Mccully James (72 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

hardcover. Condition: Good. 2006; Ex-Library with typical stamps and markings; illustrated paper covered boards with green cloth spine and white titles; wear and discoloration around edges; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; pages are mostly clean, with water damage present towards the end of the book; 285 pages. Photos available upon request.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. The cover is shelf worn with the bottom edge of the text block being slightly scuffed. The half-title page has an ink marking from the previous owner, otherwise all other pages are clean and unmarked.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Provides an explanation of the tides on earth. This book describes how the cyclical motion of the near solar system is impressed upon the earth's oceans, and how the hydraulics over the continental shelf and the geography of the coastline orchestrate this rhythm into the bewildering variety of tide patterns seen around the globe.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Provides an explanation of the tides on earth. This book describes how the cyclical motion of the near solar system is impressed upon the earth's oceans, and how the hydraulics over the continental shelf and the geography of the coastline orchestrate this rhythm into the bewildering variety of tide patterns seen around the globe.…

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Softcover. Condition: Fair. Graded as acceptable or fair because many of the pages have highlighting (approximately 50% of the pages affected). The text remains legible. Otherwise a good copy with a solid binding. The cover has average wear. Satisfaction guaranteed with 30-day return policy. Ships from Canada. ; 6 X 0.72 X 9 inches; 304 pages; R6 802k/656k s4.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Covers lightly scuffed, small nick on spine, interior in fine condition.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Finally, someone has written a comprehensive, easily readable explanation of the tides on earth that is both simple enough for students and solid enough for their professors. Step by step, by analogy and illustration, Beyond the Moon describes how the cyclical motion of the near solar system is impressed upon the earth's oceans, and how the hydraulics over the continental shelf and the geography of the coastline orchestrate this rhythm into the bewildering variety of tide patterns seen around the globe. This volume demystifies the complexity of the tides by systematically examining its many constituents and demonstrates that: "Nature is, at once, awesome in complexity and beautiful in simplicity.".…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Beyond the Moon: A Conversational, Common Sense Guide to Understanding the Tides. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Finally, someone has written a comprehensive, easily readable explanation of the tides on earth that is both simple enough for students and solid enough for their professors. Step by step, by analogy and illustration, Beyond the Moon describes how the cyclical motion of the near solar system is impressed upon the earth's oceans, and how the hydraulics over the continental shelf and the geography of the coastline orchestrate this rhythm into the bewildering variety of tide patterns seen around the globe. This volume demystifies the complexity of the tides by systematically examining its many constituents and demonstrates that: "Nature is, at once, awesome in complexity and beautiful in simplicity." Contents: The Tides in History. The Challenge of Understanding the Tides on Earth; The Lunar Orbit; Solar Influences and Solar-Lunar Interaction. Gravitation and Tractal Forces; Celestial Harmonics; The Coriolis Force and Oceanic Amphidromes. Coastal Kelvin Waves. Tidal Currents. Sea Level; The Seiche Effect and Basins of Oscillation. Tidal Intermixing; Coastal Geography and Near Shore Topography, Resonant Co-Oscillation and Sustained Forcing; Shallow Estuaries and Tidal Pumping. Tidal Bores; The Computation of the Tide-Tables. Chaos Theory; The Weather and the Tides. Atmospheric Tides; Tidal Influence on Marine Biology. The Tides and Saltwater Fishing. Practical Tide-Table Information for Coastal Boaters; The Constituents of the Tides on Earth. Synopsis of Tidal Influences; Epilogue; Definitions. Key Features A thoroughly referenced science book with a conversational style Includes every significant influence on the tides on earth Explains in detail how NOAA calculates the tide tables Debunks the many popular myths about the tides Ranges from chaos theory to saltwater fishing Brings clarity and depth to this challenging aspect of physical oceanography Readership: Undergraduate oceanography students and secondary science students, as well as their teachers. The general public with an interest in science and nature. Coastal boaters, sailors, yachtsmen, and fishermen. Provides an explanation of the tides on earth. This book describes how the cyclical motion of the near solar system is impressed upon the earth's oceans, and how the hydraulics over the continental shelf and the geography of the coastline orchestrate this rhythm into the bewildering variety of tide patterns seen around the globe. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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