"The crash of surf, smell of salted air, wet whorls of sand underfoot. These are the sensations of the beach, that environment that has drawn humans to its life-sustaining shores for millennia. And while the gull's cry and the cove's splendor have remained constant throughout time, our relationship with the beach has been as fluid as the runnels left behind by the tide's turning. The Lure of the Beach is a chronicle of humanity's history with the...

The authors "chart the evolution of the seaside from a wasteland at the margins of civilization--when 'exotic' meant remote and terrifying--to its present role as a staging ground for escape and recreation."--Jacket.

Provides instructions for creating marine-inspired crafts, including vases, coasters, dish towels, flags, a necklace, and a shell wreath.

Waves and tides, wind and storms, sea-level rise and shore erosion: these are the forces that shape our beaches, and beach lovers of all stripes can benefit from learning more about how these coastal processes work. With animation and clarity, this book tells sunbathers why beaches widen and narrow, and helps boaters and anglers understand why tidal inlets migrate. It gives home buyers insight into erosion rates and provides natural-resource managers...

"Northwest Know-how is a series of accessible and engaging small format gift books that take general interest topics and dive in to what makes the Pacific Northwest special in each"--

"From secret beaches to popular playgrounds, Oregon Beaches provides intimate details for virtually every accessible beach along Oregon's nearly 400 miles of coastline. The most comprehensive guide to Oregon beaches ever published, this detailed, lavishly illustrated guidebook provides great tips and insider intel for exploring the state's incredible Pacific shores from Astoria to Brookings. A must-have reference for travelers and locals alike, Oregon...