Tide

A wonderfully enjoyable exploration of the mysterious rhythms of the sea -- Mark Miodownik, author of 'Stuff Matters' Exposes new facts and ideas every other page -- Horatio Clare Observer A spring tide of colour and historical anecdote... I find myself looking forward to the next piece of technical exposition -- Tom Whipple The Times Prepare for a voyage with the best of companions - Hugh Aldersey-Williams is a storyteller supreme, and he's found a subject worthy of his talents -- Edward Dolnick, author of 'The Clockwork Universe' This fascinating book deftly explores the dramatic history, critical importance, and scientific wonder of the tides... a sweeping and thought-provoking adventure -- Eric Jay Dolin, author of 'Brilliant Beacons' Imagine, if possible, a gently studious Bill Bryson crossed with an upbeat and relaxed WG Sebald. It is a superb book... a delight to read. It is profound and powerful, and should win prizes. -- James McConnachie Sunday Times Science writing at its best ... fascinating and beautiful -- Matt Ridley on 'Periodic Tales' Immensely engaging and continually makes one sit up in surprise -- Richard Cohen on 'Periodic Tales' Sunday Times Aldersey-Williams is full of good stories and he knows how to tell them well -- Graham Farmelo on 'Periodic Tales' Sunday Telegraph Engaging and thoughtful... Like some of the most compelling biographers, Aldersey-Williams partly inhabits his subject Literary Review on The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century Aldersey-Williams's corrective meshes a history of the science with tide-related technologies and tidally sculpted events. It's an eloquent ebb and flow Nature