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Tourists visit popular islands of the Caribbean by the planeload.
What they don't see from their resort hotels are the hundreds of
out-of-the-way, uninhabited islands sprinkled along the West Indies
from Florida to South America. This alluring archipelago, strung with
beaches accessible only by boat but spaced temptingly close
together, led Mississippi adventurer Scott B. Williams to embark
upon an open-ended quest to see how far south he could go in a
seventeen-foot sea kayak.
No one was willing to accompany him. He spent months working his
way down the west coast of Florida, through the Bahamas, and on to
Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. "On Island Time:
Kayaking the Caribbean," his narrative of this journey of a lifetime,
describes the wonders of discovery as he makes landfall on pristine
cays. Relentless headwinds, dangerous surf, countless beaches
declared off-limits to trespassing, and aggressive sharks that ram
his kayak and snap him out of his musing remind the adventurer that
this paradise is far from perfect. Every day of the journey required
constant vigilance.
With no one to depend on and often no one even knowing where he
was for weeks at a time, Williams learned what it means to be
self-reliant and to adjust to "island time." With just a simple craft and
the few belongings that would fit in it, Williams explores an almost
boundless frontier and a powerful natural stretch of the Caribbean
rarely, if ever, accessed by the island tourist.
More details:
On island time: kayaking the Caribbean
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: illustrated
Published by Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2005
ISBN 1578067472, 9781578067473
254 pages
What they don't see from their resort hotels are the hundreds of
out-of-the-way, uninhabited islands sprinkled along the West Indies
from Florida to South America. This alluring archipelago, strung with
beaches accessible only by boat but spaced temptingly close
together, led Mississippi adventurer Scott B. Williams to embark
upon an open-ended quest to see how far south he could go in a
seventeen-foot sea kayak.
No one was willing to accompany him. He spent months working his
way down the west coast of Florida, through the Bahamas, and on to
Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. "On Island Time:
Kayaking the Caribbean," his narrative of this journey of a lifetime,
describes the wonders of discovery as he makes landfall on pristine
cays. Relentless headwinds, dangerous surf, countless beaches
declared off-limits to trespassing, and aggressive sharks that ram
his kayak and snap him out of his musing remind the adventurer that
this paradise is far from perfect. Every day of the journey required
constant vigilance.
With no one to depend on and often no one even knowing where he
was for weeks at a time, Williams learned what it means to be
self-reliant and to adjust to "island time." With just a simple craft and
the few belongings that would fit in it, Williams explores an almost
boundless frontier and a powerful natural stretch of the Caribbean
rarely, if ever, accessed by the island tourist.
More details:
On island time: kayaking the Caribbean
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: illustrated
Published by Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2005
ISBN 1578067472, 9781578067473
254 pages
For boaters of all kinds a handy guide to the waterways of the Gulf
of Mexico. Mississippi's barrier islands claim some of the most
remote and unspoiled sites along the Gulf of Mexico. The distance
of East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Cat Island, and Petit Bois
Island from the mainland has sheltered them from extensive
development. The inclusion of all in the roster of protected places in
the Gulf Islands National Seashore Act has assured that they will
remain close to their natural state long into the future. For those
who love the seashore, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is an ideal place
for adventure. The wilderness islands, the back bays and coastal
rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico itself offer pleasure for boaters and
nature lovers. This book will guide them to special places in these
relatively shallow waters. Filled with detailed descriptions of many
alluring settings, along with directions for navigation to secluded
coves and coastal bayous, this book gives tips and pointers for a
wide range of boaters, whether their preferred craft is a canoe, a
sea kayak, or a luxury yacht. What are the best and safest routes?
What are the weather patterns? How does one select the perfect
craft? Here from an expert who has explored the coastal waters
during a period of fifteen years are the answers, rich in anecdotes,
along with information on charter boats, excursion boats, and other
options for exploring and fishing.
