Coasts and Coastlines Books
HarperCollins Publishers British Coastal Wildlife
Book SynopsisDiscover over 1,200 species of animals and plants found in the coastal regions of Britain and make the most of your surroundings, whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. This is the definitive photographic reference guide for nature enthusiasts.This informative photographic guide will help nature enthusiasts visiting the seashore to discover and quickly and accurately identify the animals and plants commonly found in the coastal areas of Britain.The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout, the perfect seashore companion for staycation' travelling nature enthusiasts as well as general natural history buffs. Young and old alike keen to discover the wildlife of Britain''s coastal areas will delight in this beautifully practical guide.Trade Review‘Beautiful photographs’ The London Naturalist Praise for the Collins Complete series: 'Wonderfully descriptive photographs'BBC Wildlife 'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form'British Wildlife ‘A bookshelf essential’The Field
£16.99
John Murray Press Lost to the Sea
Book Synopsis''An immersive and lyrically personal journey through deep-time and modern tides'' RAYNOR WINN''Wondrous, elegant and haunting, Lost to the Sea is a fascinating alternative history of the fractured, flooded and eroded edges of Britain and Ireland'' PHILIP HOARE''Beautiful . . . Woollett paints vividly the da-to-day lives of past peoples'' TLSMedieval kingdoms. Notorious pirate towns. Drowned churches. Crocodile-infested swamps.On a series of coastal walks, Lisa Woollett takes us on an illuminating journey, bringing to life the places where mythology and reality meet at the very edges of Britain and Ireland.From Bronze Age settlements on the Isles of Scilly and submerged prehistoric forests in Wales, to a Victorian amusement park on the Isle of Wight and castles in the air off County Clare, Lisa draws together archaeology, meetings with locals and tales from folklore to reveal how the sea has for
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers 50 Things to Do by the Sea
Book Synopsis A beautifully presented, practical gift guide for all surf seekers. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from surfer and scientist Easkey Britton, this guide helps you soak up maximum vitamin sea. The book is divided into six main sections – each filled with exercises, ideas and fun facts to help you reconnect with your oceanic roots and create special moments by the sea… Reading the Sea – watch waves, move with the tides, understand rips and currents, getting to know the sea and your limits.What the Sea Does for Us – appreciate the food, feel-good factors, and even medicines that the sea has to offer. Plus learn about its fundamental role in climate control.We are Ocean – explore the multi-sensory environment the sea has to offer.The Power of the Sea to Heal – from seaweed and ocean plasma to social change and ocean therapy.The Sea is Calling – try your hand at beach combing, wave play, rockpooling, bird watching, searching for jellyfish and bioluminescence and swimming in the sea.Things to Do for the Sea – with guides to beach clean-ups, sustainable foraging, restoring coastal habitats and inclusion and diversity ideas to make the sea accessible to all, you’ll have everything you need to be the hero our seas need. Taking an inclusive global outlook on the subject, and complemented by Maria Nilsson’s captivating drawings, this timely book will show you the benefits of doing things by and for the sea – and how those benefits can spill over into your daily life.Trade Review‘If you have been unable to visit the coast during the last year due to the pandemic, this lovely book is a small step towards soothing your seaside cravings’ -- Country Life‘There’s something for everyone in this exploration of the sea’ -- Devon Life
£11.40
Saraband A Handbook of Scotland's Coasts
Book SynopsisThis handbook is an inspirational resource to help you discover the thousands of miles of Scotland's spectacular coastline - from its stunning geology and diverse marine and bird life to its coastal history, culture and landmarks. Fishing ports, arts communities, clifftop castles, island hideaways, local legends: all have their place here. With contributions from leading nature writer Jim Crumley, geologist Ronald Turnbull, historian Michael Kerrigan and sailor/poet Ian Stephen - a contemporary bard for our islands - Fi Martynoga adds her own expertise in foraging for seaweeds, shellfish and coastal plants, and exploring the rich flora of our shorelines, from dune grasses to wildflowers. Whether you yearn to watch the sunset or swim from achingly beautiful coves, discover quirky highlights of island life or hints of a prehistoric past, or seek out otters or dolphins, this volume is your indispensable companion.Trade Review'A perfect primer … What makes the book so good is the breadth of material packed within it, combined with the depth of expertise of those sharing their knowledge … Scotland's coasts are an integral part of what makes this, in many people's eyes, the best small country in the world. This book will help you gain more from the experience of visiting and exploring them.' Undiscovered Scotland; 'An essential guide to discovering more about the communities, wildlife and landmarks along the coastline.' Scots MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction; Our coastline: who owns the land?; Ronald Turnbull: The geology of our seashore; Scotland’s Central Lowlands: the coal hole; Raised beaches; Old Man, old sand; Ocean-bottom sludge; The Highlands: schist with a twist; Roderick Impey Murchison gets it wrong; A gneiss wee walk; A raised beach at Whalsay; Jim Crumley: Coastal Wildlife; Otters; A big fish; Cetaceans; Seals; Seabirds; Coastal plants; Beach, dune and coastal woods; Dunes; Beaches; Coastal woods; Machair; Cliffs and rocky shores; Estuary and saltmarsh; List of plants; Coastal Bounty; Before you start; Shellfish; Fish; Seaweed; Edible seaside plants; List of seaweed & edible plants; Foraging for other treasures; Beachcombing; Rock pools; Michael Kerrigan: Coastal culture; Mystic places; Boundary or bridge; Coastal castles; Tradition… interrupted; Net product; Whaling' Seals and selkies; Commerce and culture; A puff for the Puffer; Lost at sea; Lighting the way; Cultural fabric; The crockery coast; Artists’ colonies; Beside the seaside; Music festivals; From relaxation to renewal; Coastal costs; Scotland’s islands; The inner lands: Isle of Mull; Coll and Tiree; Muck, Rum, Eigg and Canna; Skye; The Outer Lands: Outer Hebrides; Orkney; Shetland; Island Jaunts: Inchcolm; The Isle of May; Ailsa Craig; Raasay; Bute; Arran; Great Days out; Eyemouth; North Berwick; East Neuk; St Andrews; Stonehaven; Findhorn; The Black Isle; Golspie and the East Coast of Sutherland and Caithness; Thurso; Bettyhill, Tongue and Durness; Lochinver; Ullapool; Gairloch, Poolewe and Area; Applecross; Plockton; Arisaig; Salen, Strontian and Sunart; Ardfern; Campbeltown, Carradale and the Kintyre Peninsula; Aye; Portpatrick; Wigtown and the Machars; Kirkcudbright; Sporting Days Out: Cycling; Wild swimming; Coastal rowing; Sea kayaking; Surfing; About the Contributors; Acknowledgements; Further Reading and Species Identification; Index
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Saltmarsh
Book SynopsisSaltmarshes are often remote, inhospitable places, neither land nor sea, as hard to pin down as they are to navigate. In this saline odyssey, Clive Chatters has explored his favourite creeks, pools and mudflats to bring us an absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and history of this scarce and mysterious habitat. There are Tadpole Shrimps, and rare sedges, waders and Wild Celery even inland saltmarshes in this tour de force by a superb naturalist and writer. BRETT WESTWOOD, naturalist, author and radio presenter Saltmarshes are among Britain''s most diverse and dynamic landscapes. They abound around our shores but may also be found inland and at altitude wherever water, salt and vegetation combine. The species they support range from extreme rarities of specialised habitats to the less demanding denizens of coastal wetlands. Here is a landscape of international importance for migratory birds, endemic plants and an exceptional Trade ReviewA detailed and wide-ranging look at the natural history and diversity of one of Britain's most ecologically important landscapes. -- Mark Whitley * The Countryman *A remarkable book ... Chatters writes with authority and eloquence on an enormous range of topics and draws from an impressive range of sources. -- Ros Bennett * British Wildlife *Clive Chatters has maintained the standard in this excellent new book which deals with an often remote and slightly inhospitable habitat that attracts wildlife in droves. As the series names suggests, the focus is strongly on British examples but the author roams the country widely and brings the marshes he visits vividly to life. Splendid stuff. -- Alan Crowden * BES Bulletin *The stories Clive Chatters tells are based on decades of first-hand experience and extensive research, and he is to be congratulated on a superb read ... hard to put down. -- Tim Rich * BSBI News *Well researched and well-illustrated throughout ... contains a wealth of information about its subject matter, focusing on the wildlife, history, development and past and future conservation of this marginal coastal habitat. -- Ian Woodward * BTO *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Far from the shore 3. On the wind 4. In the Highlands 5. Atlantic gateway 6. The merse of the Solway Firth 7. Bae Ceredigion 8. Genesis of the Humber 9. Seawalls and the Severn 10. Capital marsh country 11. The legacy of the Solent's artwork 12. Southampton's Spartinas 13. Conservation before conservationists 14. The advent of nature conservation 15. Modest proposals 16. The rise of regulation 17. International perspectives 18. Invasive and non-native species 19. Conservation in practice 20. Rejuvenation 21. Time and tide Appendix A: A provisional inventory of inland saltmarshes in Britain Appendix B: Special Areas of Conservation in Britain supporting saltmarsh habitats References and further reading Species names Illustration credits Index
£34.00
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd The Beaches of Scotland: A selected guide to over
Book SynopsisScotland is renowned for its dramatic, fierce landscapes, but many people don’t realise that some of the country’s most exhilarating scenery rests on its coastline. The Beaches of Scotland by Stacey McGowan Holloway is a guide to over 150 hand-picked beaches around Scotland’s coast, stretching from the mainland to the Outer Hebrides before sweeping north to Orkney and Shetland. These beaches offer something for everyone, from gentle sands which feel almost tropical to rugged coves which can only be accessed by kayak. The selected beaches have not been chosen for purely aesthetic reasons: these locations offer some amazing opportunities for adventure. From surfing to snorkelling, kayaking, camping and cold-water swimming, this book travels from Kilmory Beach, with its views over the Paps of Jura, along single-track roads to Singing Sands on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It takes you from Portabello on the edge of Edinburgh’s bustling streets to Kervaig Beach in the far north-west, where the lucky visitor may spot seals or puffins. Experience Scotland at its wildest and most stunning at Achnahaird Bay, bask in the otherworldly sense that these remote beaches can inspire at Balnakeil, gaze in awe at the scenery you can’t quite believe is real on Berneray’s West Beach, or blow the cobwebs away as you wander along the sand of Dornoch in the far north-east. Whether you’re after a thrilling day getting salt in your hair or a peaceful escape from responsibilities and worries, Scotland’s coast has it all. Featuring information on the facilities, access and activities that can be enjoyed at each beach, as well as custom mapping and stunning photography, The Beaches of Scotland is the perfect companion to your exploration of Scotland’s stunning coastline.
