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  | | The World's Beaches A Global Guide to the Science of the Shoreline by Orrin H. Pilkey, Joseph T. Kelley, William J. Neal, J. Andrew Cooper Paperback, 302 Pages, Published 2011 by University Of California Press ISBN-13: 978-0-520-26872-2, ISBN: 0-520-26872-5 "Take this book to the beach; it will open up a whole new world. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, maps, and graphics, it explores one of the planet's most dynamic environments - from tourist beaches to Arctic beaches strewn with ice chunks to steaming hot tropical shores. "The World's Beaches" tells how beaches work, explains why they vary so much, and shows how dramatic changes can occur on them in a matter of hours. It di ..." |
 | | How to Read a North Carolina Beach(1st Edition) Bubble Holes, Barking Sands, and Rippled Runnels (Southern Gateways Guides) by Orrin H. Pilkey, William J. Neal, Tracy Monegan Rice Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2006 by The University Of North Carolina Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8078-5510-2, ISBN: 0-8078-5510-3 "Take a walk on the beach with three coastal experts who reveal the secrets and the science of the North Carolina shoreline. What makes sea foam? What are those tiny sand volcanoes along the waterline? You'll find the answers to these questions and dozens more in this comprehensive field guide to the state's beaches, which shows visitors how to decipher the mysteries of the beach and interpret clues to an ever-changing geological story.O ..." |
 | | Atlantic Coast Beaches(1st Edition) A Guide to Ripples, Dunes, and Other Natural Features of the Seashore by William J. Neal, Joseph T. Kelley, Orrin H. Pilkey, James Lainsbury, Orrin Pilkey Jr. Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2007 by Mountain Press Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-87842-534-1, ISBN: 0-87842-534-9 "At first glance, the beach may appear to be an endless, flat, monotone landscape meant only for swimming, snoozing, or working on your tan. Upon closer inspection, though, the beach reveals that it has myriad treasures for the curious to locate, such as ephemeral beach ripples decorating the sand, traces of miniature organisms inscribed on dunes, and armored mudballs. Atlantic Coast Beaches, from Maine to Florida, are full of amazing fe ..." |
 | | Living by the Rules of the Sea (Living with the Shore) by David M. Bush, William J. Neal, Orrin H. Pilkey, Deborah F. Pilkey Paperback, 200 Pages, Published 1996 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-1796-8, ISBN: 0-8223-1796-6 "Living by the Rules of the Sea is a primer for people living along the nation’s coastlines, those considering moving to the coast, or those who want a greater understanding of the risks and dangers posed by living at the seacoast. Published as part of Duke University Press’s Living with the Shore series, but without a direct focus on the coastline of one particular state, this book is intended as an overall guide to coastal physical pro ..." |
 | | Living on the Edge of the Gulf(Updated) The West Florida and Alabama Coast (Living with the Shore) by David M. Bush, Norma J. Longo, William J. Neal, Luciana Slomp Esteves, Deborah F. Pilkey, Orrin H. Pilkey, Craig A. Webb Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2001 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-2565-9, ISBN: 0-8223-2565-9 "The Gulf coast of Florida and Alabama is a fragile combination of barrier islands, low-lying marshes, and highly erodable mainland shores. In addition to sea-level rise, winter storms, and altered sediment supplies, hurricanes frequently damage or destroy the human developments and infrastructures that line this coast. Indeed, a single storm can cause billions of dollars in losses. Memories of such hurricanes as Camille, Frederic, Opal, ..." |
 | | The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands Restless Ribbons of Sand (Living with the Shore) by David M. Bush, Deborah F. Pilkey, William J. Neal, Craig A. Webb, Stanley R. Riggs, Jane Bullock, Orrin H. Pilkey, Brian A. Cowan, Professor Brian Cowan Paperback, 344 Pages, Published 1998 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-2224-5, ISBN: 0-8223-2224-2 ""The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands" is the latest volume in the series, "Living with the Shore." Replacing an earlier volume, this thoroughly new book provides a diverse guide to one of America s most popular shorelines. As is true for all books in the series, it is based on the premise that understanding the changing nature of beaches and barrier islands is essential if we are to preserve them for future generations.Evid ..." |
 | | Living with Florida's Atlantic Beaches(1st Edition) Coastal Hazards from Amelia Island to Key West (Living with the Shore) by David M. Bush, Norma J. Longo, William J. Neal, Kenyon C. Lindeman, Deborah F. Pilkey, Luciana Slomp Esteves, John D. Congleton, Orrin H. Pilkey Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 2004 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-3289-3, ISBN: 0-8223-3289-2 "From Amelia Island just south of Georgia to Key West's southern tip, Florida's beaches are its greatest asset. Yet Florida's dynamic Atlantic coast is a dangerous brew of rapidly proliferating structural development on highly erodible shores periodically hit by some of nature's greatest storms. The same development that has been driven by the attraction of beautiful beaches and coastal amenities now threatens those very resources. In tu ..." |
 | | Living with Long Island's South Shore (Living with the Shore) by Larry R. Mccormick, William J. Neal, Deborah F. Pilkey, Orrin H. Pilkey, Et. Al Paperback, 170 Pages, Published 1984 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-0502-6, ISBN: 0-8223-0502-X "The south shore of Long Island, one of New York's greatest recreational assets, is receding at the rate of up to six feet per year. In many cases, efforts to halt this erosion actually have increased it. Buildings cone thought safely constructed back from high tidemarks today protrude far into the water.Even more, the number of homes an facilities built too close to the sea's edge has dramatically increased, making the south shore proba ..." |
