Dr. Beach's Survival Guide: What You Need to Know about Sharks, Rip Currents, and More Before Going in the Water (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780300100280)

For every beachgoer, a book filled with surprising information about how to avoid dangers both large and small while at the beach

Here, from the nation's most renowned beach expert, is the first complete guide to beach safety. Stephen P. Leatherman (a.k.a. Dr. Beach) introduces the gamut of beach hazards--from sharks to rip currents to jellyfish--revealing which dangers should be of greatest concern and how best to minimize their risks. His scientifically sound advice, interspersed with fascinating facts and anecdotes, makes this book a perfect reference for the millions of travelers and vacationers who visit the ocean shore every year.

Author: Stephen P. Leatherman
ISBN-10: 0300100280
ISBN-13: 9780300100280
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2003
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 7.82h x 5.02w x 0.38d