£18.00
Granta Books The Way to the Sea: The Forgotten Histories of
Book SynopsisRaised on its banks and an avid sailor, Caroline Crampton sets out to rediscover the enigmatic pull of the Thames by following its course from the river's source in a small village in Gloucestershire, through the short central stretch beloved of Londoners and tourists alike, to the point where it merges with the North Sea. As she navigates the river's ever-shifting tidal waters, she seeks out the stories behind its unique landmarks, from the vast Victorian pumping stations that carried away the capital's waste and the shiny barrier that holds the sea at bay, to the Napoleonic-era forts that stand on marshy ground as eerie relics of past invasions. In spellbinding prose, she reveals the histories of its empty warehouses and arsenals; its riverbanks layered with Anglo-Saxon treasures; and its shipwrecks, still inhabited by the ghosts of the drowned. The Way to the Sea is at once a fascinating portrait of an iconic stretch of water and a captivating introduction to a new voice in British non-fiction.Trade Review[A] praise-hymn to the muddy, marshy far reaches of the river... captivating -- Rose George * New Statesman *Short but rich... [Crampton] writes movingly, sometimes with flecks of nostalgia or melancholy, but ultimately her book is a rallying call for greater appreciation of the maligned and overlooked * Evening Standard *Like the Thames itself, this book carries you along on a journey full of rich detail and fascinating insight -- Madeleine BuntingAn affectionate portrait of an often neglected landscape... rich and fascinating... Crampton writes beautifully of the area's charms. Her first-hand knowledge of navigating the river gives the book the descriptive power that brings the whole area superbly to life * Sunday Times *Atmospheric and movingly written...rich and haunting * Spectator *In The Way to the Sea, the Thames - from its indistinct origins in a muddy Gloucestershire field, all the way east to the Nore sandbank in the estuary - runs through a lush landscape of personal memories of family sailing trips and Oxonian dunkings, of histories of cities and suburbs that rose and fell on its banks, populated by poets and painters singing the Thames' 'sweet song'. A memorial to Joseph Bazalgette, architect of the Thames' central London embankments, claimed he had 'put the river in chains', but in this tender, often startling, blend of memoir, nature-writing and social and cultural history, Caroline Crampton reveals instead how the river shapes us -- Rachel HewittThis is a remarkable, superbly researched book, and I was swept along by it from source to mouth. The Thames Estuary has found its chronicler, a young writer who opens a reader's eyes to its mystery, moodiness and downbeat beauty -- Christopher SomervilleCaroline Crampton's The Way to the Sea is a re-enchantment of the overlooked, everyday world of the Thames Estuary. A love letter to a place too changeable to define, this seductive journey is both beautifully written and highly recommended -- John HiggsA fascinating, brilliant book that carries you downstream on its quick-flowing current' -- Cal FlynnFascinating * Bookseller *Lyrically written... this book was a treat * Practical Boat Owner *A beautiful book * Five Books *Deeply literary and well researched... A thoughtful, beautifully-written appreciation * Yachting Monthly *[A] lyrical meditation on the meaning of the Thames...you won't find a more elegantly written guide * Literary Review *[A] wonderful account... [Crampton] writes with the quiet confidence and terminology of someone who has spent plenty of time aboard... captivating * I Paper *What makes [Crampton] a remarkable guide to the story of the Thames is that she sees it in an unexpected way. Instinctively, she writes of the river not from the shore, but from the water. She knows it, and loves it, from the inside * In the Moment *Fascinating . . . Ms Crampton's account of her lifelong relationship with this storied waterway is as elegant and sinuous as the river she loves * Economist *A consistently interesting and lyrical narrative, which seamlessly weaves historical anecdote, personal memoir and gentle warnings about the frailty of the environment into an enjoyable whole * Mail on Sunday *Engaging . . . A rich, resonant history * Sunday Express *Engaging, well researched and beautifully written * William Morris Society Journal *
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Coastline
£21.25
BookLife Publishing Rockpools
Book SynopsisThere is a lot more than just sand at theseaside. Come along on a trip to see what seaside creatures you can spot at the beach. The sky, sand, sea and rockpools are teeming with all sorts of life.
£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd Intertidal
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£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Anchorages of the British Isles
£18.00
John Murray Press Lost to the Sea
Book SynopsisMudlarker and photographer Lisa Woollett takes us on an exhilarating journey around Britain's forgotten coastline
£9.99
Cork University Press The Coastal Atlas of Ireland
Book SynopsisThe Coastal Atlas of Ireland is a celebration of Ireland's coastal and marine spaces. Drawing on written contributions from over 100 authors from across the island of Ireland and beyond, the Atlas takes an explicitly all-island approach; though the work has a much wider relevance and potential reader interest. It is organised into six sections, comprising a total of 33 chapters, that take the reader from the distant geological past, by way of the prehistoric era and a focus on the island's physical environments, through time and the human colonisation of Ireland, to the complex cultural and economic landscapes of the near past and the present day. It concludes with an assessment of the importance of coastal and marine environments in understanding the island's past, appreciating the present, and contemplating future opportunities and challenges. Although not claiming to be encyclopaedic, when read in its entirety the Atlas will provide readers with a fascinating and comprehensive excursion through time and space along Ireland's coastline. The Atlas is equally suited to being read in progression or, if preferred, can be dipped into and navigated according to the specific interests of the reader. Within each chapter, in addition to the core text, a series of featured subjects and case studies provide greater-depth explorations of particular topics or examples related to the central theme. In addition, the maps, photos and other illustrations that accompany the text have been provided with self-contained captions that may also be browsed before a more immersive reading is undertaken. Ireland has often emerged as a global leader in its many engagements with the sea, including in marine and coastal science, the pursuit of a 'blue' (and green) economy, the championing of conservation goals, and in the development of sustainable marine renewable-energy resources. In the middle of the current "UN Decade for Ocean Science"(UNESCO), the Atlas celebrates these achievements, while pointing the way for future research and explorations that build on these foundations. The complex of physical and human themes developed in this Atlas has international relevance for coastal communities worldwide, and especially those located in mid-latitudes. Nowhere else in the world has such an all-embracing and multifaceted exploration of a nation's, or an island's, coast been undertaken.Trade ReviewThe Coastal Atlas of Ireland is the definitive examination of Ireland's unique relationship to the sea. A rare combination of the historical and the natural, the book is as comprehensive as it is beautiful and accessible - Graham Norton, writer and broadcasterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Ireland's Coasts: Setting the Scene (Darius Bartlett, Barry Brunt, Robert Devoy, Val Cummins and Sarah Kandrot) Chapter 2: The Coastal Environment: Physical System Processes and Patterns (Robert Devoy, Andrew J. Wheeler, Barry Brunt and Kieran Hickey) - Box: Cold-water corals, reefs and carbonate mounds (Andrew J. Wheeler and Aaron Lim) - Box: Coasts as systems (Darius Bartlett) - Vignette: Night of the Big Wind (1839) (Kieran Hickey) - Box: Tides (Eugene Farrell) - Box: Impacts and Implications of Tsunami on Ireland (Robert Devoy) - Box: From Source to Sink: Studying a Coastal Catchment (Eugene Farrell and Robert Devoy) Chapter 3: Marine Biology and Ecology (Mark Jessopp and Michelle Cronin) - Case Study: Waterbirds in Irish Coastal Areas (John Quinn, Brian Burke, Sean Kelly) - Vignette: Maude Delap (Damien Haberlin) - Box: Ellen Hutchins: Ireland's First Female Botanist (Madeline Hutchins) - Case Study: Jellyfish in Irish Coastal Waters (Tom Doyle) - Box: Lessons leaned from long-term phytoplankton monitoring at Sherkin Island, West Cork (Matt Murphy) Chapter 4: People, Agriculture and the Coast (Barry Brunt, Michael Keane and David Meredith) - Box: Windmills (Robert Devoy) - Case Study: Blanket bogs and the cutting of peat/turf (Barry Brunt) - Case Study: Deep Geography: Memory, Community and Continuity of Coastal Place Names (Patrick O' Flanagan) - Box: The Dun Chaochain Placename Collection Project (Treasa Ni Gearraigh agus Uinsionn Mac Graith) - Vignette: Daniel O' Connell and Derrynane: The Coastal Connection (Robert Devoy) - Case Study: Sea and Shore Foods (Regina Sexton) - Chapter 5: Geological Foundations (Patrick A. Meere) - Vignette: The coast through the eyes of a geologist (Robert Devoy) - Vignette: Tetrapod Trackway, Valencia Island, County Kerry (Kenneth T. Higgs) - Box: The collection of geological data from shelf and coastal waters (Aaron Lim) Chapter 6: Glaciation and Ireland's Arctic Inheritance (Paul Dunlop) - Vignette: Ailsa Craig (Darius Bartlett) - Box: Tidewater glacial sedimentation in Ireland: Identification and Significance (Stephen McCarron) Chapter 7: Ancient Shorelines and Sea-level changes (Robin Edwards and Robert Devoy) - Box: Sea levels and Ireland's ancient seabeds (Andrew J. Wheeler) Chapter 8: Visualising, Mapping and Monitoring Coasts (Darius Bartlett) - Case Study: Ptolemy's Inventory for Ireland - Geographical Features and Places (Mick Monk) - Box: Geographical Information Systems (Darius Bartlett) - Case Study: The impact of coastal web atlas development (Kathrin Kopke, Sophie Power, Adam Leadbetter and Eoin O' Grady) - Case Study: Deep Maps: West Cork Coastal Cultures (Claire Connolly, Rachel Murphy, Breda Moriarty, Orla-Peach Power, Michael Waldron, Rob McAllen) - Box: Digital mapping and charting (Darius Bartlett) - Box: Textual and photographic descriptions of the coast for navigational purposes (Norman Kean) - Box: Vessel monitoring, identification and tracking systems (Darius Bartlett) - Box: Satellite remote sensing of the coastal regions of Ireland (Fiona Cawkwell) - Box: Laser Technologies (Sarah Kandrot) - Box: Sensors and autonomous data collecting devices (Darius Bartlett) - Box: Elfordstown Earthstation: Ireland's Strategic Link (Linda Fitzpatrick) Chapter 9: Underwater Surveys: the INFOMAR Project (Eoin Mac Craith, Sean Cullen, Charise McKeon, Eimear O' Keeffe, David O' Sullivan, Ronan O'Toole, Gill Scott and Xavier Monteys) - Box: Sonar (Darius Bartlett) - Box: UAVs for Coastal Zone Mapping (Ronan O' Toole) - Box: Investigating the wreck of the Guinness ship, the SS W.M. Barkley (Charise McKeon) - Box: Mapping herring spawning beds with reported fisheries and backscatter data (David O' Sullivan) - Box: Mapping the seabed geology of Inishbofin, County Geology with Bathymetric Data (Eoin Mac Craith) - Box: Habitat mapping of Kenmare river using multibeam echosounder data (Eimear O' Keeffe) - Box: Tanker Rock: A 'rare event' justification for the inshore mapping programme (Sean Cullen) Chapter 10: Rocky Coasts (Maxim Kozachenko, Ruth M. O'Riordan, Rob McAllen and Robert Devoy) - Box: Shore Platforms (Niamh Cullen and Mary Bourke) - Box: Coastal Boulder deposits on the Aran Islands (Ronadh Cox) - Box: Lough Hyne: a marine reserve in crisis (Rob McAllen, Cynthia Trowbridge, James Bell, Julia Nunn and Colin Little) Chapter 11: Beaches and Barriers (Julian Orford) - Vignette: Machair (Derek Jackson) - Box: Maerl (Eugene Farrell) - Vignette: Why do beaches erode? (Andrew Cooper) - Vignette: Why are dunes at the coast? (Derek Jackson) - Box: Coastal dunes (Derek Jackson) - Case Study: Ecology of sand dune habitats in Ireland (Aoife Delaney) - Vignette: Is sediment size the only determinant of transport potential? (Julian Orford) - Vignette: How high can beaches