{"product_id":"the-knot-tying-bible-colin-jarman-9781770852099","title":"The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable knots.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Knot Tying Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete guide to selecting, tying and using a wide array of knots, useful for everything from hauling logs to securing the canoe to wrapping a present. Beginners can master the basics before progressing to the more difficult knots. Experienced rope users can enjoy new knot challenges and discoveries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Using a dual approach of photographs and written instructions explaining step-by-step how to tie knots, the book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e A comprehensive introduction to rope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Material properties of rope types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How to select, care for and store all types of rope\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Ropeworking terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Descriptions of rope constructions and outlines of breaking strains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Information and ideas for using each knot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Picture icons. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e A \"hands-on\" knot directory outlines the function and formation of over 70 knots and categorizes them according to physical properties, making it easy to find the right knot for the job at hand. The knots are set out in ten chapters includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eQuick-Tie Knots\u003c\/b\u003e overhand knot, cow hitch, figure-eight knot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eEasy-release Knots\u003c\/b\u003e the bow knot, the reef knot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eHold-Fast Knots\u003c\/b\u003e the surgeon's knot, Klemheist knot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eSliding Knots\u003c\/b\u003e slip knot, trucker's hitch, running bowline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eLoop Knots\u003c\/b\u003e Englishman's loop, neck halter, angler's loop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eKnots for Joining Ropes\u003c\/b\u003e Carrick bend, double fisherman's bend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eShortening Knots\u003c\/b\u003e chain knot and sheepshank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eWeight-adding Knots\u003c\/b\u003e Stevedore knot, monkey's fist, stopper knot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eLashings\u003c\/b\u003e Cross lashing, parallel lashing, transom knot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDecorative Knots\u003c\/b\u003e the Turk's head and the true lover's. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Knowing the right knot to use and how to tie it can make life easier -- and safer. \u003ci\u003eThe Knot Tying Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless resource that will be useful just about anywhere for just about anything. An essential purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colin Jarman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770852093\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770852099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Spiral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 6.50w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/31\/2013","brand":"Colin Jarman","offers":[{"title":"Spiral","offer_id":48930119385343,"sku":"9781770852099","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-knot-tying-bible-colin-jarman-9781770852099","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}