Suz Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Available in hardcover on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Art-Finding-Our-Way/dp/0674072820/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366033021&sr=1-1&keywords=the+lost+art+of+finding+our+wayMine is on the way!Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Available in hardcover on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Art-Finding-Our-Way/dp/0674072820/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366033021&sr=1-1&keywords=the+lost+art+of+finding+our+wayMine is on the way!SuzI am still waiting on the Kindle version. Do we have an ETA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Jason - Let me ask around. I think there's an overall size limit for kindle edition and the issue is that there's a bucket-load of figures in there that easily will blow the Kindle limit out of the water. I used all black and white and gray for the figures. I'll get back to you.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Jason - Let me ask around. I think there's an overall size limit for kindle edition and the issue is that there's a bucket-load of figures in there that easily will blow the Kindle limit out of the water. I used all black and white and gray for the figures. I'll get back to you.JohnSeems odd that they would have a limit, I have purchase a number of photography book in kindle form:ttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LVNDFA/ref=kinw_myk_ro_titlehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004D4YI0W/ref=kinw_myk_ro_titleetc.They are black and white on my kindle but are in beautiful color on my Ipad.If the kindle version isn't going to work out I will order the hardcover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Such a clever title, John. Congratulations!I usually wait for kindle too these days, to keep from adding to already overstuffed bookshelves. But I'll make an exception here.BTW, I see third parties are already offering new and used copies for as much as a $50 markup. Makes me realize that a lot of the aftermarket for books is kinda scammy -- amazing when you realize that Amazon lists almost everything available clearly sorted by price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eidsvolling Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Seems like a couple of Englishmen have been channeling their inner Luddites. I haven't even finished this one yet - http://www.naturalnavigator.com/natural-navigation-book/ and already I need to buy another. (Thanks for the tip!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Jason, David - I won't know about a Kindle edition for a week or so. I'm trying to get in touch with the person from the Press who organizes this, but she's off at a book even in England. I'll know in a week and get back to you. I cover a lot of different material from Gooley's and in different ways, too, mostly informed by the students I've been teaching, FWiWBest,John H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Jason, David - I won't know about a Kindle edition for a week or so. I'm trying to get in touch with the person from the Press who organizes this, but she's off at a book even in England. I'll know in a week and get back to you. I cover a lot of different material from Gooley's and in different ways, too, mostly informed by the students I've been teaching, FWiWBest,John H. Sounds good. I look forward to getting your book in one form or another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eidsvolling Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I cover a lot of different material from Gooley's and in different ways, too, mostly informed by the students I've been teaching, FWiWBest,John H. Which is precisely why a copy of yours is on its way to me already. Looking forward to a good read and learning some things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Just got my book today. Looks awesome can't wait to dive into it.Congratulations as well !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I got word from my editor. He said that they're working on electronic editions. I think it just takes some time. The "official" release date is some time in May. I guess that Amazon and Barnes and Noble got some advance print editions, so technically it's not yet 'released' even though a bunch of people have copies in their hands. So, stay tuned if you want an electronic version - shouldn't be too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eidsvolling Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The hard cover version arrived here two minutes ago. I urge any of you interested in this book to drop what you're doing and go buy a copy. Don't wait for an electronic version -- you want this one on a shelf. It's an amazing work and the author should take great pride in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I totally agree. Fascinating to comb through, many times over. Congratulations John! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Got mine last week but so far no time jump in. Looks good though - I agree that it is a good one to have on the shelf.Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabend Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just got it today. Can't wait to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 So glad to have this book....endless fascination thankyou John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casousa81 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Just purchased on Amazon. Very timely that I saw this post today! My students are finishing a unit today on why we have seasons and the position of Earth in space. I Just got done showing them my sextant and explaining how it works... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Jason, David - I won't know about a Kindle edition for a week or so. I'm trying to get in touch with the person from the Press who organizes this, but she's off at a book even in England. I'll know in a week and get back to you. I cover a lot of different material from Gooley's and in different ways, too, mostly informed by the students I've been teaching, FWiWBest,John H. I ordered the print version, as that will be easier to get signed. I am still interested in the kindle version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Sorry, I'm still waiting on the publisher to get the kindle thing going. They promised, however. Jason - not sure if that's tongue in cheek....I'm still getting the hang of this book publishing thing. I was asked to write a blog piece about a "journey" I had - somewhat related to the book. Here's the result - true story, a bit bizarre even as it was unfolding:http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2013/05/10/how-we-lose-ourselves/ideas/nexus/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Sorry, I'm still waiting on the publisher to get the kindle thing going. They promised, however. Jason - not sure if that's tongue in cheek....I'm still getting the hang of this book publishing thing. I was asked to write a blog piece about a "journey" I had - somewhat related to the book. Here's the result - true story, a bit bizarre even as it was unfolding:http://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2013/05/10/how-we-lose-ourselves/ideas/nexus/I now have the book in hard cover. If you have the time this winter and your up for it it, I know that I would love if you would do another weather class followed by a book signing. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'd be honored to sign it, Jason (or anyone for that matter). It's a bit humbling to be honest. And, sure I can do another weather class. In my course at Harvard, I give out an assignment where the students are asked to predict tomorrow's weather by looking at signs in the sky - e.g. wind directions, cloud formations, etc. They test this against 'persistence', which is the idea that tomorrow's weather will be like today's. After about three or four days, they get quite good at it. It's actually rather impressive to me how quickly people can pick this up once they start to make observations and force themselves into the prediction-making business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wonderful book! Why didn't they have classes like this when I was an undergraduate??pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Just in case anyone is interested - it is finally available as a kindle - took the publishers awhile. Other random tidbits - I'll be giving a talk on this at the MITA 25th in Portland on Aug. 31st. I'll probably spend some time on the tradition of wave piloting in the Marshall islands (a curious subject). I meandered around the Pacific NW on a couple of book gigs, saw Deception Pass, but it was pretty slow moving. I think the Cobscook Reversing Falls have irretrievably tainted me on reversing falls. Edited July 20, 2013 by JohnHuth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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