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Parametry przedmiotu
- Stan
- Artist
- Parker, Bruce
- ISBN
- 9780230616370
- Book Title
- Power of the Sea : Tsunamis, Storm Surges, Rogue Waves, and Our Quest to Predict Disasters
- Item Length
- 9.6in
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Nature, Science, History
- Topic
- Civilization, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 18.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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A spell-binding and heart-stopping narrative that reveals the amazing power of the oceans and explains for the first time how scientists have learned to predict the sea's destructive moments that can take the lives of millions.
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0230616372
ISBN-13
9780230616370
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102934750
Product Key Features
Book Title
Power of the Sea : Tsunamis, Storm Surges, Rogue Waves, and Our Quest to Predict Disasters
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Civilization, Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Nature, Science, History
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
18.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Gc28.P37 2010
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"Examines the violent impact of the seas on human society, and our long struggle to understand them...any reader with an interest in the subject will appreciate Parker''s expertise." Publishers Weekly "Rarely does a book written by a practicing scientist grab you like this one. Intelligent, accurate, and accessible The Power of the Sea reads like a Believe It or Not of aquatic destruction. The largest wave in history? What did the tides have to do with the Normandy Invasion? How many people died in the Indonesian tsunami of 2004? What does "Kamikaze" have to do with the power of the sea? What really happened to Krakatoa? What should we have done about Katrina? For the answers to these and questions you never thought to ask, read Bruce Parker's wonderful book."--Richard Ellis, author of The Empty Ocean and Tuna: A Love Story "Parker mixes hair-raising descriptions of disasters with efforts to understand them... [and] provides a lucid, original contribution to popular-science writing."--Kirkus Reviews "From the ancient tides to ingenious ways of predicting tsunamis and weighing the impact of climate change today, Bruce Parker''s The Power of the Sea is an engaging and essential history of science. It's also a terrific account of survival on our wild blue planet."--David Helvarg, author of Saved by the Sea: A Love Story with Fish "Bruce Parker is not only a brilliant scientist but a natural storyteller. The Power of the Sea presents the destructive nature of ocean waves in human terms. From Napoleon''s near death encounter with a raging Red Sea tide, to the vital importance of predicting tide and swell before the D-Day landings, to the individual acts of heroism during the tragic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to the epic storm surges that continue to flood Bangladesh and Myanmar today, Parker never loses sight of the uneasy alliance between man and sea. All who play or live near the sea should read this book. Be warned, you may never look at the ocean the same way again."--John Kretschmer, author of At The Mercy of the Sea "This richly researched, eloquent volume gives the reader a front-row seat where the action plays out. Dr. Parker's thorough knowledge of the subject is abundantly evident and his comfortable and informative style makes this a must-read for anyone interested in the environment. The power of the sea is palpable in Dr. Parker's treatment of a fascinating diversity of historically significant events."--Richard Spinrad, Director of NOAA''s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and former Technical Director to the Oceanographer of the Navy "A vivid portrayal of sea disasters and the important role that the ocean has played in so many historic events. An illuminating scientific look at how we have learned to predict such disasters and what still needs to be done to safe guard us from future global calamities."--Curtis Ebbesmeyer, author of Flotsametrics and the Floating World "Anyone who appreciates the fact that the sea remains something we cannot control will love this book from Bruce Parker. You will come away with a better understanding of why the sea will leave us in awe till the end of time."--Jim Cantore, The Weather Channel " The Power of the Sea is the best book I have ever read about tsunamis, storm surges, or rogue waves. It dramatically demonstrates the need to better understand the awesome power of the sea if we are to save lives and property."--Jerry Schubel, President, Aquarium of the Pacific "In a changing world driven by the sea, it is important for everyone to understand how it works. Bruce Parker has blended history and science into a book that clearly and often dramatically explains how and why the sea will affect their lives -- now and in the future. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever been awed by the ocean."--Daniel J. Basta, Director, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Bruce Parker has blended history and science into a book that clearly and often dramatically explains how and why the sea will affect their lives - now and in the future. