Shallow Waters, Rising Tide

Shallow Waters, Rising Tide
Author: Gerrit Knaap
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2022-11-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004454497

In the historiography of Southeast Asia of the early modern period maritime trade has always been an important topic. A good opportunity for learning more about early modern shipping and trade is by making use of the few surviving harbourmasters' registrations of private traffic in fifteen major ports in Java around the year 1775. In this book these records, registering more than 20,000 ship movements, are analysed and interpreted in their broader context. The traffic in the shallow waters along the coast of Java appears to have experienced a rising tide of Dutch presence.

Shallow Waters, Rising Tide

Shallow Waters, Rising Tide
Author: G. J. Knaap
Publisher: Brill
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN:

In the historiography of Southeast Asia of the early modern period maritime trade has always been an important topic. A good opportunity for learning more about early modern shipping and trade is by making use of the few surviving harbourmasters' registrations of private traffic in fifteen major ports in Java around the year 1775. In this book these records, registering more than 20,000 ship movements, are analysed and interpreted in their broader context. The traffic in the shallow waters along the coast of Java appears to have experienced a rising tide of Dutch presence.

Marine Climate and Climate Change

Marine Climate and Climate Change
Author: Ralf Weisse
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2010-01-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540684913

Marine environmental conditions such as storms, storm surges and wave heights are directly experienced by, for example, off-shore operations or coastal populations. The authors review and bring together the state-of-the-art and present day knowledge about historical changes, recent trends and concepts on how marine environmental conditions may change in the future as well as discuss models and data problems.

Waves, Tides, and Shallow-water Processes

Waves, Tides, and Shallow-water Processes
Author: Open University. Oceanography Course Team
Publisher: Pergamon
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1989
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This is the fourth Volume of the six Volume Open University set. Each Volume is used by students as a relevant part of the Open University course in the UK, but designed so that it can equally be used as an individual text book. This Volume describes waves, their measurement and characteristics, their behaviour in shallow water and unusual waves. It also considers mainly theoretical aspects of sediment movement and deposition of currents, wave estuaries, and the interaction of waves, tides and river flow in deltas. Concludes with a look at shelf-sea processes and their mineral resources. Each Volume in this set is well laid out and copiously illustrated with full colour photographs, graphs and graphics. Questions to help develop arguments and/or understanding can be found in the text and at the end of each chapter, with worked answers provided at the back of each Volume. Each chapter also concludes with a summary to help consolidate understanding before the next chapter is begun.

Trade and Society in the Straits of Melaka

Trade and Society in the Straits of Melaka
Author: Nordin Hussin
Publisher: NIAS Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8791114888

This study compares Melaka and Penang in the context of overall trends - policy, geographical position, nature and direction of trade, and morphology and sociology - and how these factors were influenced by trade and policies. Conclusions are drawn concerning where and how Melaka and Penang fit in the urban traditions of Southeast Asia and the significance of the fact that the period under study coincided with the shift from the height of the "Age of Commerce" towards a period of heightened imperialist activities.

Encyclopedia of Islands

Encyclopedia of Islands
Author: Rosemary G. Gillespie
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 1110
Release: 2009-08-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0520256492

"Islands have captured the imagination of scientists and the public for centuries - unique and rare environments, their isolation makes them natural laboratories for ecology and evolution. This authoritative, alphabetically arranged reference, featuring more than 200 succinct articles by leading scientists from around the world, provides broad coverage of all the island sciences. But what exactly is an island? The volume editors define it here as any discrete habitat isolated from other habitats by inhospitable surroundings. The Encyclopedia of Islands examines many such insular settings - oceanic and continental islands as well as places such as caves, mountaintops, and whale falls at the bottom of the ocean. This essential, one-stop resource, extensively illustrated with color photographs, clear maps, and graphics will introduce island science to a wide audience and spur further research on some of the planet's most fascinating habitats." --Book Jacket.

The Art and Science of Successful Fishing

The Art and Science of Successful Fishing
Author: Amrahs Hseham
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2024-01-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

The narrative unfolds as a journey through the multifaceted aspects of successful fishing, beginning with an exploration of the artistry involved. The book illuminates the subtle nuances of casting, bait presentation, and the instinctual understanding of the water's rhythm—an art perfected through experience and intuition. It celebrates the patient observation required to decipher the language of the water, recognizing that successful anglers possess a unique ability to read the aquatic environment as a canvas waiting to be explored. Interwoven with the artistry is the scientific foundation of the book. It delves into the biology and behavior of fish species, providing insights into their feeding habits, migration patterns, and responses to environmental variables. The scientific perspective adds a layer of precision to the angler's approach, empowering them to make informed decisions based on an understanding of fish biology and ecology. The book places a strong emphasis on the importance of environmental awareness in successful fishing. It explores the impact of weather, water temperature, and seasonal changes on fish activity, guiding anglers to synchronize their efforts with the natural rhythms of the aquatic ecosystem. By integrating the science of ecology into the fishing equation, the book equips readers with the knowledge to adapt and optimize their strategies for varying conditions.