reach? (Julian Orford) - Box: Beaches and the problem of coastal defences (Andrew Cooper) Chapter 12: Coastal Wetlands (Deborah Chapman) - Case Study: Saltmarshes (Grace Cott) - Box: Salt marshes and global climate change: Blue Carbon (Grace Cott) - Box: Spartina in Ireland (Grace Cott) Chapter 13: Estuaries and Lagoons (Sorcha Ni Longphuirt and Robert Devoy) - Box: Estuary Types (Sorcha Ni Longphuirt and Robert Devoy) - Case Study: The Ecology of Mudflats: Clonakilty Harbour (John Davenport, Lesley J. Lewis and Thomas C. Kelly) - Case Study: Coastal Lagoons: A Barrier to the terrestrial environment and a filter for the marine environment (Susan Lettice (posthumously), Greg Beechinor and Deborah Chapman) Chapter 14: Imagining Coasts (Ronan Foley and Anna Ryan) - Box: The Coast of Ireland on Screen (Darius Bartlett) - Box: Architecture of Coastal Essences: Vico, Dublin Bay (Anna Ryan) - Box: Where land meets sea: An Exploration of Coastal Landscapes (Anna Ryan) - Vignette: Seal Woman Story (Roksana Niewadzisz) - Case Study: Between the tides: The influence of the coast on the life and work of the painter (John Simpson) - Box: Sand Sculpting: Making Shapes out of Sand (Kyle Fawkes) Chapter 15: Coastal Heritage (Beatrice Kelly, Val Cummins and Gerlanda Maniglia) - Box: Lore of the Shore: Skills, Story and Song (Cliona O' Carroll) - Box: Friends of the Murrough (Gerlanda Maniglia) - Box: Meitheal Mara (Val Cummins) - Case Study: The heritage of the Irish revolution: Coastal Legacies (John Borgonovo) - Box: Roger Casement, 1916 and the use of coast in the struggle for independence (Fiona Devoy McAuliffe) - Box: The Spanish Armada in Ireland (Hiram Morgan) - Box: RMS Lusitania - History of a Lost Liner (Eunan O' Halpin) - Box: Heritage Collections: Sources of Lore for research and enjoyment (Cliona O'Caroll) Chapter 16: The Inhabitants of Ireland's Early Coastal Landscapes (Peter Woodman (posthumously) and Robert Devoy) - Box: The role of sand dunes in coastal archaeology (Robert Devoy and Peter Woodman (posthumously) - Box: Mesolithic People and Ferriters Cove (Peter Woodman (posthumously) - Box: Shell Middens on the South Coast: Past, Present and Future (Peter Woodman (posthumously) - Case Study: Irish Promontory Forts (Muireann Ni Cheallachain) Chapter 17: The Vikings and Normans: Coastal Invaders and Settlers (John Sheehan and Michael Potterton) - Case Study: The Brendan Voyage (Darius Bartlett) - Box: Coastal Tide Mills (Colin Rynne) - Box: Norse Place Names (John Sheehan) - Box: A Hiberno-Scandinavian Settlement on Beginish Island, County Kerry (John Sheehan) Chapter 18: Era of Settlement: Trade, Plantation and Piracy (James Lyttleton) - Case Study: Piracy, Smuggling and Coastal Access (Connie Kelleher) - Vignette: Grace O' Malley (Barry Brunt) - Box: The Sack of Baltimore (Bernie McCarthy) - Case Study: Plantations (Annaleigh Margey) - Box: Ireland and Slavery: Coastal Connections that became bittersweet (Nini Rodgers) Chapter 19: Changing Coastal Landscapes (Patrick O' Flanagan) - Box: The Port and the Harbours of Dublin Bay (Rob Goodbody) - Box: Belfast Port and Shipbuilding (Stephen A. Royle) - Box: The Port of Limerick (Des McCafferty) - Case Study: Coastal Railways (Ray O'Connor and Richard Scriven) - Case Study: Seaside Resorts (Patrick O' Flanagan) Chapter 20: The Great Famine (Marita Foster and Barry Brunt) - Case Study: Relief efforts in Ring, County Waterford (Marita Foster) - Vignette: Shell Middens (Robert Devoy) Chapter 21: Ireland's Islands (Stephen A. Royle) - Case Study: Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichil) (John Crowley) - Case Study: The Aran Islands (Piaras Mac Einri) - Box: Spike Island, County Cork (Barra O' Donnabhain) - Case Study: Rathlin Island (Stephen A. Royle) Chapter 22: Underwater Cultural Heritage (Karl Brady, Connie Kelleher and Fionnbarr Moore) - Box: The Sixteenth-Century Drogheda Boat Wreck (Holger Schweitzer) - Box: The Late Bronze Age Gormanston Logboat (Niall Brady) - Box: La Surveillante: 1797 wreck of a French Armada frigate (Colin Breen) - Case Study: Encounter with the Irish Coast - the 1588 wrecks of the Spanish Armada (Connie Kelleher, Fionnbarr Moore and Karl Brady) - Case Study: Ireland and the first battle of the Atlantic (Karl Brady) - Box: The protected wreck site of RMS Lusitania: Management, Protection and Preservation of our Underwater Cultural Heritage (Fionnbarr Moore) Chapter 23: Maritime and Nautical Traditions and Institutions (Daire Brunicardi) - Case Study: Traditional Wooden Boats of Ireland (Criostoir Mac Carthaigh) - Box: Blessing of the Boats (Elaine O'Driscoll-Adam) - Box: The Aran Jumper - A Maritime Tradition (Ken Cotter) - Box: The Sea and the Songs (Ken Cotter) - Box: The Tradition of Pilotage: The life of a Pilot (Michael Barry and Cormac Gebruers) - Box: The Coast Watching Service (Daire Brunicardi) - Vignette: The Daunt Rock Lightship Rescue (Ken Cotter) - Case Study: The Irish Naval Service (Daire Brunicardi) - Box: Ireland and the Migration and Human Trafficking Crisis in the Mediterranean (Brian Fitzgerald) - Case Study: Irish Shipping during the Second World War (Daire Brunicardi) - Case Study: Nautical Education in Ireland (Daire Brunicardi) - Box: The Irish Coast Guard (Daire Brunicardi) - Box: The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Daire Brunicardi) - Box: The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Dick Robinson) Chapter 24: Ports and Shipping (Barry Brunt) - Box: Whiddy Island Oil Terminal: Bantry Bay (Barry Brunt) - Box: Whitegate Oil Refinery, Cork Harbour (Barry Brunt) - Case Study: Ireland's Passenger Ferry Ports (Barry Brunt) Chapter 25: Urbanisation of Ireland's Coast (Barry Brunt) - Box: Dublin (Rob Goodbody) - Box: Reimagining Cork as a Port City (William Brady) - Box: The Port of Limerick Today (Des McCafferty) - Box: Belfast (Stephen A. Royle) Chapter 26: Coastal Fisheries & Aquaculture (Mike Fitzpatrick, John Dennis, Donal Maguire, Emmet Jackson, Roy Griffin) - Box: Interactions between Discards and Gannets (Mark Jessopp) - Box: Interactions between Seals and Fisheries (Michelle Cronin) - Box: Celtic Sea Herring Fishery (Mike Fitzpatrick) - Case Study: Aquaculture in the Republic of Ireland (Herbie (John) Dennis, BIM) - Vignette: Research and Development in Aquaculture (Val Cummins) - Case Study: Jellyfish and aquaculture interactions in Irish Coastal Waters (Damien Haberlin) - Case Study: The Seaweed harvesting industry in Ireland (Niamh O'Donoghue and Sarah Kandrot) - Box: Unregulated Harvesting: The Edible Periwinkle (Val Cummins) Chapter 27: Tourism and Leisure (Cathal O' Mahony and Stephen Conlon) - Box: Blue Flag Beaches (Cathal O'Mahony, Kathrin Kopke and Val Cummins) - Box: Surfing in Ireland (Tristan MacCana) - Box: The Wild Atlantic Way (Failte Ireland) - Box: Marinas and Coastal Tourism: The Case of Cobh (Liam Coakley) - Vignette: Dingle Town and Waterfront, County Kerry (Robert Devoy and Barry Brunt) - Vignette: Kinsale Harbour and Town, County Cork (Robert Devoy) - Box: Coastal Trails and Ireland's Ancient East (Cathal O' Mahony) - Box: The Causeway and Mournes Coastal Routeways (Robert Devoy) - Vignette: Sea and Coastal Angling (Val Cummins) - Box: Sailing in Ireland (Val Cummins) - Case Study: Coastal Gardening (Verney Naylor) - Case Study: The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Coastal Geopark: A model for sustainable tourism (Maria McNamara and Eamon Doyle) - Vignette: Coastal Food (Regina Sexton) - Box: Golf Tourism and Coastal Golf Courses (Barry Brunt and Robert Devoy) Chapter 28: Renewable Energies: Wind, Wave and Tidal Power (Fiona Devoy McAuliffe - Box: Gannets and Offshore Windfarms (Mark Jessop) - Vignette: The role of Ulva Lactuca in Biogas Production (David Wall) Chapter 29: Coastal Mining, Quarrying and Hydrocarbon Exploration (David Naylor) - Box: Mountain Mine, Allihies, Beara Peninsula (David Naylor) - Case Study: East Antrim Salt Deposits (David Naylor) - Box: Coastal Quarrying (Matthew Parks and Alastair Lings) - Box: The Coastal Millstone Quarries of Waterford Harbour (Niall Colfer) - Box: Marine Aggregates (Gerry Sutton) - Box: Kinsale Head Gas Field (David Naylor) - Box: The Corrib Gas Field (Marcus Lange) - Case Study: Ireland and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) (Barry Brunt) Chapter 30: Engineering for Vulnerable Coastlines (Jimmy Murphy) - Case Study: A recent history of coastal engineering in Waterville, County Kerry (Michael O'Shea) - Box: Rosslare Strang: Erosion and Protection (Jimmy Murphy) - Case Study: Maharees Conservation Association: A Case Study (Eugene Farrell) - Case Study: Buildings at the coast: An Architects Viewpoint (Anna Ryan) Chapter 31: Pollution (Evin McGovern and Shane O'Boyle) - Box: Sea Lettuce growth in response to high nutrient levels (Robert Wilkes) - Case Study: Plastics in the marine environment (Roisin Nash, Joao Frias, Alicia Mateos-Cardenas) - Vignette: The Betelgeuse Disaster (Darius Bartlett) - Box: The National Contingency Plan (David McMyler) - Box: Weighing the health benefits of seafood consumption against the risks: A case study on mercury in seafood (Evin McGovern and Christina Tlustos) - Box: Boats, Paint and Transgender Snails (Brendan McHugh and Michelle Giltrap) - Box: The impacts of anthropogenic noise on marine mammals (Michelle Cronin and Mark Jessop) Chapter 32: Coastal Management and Planning (Anne Marie O'Hagan and Val Cummins) - Box: Irish extended continental shelf claims under the law of the sea (David Naylor) - Case Study: Ireland's Baselines (Eoin V. Fannon) - Case Study: The Bantry Bay Charter (Val Cummins) - Box: Planning for Ireland's Islands: A Matter of Perspective (Karen Ray and Brendan O'Sullivan) - Case Study: Planning for Ireland's Islands (Karen Ray and Brendan O'Sullivan) Chapter 33: Climate Change and Coastal Futures (Val Cummins, Robert Devoy, Barry Brunt, Darius Bartlett and Sarah Kandrot) - Case Study: Ocean Acidification (Evin McGovern and Triona McGrath) - Box: 'Save Cork City': An Architectural Perspective (John Hegarty) - Case Study: Lessons from a Pristine Palau (Val Cummins)
£49.50
HarperCollins Publishers Coast (National Trust History & Heritage)
Book SynopsisA stunning glimpse of some of Britain's finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. A stunning glimpse of some of Britain's finest coastline, from the granite columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Northern Irish coast and the rocky cliffs of Wales and South West England to the great open horizons of the East Anglian shore. However, this is not just a celebration of Britain's beauty, but an investigation into the preservation and maintenance of the UK's coastline. The Trust owns a remarkable amount of coastline, looking after it not only as a landlord and at times a harbourmaster, but caring for natural habitats, archaeological sites and historic buildings. Here is a chance to view some of the most unforgettable images of, and discover less-known truths about, our extraordinary coastline.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers 100 Secret Walks
Book Synopsis100 delightful walks that reveal hidden treasures in our countryside secret beaches, abandoned villages, mysterious caves, hidden waterfalls. Walks are 2-6 miles in length to maximise manageability. Every walk has How to get there' details and an easy-to-follow map, plus an OS Map reference. Supported by the National Trust This is the curious walker's guide to Britain's most unique and unexpected destinations. In these pages you will discover rambling routes leading to secluded coves, secret beaches, lost lakes, abandoned villages, mysterious caves, fantastic follies and fossils, bizarre bothies, buried boats, weird woods, quirky cascades, covert wartime bases and bunkers, hidden hilltop memorials, ancient trees, storied shipwrecks, prehistoric tombs and idiosyncratic monuments celebrating wonderful moments of eccentricity throughout history. Whether you're meandering through the countryside, ambling along the coast, wandering through woodlands or exploring city streets, the discovery of a secret transforms a simple stroll into a proper adventure. The routes are organised by region and graded according to degree of difficulty and suitability for families and dog owners. Each is accompanied by an easy to follow map and instructions on how to reach the trailhead. Secret Walks gives you cause to pause and take another look at the landscape that surrounds us; to contemplate some of the hidden treasures that lie waiting to be found, on well-trodden ground, let alone around the more remote corners of the country. Enjoy these trails of the unexpected.