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Exploring coastal Mississippi: a guide to the marine waters and
islands
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: illustrated
Published by Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2004
ISBN 1578064244, 9781578064243
240 pages
of Mexico. Mississippi's barrier islands claim some of the most
remote and unspoiled sites along the Gulf of Mexico. The distance
of East and West Ship Island, Horn Island, Cat Island, and Petit Bois
Island from the mainland has sheltered them from extensive
development. The inclusion of all in the roster of protected places in
the Gulf Islands National Seashore Act has assured that they will
remain close to their natural state long into the future. For those
who love the seashore, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is an ideal place
for adventure. The wilderness islands, the back bays and coastal
rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico itself offer pleasure for boaters and
nature lovers. This book will guide them to special places in these
relatively shallow waters. Filled with detailed descriptions of many
alluring settings, along with directions for navigation to secluded
coves and coastal bayous, this book gives tips and pointers for a
wide range of boaters, whether their preferred craft is a canoe, a
sea kayak, or a luxury yacht. What are the best and safest routes?
What are the weather patterns? How does one select the perfect
craft? Here from an expert who has explored the coastal waters
during a period of fifteen years are the answers, rich in anecdotes,
along with information on charter boats, excursion boats, and other
options for exploring and fishing.
More details:
Exploring coastal Mississippi: a guide to the marine waters and
islands
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: illustrated
Published by Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2004
ISBN 1578064244, 9781578064243
240 pages
Science magazine describes the Pascagoula River of southeast
Mississippi as the last unaltered large river system in the lower 48
states and southern Canada. Along its banks and watershed
600,000 acres of public lands--wildlife management areas, national
forest, wilderness areas, national wildlife refuges, Nature
Conservancy preserves--ensure the creation of a tremendous
natural river system.
To explore this sanctum, authors Ernest Herndon and Scott B.
Williams traveled its entire 200-plus mile length by canoe and sea
kayak, respectively. Each floated one of two major tributaries,
Herndon taking the Leaf, Williams the Chickasawhay. They then met
on the main Pascagoula and continued on to the Gulf Coast. Along
the way the two saw alligators and ospreys, conservationists and
good ole boys. They ran rapids and explored swamps, dodged
logjams and investigated possible pollution sources.
Herndon and Williams brought considerable skills and experience to
their journey. Herndon has gone on backcountry trips to places as
far-flung as Papua New Guinea and Alaska, while Williams paddled
his sea kayak solo down the Mississippi and across the Caribbean.
Together they've canoed and kayaked all over the South as well as
in remote parts of Central America. Both agree the Pascagoula
basin is one of the most intriguing outdoor destinations they have
experienced.
The book gives the armchair explorer a vivid feeling of what it would
be like to float this wonderful river and provides a wealth of
information about what makes it special and the problems that
threaten it.
More details:
Paddling the Pascagoula
By Ernest Herndon, Scott B. Williams
Edition: illustrated
Published by Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2005
ISBN 1578067146, 9781578067145
196 pages
Mississippi as the last unaltered large river system in the lower 48
states and southern Canada. Along its banks and watershed
600,000 acres of public lands--wildlife management areas, national
forest, wilderness areas, national wildlife refuges, Nature
Conservancy preserves--ensure the creation of a tremendous
natural river system.
To explore this sanctum, authors Ernest Herndon and Scott B.
Williams traveled its entire 200-plus mile length by canoe and sea
kayak, respectively. Each floated one of two major tributaries,
Herndon taking the Leaf, Williams the Chickasawhay. They then met
on the main Pascagoula and continued on to the Gulf Coast. Along
the way the two saw alligators and ospreys, conservationists and
good ole boys. They ran rapids and explored swamps, dodged
logjams and investigated possible pollution sources.
Herndon and Williams brought considerable skills and experience to
their journey. Herndon has gone on backcountry trips to places as
far-flung as Papua New Guinea and Alaska, while Williams paddled
his sea kayak solo down the Mississippi and across the Caribbean.
