While the sea continues to offer him discoveries from its mysterious depths, such as a giant squid, a teenaged boy struggles to deal with the difficulties that come with the equally mysterious process of growing up.

From Cnut to D-Day: the history and science of the unceasing tide explored for the first time. Half of the world's population lives in coastal regions lapped by tidal waters. Yet how little most of us know about the tide. Our ability to predict and understand the tide depends on centuries of science, from the observations of Aristotle and the theories of Newton to today's supercomputer calculations. This story is punctuated here by notable tidal episodes in history, from Caesar's thwarted invasion of Britain to the catastrophic flooding of Venice, and interwoven with a rich folklore that continues to inspire art and literature today. With Aldersey-Williams as our guide to the most feared and celebrated tidal features on the planet, from the original maelstrøm in Scandinavia to the world's highest tides in Nova Scotia to the crumbling coast of East Anglia, the importance of the tide, and the way it has shaped - and will continue to shape - our civilization, becomes startlingly clear.

"This table contains the predicted times and heights of the high and low waters for each day of the year at a number of places, which are designated as reference stations

Contains a table of the predicted times and heights of the high and low waters for each day of the year at a number of places, which are designated as reference stations.

"This table contains the predicted times and heights of the high and low waters for each day of the year at a number of places, which are designated as reference stations.

Contains a table of the predicted times and heights of the high and low waters for each day of the year at a number of places, which are designated as reference stations.

'An uplifting story of friendship and second chances. Loved it.' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Searching for friendship? You'll find it at The Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club... When Deb (ageing bikini, sunglasses) and Maisie (black wetsuit, swimming shoes, goggles) keep meeting on Reeves Beach, they strike up an unlikely friendship based on their love of swimming and their recent divorces. Soon, they are joined by other high tide swimmers, each with a crisis of their own to weather. Ann, a bossy organiser, is caring for her elderly mother at home; Julie has somehow (although she's not quite sure how) managed to produce three children under school age; and Chloe, a bright, brittle girl of fifteen, finds calmness in the water, and Quiet, anxious Bill is soon welcomed into the heart of the club. When the swimmers discover plans for their beach to be paved over for a leisure complex, together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the beach is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. The perfect summertime read for fans of Veronica Henry, Cathy Bramley, Lucy Diamond and Carole Matthews ***** Readers are loving The Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club 'Laugh-out-loud moments and dollops of heart-warming community spirit' - Lancashire Evening Post 'A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and a great story.' 'This book really is about the strong power of female friendship and I loved every moment of it.' 'Uplifting and fun story about resilient women.' 'Gorgeous!'