£13.49
Chartwell Books Coastal Core Coloring Book
£9.34
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd England & Wales Island Bagging: A guide to
Book SynopsisEngland & Wales Island Bagging by Lisa Drewe is a stunning and informative guide to the islands of England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. It is ideal for swimmers, kayakers, adventure travellers, wildlife spotters and ice cream connoisseurs.Go on an inspirational and fascinating coastline journey – familiar islands are visited, such as Lundy and the Isle of Wight; others are less well known, such as Gewni in Pembrokeshire and Coquet Island in Northumberland. Almost 300 islands are included, from larger, populated islands to remote, uninhabited islets – some can be reached by foot at low tide, others have ferry services, and some you will need your own transport, or be content to view them from the mainland.Once you’ve found your island this book introduces you to the best sites on the island to appreciate: hidden beaches and coves, the tastiest local food and the wildlife that can be seen in the locality. Watch the Cemlyn Bay terns on Anglesey, go paddleboarding around Mersea Island in Essex, walk in the footsteps of pilgrims on Lindisfarne in Northumberland, or enjoy ice cream from one of the smallest dairy herds in the country on St Agnes in the Isles of Scilly … it’s all there to be enjoyed in England & Wales Island Bagging.
£18.00
Rydon Publishing Coasts
Book SynopsisMeasuring some 12,000 miles not counting its myriad of offshore islands the coast comprises the most varied, vulnerable and most fascinating places in Britain and Ireland.Contained here are its many highlights, from sea caves to sea otters, from tides to treasure, and from to puffins to pillboxes.
£8.99
Cornerstone The Fabled Coast Legends traditions from around
Book SynopsisWas there ever such a beast as the monstrous Kraken? Did a Welsh prince discover America, centuries before Columbus? What happened to the missing crew of the Mary Celeste? This title deals with these questions.Trade ReviewThis is a brilliant scholarly, yet readable work by two of the country's leading folklorists; it should appeal to anyone interested in the legends of the British Isles. * Good Book Guide *a work that entertains and intrigues from the first page to the last; not to be flicked through, but to be steadily digested and enjoyed. * Evergreen Magazine *
£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC An Illustrated Coastal Year
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and informative anthology of coastal wildlife throughout the year.They say that no one in the British Isles lives more than an hour or two from the coast, a coastline of contrasts with scenery that changes from estuaries, shingle beaches, saltmarshes and sand dunes, to rocky shores, rugged cliffs, machair and bustling harbours.Our shores are teeming with wildlife, be it in the water, on the tideline, clinging to cliffs or in the skies above them, and this beautiful book you can learn more about familiar and favourite coastal species and some intriguing lesser-known marine creatures.Season by season, Celia Lewis''s wonderful illustrations show the flowers, birds, animals, fish and insects found at that time of year. Her craft projects, using driftwood, pebbles and shells, are suitable for all ages and will encourage you to put beachcombed mementos to surprising uses. Or get creative with food and work some foraged ingredients iTrade ReviewThe book is a veritable symphony of the sea. -- Lucy Jones * BBC Wildlife *Artist Celia Lewis's tone is fresh and breezy, but beneath the low-key charm lies a trove of riches and reminders about the UK coast. -- Lucy Jones * BBC Wildlife *Dotted throughout the book are celebrations of glorious British wildlife ... lovingly depicted in exquisite detail making them a joy to pore over. -- Lucy Jones * BBC Wildlife *Lewis captures the spectacular shades of the British coastline with a deft and colourful touch. * BBC Wildlife *This beautifully illustrated book will enhance any visit to the seaside. * Coast *Celia Lewis combines her own beautiful watercolours with informative text, showing how seasons change at the water's edge. Birds, animals, fish and insects - they are all here. * This England *This is an artistic look at life along the seashore. * Bird Watching *The seashore is uncovered season by season in this delightfully illustrated book ... the author's watercolours, linocuts and informative commentary highlight and identify what you might see or pick up during a walk along the tideline or a coastal path. * Choice *This is a visual delight of a book exploring the varied fauna and flora, from small to large, that can be found in the water and onshore around the British coast during the year ... It contains some beautiful watercolours of a wide variety of wildlife from otters and puffins, to porpoise and starfish. * Countryside *We all love spending time near the water's edge, so next time you feel like stretching your legs along a coastal path, fancy a day trip to the seaside or are planning balmy summer holidays, dip into An Illustrated Coastal Year and be inspired by the incredible diversity of wildlife to be found around our little archipelago. * Land Love magazine *A delightful book easy to dip in and out of, that both pleases the eye and educates at the same time. * The Landsman *Table of ContentsPreface Spring Summer Autumn Winter Useful websites Acknowledgements Index
£18.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Coastal Britain England and Wales
Book SynopsisWhen all her islands are taken into consideration, the British coastline spans almost 8,000 miles, which is longer than both Brazil's and Mexico's. From the clear blue waters of serene Cornish bays to the tempestuous seas around rugged Pembrokeshire headlands, this new book journeys around the varied shorelines of England and Wales to complete the most comprehensive survey ever taken. Stuart Fisher, bestselling author of the similarly comprehensive Canals of Britain, visits all the places of interest along the entire coastline of England and Wales: from remote countryside to modern cities, exploring history and heritage, striking architecture and dramatic engineering, wildlife, wonderful flora and fauna, art and literature. His journey takes him from industrial hubs to small villages and fishing communities, providing a keen insight into what makes each stretch of Britain's shoreline unique and special. Evocative and often dramatic colour photographs help capture the great variet
£22.50
The History Press Ltd The Unique Life of a Ranger: Seasons of Change on
Book SynopsisFew people have had the privilege of living on an isolated nature reserve of international importance, their every move judged by countless critics. Young ranger Ajay Tegala, embarking on his placement at Blakeney Point aged just nineteen, would have to stand firm in the face of many challenges to protect the wildlife of one of Britain’s prime nature sites.In over 120 years, only a select few rangers have devoted their heart and soul to the wildlife of Norfolk’s Blakeney Point. Watching and learning from his predecessors, Ajay faced head-on the challenges of the elements, predators and an ever-interested public. From the excitement of monitoring the growing grey seal population, to the struggles of trying to safeguard nesting birds from a plethora of threats, in The Unique Life of a Ranger, Ajay shares the many emotions of life on the edge of land and sea with honesty and affection.Trade Review“This is Ajay’s first book and contains fifty illustrations of beautiful scenery as well as insight into life “behind the scenes” of the first coastal nature reserve in the National Trust’s care…” * Suffolk Norfolk Life *
£15.29
BookLife Publishing Sea
Book SynopsisThere is a lot more than just sand at theseaside. Come along on a trip to see what seaside creatures you can spot at the beach. The sky, sand, sea and rockpools are teeming with all sorts of life.
£8.54
BookLife Publishing Sand
Book SynopsisThere is a lot more than just sand at theseaside. Come along on a trip to see what seaside creatures you can spot at the beach. The sky, sand, sea and rockpools are teeming with all sorts of life.
£8.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd 100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland: the
Book SynopsisIf you are keen to explore the six thousand miles of coastline that Scotland has to offer, then this is the perfect guide for you. Complete with maps and illustrations and covering walks ranging from gentle strolls, family friendly outings and full-scale hikes, this is the perfect handbook for any Scottish adventure!'An invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack' -- Daily Record'This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information, is a welcome sight' -- Scottish Field'Superb book with some great walks in it - ideal for new and old hikers alike' -- ***** Reader review'Excellent and very informative' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant - very impressed, nicely laid out and nice maps too' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************Scotland and its islands encompass more than 10,000 miles of breath-taking coastline. The 100 routes outlined by Andrew Dempster in this essential guide take in the quaint fishing ports, long sun-bleached strands and vast golf links of the east coast; the grand Gothic cliffs, natural arches and storm-tossed sea-stacks that comprise much of the fractured edge of the Atlantic; the kaleidoscopic wildflower carpet of the Western Isles machair; the romantic castles and Clearance settlements of Skye; and myriad idyllic secluded beaches and awe-inspiring clifftop vantage points.This unique guide covers the whole spectrum, from short hour-long beach strolls to serious full-day hikes that require mountain gear and total commitment.Compiled in a user-friendly format, containing maps and illustrations throughout, 100 Classic Coastal Walks in Scotland provides a wealth of walking possibilities for anyone with an interest in outdoor pursuits, with many of the walks also suitable for children.Book that staycation now!Trade ReviewAn invaluable accessory to the boots and the backpack * Daily Record *This selection of day trips, including maps and useful information such as pubs to visit along the way, is a welcome sight * Scotish Field *A zealous guide to this impressive spread of coastal walks * Walk *A very special guide for those interested in the outdoors * Scotland Magazine *
£14.24
Atlantis Publishing Limited The Blue Cliff: Climbing Tales from the margin
Book SynopsisThe Blue Cliff is focused on the more aquatic sea cliff exploits, i.e. those where you stand a serious chance of getting wet, and the sea is by necessity engaged with, not just a pleasant backdrop to the action. So, it's mostly about sea-level traversing, sea stacks and, above all, deep water soloing. This book takes you on a clockwise circumnavigation of the British coastline, starting from the chalk of the White Cliffs of Dover. Along the way, the book deals with some particular questions: Did Aleister Crowley invent sea-cliff climbing, and was he the best climber in the world in the 19th century? Did the St Kildan natives really evolve prehensile feet? What is the truth about the famous story of commandos watching Menlove Edwards deep water soloing and then drowning while trying to emulate him? The chapters are structured by area. Most of the essays and images are previously unpublished but some have appeared before in books, magazines, or journals.
