"These 64 beautifully illustrated laminated leaves are perforated to break into 226 separate cards, each cleverly shaped and notched to fit securely with every other card. Follow the book's guidelines to assemble them into a sturdy ship in full sail, constructing a hull, railings and sails that curve and billow convincingly - all from completely flat pieces. Since pirates are known non-conformists, there are literally billions of different combinations, so you can make anything from a dinky dinghy to a super sailing vessel. "