{"product_id":"dont-shoot-the-albatross-nautical-myths-and-superstitions","title":"Don't Shoot the Albatross!: Nautical Myths and Superstitions","description":"Sailors are a notoriously superstitious lot - even if some won't admit it. Years of taking to the water, at the mercy of uncontrollable (and sometimes deadly) forces, have led even the wisest to seek ways of influencing the gods or fate. From bad omens and odd rituals to lucky tokens and forbidden words, the superstitions of the sea are legion.\nMany of these superstitions have refused to go away and quite a few have entered the general public consciousness. Some are amusing in their own right, others have fascinating origins, whilst for many there are bizarre anecdotal incidents which would appear to lend credence to these arcane beliefs.\nIllustrated with quirky cartoons, this book explores nautical superstitions from all over the world in an informative yet entertaining way.\nIncludes superstitions about: Boatbuilding, naming and launching; Lucky and unlucky dates to sail; People, things and animals not to let on board; Signs and portents at sea; Words not to say (and their alternatives); Predicting the weather; Fishing; and much, much more!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1408131315\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1408131315.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Eyers, Jonathan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745402589245,"sku":"BVV.1408131315.A","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1408131315-0.jpg?v=1764018703","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/dont-shoot-the-albatross-nautical-myths-and-superstitions","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}