£42.30
Oxford University Press Tides
Book SynopsisThe tide is the greatest synchronised movement of matter on our planet. Every drop of seawater takes part in tidal motion, driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. At the coast, we see the tide as a twice-daily rise and fall of sea level that moves the edge of the sea up and down a beach or cliff-face. In some places, the tide is small but at others it can rise in a few hours by the height of a three storey building; it then has to be treated with great respect by those who live and work by the sea. In this Very Short Introduction David George Bowers and Emyr Martyn Roberts explore what we know about the tides. Blending clear explanations of well known tidal phenomena with recent insights in the deep ocean and coastal seas, Bowers and Roberts use examples from around the world, to tell the story of the tide, considering its nature and causes, its observation and prediction, and unusual tides and their relevance. They explore why tides have attracted the attention of some of the world''s greatest scientists, from the initial challenge of explaining why there are two tides a day when the moon and sun pass overhead just once; a problem that was solved by Isaac Newton. In the 19th century, scientists unravelled the rhythms of the tide; good tidal predictions in the form of tide tables were then possible. The predictions were made on beautiful tide predicting machines constructed of brass and mahogany, some of which can still be seen in maritime museums. In the 20th century, the importance of tides as mixers of sea water became evident. As Bowers and Roberts explore, tidal mixing of the ocean is essential for maintaining its deep circulation, a key part of the climate-control system of our planet. In inshore waters, tidal mixing enhances biological productivity, influences sea temperature and turbidity and creates dramatic features such as maelstroms and tidal bores. In the 21st century, space probes are examining the effects of tidal processes on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and the possibility of tidally-heated liquid oceans with their own ecosystems. Looking to the cutting edge of tidal research, Bowers and Roberts also consider how we can study the role of the tide in the geological and biological evolution of our own planet with innovative computer models. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewThis is an interesting and well written book that provides an invaluable introduction to all things tidal ... This is most certainly a book I would recommend to any oceanography students, or indeed physical geography students keen to get an understanding of tides and their importance in marine, coastal and estuarine environments. * Robert A. Francis, Progress in Physical Geography *Table of Contents1: Watching the tide 2: Making tides 3: Measurement and prediciton 4: The tide in shelf seas 5: Tidal bores 6: Tides and the Earth 7: Tidal mixing 8: New frontiers Further Reading index
£9.49
Saraband The Gathering Tide: A Journey Around the
Book Synopsis"Evocative, muscular." - Kathleen Jamie. Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up ‘nature’s amphitheatre’. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the King's Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don’t exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain’s most alluring coastal areas.Trade Review“Slides effortlessly from the environment to history, to stories of others, to personal anecdote, ‘sewn together into a continuous experience’. It succeeds magnificently. The account of crossing the bay with Cedric is as evocative as Macfarlane’s description of crossing the Maplin sands. * Robin Lloyd-Jones *
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group The Sea Almanac
£15.29
Boldre Marine Tidal Streams Between Portland Bill and St
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£10.24
University of California Press Intertidal Invertebrates of the Central California Coast
£67.45
Hodder Education A-level Geography Topic Master: Coastal
Book SynopsisExam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/EduqasLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS); Summer 2018 (A-level)Master the in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills that A-level Geography students need to succeed; this focused topic book extends learning far beyond your course textbooks.Blending detailed content and case studies with questions, exemplars and guidance, this book:- Significantly improves students' knowledge and understanding of A-level content and concepts, providing more coverage of Coastal Landscapes than your existing resources- Strengthens students' analytical and interpretative skills through questions that involve a range of geographical data sources, with guidance on how to approach each task- Demonstrates how to evaluate issues, with a dedicated section in every chapter that shows how to think geographically, consider relevant evidence and structure a balanced essay- Equips students with everything they need to excel, from additional case studies and definitions of key terminology, to suggestions for further research and fieldwork ideas for the Independent Investigation- Helps students check, apply and consolidate their learning, using end-of-chapter refresher questions and discussion points, plus tailored advice for the AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas specifications- Offers trusted and reliable content, written by a team of highly experienced senior examiners and reviewed by academics with unparalleled knowledge of the latest geographical theories
£19.95
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Coasts And Estuaries: Management And Engineering
Book SynopsisCoastlines, like many things around us, are constantly evolving. Keeping pace with the changes and their development is necessary to ensure their stability and to maintain eco-equilibrium for nearshore hydrodynamics and morphodynamics. Supported with field measurements for model validation, several numerical and analytical tools are available to us to understand the physical processes in the vicinity of these water bodies.This book encompasses the engineering principles involved in field data observation, measurement, collection, and processing; the prediction of wave climate and sediment transport using measured field data; numerical modelling involving calibration and validation of the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic processes; and the study of the underlying physical processes and the application of sustainable engineering measures to combat coast- and estuary-related problems.The book has three sections: The first section is an elaboration on the need for and framework of the existing management and engineering notions. The second section details the measurement of the various parameters such as wave climate (offshore and nearshore), shoreline changes, beach profile variation, and sediment transport rates. The third section describes the aspects of wave prediction to arrive at design characteristics and modelling of the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic processes along open coasts and tidal inlets.This book is designed to benefit students pursuing coastal engineering as their field of specialization. It could also serve as a guidebook to engineers, planners, and decision makers working in the fields of coastal, estuarine, and harbour engineering, governmental and private agencies that plan the financial outlay for coastal development projects, and private consultants dealing with maritime hydraulics.
£82.50
WW Norton & Co The Outer Beach
Book SynopsisA poignant, candid chronicle of a beloved nature writer’s fifty-year relationship with an iconic American landscape.Trade Review"Lovely and fortifying... Geologists estimate that Cape Cod will disappear in around 6,000 years... Until it goes, may there continue to be writers as good as Mr. Finch to commemorate it." -- Sam Sacks - The Wall Street Journal"[Finch] is a keen and passionate observer... [He] artfully conveys what is, at heart, so stirring about the beach: how its beauty and magisterial power cause us to ponder the larger things in life." -- The New York Times Book Review
£12.34
John Wiley & Sons Inc Coastal Geomorphology
Book SynopsisCoastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is accompanied by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case-studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with explanations of terminology, annotated references and research material.Table of ContentsPreface to the second edition xi Acknowledgements xiii List of Figures xv List of Tables and Panels xxiii 1 Introduction 01 1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01 1.2 Terminology 02 1.3 Ancient coastlines 03 1.4 Coastline morphology 05 1.5 Coastline length 07 1.6 Coastal evolution 08 1.7 Changing coastlines 09 1.8 Summary 11 2 Coastal processes 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Waves 13 2.3 Tides 25 2.4 Storm surges 31 2.5 Tsunamis 32 2.6 Currents 34 2.7 Nearshore water circulation 35 2.8 Wind action 36 2.9 Other processes 36 2.10 Modelling coastal processes 36 2.11 Summary 37 3 Land and sea level changes 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Mean sea level 39 3.3 Causes of sea level change 40 3.4 Measuring changes of level 45 3.5 Correlation and dating of former coastlines 46 3.6 Emerged coastlines 46 3.7 Submerged coastlines 51 3.8 Sea level variations 53 3.9 Late Quaternary sea level changes 53 3.10 Modern sea level changes 58 3.11 Recent changes of land and sea level 62 3.12 Future sea level changes 65 3.13 Summary 66 4 Cliffs 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Cliff evolution 69 4.3 Cliff morphology 74 4.4 Cliff weathering in cold climates 85 4.5 Cliffs and bluffs on humid tropical coasts 86 4.6 Cliff dissection 87 4.7 Outlines in plan of cliffed coasts 95 4.8 Coastal landslides 98 4.9 Rates of cliff recession 102 4.10 Summary 106 5 Shore platforms 107 5.1 Shore processes 107 5.2 Shore platforms 113 5.3 Plunging cliffs 130 5.4 Summary 132 6 Beaches 133 6.1 Introduction 133 6.2 Beach sediments 134 6.3 Evolution of beaches 137 6.4 Provenance of beach sediments 138 6.5 Weathering of beach material 160 6.6 Beach rock 161 6.7 Nearshore processes 162 6.8 Beach morphology 162 6.9 Beach outlines in plan 164 6.10 Beach outlines in profile 171 6.11 Beach morphodynamics and beach states 179 6.12 Use of models 181 6.13 Beach compartments 182 6.14 Beach budgets 183 6.15 Tracing beach sediment flow 184 6.16 Lateral grading 187 6.17 Prograding beaches 190 6.18 Beach ridges 193 6.19 Cheniers 197 6.20 Beach lobes 198 6.21 Summary 200 7 Beach erosion 201 7.1 Introduction 201 7.2 The multiple causes of beach erosion 217 7.3 Effects of artificial structures on beaches 218 7.4 Beach nourishment 219 7.5 Summary 221 8 Spits, barriers and bars 223 8.1 Introduction 223 8.2 Spits 223 8.3 Tombolos 229 8.4 Cuspate and lobate spits 230 8.5 Cuspate and lobate forelands 234 8.6 Coastal barriers and barrier islands 235 8.7 Intertidal sandflats 242 8.8 Bars and troughs 242 8.9 Sand shoals 245 8.10 Ripples 245 8.11 Sandstone reefs 246 8.12 Summary 246 9 Coastal dunes 247 9.1 Introduction 247 9.2 Foredunes 250 9.3 Backshore cliffing of dunes 252 9.4 Parallel dunes 253 9.5 Blow-outs and parabolic dunes 255 9.6 Transgressive dunes 258 9.7 Cliff-top dunes 261 9.8 Dunes on shingle 261 9.9 Rates of dune movement 262 9.10 Dune calcarenite 263 9.11 Machair 265 9.12 Coastal dunes in the humid tropics 266 9.13 Old and new dunes 267 9.14 Dune sandrock 268 9.15 Dune lakes 268 9.16 Summary 268 10 Intertidal wetlands 271 10.1 Introduction 271 10.2 Intertidal morphology 271 10.3 Sources of intertidal sediments 274 10.4 Mudflats 274 10.5 Intertidal vegetation 276 10.6 Sea-grass beds 276 10.7 Salt marshes 277 10.8 Mangroves 286 10.9 Freshwater swamps 293 10.10 Summary 294 11 Estuaries and lagoons 295 11.1 Introduction 295 11.2 Rias 295 11.3 Fiords 296 11.4 Fiards 298 11.5 Calanques 298 11.6 Sharms and sebkhas 298 11.7 Estuaries 299 11.8 Coastal lagoons 311 11.9 Summary 329 12 Deltas 331 12.1 Introduction 331 12.2 Delta components 331 12.3 Deltaic processes 332 12.4 The Mississippi delta 334 12.5 Delta outlines 337 12.6 Delta evolution 342 12.7 Delta shores 346 12.8 Summary 347 13 Coral and algal reefs 349 13.1 Introduction 349 13.2 Coral reefs 349 13.3 Origin of coral reefs 350 13.4 Rates of growth 351 13.5 Fringing reefs 353 13.6 Barrier reefs 354 13.7 Atolls 357 13.8 Emerged coral reefs 359 13.9 Islands on coral reef platforms 360 13.10 Algal and other biogenic reefs 363 13.11 Summary 364 14 Future coasts 365 14.1 Introduction 365 14.2 Greenhouse effect and sea level rise 365 14.3 General effects of a rising sea level 366 14.4 Effects of a changing climate 369 14.5 Effects on cliffs and shore platforms 369 14.6 Effects on beaches, spits and barriers 372 14.7 Effects on coastal dunes 376 14.8 Effects on intertidal wetlands 376 14.9 Effects on estuaries and lagoons 379 14.10 Effects on deltaic coasts 380 14.11 Effects on coral and algal reefs 381 14.12 Conclusion 385 14.13 Summary 385 References 387 Index 405