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever been awed by the ocean., fascinating reading. ... the best aspect of The Power of the Sea ... is reserved for the two chapters Parker uses to detail the earthquake and resulting tsunami on December 26, 2004 in the Indian Ocean, which resulted in the loss of nearly 300,000 lives and whose effects were felt around the world. Vividly recreated, it is both amazing and heart wrenching. ... As the resulting tsunami traveled through the Indian Ocean, Parker graphically describes the effects. It makes for some difficult reading. ... The Power of the Sea is an accessible, entertaining, harrowing examination of some of the most powerful forces in nature. Parker writes in manner that makes the complex science of the oceans easily understood by everyone. He includes many anecdotes, livening up the text, which drive his points home. This is an excellent book for anyone interested in the oceans, looking for an understanding of tsunamis, storm surges, tides, and more., ... prediction is the focal point of Parker's narrative, and a lively, story-driven one it is. ... Riveting readers with analyses of catastrophes such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Parker delivers science in dramatic and digestible form., "Rarely does a book written by a practicing scientist grab you like this one. Intelligent, accurate, and accessible The Power of the Seareads like aBelieve It or Notof aquatic destruction. The largest wave in history? What did the tides have to do with the Normandy Invasion? How many people died in the Indonesian tsunami of 2004? What does Kamikaze" have to do with the power of the sea? What really happened to Krakatoa? What should we have done about Katrina? For the answers to these and questions you never thought to ask, read Bruce Parker's wonderful book."--Richard Ellis, author ofThe Empty OceanandTuna: A Love Story"This richly researched, eloquent volume gives the reader a front-row seat where the action plays out. Dr. Parker's thorough knowledge of the subject is abundantly evident and his comfortable and informative style makes this a must-read for anyone interested in the environment. The power of the sea is palpable in Dr. Parker's treatment of a fascinating diversity of historically significant events."--Richard Spinrad, Director of NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and former Technical Director to the Oceanographer of the Navy, Rarely does a book written by a practicing scientist grab you like this one. Intelligent, accurate, and accessible , ... read Bruce Parker's wonderful book., his presentation of the human race's history of trying to unravel the mysteries of exactly what makes our oceans tick is, by turns, fascinating, enlightening, and sometimes pretty scary. Besides providing stark examples of the vicissitudes of the sea, which throws tsunamis and rogue waves at both sailors and land dwellers, Parker devotes much space to our attempts to predict its watery demeanour. The text is heavily footnoted, as befits a scientist and lecturer, but it never really departs the realm of readability, even when discussing global warming, El Niño, and weather predictions., "Examines the violent impact of the seas on human society, and our long struggle to understand them...any reader with an interest in the subject will appreciate Parker's expertise."Publishers Weekly"Rarely does a book written by a practicing scientist grab you like this one. Intelligent, accurate, and accessible The Power of the Seareads like aBelieve It or Notof aquatic destruction. The largest wave in history? What did the tides have to do with the Normandy Invasion? How many people died in the Indonesian tsunami of 2004? What does "Kamikaze" have to do with the power of the sea? What really happened to Krakatoa? What should we have done about Katrina? For the answers to these and questions you never thought to ask, read Bruce Parker's wonderful book."--Richard Ellis, author ofThe Empty OceanandTuna: A Love Story "Parker mixes hair-raising descriptions of disasters with efforts to understand them... [and] provides a lucid, original contribution to popular-science writing."--Kirkus Reviews "From the ancient tides to ingenious ways of predicting tsunamis and weighing the impact of climate change today, Bruce Parker'sThe Power of the Seais an engaging and essential history of science. It's also a terrific account of survival on our wild blue planet."--David Helvarg, author ofSaved by the Sea: A Love Story with Fish"Bruce Parker is not only a brilliant scientist but a natural storyteller.The Power of the Sea presents the destructive nature of ocean waves in human terms. From Napoleon's near death encounter with a raging Red Sea tide, to the vital importance of predicting tide and swell before the D-Day landings, to the individual acts of heroism during the tragic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to the epic storm surges that continue to flood Bangladesh and Myanmar today, Parker never loses sight of the uneasy alliance between man and sea. All who play or live near the sea should read this book. Be warned, you may never look at the ocean the same way again."--John Kretschmer, author ofAt The Mercy of the Sea "This richly researched, eloquent volume gives the reader a front-row seat where the action plays out. Dr. Parker's thorough knowledge of the subject is abundantly evident and his comfortable and informative style makes this a must-read for anyone interested in the environment. The power of the sea is palpable in Dr. Parker's treatment of a fascinating diversity of historically significant events."