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Author: Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Dimensions:
Width: 14.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.10cm
Weight: 0.458kg
ISBN: 9780393354805
ISBN 10: 0393354806
Pages: 370
Publication Date: 05 December 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
This fascinating book deftly explores the dramatic history, critical importance, and scientific wonder of the tides. Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a marvelous guide who takes the reader on a sweeping and thought-provoking adventure into the heart of one of the most captivating, mysterious, and elemental forces of nature. -- Eric Jay Dolin, author of Brilliant Beacons Prepare for a voyage with the best of companions-Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a storyteller supreme, and he's found a subject worthy of his talents. -- Edward Dolnick, author of The Clockwork Universe A wonderfully enjoyable exploration of the mysterious rhythms of the sea. I loved the combination of literary, historical, scientific, and experiential accounts of the tides, each ebbing and then flowing to allow the others to wash up on the pages of this remarkable book. -- Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters A superb book [and] a delight to read... Imagine, if possible, a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald. -- James McConnachie - Sunday Times Exposes new facts and ideas every other page. -- Horatio Clare - Observer
"""This fascinating book deftly explores the dramatic history, critical importance, and scientific wonder of the tides. Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a marvelous guide who takes the reader on a sweeping and thought-provoking adventure into the heart of one of the most captivating, mysterious, and elemental forces of nature."" -- Eric Jay Dolin, author of Brilliant Beacons ""Prepare for a voyage with the best of companions—Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a storyteller supreme, and he’s found a subject worthy of his talents."" -- Edward Dolnick, author of The Clockwork Universe ""A wonderfully enjoyable exploration of the mysterious rhythms of the sea. I loved the combination of literary, historical, scientific, and experiential accounts of the tides, each ebbing and then flowing to allow the others to wash up on the pages of this remarkable book."" -- Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters ""A superb book [and] a delight to read. . . . Imagine, if possible, a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald."" -- James McConnachie - Sunday Times ""Exposes new facts and ideas every other page."" -- Horatio Clare - Observer"
Author Information
Hugh Aldersey-Williams is the author of many books, including The Tide, Anatomies, Periodic Tales, and The Most Beautiful Molecule, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He lives in Norfolk, England.