£145.76
John Wiley & Sons Inc Coastal Geomorphology
Book SynopsisCoastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. This introductory textbook has been completely revised and updated, and is accompanied by a website which provides additional illustrations, global examples, case-studies and more detailed and advanced information on topics referenced in the book, together with explanations of terminology, annotated references and research material.Table of ContentsPreface to the second edition xi Acknowledgements xiii List of Figures xv List of Tables and Panels xxiii 1 Introduction 01 1.1 Coastal geomorphology 01 1.2 Terminology 02 1.3 Ancient coastlines 03 1.4 Coastline morphology 05 1.5 Coastline length 07 1.6 Coastal evolution 08 1.7 Changing coastlines 09 1.8 Summary 11 2 Coastal processes 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Waves 13 2.3 Tides 25 2.4 Storm surges 31 2.5 Tsunamis 32 2.6 Currents 34 2.7 Nearshore water circulation 35 2.8 Wind action 36 2.9 Other processes 36 2.10 Modelling coastal processes 36 2.11 Summary 37 3 Land and sea level changes 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Mean sea level 39 3.3 Causes of sea level change 40 3.4 Measuring changes of level 45 3.5 Correlation and dating of former coastlines 46 3.6 Emerged coastlines 46 3.7 Submerged coastlines 51 3.8 Sea level variations 53 3.9 Late Quaternary sea level changes 53 3.10 Modern sea level changes 58 3.11 Recent changes of land and sea level 62 3.12 Future sea level changes 65 3.13 Summary 66 4 Cliffs 67 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Cliff evolution 69 4.3 Cliff morphology 74 4.4 Cliff weathering in cold climates 85 4.5 Cliffs and bluffs on humid tropical coasts 86 4.6 Cliff dissection 87 4.7 Outlines in plan of cliffed coasts 95 4.8 Coastal landslides 98 4.9 Rates of cliff recession 102 4.10 Summary 106 5 Shore platforms 107 5.1 Shore processes 107 5.2 Shore platforms 113 5.3 Plunging cliffs 130 5.4 Summary 132 6 Beaches 133 6.1 Introduction 133 6.2 Beach sediments 134 6.3 Evolution of beaches 137 6.4 Provenance of beach sediments 138 6.5 Weathering of beach material 160 6.6 Beach rock 161 6.7 Nearshore processes 162 6.8 Beach morphology 162 6.9 Beach outlines in plan 164 6.10 Beach outlines in profile 171 6.11 Beach morphodynamics and beach states 179 6.12 Use of models 181 6.13 Beach compartments 182 6.14 Beach budgets 183 6.15 Tracing beach sediment flow 184 6.16 Lateral grading 187 6.17 Prograding beaches 190 6.18 Beach ridges 193 6.19 Cheniers 197 6.20 Beach lobes 198 6.21 Summary 200 7 Beach erosion 201 7.1 Introduction 201 7.2 The multiple causes of beach erosion 217 7.3 Effects of artificial structures on beaches 218 7.4 Beach nourishment 219 7.5 Summary 221 8 Spits, barriers and bars 223 8.1 Introduction 223 8.2 Spits 223 8.3 Tombolos 229 8.4 Cuspate and lobate spits 230 8.5 Cuspate and lobate forelands 234 8.6 Coastal barriers and barrier islands 235 8.7 Intertidal sandflats 242 8.8 Bars and troughs 242 8.9 Sand shoals 245 8.10 Ripples 245 8.11 Sandstone reefs 246 8.12 Summary 246 9 Coastal dunes 247 9.1 Introduction 247 9.2 Foredunes 250 9.3 Backshore cliffing of dunes 252 9.4 Parallel dunes 253 9.5 Blow-outs and parabolic dunes 255 9.6 Transgressive dunes 258 9.7 Cliff-top dunes 261 9.8 Dunes on shingle 261 9.9 Rates of dune movement 262 9.10 Dune calcarenite 263 9.11 Machair 265 9.12 Coastal dunes in the humid tropics 266 9.13 Old and new dunes 267 9.14 Dune sandrock 268 9.15 Dune lakes 268 9.16 Summary 268 10 Intertidal wetlands 271 10.1 Introduction 271 10.2 Intertidal morphology 271 10.3 Sources of intertidal sediments 274 10.4 Mudflats 274 10.5 Intertidal vegetation 276 10.6 Sea-grass beds 276 10.7 Salt marshes 277 10.8 Mangroves 286 10.9 Freshwater swamps 293 10.10 Summary 294 11 Estuaries and lagoons 295 11.1 Introduction 295 11.2 Rias 295 11.3 Fiords 296 11.4 Fiards 298 11.5 Calanques 298 11.6 Sharms and sebkhas 298 11.7 Estuaries 299 11.8 Coastal lagoons 311 11.9 Summary 329 12 Deltas 331 12.1 Introduction 331 12.2 Delta components 331 12.3 Deltaic processes 332 12.4 The Mississippi delta 334 12.5 Delta outlines 337 12.6 Delta evolution 342 12.7 Delta shores 346 12.8 Summary 347 13 Coral and algal reefs 349 13.1 Introduction 349 13.2 Coral reefs 349 13.3 Origin of coral reefs 350 13.4 Rates of growth 351 13.5 Fringing reefs 353 13.6 Barrier reefs 354 13.7 Atolls 357 13.8 Emerged coral reefs 359 13.9 Islands on coral reef platforms 360 13.10 Algal and other biogenic reefs 363 13.11 Summary 364 14 Future coasts 365 14.1 Introduction 365 14.2 Greenhouse effect and sea level rise 365 14.3 General effects of a rising sea level 366 14.4 Effects of a changing climate 369 14.5 Effects on cliffs and shore platforms 369 14.6 Effects on beaches, spits and barriers 372 14.7 Effects on coastal dunes 376 14.8 Effects on intertidal wetlands 376 14.9 Effects on estuaries and lagoons 379 14.10 Effects on deltaic coasts 380 14.11 Effects on coral and algal reefs 381 14.12 Conclusion 385 14.13 Summary 385 References 387 Index 405
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Beach and Shoreface Morphodynamics
Book SynopsisA highly readable book on the nature of beaches, including thedynamics of the shoreface, surf, swash and backbeach, and globallyat the regional variations in beach systems from the tropics to thepoles. The beach and adjacent shoreface are the most dynamic part of theEarth''s surface. They represent a narrow zone where waves, tidesand winds continously interact, producing, wherever sediment isavailable, hundreds of thousands of kilometres of beach systems.Beaches are also the focus of intense pressure from users anddevelopers, and for these reasons alone a knowledge of beachsystems and their morphodynamics is critical to their sustainablemanagement. This book is the first to: * provide an in-depth and holistic view of beach systems, lookingboth in detail at the different beach zones and globally at rangeof parameters influencing regional variation * examine the relationship between beaches and ancillary dunesystems and includes chapters on beach ecoloTrade Review"It provides an excellent overview of many aspects of beachgeography...The book is a hugely successful and interesting productwhich deserves to run to several edition." (Progress in PhysicalGeography, Vol.25 No.4, 2001) "...a deep and well researched account of beach morphodynamicsand coastal evolution..." (Ocean Challenge)Table of ContentsBEACH SYSTEMS: DEFINITION AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. Beaches (A. Short). Global Variation in Beach Systems (A. Short). BEACH MORPHODYNAMICS. The Shoreface (P. Cowell, et al.). The Surf Zone (T. Aagaard & G. Masselink). The Beachface (M. Hughes & I. Turner) The Beach Backshore and Beyond (P. Hesp). BEACH TYPES AND APPLICATIONS. Wave-Dominated Beaches (A. Short). The Effect of Tides on Beach Morphodynamics (G. Masselink & I.Turner). Embayed and Structurally Controlled Beaches (A. Short & G.Masselink). BEACH SYSTEMS AND IMPACTS. Beach Modification: Natural Impacts on Beach Morphodynamics (A.Short). Beach Ecology (A. Short & P. Hesp). Beach and Dune Stratification (A. Short & P. Hesp). Beach Hazards and Safety (A. Short). LARGE SCALE BEACH BEHAVIOUR. Barrier Morphodynamics (P. Hesp & A. Short). References. Indexes.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Dynamics of Estuarine Muds
Book SynopsisThis work explores the ability to predict the movement of cohesive sedmient within coastal, estaurine or inland waters, and describes the significant economical and ecological importance in the development of new engineering works and the maintenance of existing installations.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Sediment properties Chapter 3. Hydrodynamics Chapter 4. Erosion Chapter 5. Suspension of mud in the water column Chapter 6. Fluid mud Chapter 7. Transport rate Chapter 8. Deposition Chapter 9. Consolidation Chapter 10. Mixtures of mud and sand Chapter 11. Mathematical modelling Chapter 12. Intertidal processes Chapter 13. Case studies
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Wiley-Blackwell Ecology of Coastal Waters
Book SynopsisEcology of Coastal Waters with Implications for Management, Second Edition is the most up-to-date book available on coastal marine ecosystems. Students will easily relate to the content of the book as subjects are divided by the environment and scientific principles are applied to steps in the management and the decision making process.Trade ReviewPraise from Reviewers: "Ecology of Coastal Waters: With Implications for Management, Second Edition is a thorough synthesis that describes the processing of materials in nearshore ecosystems, with an emphasis on the importance of this information for policy issues. The book will be useful as a text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interest in coastal marine ecology and resource management. Ken Mann's style is easy to read and informative. --Merryl Alber, PhD, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Georgia "I found few books that give a broad introduction to this subject. Mann's book appears to fill this gap, and I will very likely adopt it as a text when it is published." --Chris Tanner, PhD, Department of Biology, St. Mary's College of MarylandTable of ContentsPreface. 1. The Subject and the Approach. Part One: Estuarine Ecosystems and their Components. 2. Estuaries: their Physical Properties in Relation to their Biological Functioning. 3. Salt-Marshes. 4. Mangroves. 5. Seagrass Systems. 6. The Fate of Macrophyte Detritus. 7. Estuarine Planktonic Systems. 8. Estuarine Benthic Systems. 9. Fish and Shellfish in Estuaries. 10. The Integrated Functioning of Estuaries. Part Two: Coastal Systems: Rocky Shortes and Beaches. 11. Intertidal Rocky Shores. 12. Subtidal Rocky Shores. 13. Sandy Beaches. Part Three: Shelf Ecosystems. 14. Planktonic Systems on the Continental Shelves. 15. Coastal Upwelling Ecosystems. 16. Coral Reefs. 17. Fish Production on the Continental Shelves. Part Four: Synthesis. 18. The Whole-Ecosystem Approach to Managing Coastal Waters: Questions for the Future. References. Suggestions for Further Reading: recent Developments and More. Advanced Topics. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Beaches and Coasts