 | | Living with the South Carolina Coast(2nd Edition) (Living with the Shore) by Gered Lennon, David M. Bush, William J. Neal, Jane Bullock, Matthew Stutz, Orrin H. Pilkey, Deborah F. Pilkey, Neal Lennon Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 1996 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-1815-6, ISBN: 0-8223-1815-6 ""Living with the South Carolina Coast" is the latest volume in the "Living with the Shore "series that comprehensively investigates the status of a specific state s coastal region. Completely revising a previously published work in the series that dealt with South Carolina, this book not only brings up-to-date a wealth of information on migrating shorelines, selection of building sites, and pertinent regulations, but also reflects an ex ..." |
 | | Living with the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's Ocean Shores (Living with the Shore) by Larry G. Ward, Peter S. Rosen, Gary Anderson, William J. Neal, Stephen Howie, Orrin H. Pilkey, Deborah F. Pilkey, National Audubon Society Paperback, 150 Pages, Published 1988 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-0889-8, ISBN: 0-8223-0889-4 |
 | | Living with the Coast of Alaska (Living with the Shore) by Owen K. Mason, William J. Neal, Orrin H. Pilkey, Jane Bullock, Ted Fathauer, Deborah F. Pilkey, Douglas Swanston Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 1998 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-2019-7, ISBN: 0-8223-2019-3 "Facing two oceans and three seas, Alaska s coastline stretches through bays, fjords, and around islands for 45,000 miles. "Living with the Coast of Alaska," a new volume in the "Living with the Shore" series, is a user s guide for both present and future inhabitants of Alaska. Providing individual property owners in all regions of the state with the fundamentals of hazard recognition and mitigation strategy, the authors discuss the geol ..." |
 | | The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands Restless Ribbons of Sand (Living with the Shore) by William J. Neal, Stanley R. Riggs, Craig A. Webb, Deborah F. Pilkey, David M. Bush, Brian A. Cowan, Jane Bullock, Orrin H. Pilkey, Professor Brian Cowan Hardcover, 344 Pages, Published 1998 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-2208-5, ISBN: 0-8223-2208-0 ""The North Carolina Shore and Its Barrier Islands" is the latest volume in the series, "Living with the Shore." Replacing an earlier volume, this thoroughly new book provides a diverse guide to one of America s most popular shorelines. As is true for all books in the series, it is based on the premise that understanding the changing nature of beaches and barrier islands is essential if we are to preserve them for future generations.Evid ..." |
 | | Vanishing Sands Losing Beaches to Mining by Pilkey, Orrin H., Longo, Norma J., Neal, William J., Rangel-Buitrago, Nelson G., Pilkey, Keith C., Hayes, Hannah L. Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2023 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4780-1879-7, ISBN: 1-4780-1879-8 |
 | | Living with the Texas Shore by William J Neal Robert Morton and Orrin H Pilkey 1983 Hardcover by Robert A. Morton, William J. Neal, Orrin H. Pilkey Hardcover, 190 Pages, Published 1983 by Duke University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-0499-9, ISBN: 0-8223-0499-6 |
 | | Living With the Texas Shore (Living with the shore) by Robert A. Morton, Orrin H. Pilkey, William J. Neal Paperback, 202 Pages, Published 1983 by Duke Univ Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-0500-2, ISBN: 0-8223-0500-3 |
 | | Vanishing Sands Losing Beaches to Mining (Hardback) by Orrin H. Pilkey, Norma J. Longo, William J. Neal, Keith C. Pilkey, Hannah L. Hayes, Hannah L. Smith Hardcover, 248 Pages, Published 2023 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4780-1616-8, ISBN: 1-4780-1616-7 |
 | | Coastal Design(1st Edition) A Guide for Builders, Planners, and Home Owners by Orrin H. Pilkey, William J. Neal, Walter D. Pilkey Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 1983 by Van Nostrand Reinhold ISBN-13: 978-0-442-27718-5, ISBN: 0-442-27718-0 |
 | | Living with the Puerto Rico Shore(1st Edition) (Living with the Shore) by David M. Bush, Lisbeth Hyman, William J. Neal, José González Liboy, Richard M. Webb, Jose Gonzalezliboy, Orrin H. Pilkey, Deborah F. Pilkey Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 1995 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-1590-2, ISBN: 0-8223-1590-4 "In this, the eighteenth title in Duke University Press's "Living With the Shore" series, the authors present a "user's guide" to the coastal zone of Puerto Rico. Presenting a geological appraisal of the history, dynamics, and hazards of the island's coastline, "Living With the Puerto Rico Shore" is the first in the series to examine a tropical region and the first to examine an area outside the continental United States.The book provide ..." |
 | | Living with the East Florida Shore (Living with the Shore) by Larry J. Doyle, William J. Neal, Dinesh C. Sharma, Harold P. Wanless, Barbara L. Gruver, Orrin H. Pilkey, Lionel Stevenson, Deborah F. Pilkey Paperback, 274 Pages, Published 1985 by Duke University Press Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-0515-6, ISBN: 0-8223-0515-1 |
 | | Living with the Shore Ser. Living with the South Carolina Shore by William J. Neal, W. Carlyle Blakeney Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1984 by Duke University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8223-0524-8, ISBN: 0-8223-0524-0 |
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