat ownership, written by an expert sailor. It presents a complete tuition course on seamanship, chapter by chapter, supported by authoritative text, annotated diagrams and action photographs.

The 2021 edition includes the latest developments in sailing, including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. It also covers modern performance systems, electronic navigation, alternative energy on board, and current rules, regulations and best practices, from collision regulations to safety equipment.