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Coastline Variability and Functions in the Global Environment 1 1.1 Coastal Settings 1 1.2 Population and the Coast 3 1.2.1 History of Coastal Occupation 3 1.3 General Coastal Conditions 3 1.4 Coastal Environments 4 1.5 Historical Trends in Coastal Research 8 Suggested Reading 13 2 The Earth’s Mobile Crust 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Earth’s Interior 18 2.3 Plate Boundaries 21 2.3.1 Divergent Boundaries 21 2.3.2 Convergent Boundaries 24 2.3.3 Transform Boundaries 28 2.3.4 Plate Movement 29 2.4 Continental Margins 31 2.4.1 Tectonic Evolution of Continental Margins 34 2.5 Tectonic Coastline Classification 36 2.5.1 Collision Coasts 37 2.5.2 Trailing Edge Coasts 42 2.5.3 Marginal Sea Coasts 46 2.6 Tectonic Effects on Coastal Sediment Supply 47 2.6.1 Continental Drainage 48 2.6.2 Location of Rivers 49 2.6.3 Continental Shelf Width 51 2.7 Summary 52 Reference 53 Suggested Reading 53 3 Sediments and Rocks: Materials of Coastal Environments 55 3.1 Rock Types 55 3.2 Sediment Texture 56 3.2.1 Grain Size 56 3.2.2 Grain Shape 59 3.3 Mineralogy 60 3.4 General Origin and Distribution of Sediments 60 3.4.1 Composition 61 3.4.2 Texture 64 3.5 Summary 65 Reference 66 Suggested Reading 67 4 Sea‐Level Change and Coastal Environments 69 4.1 Changing the Size and Shape of the Container 71 4.1.1 Tectonic Causes 71 4.2 Climate and Sea‐Level Change 74 4.2.1 Seasonal Changes 74 4.2.2 Non‐seasonal Cyclic Changes 75 4.2.3 Long‐term Climatic Effects 76 4.3 Sea‐level Rise due to Sediment Compaction and Fluid Withdrawal 77 4.4 Isostasy 81 4.5 Changes in the Volume of the World Ocean 81 4.5.1 Advance and Retreat of Ice Sheets 81 4.6 Post‐Glacial Rise in Sea Level 85 4.7 Current and Future Sea‐Level Changes 86 4.7.1 Impact of Increasing Rise in Sea Level on Modern Coastal Environments 90 4.8 Summary 93 References 94 Suggested Reading 94 5 Weather Systems, Extratropical Storms, and Hurricanes 95 5.1 Introduction 95 5.2 Basic Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Patterns 97 5.2.1 Wind 97 5.2.2 Atmospheric Circulation 97 5.2.3 Prevailing Winds 101 5.2.4 Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Systems 101 5.2.5 Land‐breezes and Sea‐breezes 102 5.3 Mid‐latitude Storms 102 5.3.1 Frontal Weather 103 5.3.2 Cyclogenesis 105 5.3.3 Extratropical Storms 106 5.4 Hurricanes and Tropical Storms 109 5.4.1 Low Latitude Storms 109 5.4.2 Origin and Movement of Hurricanes 110 5.4.3 Anatomy of a Hurricane 113 5.4.4 Hurricanes at the Coast 115 5.5 Summary 125 Suggested Reading 132 6 Waves and the Coast 133 6.1 Water Motion and Wave Propagation 136 6.2 Wind Wave Types 140 6.3 Distribution and Transfer of Wave Energy 142 6.4 Other Types of Waves 146 6.5 Wave‐Generated Currents 148 6.6 Summary 150 Suggested Reading 152 7 Tides of the Ocean 153 7.1 Introduction 153 7.2 Tide‐Generating Forces 153 7.2.1 Gravitational Force 153 7.2.2 Centrifugal Force 154 7.2.3 Tide‐Producing Force 156 7.3 Equilibrium Tide 157 7.3.1 Tidal Cycle 157 7.3.2 Orbiting Moon 158 7.3.3 Inclination of Moon’s Orbit 159 7.4 Interaction of Sun and Moon 159 7.5 Effects of Orbital Geometry 161 7.6 Effects of Partitioning Oceans 162 7.7 Tidal Signatures 163 7.8 Tides in Shallow Water 167 7.9 Summary 175 References 176 Suggested Reading 176 8 River Deltas: The Source of Most of our Coastal Sediments 177 8.1 How Deltas Develop 178 8.2 Deltas and Sea Level 182 8.3 Delta Environments 184 8.4 Delta Plain 184 8.4.1 Delta Front 186 8.5 Delta Processes 189 8.6 River Processes 189 8.7 Delta Classification 190 8.7.1 River‐Dominated Deltas 192 8.7.2 Tide‐Dominated Deltas 193 8.7.3 Wave‐Dominated Deltas 193 8.8 Intermediate Deltas 195 8.9 Human Influence 195 8.10 Summary 200 References 200 Suggested Reading 201 9 Estuaries 203 9.1 Estuarine Hydrology 206 9.1.1 Classification of Estuaries 207 9.1.2 Estuarine Processes 208 9.1.3 Time–Velocity Relationships 209 9.1.4 Model Estuary 214 9.1.5 Estuary Types 219 9.2 Human Impact on Estuaries 222 9.3 Summary 227 References 227 Suggested Reading 228 10 Coastal Lagoons 229 10.1 Definition 229 10.2 Morphology and Setting 229 10.3 General Characteristics 231 10.4 Lagoonal Processes 233 10.5 Lagoonal Sediments 235 10.6 Example Lagoons 239 10.7 Summary 244 Suggested Reading 245 11 Tidal Flats 247 11.1 Morphology of Tidal Flats 247 11.2 Sediments 249 11.3 Organisms 249 11.3.1 Vagrant Organisms 250 11.3.2 Sessile Organisms 250 11.3.3 Limiting Factors 250 11.3.4 Bioturbation 254 11.4 Sedimentary Structures 254 11.5 Tidal Flat Processes 260 11.5.1 Tides 260 11.5.2 Waves 263 11.6 Tidal Channels 265 11.7 Some Examples 267 11.7.1 German Wadden Sea and Jade Bay 267 11.7.2 The Wash 272 11.7.3 Bay of St.‐Malo 273 11.7.4 Bay of Fundy 273 11.8 Human Impact on Tidal Flats 274 11.9 Summary 276 References 278 Suggested Reading 278 12 Coastal Wetlands 281 12.1 Characteristics of a Coastal Marsh 281 12.1.1 Marsh Plants 281 12.1.2 Global Distribution 284 12.2 Marsh Characteristics 285 12.2.1 Marsh Classification 287 12.3 Marsh Sedimentation 289 12.3.1 Sediments 290 12.3.2 Sea Level and Marsh Development 292 12.4 Human Impact on the Marsh Environment 293 12.5 Marsh Summary 293 12.6 Mangrove Coasts 297 12.7 Mangrove Distribution 297 12.7.1 Global Distribution 297 12.7.2 Local 297 12.7.3 Zonation 298 12.8 Mangroves and Coastal Processes 300 12.9 Human Impact on Mangroves 303 12.10 Summary 303 References 305 Suggested Reading 305 13 Beach and Nearshore Environment 307 13.1 Nearshore Environment 307 13.2 Foreshore 312 13.3 Backbeach 322 13.4 Human Impact on Beaches 328 13.5 Summary 331 Suggested Reading 337 14 Coastal Dunes 339 14.1 Types of Coastal Dunes and Their Distribution 339 14.2 Dune Formation 345 14.3 Dune Dynamics 349 14.3.1 Dune Structures 351 14.4 Human Influence on Dunes 352 14.5 Summary 353 Suggested Reading 357 15 Barrier Systems 359 15.1 Introduction 359 15.2 Physical Description 359 15.3 Distribution and Coastal Setting 362 15.4 Summary 366 15.5 Barrier Types 366 15.5.1 Barrier Spits 367 15.5.2 Welded Barriers 374 15.5.3 Barrier Islands 376 15.6 Prograding, Retrograding, and Aggrading Barriers 380 15.6.1 Prograding Barriers 381 15.6.2 Retrograding Barriers 384 15.6.3 Aggrading Barriers 388 15.7 Barrier Stratigraphy 390 15.8 Barrier Coast Morphology 393 15.8.1 Hayes Models 394 15.8.2 Georgia Bight 396 15.9 Barrier Coasts: Morphology and Evolution 399 15.9.1 Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia 399 15.9.2 Mississippi River Delta Barriers 400 15.10 Summary 403 References 403 Suggested Reading 404 16 Tidal Inlets 405 16.1 Introduction 405 16.2 What is a Tidal Inlet 405 16.3 Inlet Morphology 409 16.3.1 Tidal Deltas 409 16.3.2 Ebb‐Tidal Delta Morphology 413 16.4 Tidal Inlet Formation 415 16.4.1 Breaching of a Barrier 415 16.4.2 Spit Building across a Bay 415 16.4.3 Drowned River Valleys 417 16.4.4 Ephemeral Inlets 419 16.5 Tidal Inlet Migration 419 16.6 Tidal Inlet Relationships 423 16.6.1 Inlet Throat Area–Tidal Prism Relationship 423 16.6.2 Ebb‐Tidal Delta Volume–Tidal Prism Relationship 425 16.7 Sand Transport Patterns 426 16.7.1 General Sand‐Dispersal Trends 427 16.7.2 Inlet Sediment Bypassing 427 16.8 Tidal Inlet Effects on Adjacent Shorelines 438 16.8.1 Number and Size of Tidal Inlets 439 16.8.2 Tidal Inlets as Sediment Traps 440 16.8.3 Changes in Ebb‐Tidal Delta Volume 441 16.8.4 Wave Sheltering 442 16.8.5 Effects of Inlet Sediment Bypassing 445 16.8.6 Human Influences 446 16.9 Summary 448 References 451 Suggested Reading 452 17 Glaciated Coasts 453 17.1 Introduction 453 17.2 The World’s Glaciers 454 17.2.1 Glacier Formation 456 17.2.2 Glacier Movement 457 17.2.3 Distribution and Types of Glaciers 458 17.3 Pleistocene Glaciation 462 17.3.1 Introduction 462 17.3.2 Defining the Pleistocene 463 17.3.3 Causes of the Ice Ages 464 17.3.4 The Late Pleistocene 466 17.4 Glacial Effects on Coastlines 467 17.4.1 General Erosional Processes 467 17.4.2 Fjords 468 17.4.3 Rocky Coasts 469 17.4.4 General Depositional Processes 471 17.4.5 Depositional Landforms 473 17.5 Examples of Glaciated Coastlines 477 17.5.1 Cape Cod 477 17.5.2 Drumlin Coasts 480 17.5.3 Sand and Gravel Beaches 482 17.5.4 Uplifted Coasts 482 17.5.5 Drowned River Valleys 485 17.6 Summary 485 References 487 Suggested Readings 488 18 Rocky Coasts 489 18.1 Introduction 489 18.2 Types and Distribution 490 18.2.1 Tectonic Settings 490 18.2.2 Glaciated Regions 490 18.2.3 Other Bedrock Coasts 491 18.3 Erosional Processes 493 18.3.1 Physical Processes 493 18.3.2 Biological Processes 497 18.3.3 Chemical Processes 498 18.4 Factors Affecting Rates of Erosion 498 18.5 Morphology 500 18.5.1 Sea Cliffs 501 18.5.2 Horizontal Erosional Landforms 504 18.5.3 Sea Stacks, Arches, and Erosional Features 506 18.6 Summary 511 Suggested Reading 512 Index 513
£71.20
Hodder Education Safon Uwch Daearyddiaeth Meistrolir Testun
Book SynopsisMaster the in-depth knowledge and higher-level skills that A-level Geography students need to succeed; this focused topic book extends learning far beyond your course textbooks.Blending detailed content and case studies with questions, exemplars and guidance, this book:- Significantly improves students'' knowledge and understanding of A-level content and concepts, providing more coverage of Coastal Landscapes than your existing resources- Strengthens students'' analytical and interpretative skills through questions that involve a range of geographical data sources, with guidance on how to approach each task- Demonstrates how to evaluate issues, with a dedicated section in every chapter that shows how to think geographically, consider relevant evidence and structure a balanced essay- Equips students with everything they need to excel, from additional case studies and definitions of key terminology, to suggestions for further research and
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Rowman & Littlefield Florida's Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious
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£17.05
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the
Book SynopsisLagoons and estuaries are transition spaces between earth and sea. Beyond their expanse, geographic repartition, geomorphological, hydroclimatic and ecobiological diversity and biodiversity, they play an important role in regional economies and are some of the ecosystems most vulnerable to global change.Reinforced by numerous references, this book studies Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine fishes whose diversity largely depends on the composition of neighboring marine and continental ichtyofauna. The authors describe their morphological, biological, ecological and behavioral characteristics by evoking their distinctive features and differences with their marine or freshwater homologues. Their adaptation strategies, elucidated thanks to recent advances in morphology, genetics and molecular biology, are recognized as a major advantage in the context of climate change.This book is for natural environment managers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers.Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1. Mediterranean Lagoons and Estuaries 1 1.1. What is a lagoon and what is an estuary? 2 1.2. Lagoons and estuaries of the Mediterranean: characteristics,inventory and classification 8 1.3. Some recurrent preconceived ideas and problems concerning lagoons 14 1.4. Geological, geographic and physicochemical types of lagoon 15 1.4.1. According to their geological origin 15 1.4.2. According to their connections with the sea 16 1.4.3. According to their physical chemistry 17 1.4.4. According to their haline system 17 1.4.5. According to their nutrient content 18 1.4.6. According to their geographic position and connection with the sea 19 1.5. Lagoon hydroclimate and hydrodynamics 19 1.6. Some features of lagoon ichthyoecobiology 21 1.7. Production in lagoons and trophic chains 26 1.8. Lagoon habitats 30 Chapter 2. Ecology and Behavior 33 2.1. Origin and originality 38 2.2. Ecology and behavior 43 2.2.1. Sedentaries 44 2.2.2. Migrators 47 2.2.3. Intermittent residents 50 2.3. Sea–lagoon/lagoon–sea fish interaction: the phenology of migrations 51 2.3.1. Inmigration 51 2.3.2. Outmigrations 55 2.4. Ecological valence 58 2.5. Lagoons and invasions: the presence of exotic species 59 2.6. Structure of fish assemblages 62 2.6.1. Natural factors in spatiotemporal distribution 63 2.6.2. Assemblages and anthropization 66 2.6.3. Utilization of ichthyological indicators 69 Chapter 3. Biology and Genetics 71 3.1. Sexuality 72 3.2. Reproduction 77 3.2.1. Nest building, gestation and fecundity 78 3.2.2. Reproductive success and gamete management 82 3.2.3. Reproductive particularities in Blenniidae, Gobiidae and Labridae 85 3.2.4. Reproductive particularities in Syngnathidae 86 3.2.5. Other aspects of nest building and parental care 93 3.2.6. Other aspects of reproduction in migrators 104 3.3. Feeding and energy transfer 105 3.3.1. Alimentary guilds and competition 105 3.3.2. Cannibalism 107 3.3.3. Feeding behavior 108 3.4. Age and growth 112 3.5. Intra- and interspecific communication 118 3.5.1. Visual functions 119 3.5.2. The olfactory functions 121 3.5.3. Auditive and mechanoreceptive functions 123 3.6. Ecological genetics 126 3.6.1. Sedentary species 126 3.6.2. Migratory species 129 3.6.3. Other structural factors 130 Chapter 4. Fisheries and Aquaculture 137 4.1. Fishing in lagoons 138 4.1.1. Advantages of lagoons for fisheries 138 4.1.2. Fishing methods and techniques 140 4.1.3. Fisheries production and yield 152 4.1.4. Interaction between marine and lagoon fisheries 161 4.2. Aquaculture in lagoons 163 4.3. Fisheries–aquaculture interactions in the lagoons 166 Chapter 5. Anthropization and Climate Change 169 5.1. Threats to lagoon and estuarine systems and their ichthyological populations 169 5.2. On the need for an integrated approach to lagoon ichthyology 179 5.3. Toward a best knowledge of lagoons: the contribution of the Mediterranean “lagoon–estuarine networks” 180 Appendix 183 Glossary 191 References 199 Index of Scientific Names and Common Words 257 Index by Country: Lagoons, Lakes, Ponds, Delta and Estuaries 263
