Janet Taylor Knihy

Sixteen-year-old Hope Walton travels back in time to help rescue her mother, a member of the secret society of time travelers, who is trapped in twelfth-century England in the age of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

Immediately after the Civil War, Bess Hauser, a herbalist-midwife, and David Adams, a former Army surgeon, struggle to find a new balance for their lives. David learns to survive in a rural, Pennsylvania Dutch world, and Bess learns to love again.

In this comprehensive handbook, Janet Taylor simplifies the often complex principles of navigation, and provides practical tools, including luni-solar and horary tables, to assist seafarers in their work. Drawing from her own experience as a sailor, Taylor's work is accessible and invaluable to novice and expert navigators alike.

Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It highlights important themes and insights that have shaped human understanding and development throughout history. Scholars recognize its value as an essential text that offers a deeper perspective on the cultural and intellectual heritage of society.

Offering detailed guidance on navigation and nautical astronomy, this book equips sailors with essential tools for safe and precise navigation. It covers the use of sextants, calculations of latitude and longitude, and lunar tables. The author's clear and concise writing simplifies complex concepts, making it accessible for sailors of all skill levels. This comprehensive resource is essential for anyone looking to enhance their navigation skills.