Portolan charts, so called from the Italian adjective portolano, meaning 'related to ports or harbours', were born during the 12th century in the maritime commu

This book shows the history of charts and nautical maps from the earliest known examples to the one used in the Twentieth Century, with a special focus on the m

Esta obra contiene numerosas recetas para preparar un plato único: la pizza. Infinitas variantes estimularán su apetito y gratificarán su vista y su paladar.

"The Way of the Ship offers a global perspective and considers both oceanic shipping and domestics shipping along America's coasts and inland waterways, with ex

In the Middle Ages, navigation relied upon a delicate balance between art and science. Whilst respecting the customs and the precautions of their forbearers, sa