Together they've canoed and kayaked all over the South as well as
in remote parts of Central America. Both agree the Pascagoula
basin is one of the most intriguing outdoor destinations they have
experienced.
The book gives the armchair explorer a vivid feeling of what it would
be like to float this wonderful river and provides a wealth of
information about what makes it special and the problems that
threaten it.
More details:
Paddling the Pascagoula
By Ernest Herndon, Scott B. Williams
Edition: illustrated
Published by Univ. Press of Mississippi, 2005
ISBN 1578067146, 9781578067145
196 pages
If you have ever felt left behind, out-of-step or just plain bewildered
by the stampeding madness of the herd-like behavior of modern
society, come along with Scott B. Williams on an irreverent and
humorous examination of the materialism, technology and
regulations that pervade contemporary American life. Williams
shares his perspective as one who has long lived on the fringes of
the mainstream. Just as Henry David Thoreau went to Walden Pond
in 1845 to seek simplicity and separation from his peers in nature,
Williams chose to go astray by paddling a 17-foot sea kayak to the
Caribbean. Astray of the Herd is a collection of observations
resulting from his life on "island time" with little money, no job and
boundless freedom to ponder the deeper questions of life. Read this
book for a laugh, give it to your stressed-out friends, or get inspired
to do some straying of your own.
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Astray of the Herd: Observations, Commentaries and Rants from
Outside the Mainstream
By Scott B. Williams
Published by Lulu.com, 2005
ISBN 1411622340, 9781411622340
184 pages
by the stampeding madness of the herd-like behavior of modern
society, come along with Scott B. Williams on an irreverent and
humorous examination of the materialism, technology and
regulations that pervade contemporary American life. Williams
shares his perspective as one who has long lived on the fringes of
the mainstream. Just as Henry David Thoreau went to Walden Pond
in 1845 to seek simplicity and separation from his peers in nature,
Williams chose to go astray by paddling a 17-foot sea kayak to the
Caribbean. Astray of the Herd is a collection of observations
resulting from his life on "island time" with little money, no job and
boundless freedom to ponder the deeper questions of life. Read this
book for a laugh, give it to your stressed-out friends, or get inspired
to do some straying of your own.
More details:
Astray of the Herd: Observations, Commentaries and Rants from
Outside the Mainstream
By Scott B. Williams
Published by Lulu.com, 2005
ISBN 1411622340, 9781411622340
184 pages
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Escaping a doomed city during the first few hours of an impending
crisis can make the difference between life and death. The tragic
lesson of Hurricane Katrina applies to any large-scale crisis: Don’t
hope to wait it out or expect the government to bail you out – just get
out. Since natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest may
be unavoidable and can quickly strip away all the comforts and
security of civilization, Bug Out provides the information readers
need to make an exit and escape the ensuing chaos sure to befall
those who do not know how to react. From pre-planning and
mapping out an escape route to preparing gear and supplies for
wilderness living in a remote location, this book provides the
ordinary urban-dwelling American with information on what to take
and where to go to have the best chance of survival. Bug Out
includes advice on overcoming pitfalls (like road or gas station
closures) that could delay or even prevent one’s escape and
provides descriptions of more than one hundred potential wilderness
“bug-out locations” in all parts of the Lower 48 States.
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Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster
Before It's Too Late
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: Trade paperback, illustrations, photos and maps
320 pages, 6 x 9
Publisher: Ulysses Press, Berkeley, CA
Publication Date: May 1, 2010
ISBN-10: 1-56975-781-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-56975-781-9
crisis can make the difference between life and death. The tragic
lesson of Hurricane Katrina applies to any large-scale crisis: Don’t
hope to wait it out or expect the government to bail you out – just get
out. Since natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest may
be unavoidable and can quickly strip away all the comforts and
security of civilization, Bug Out provides the information readers
need to make an exit and escape the ensuing chaos sure to befall
those who do not know how to react. From pre-planning and
mapping out an escape route to preparing gear and supplies for
wilderness living in a remote location, this book provides the
ordinary urban-dwelling American with information on what to take
and where to go to have the best chance of survival. Bug Out
includes advice on overcoming pitfalls (like road or gas station
closures) that could delay or even prevent one’s escape and
provides descriptions of more than one hundred potential wilderness
“bug-out locations” in all parts of the Lower 48 States.