--Richard Spinrad, Director of NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and former Technical Director to the Oceanographer of the Navy "A vivid portrayal of sea disasters and the important role that the ocean has played in so many historic events. An illuminating scientific look at how we have learned to predict such disasters and what still needs to be done to safe guard us from future global calamities."--Curtis Ebbesmeyer, author ofFlotsametrics and the Floating World"Anyone who appreciates the fact that the sea remains something we cannot control will love this book from Bruce Parker. You will come away with a better understanding of why the sea will leave us in awe till the end of time."--Jim Cantore, The Weather Channel"The Power of the Seais the best book I have ever read about tsunamis, storm surges, or rogue waves. It dramatically demonstrates the need to better understand the awesome power of the sea if we are to save lives and property."--Jerry Schubel, President, Aquarium of the Pacific"In a changing world driven by the sea, it is important for everyone to understand how it works. Bruce Parker has blended history and science into a bo, A vivid portrayal of sea disasters and the important role that the ocean has played in so many historic events. An illuminating scientific look at how we have learned to predict such disasters and what still needs to be done to safe guard us from future global calamities., The Power of the Sea presents the destructive nature of ocean waves in human terms. For me, the power of the Power of the Sea lies in the compelling personal stories that make the book immensely readable. From Napoleon's near death encounter with a raging Red Sea tide, to the vital importance of predicting tide and swell before the D-Day landings, to the individual acts of heroism during the tragic 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to the epic storm surges that continue to flood Bangladesh and Myanmar today, Parker never loses sight of the uneasy alliance between man and sea. All who ply or live near the sea should read this book. Be warned, you may never look at the ocean the same way again., This is an engaging book filled with details and little-known facts that have been skillfully compiled and woven into interesting stories... entertaining while at the same time providing a wealth of information in an interesting manner. ... very worthwhile and rewarding to read. .... I heartily recommend this book to all who are interested in the sea and some of the secrets that it holds., richly researched, eloquent ... a must-read for anyone interested in the environment. The power of the sea is palpable in Dr. Parker's treatment of a fascinating diversity of historically significant events., The Power of the Sea is the best book I have ever read about tsunamis, storm surges, or rogue waves. It dramatically demonstrates the need to better understand the awesome power of the sea if we are to save lives and property., A compelling portrayal of the awesome destruction that the sea can unleash, The Power of the Sea explains what mankind has learned from such disasters, and how we can reduce the loss of life in the future., Whether you love history, science or just want to know how the world shapes our lives, this is both an informative and enjoyable read., This is a fascinating book from a scientist who appreciates history and uses human stories to breathe life into his study. He had me at the introduction, 'When the Sea Turns Against Us'., Parker's integration of theory with vivid descriptions of historical events sets this book in a class of its own .... I highly recommend 'The Power of the Sea' .... Whether you're a sailor, scientist, or history buff, there is something for everyone in this book, Bruce Parker's The Power of the Sea is an engaging and essential history of science. It's also a terrific account of survival on our wild blue planet., Mixes hair-raising descriptions of disasters with efforts to understand them... the author provides a lucid, original contribution to popular-science writing., Anyone who appreciates the fact that the sea remains something we cannot control will love this book from Bruce Parker. You will come away with a better understanding of why the sea will leave us in awe till the end of time.
Table of Content
When the Sea Turns Against Us--Escaping its fury through prediction * The Earliest Predictions For the Sea--The tide * The Moon, the Sun, and the Sea--The tide predictions for D-Day * The Sea's Greatest Killer--Predicting storm surges * Defending Our Coasts--Flooded Cities * Stormy Seas--Predicting sea, swell, and surf * "Holes" in the Surface of the Sea--Rogue waves * The Sea's Response to an Unpredictable Earth--Trying to predict tsunamis * December 26, 2004 (Part 1)--Tragic surprise in the Indian Ocean * December 26, 2004 (Part 2)--Learning from a tragedy * Predicting the Future - and Saving Lives--El Niño, climate change, and a global ocean observing system * Endnotes * Acknowledgment s * Index
Copyright Date
2010
Lccn
2010-013626
Dewey Decimal
551.46
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Macsci Ser.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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