Practical step-by-step guide to tying knots &#8211; essential information for all sailors and anyone wanting to tie knots. <p> The book gives clear, step-by-step diagrams showing how to tie knots, splices and whippings.&#160; Each knot is shown in stages, the use for the knot is given and the good and bad points are highlighted for each knot. <p> &#160; <p> &#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; How to tie the 10 knots everyone should know <p> &#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Other useful knots <p> &#183;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Splices and whippings <p> How to choose the right rope for the right situation