Sheridan Books

Lots of details on the jousts from the reigns of Henry VII to the Stuarts. Of particular interest to those looking for information on the jousts of Elizabeths reign with some details on many of her courtiers.

Understanding Boat Communications by John C. Payne (an experienced sailor and professional marine electrical engineer) is an expert guide to on board ship and boat communication devices, strategies, and diverse particulars. Descriptively analyzing the many complexities of the boating world's electronic communication systems and technologies, Understanding Boat Communications offers readers a comprehensive introduction to GMDSS Communications, ERIRBs, PLBs, SARTs, RTEs, NAVTEX, VHF Radio Communications, SSB/HF Radio Communications, Amateur Ham Radio and Short Wave Radio, E-mail services and Internet, Satellite Communications and Weatherfax. A critically important introductory and instructional reference, Understanding Boat Communications is very strongly recommended for expert and novice boaters whatever craft they sail that has a communication system. Also very highly recommended as a companion volume is John C. Payne's Understanding Boat Electronics (1574092286, $14.95, Sheridan House).

my son in law bought his first boat and this was a gift.after reading it he thanked me because of the amount of information this book had for hom

Every owner of a sailing ship or yacht needs to understand the sanitation and water systems that are an integral part of their craft. John C. Payne is an internationally recognized expert in marine electrical systems and electronics who brings to bear his many years of experience and expertise to the technical issues as he addresses the specific issues of marine plumbing systems, fresh water systems, hot water systems, galley plumbing systems, watermaker systems, salt water systems, bilge pump systems, shower (gray) water systems, sewage (black) water and MSD systems. The result is the comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional compendium "Understanding Boat Plumbing And Water Systems" as an concise, compact, and fully illustrated shipboard reference. Also very highly recommended for personal, professional, academic, and library Nautical Reference collections and supplemental reading lists is John C. Payne's "Understanding Boat AC Power Systems".

Picked up this book to read over the weekend and was totally blessed. Mr. Voysey touched some subjects and questions that have been on my heart and gave me, through the Lord, some insight that really blessed me. It is a thoughful, thinking book. I was reminded of Os Guinness as I was reading ... I would highly recommend it!

Sometimes mystery writers come by their craft in weird ways. Juanita Sheridan was born Juanita Lorraine Light in Oklahoma in 1906, and had two members of her family murdered. Her grandmother was killed by Pancho Villa during a robbery. Her father's death was never definitively explained, but the rumor is that he was poisoned by a political rival. Sheridan and her mother toured the West, then as an adult she landed in New York. Her son was adopted by Sheridan's mother, while Sheridan tried to make a living writing. Sheridan lived in Hawaii, where her life took many twists and turns, including as many as eight marriages. She lived in New York, Hollywood, and Guadalajara, Mexico, where she died in 1974. Publishers thought her early stories were melodramatic, but Sheridan swore she wrote from real life experiences.

Lady Blanche Carleton is officially dubbed Honolulu's "Waikiki Widow." She is beautiful and sought after by any man who comes within range. But the death of her husband, an elderly British diplomat, who left her penniless, raises questions about who is her financier. Enter Lily Wu and Janice Cameron. Lily comes from a wealthy family, and Janice is her foster sister. Janice is also a successful novelist, and her current story is being filmed for a Hollywood story. Lily leaves for China and returns with Madame Li, who is very ill, and her servant Yao. When Yao is found mortally injured, the plot thickens. Who would want to murder him? He uses Lily's arm to trace Chinese characters which are their only clue:

"Yao's finger moved and she watched intently, and then said, 'Tea? Yes, I know it is in tea, you told me that much. Who hurt you?' She touched his hand again and once more he made a Chinese character on her flesh. Lily frowned, concentrating.

'Tiger? I don't understand.' As his fingers again went through the motions of writing a character, she said, 'Tea? Yes, you told about the tea. But what kind?' He made another complicated series of motions and his hand dropped limp on the sheet.

Lily bent over Yao, saying, 'Dragon, Dragon what? Can you tell me more?'"

Sheridan was a Renaissance woman, and she creates her characters to be part of a loving family, but intelligent and independent. Surrounded by money and glamour, Lily and Janice entertain.

Shelley Glodowski
Senior Reviewer

This book is about stories of Eric Hiscock's early sailing days on "Wanderer II", off the coast of Ireland & Scotland, and his other two sailing boats: Dyarchy, and Tern II. This is more or less of how his long distance ocean cruises got started with him & his wife. In fact, this book includes the story of the first ocean voyage that they made. It shows how they got started and learned a lot "the hard way" along their journeys. The maps, drawings and B & W photos are a welcome addition and his writing style is easy to follow - you will feel like you are sailing with them!

A 95 page, approximately eight by eleven hardback. Crowded with decent color reproductions of paintings and sketches. The book celebrates the three score continuous years of a by-nomination London outdoor painting club. Composed mostly of professionals who meet weekly to paint the waterfront of the river Thames. Sections of the book include a several-page, illustrated history of the club, a section of two-page bios / comments with examples by the current some two dozen members, and a section of examples by members of the past.
Many painters, amateur and professionals alike, would like to meet with the like-minded to paint en plein air. Few get the opportunity. The impediments include: families, jobs, distance, weather, lack of suitable sites, etc. For most, it's probably not having the acquaintance of other painters with some little skill and the same interest. They paint alone in cold basements in sorry isolation.
So, reading this fine little book offers vicarious pleasure. Painting picturesque scenes with very talented friends and yet never, for example, having to step into that unique and peculiar slime found along industrial waterways.
Not a how-to book. Not filled with, besides the typical bad work, how to hold a brush, how to stretch watercolor paper, exactly what colors, etc.

"Weather Wise: Reading Weather Signs" is a excellently crafted introduction to the world of meteorology, explaining in plain terms how the world's atmosphere works, in each of its regions. Filled with practical advice for novice meteorologists who want to better understand the sky above, "Weather Wise" is essential for any outdoor lover whose hobby depends on the condition of the skies, but most particularly anyone sailing the upon the rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans of the world. Highly recommended for personal, professional, and community library instructional reference collections.