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Tides

by Jonathan White

Audiobook Narrated by Dan Woren 11 hrs and 12 mins

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This captivating exploration takes readers on a global journey to understand one of nature's most powerful and mysterious forces. From the Bay of Fundy's dramatic 50-foot swells to the tidal bores of the Amazon, the author ventures to coastlines across six continents, weaving together science, history, and human stories.

Along the way, he encounters monks in Mont Saint-Michel, Inuit seal hunters, and scientists studying climate change, revealing how tides shape not just our shores but entire cultures and ecosystems. The narrative brilliantly illuminates the gravitational dance between Earth, Moon, and Sun whilst examining how rising seas and changing tidal patterns threaten coastal communities worldwide.

Both lyrical and informative, this is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the sea, the natural world, or humanity's relationship with our dynamic planet.