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Stadtstrände: Südseefeeling in deutschen Großstädten
Diplomica Verlag 2009; US$ 25.35Seit einigen Jahren sprießen jeden Frühling auf ein Neues weiße Sandstrände aus den Betonböden der deutschen Großstädte. Jedes Jahr wächst ihre Anzahl und der Duft nach Sonnencreme und die Klänge südländischer Musik durchziehen die bundesdeutschen Metropolen. Doch was sind Stadtstrände genau? Wo finden sie ihren Ursprung und ihre Daseinsberechtigung?... more...
Mechanics of Coastal Sediment Transport
World Scientific Publishing Company 1992; US$ 87.10This book treats the subject of sediment transport in the marine environment, covering transport of noncohesive sediment by waves and currents in- and outside the surf zone. It can be read independently, but a background in hydraulics and basic wave mechanics is required. The primary aim of the book is to describe the physical processes of sediment... more...
Coastal Systems
Taylor and Francis 2000; US$ 44.95Coastal Systems offers a concise introduction to the processes, landforms, ecosystems, and management of coasts. Each chapter is illustrated and includes topical case studies from around the world such as: * Tsunami's in Papua New Guinea * cliff collapse in Southern England * the Great Barrier Reef * the Indian 'Super Cyclone' of 1999 * the impact... more...
Advances in Coastal Modeling
Elsevier Science 2003; US$ 215.00This book unifies and enhances the accessibility of contemporary scholarly research on advances in coastal modeling. A comprehensive spectrum of innovative models addresses the wide diversity and multifaceted aspects of coastal research on the complex natural processes, dynamics, interactions and responses of the coastal supersystem and its associated... more...
The Dynamics of Coastal Models
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 101.00Textbook for graduate students and an introduction for researchers to coastal basins through simple hydrodynamics. more...
Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Estuaries
Elsevier Science 1995; US$ 425.00This is the first book to be entirely devoted to the geomorphology and sedimentology of estuaries. The chapters in the book are structured according to the morphogenetic classification which is based on a new definition of estuaries and covers all areas within this field. The material is presented in such a way that it serves both as a reference for... more...
Coastal Geomorphology
Wiley 2008; US$ 209.95Coastal Geomorphology, Second Edition is a comprehensive and systematic introduction to this subject and demonstrates the dynamic nature of coastal landforms, providing a background for analytical planning and management strategies in coastal areas that are subject to continuing changes. This introductory textbook has been completely revised and... more...
The Coast
Infobase Publishing 2008; US$ 47.40The Hazardous Earth is an eight-volume set that provides students with a comprehensive account of natural hazards-the geologic processes that create conditions dangerous to humans-and what can be done to minimize their effects. Designed to complement science curricula, the books present vivid accounts of historic disasters and events that have shaped... more...
Applications in Coastal Modeling
Elsevier Science 1989; US$ 272.00The importance of models to facilitate our understanding and management of the coastal system is evident from this book, which shows that the preference for using models to study the coastal system is shared not only by different research institutions (government, military, industry and academia), but also by researchers from diverse backgrounds. ... more...









