Nic Compton

The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography. Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping, and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive guide will help sailors, climbers, anglers, and all those who regularly use knotwork master essential skills. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability,...

Unlike traditional survivalist manuals focused on extreme scenarios, this book is grounded in everyday reality. It promotes self-sufficiency, not fear—teaching readers how to prepare without panic, adapt without drama, and live more independently in a fragile world. Part field manual, part lifestyle handbook, What to Do When the Lights Go Out is perfect for anyone seeking practical security, greater self-reliance,...

A Knot A Day is a beautifully produced compendium that offers you a knot challenge for every day of the year. With hundreds of knots to choose from, all colour coded by use, you can work through the book from start to finish, gradually building on your knowledge as you go, or alternatively dipping in and out for your daily...

Capturing the disbelief, the chaos, and the terror of the fateful night the Titanic sank 100 years ago, Titanic on Trial brings to life the tragedy through the voices of those who survived it. Stories about the sinking have become legendary - how the band played to the end, how lifeboats were lowered half-empty - but amongst the films, novels,...