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Waterfalls of Stars is Rosanne Alexander's love letter to Skomer Island, the nature reserve where she spent ten years as a warden. It portrays a... Læs mere
The tide is important to Earth's climate, the biological productivity of our seas, and our hunt for renewable energy sources. It is also thought to have played a role in... Læs mere
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.
Provides an overview of how coasts are managed and explores fresh approaches that could make their shores healthier. Drawing on various assessments, the author explains why... Læs mere
"An Introduction to Coastal Zone Management" addresses the serious coastal trends and pressures in the US, assesses the current policy and planning framework, and puts forth a vision for future management and sustainable coastal planning.
Bridging area and postcolonial studies with the critical political economy of South Korea.
The coastal zone is one of the most dynamic environments on our planet and is much affected by global change, especially sea-level rise. Coastal environments harbour valuable ecosystems, but they are also hugely important from a societal point of view.
A self-contained introduction to tides that will be useful as a textbook for courses on tides in oceans and coastal seas at an advanced undergraduate and postgraduate level, and... Læs mere