PretorPinney, Gavin
The Wavewatcher's Companion
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408809761
- author:
- PretorPinney, Gavin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Science / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Waves are all around us, from the beating of our hearts to the movement of food through our digestive tracts. They're also the transport systems of our bodies, carrying signals across our brains and bringing us information via light and sound waves. This phenomenon is not limited to the ocean; it's a ubiquitous part of life. Gavin Pretor-Pinney's journey began on a beach in Cornwall, where he became mesmerized by the waves rolling into shore. He wondered about their origins and soon realized that they're everywhere, influencing our lives in many ways. From shockwaves unleashed by explosions to the Mexican waves that sweep through stadium crowds, there are waves at work in every aspect of life. This book explores the fascinating world of waves, from the natural ones we encounter on beaches to the man-made ones that shape our modern world. While it may not teach you how to surf, it will show you how to tune into the shapes, colours and forms of life's many undulations.
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