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the
Book Synopsis Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 2 extensively covers the systematic, biological, ecological, behavioral and genetic aspects of the sedentary fishes that spend their entire lifecycle in the coastal fringes, sometimes referred to as “extreme environments”. This second volume of a set of books on Mediterranean ichthyofauna presents in-depth scientific, historical and current knowledge at the family, genus and species levels. Designed to give rapid and comprehensive access to the body of knowledge on Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine sedentary fishes (over 1200 scientific works are referenced), this volume is for anyone involved in the use, management or protection of natural environments and their populations, including ecobiologists, geographers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers. Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1. Atherinidae Risso, 1827 1 1.1. Atherina Linnæus, 1758 2 1.1.1. Atherina (Hepsetia) lagunae Trabelsi et al., 2002 3 1.2. References 33 Chapter 2. Blenniidae Rafinesque, 1815 49 2.1. Salaria Forsskäl, 1775 50 2.1.1. Salaria pavo (Risso, 1810) 51 2.2. References 68 Chapter 3. Cyprinodontidae Berg, 1940 75 3.1. Aphanius Nardo, 1827 76 3.1.1. Aphanius dispar (Rüppell, 1829) 78 3.1.2. Aphanius fasciatus (Valenciennes, 1821) 82 3.1.3. Aphanius iberus (Valenciennes, 1846) 100 3.2. References 109 Chapter 4. Gasterosteidae Günther, 1869 125 4.1. Gasterosteus [Artedi] Linnæus, 1758 126 4.1.1. Gasterosteus aculeatus Linnæus, 1758 126 4.2. References 144 Chapter 5. Gobiidae Regan, 1911 153 5.1. Gobius [Artedi] Linnæus, 1758 154 5.1.1. Gobius cobitis Pallas, 1814 156 5.1.2. Gobius niger Linnæus, 1758 163 5.1.3. Gobius paganellus Linnæus, 1758 179 5.2. Knipowitschia Iljin, 1927 186 5.2.1. Knipowitschia panizzae (Verga, 1841) 187 5.3. Pomatoschistus Gill, 1864 193 5.3.1. Pomatoschistus canestrinii (Ninni, 1883) 194 5.3.2. Pomatoschistus marmoratus (Risso, 1810) 202 5.3.3. Pomatoschistus microps (Kroyer, 1838) 213 5.3.4. Pomatoschistus tortonesei (Miller, 1968) 225 5.4. Zosterisessor (Whitley, 1935) 228 5.4.1. Zosterisessor ophiocephalus (Pallas, 1814) 230 5.5. References 248 Chapter 6. Labridae Jordan and Evermann, 1898 275 6.1. Symphodus Rafinesque, 1810 276 6.1.1. Symphodus (Crenilabrus) cinereus (Bonnaterre, 1788) 277 6.2. References 288 Chapter 7. Poeciliidae Berg, 1910 293 7.1. Gambusia Poey, 1855 293 7.1.1. Gambusia holbrooki Girard, 1859 294 7.2. References 303 Chapter 8. Syngnathidae Günther, 1870 309 8.1. Hippocampus Rafinesque, 1810 312 8.1.1. Hippocampus guttulatus Cuvier, 1829 314 8.1.2. Hippocampus hippocampus (Linnæus, 1758) 323 8.2. Nerophis Rafinesque, 1810 327 8.2.1. Nerophis ophidion (Linnæus, 1758) 328 8.3. Syngnathus [Artedi] Linnæus, 1758 334 8.3.1. Syngnathus abaster Risso, 1826 336 8.3.2. Syngnathus acus Linnæus, 1758 351 8.3.3. Syngnathus taenionotus Canestrini, 1871 357 8.3.4. Syngnathus tenuirostris Rathke, 1837 362 8.3.5. Syngnathus typhle Linnæus, 1758 364 8.4. References 374 Glossary 381 Index of Names 389 Index of Countries 393
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the
Book Synopsis Based on the most recent scientific data, and without neglecting historical publications, Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean 3 comprehensively details Mediterranean lagoonal–marine migratory fish. It provides information regarding their systematics, eobiology, ethology, genetics and their exploitation. After a general categorization of the species represented, this volume, third in a set of books on Mediterranean ichthyofauna, offers a synthesis of the knowledge acquired from 1890 to the present day for each of the 21 species most frequently found in Mediterranean lagoons and estuaries. These species are detailed across the two parts of volume 3. The scientific data presented in this book concern the species’ lagoon life as much as their marine life, and are therefore of particular interest for both the management of fish stocks and for the conservation of species. Designed to give rapid and comprehensive access to the body of knowledge on Mediterranean lagoonal and estuarine migratory fishes, this volume is for anyone involved in the use, management or protection of natural environments and their populations, including ecobiologists, geographers, engineers, teachers, students and researchers. Table of ContentsPreface vii Foreword ix Introduction xi Chapter 1 Anguillidae Jordan and Evermann, 1896 1 1.1 Anguilla (Schrank, 1798) 2 1.1.1 Anguilla anguilla (Linnaeus, 1758) 6 1.2 Bibliography 60 Chapter 2 Engraulidae Jordan and Evermann, 1896 95 2.1 Engraulis Cuvier, 1817 95 2.1.1 Engraulis russoi Dulzetto, 1947 96 2.2 Bibliography 104 Chapter 3 Gobiidae Regan, 1911 107 3.1 Pomatoschistus Gill, 1864 108 3.1.1 Pomatoschistus minutus (Pallas, 1770) 109 3.2 Bibliography 121 Chapter 4 Moronidae Jordan and Evermann, 1896 129 4.1 Dicentrarchus Gill, 1860 130 4.1.1 Dicentrarchus labrax (Linnaeus, 1758) 132 4.2 Bibliography 149 Chapter 5 Mugilidae Günther, 1861 159 5.1 Chelon (Rose Walbaum, 1793) 164 5.1.1 Chelon labrosus (Risso, 1827) 165 5.2 Liza (Jordan and Swain, 1884) 180 5.2.1 Liza aurata (Risso, 1810) 181 5.2.2 Liza ramada (Risso, 1827) 195 5.2.3 Liza saliens (Risso, 1810) 215 5.3 Mugil Linnaeus, 1758 230 5.3.1 Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758 231 5.4 Bibliography 256 Glossary 291 Index of Names 299 Index of Places 301
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd America’s Changing Coasts: Private Rights and
Book SynopsisFollowing a comprehensive overview by the editors, this volume's expert contributors provide detailed discussion of important legal, ecological and social issues associated with coastal resource management, as well as the most significant challenges confronting land use planners and resource managers in coastal communities. Using an interdisciplinary approach to perplexing questions surrounding the issue of development versus protection, the volume presents a broad approach to coastal issues involving private rights and public trust.Part I: The Law and Coastal Environments provides background information on the more recent federal and state lawsuits, statutes and regulations that impact coastal environments. In Part II: Ecological Consequences for Coastal Development, scientists discuss threats posed by elevated nitrogen levels and heavy metal contamination in coastal waters, followed by descriptions of the impact of development on habitats essential to estuarine-dependent fish and migratory shorebirds. In Part III: Private Use, Public Trust and Coastal Protection the authors explore ways to balance private use of the coast with public rights of access and preservation. They discuss the concept of stewardship by both public and private landowners, factors affecting environmental values in coastal communities, and facilitation of enlightened public policies for growth management and resource protection. Appropriate for courses pertaining to coastal ecology, coastal management or land-use planning, this book will also appeal to a diverse audience of economists, concerned citizens, environmental lawyers and policymakers.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. America's Changing Coasts: An Overview 2. Coastal Values and a Sense of Place Part I: The Law and Coastal Environments 3. Regulating Versus Buying the Coast 4. Does Shoreline Armoring Violate the Clean Water Act? Rolling Easements, Shoreline Planning and Other Responses to Sea Level Rise 5. Just Who is Taking Whom? The Reciprocity Concept and the Palazzolo Case 6. Regulatory Takings Post-Palazzolo: Applying Supreme Court Jurisprudence from the Practical Perspective Part II: Ecological Consequences for Coastal Development 7. Too Many Neighbours! Nitrogen in the Coastal Zone 8. Once Spilled, Still Found: Metal Contamination in Connecticut Coastal Wetlands and Long Island Sound Sediment from Historic Industries 9. The Essentials on Estuarine Fish Habitat, its Evaluation and Protection by Federal Fisheries Law 10. Strategic Coastal Bird Migration Staging Sites: An International Conservation Challenge Part III: Private Use, Public Trust and Coastal Protection 11. Public Access to the Shore: Public Rights and Private Property 12. Ionian Enchantment by the Sea: A Stewardship System for Long Island Sound 13. Changing Community Preferences for Coastal Zone Development and Conservation: Implications of Population Growth for Natural Resource Values 14. A Policy Simulation Laboratory for Economic Science and Policy Analysis Index
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New India Publishing Agency Practical Isotope Hydrology
Book SynopsisThe book effectively demonstrates, through practical case studies, the potential of isotope techniques in the development and management of water resources. It commences with a detailed description of the unique characteristics of isotopes and their utility as tracers in various stages of the hydrological cycle. The book encompasses the application of both environmental isotopes and injected tracers to both surface water and groundwater bodies, as well as their interrelationships. Given the significance of identifying groundwater recharge and recharge processes, the book places particular emphasis on this aspect of isotope application in water resources. Additionally, the book explores the role of isotopes in understanding groundwater contamination caused by natural pollutants such as inland salinity, arsenic, and nitrate, with relevant examples provided.
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New India Publishing Agency Practical Isotope Hydrology
Book SynopsisThe book highlights, with practical examples, the potential of isotope techniques in water resources development and management. It starts with a description of isotope characteristics as well as their relevance as tracers in studies on various stages of the hydrological cycle. The book covers applications of both environmental isotopes and injected tracers to surface water and groundwater bodies as well as their interrelationships. In view of the importance of identification of groundwater recharge and recharge processes, due emphasis is given to this aspect of application of environmental isotopes. Role of isotopes in understanding groundwater contamination from natural pollutants like inland salinity, arsenic and nitrate is discussed with examples.Table of Contents. Introduction. 2. Basis for applications of various isotopes in hydrology. 3. Isotope applications in surface water hydrology. 4. Isotope applications in groundwater hydrology. 5. Need for enhanced application of isotope hydrology and how to achieve it.
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