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Dag Pike Storms And Wild Water (Paperback)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Country of Origin
- US
- Publication Name
- Storms And Wild Water
- Title
- Storms And Wild Water
- ISBN-10
- 1574092898
- EAN
- 9781574092899
- ISBN
- 9781574092899
- Release Date
- 01/10/2009
- Release Year
- 2009
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sheridan House, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1574092898
ISBN-13
9781574092899
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73403994
Product Key Features
Book Title
Storms and Wild Water
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Weather, Boating, Earth Sciences / Hydrology
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Sports & Recreation, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-023199
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
In a word, this book is 'awesome'. Dag Pike's name is synonymous with safety at sea, and his first book, Disasters at Sea made for a riveting read. In his new publication the author again draws on historical fact and on his own experiences during 60 years at sea. But then he throws the sea and wind into the equation, and as the forces of nature are unleashed, the accounts are at the same time incredibly interesting, almost terrifying, and certainly sobering enough to make you thankful you are doing the reading in safe, warm conditions -- on terra firma. There are dramatic stories aplenty, involving craft big and small, and they take place in every corner of the oceans. Every type of storm is described, from tropical revolving storms to tsunamis, and every condition, from holes in the water to extreme waves -- and the eastern seaboard of South Africa, with its Agulhas Current gets more than one mention for its notoriety. The writing is excellent, whether informative or descriptive, and the photographs are added testimony to the forces of wind and water., Adventure and daring abound in Storms and Wild Water, ... by Dag Pike, who discusses what creates storms on the sea and recounts the experiences of the vessels that have been caught up in them. The full-color pages bring home the severity and magnitude of the elements and chapters cover such topics as the Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean monsoons, regional and local winds and whirlpools. Pike also discusses the impact of such maelstroms on the land. Pike is a boating journalist and has won trophies for powerboat races around the world. In his 60 years at sea, he has sailed through 30 severe storms, as well as rogue waves, and has been rescued 10 times....
Dewey Decimal
910.4/5
Synopsis
Storms at sea are terrifying and awe-inspiring, and provide an unparalleled thrill to those who encounter them¿and survive. This highly illustrated book brings storms vividly to life. The gripping text recounts experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety, while the photography brings home the sheer power of nature. It is an exciting and fascinating read. Chapters feature: ¿ What conditions whip up storms ¿ Small-boat experiences in storms ¿ Ships in storms ¿ The impact of storms on the land ¿ Formation of hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones ¿ Whirlpools and maelstroms ¿ Tsunamis ¿ Atlantic, Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean storms ¿ Monsoons ¿ Global warming
LC Classification Number
GB848.P525 2009
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