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Atlas of tidal elevation and current observations on the Northeast American Continental Shelf and Slope / by Moody, John A.(John Alexander),1944-(CARDINAL)268278; Geological Survey (U.S.)(CARDINAL)154385;
Bibliography: pages 12-14.
Subjects: Tidal currents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tides and the ocean : water's movement around the world, from waves to whirlpools / by Thomson, William,author.;
Subjects: Thomson, William; Voyages around the world.; Sailing.; Tides.; Tidal currents.; Oceanography.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Simple kayak navigation : practical piloting for the passionate paddler / by Killen, Ray.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Getting started -- Using the compass -- Tides and tidal currents -- Preparing to paddle -- Navigating in fog and wind -- Putting it together -- Ferry angle calculation -- Pre navigation -- Navigating with gps.
Subjects: Aids to navigation.; Compass.; GPS receivers.; Kayak touring.; Navigation.; Tidal currents.; Tides.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Oceans / by Cousteau, Ashlan,1980-author.; Cousteau, Philippe,1980-author.(CARDINAL)312740; Kraynak, Joe,author.(CARDINAL)360401;
"Dive deep to explore the ocean. From how most of our oxygen is created by phytoplankton, to how currents control our climate, to the marine food chain and the importance of coral, this is the holy grail of ocean books that's easy for everyone to digest. It features fun facts about some of the most incredible, bizarre, and fascinating creatures in the ocean, from mantis shrimp that can strike things with the speed of a .22 caliber bullet to fish with clear heads that can see out of the top of their skulls. The ocean is full of wonders and there is still so much left to explore and understand: How our oceans work; What creatures live in the ocean; Find out how the ocean regulates our climate and weather patterns; How growing pollution threatens our ocean and its inhabitants. Oceans For Dummies is perfect for anyone with an interest in the ocean, including kids, adults, students, ocean lovers, surfers, fishermen, conservationists, sailors, and everyone in between."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Marine animals.; Marine biology; Marine ecology.; Marine ecology; Ocean bottom.; Ocean.; Oceanography.; Oceanography; Seashore biology; Tidal currents.; Tides.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Energy from the oceans fact or fantasy? : Conference proceedings, January 27-28, 1976, Raleigh, North Carolina / by Kohl, Jerome.(CARDINAL)164775; University of North Carolina Sea Grant Program.(CARDINAL)142783; Coastal Plains Center for Marine Development Services.(CARDINAL)141542;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Ocean thermal power plants; Tidal power-plants; Ocean waves; Ocean currents; Salinity; Wind power;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Tides : the science and spirit of the ocean / by White, Jonathan,1956-author.(CARDINAL)487507;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 294-326) and index.
Subjects: Tides.; Ocean.; Climatic changes.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Numerical flow model for an Atlantic coast barrier island tidal inlet / by Gopalakrishnan, T. C.(CARDINAL)137479; Machemehl, Jerry L.(CARDINAL)181028;
Includes bibliographical references (page 29).
Subjects: Inlets; Inlets; Ocean currents; Ocean currents;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Water power : energy from rivers, waves, and tides / by Brearley, Laurie,1953-author.(CARDINAL)793062;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A need for alternative energy -- Water in motion -- What is water power? -- A powerful history -- When did people start using water power? -- From water current to electrical current -- How can water power be used to create electricity? -- The big truth! -- Affecting the environment -- What are the downsides of using water power? -- Tides and waves -- How can people capture the energy of ocean waves? -- A bright future -- Will more people use electricity generated from water power in the future?930L
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Water-power; Tidal power; Hydroelectric power plants; Renewable energy sources;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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The bright side : how optimists change the world, and how you can be one / by Paul-Choudhury, Sumit,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The case for optimism -- Optimism within: positive illusions -- Optimistic apes -- Prophets of doom -- Best possible selves -- Optimism without: possible worlds -- The problem of evil -- The accidents of history -- The elusive future -- Optimism in the world: potential futures -- Taming Panglossians -- Making progress -- Writing tomorrow -- The best of all possible universes."Scrolling through our daily newsfeeds we see violence and cruelty, turmoil and injustice, fake news and clickbait, and worsening environmental and social crises--just a few of the dark currents feeding a tidal wave of pessimism. In the face of so many challenges, how can we stay optimistic? And, more important, why should we? In The Bright Side, Sumit Paul-Choudhury answers these pressing questions, arguing that optimism is not only essential for overcoming the challenges we face, but also fundamental to human wellbeing."--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Optimism.; Attitude (Psychology); Well-being.; Happiness.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 8
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Marine geology : exploring the new frontiers of the ocean / by Erickson, Jon,1948-(CARDINAL)333325;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-303) and index.
Subjects: Submarine geology.; Marine biology.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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