More Details:
Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster
Before It's Too Late
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: Trade paperback, illustrations, photos and maps
320 pages, 6 x 9
Publisher: Ulysses Press, Berkeley, CA
Publication Date: May 1, 2010
ISBN-10: 1-56975-781-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-56975-781-9
My most popular book since it's release in June 2010. Now in it's third printing:
Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It's Too Late
Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It's Too Late
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Getting Out Alive: 13 Deadly Scenarios and How Others Survived, Ulysses Press, Just
Released in February, 2011.
Released in February, 2011.
Now Available: My second book for 2011, Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters: Build and
Outfit Your Lifesaving Escape, from Ulysses Press, Berkeley, California.
Outfit Your Lifesaving Escape, from Ulysses Press, Berkeley, California.
Captivating stories of people stranded and fighting for their lives
against harsh, unmerciful conditions
A unique combination of fictional scenarios, true accounts, and
instructive sidebars, Getting Out Alive reveals the three vital ways to
cheat death when all seems lost: avoid panic, know your survival
skills, and maintain a relentless determination to make it out alive.
Teaching by example, the characters in these adventures use real-
life survival tactics—including navigating, building shelters, finding
water, and signaling for help.
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Getting Out Alive: 13 Deadly Scenarios and How Others Survived
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: Trade paperback
288 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Publisher: Ulysses Press, Berkeley, CA
Publication Date: March, 2010
ISBN 978-1569758731
against harsh, unmerciful conditions
A unique combination of fictional scenarios, true accounts, and
instructive sidebars, Getting Out Alive reveals the three vital ways to
cheat death when all seems lost: avoid panic, know your survival
skills, and maintain a relentless determination to make it out alive.
Teaching by example, the characters in these adventures use real-
life survival tactics—including navigating, building shelters, finding
water, and signaling for help.
More Details:
Getting Out Alive: 13 Deadly Scenarios and How Others Survived
By Scott B. Williams
Edition: Trade paperback
288 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Publisher: Ulysses Press, Berkeley, CA
Publication Date: March, 2010
ISBN 978-1569758731
A Cataclysmic Natural or Manmade Disaster has Struck Your
Town or City. How will you evacuate your family to safety?
Do You have a vehicle or alternate means of transportation
you can rely on? Can the vehicle double as a mobile retreat,
or do you have a retreat shelter prepared in advance and a
plan to reach it?
A follow-up to the bestselling Bug Out: The Complete Plan for
Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before it's Too Late, this new
book presents a wide variety of transportaion options ranging from
fast escape vehicles to self-contained mobile retreats. Back-up
vehicles that can keep going if your main option fails and alternative
vehicles for a variety of challenging situations are also examined.
Temporary and long-term retreat shelters that you can set up in
advance and stock with supplies are also included as part of a
bug-out plan that can make you a prepared survivor instead of a
refugee.
Town or City. How will you evacuate your family to safety?
Do You have a vehicle or alternate means of transportation
you can rely on? Can the vehicle double as a mobile retreat,
or do you have a retreat shelter prepared in advance and a
plan to reach it?
A follow-up to the bestselling Bug Out: The Complete Plan for
Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before it's Too Late, this new
book presents a wide variety of transportaion options ranging from
fast escape vehicles to self-contained mobile retreats. Back-up
vehicles that can keep going if your main option fails and alternative
vehicles for a variety of challenging situations are also examined.
Temporary and long-term retreat shelters that you can set up in
advance and stock with supplies are also included as part of a
bug-out plan that can make you a prepared survivor instead of a
refugee.
Get it now at:
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