<p> <i>Collins Discover: Knots</i> is your one-stop guide to making, tying, and using knots </p> <p> This user-friendly, authoritative resource by the cofounder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers includes easy-to-follow guidance and full-color illustrations showing you everything you need to know about the most common and useful knots. Topics include knotting history, knotting terms, and knot uses and their names. </p> <p> Inside you will find: </p> <p> Boating knots, knots for home and hobbies, life-support knots<br> Details on cordage, tools, and accessories<br> Step-by-step instructions<br> Glossary and resources for further reading </p>