{"product_id":"beaches-of-the-new-south-wales-coast-9781920898151","title":"Beaches of the New South Wales Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Andrew D. Short\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sydney University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sydney University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Water Sports - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of \u003cem\u003eBeaches of the New South Wales Coast\u003c\/em\u003e has been rewritten and expanded. It covers all of the state's 757 open coast beaches, as well as 120 beaches in five large bays, including Sydney Harbour, and the 15 beaches on Lord Howe Island - 892 beaches in all. It also covers 276 of NSW top surfing sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all NSW beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46890736222359,"sku":"9781920898151","price":3796.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781920898151.webp?v=1770270547","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/beaches-of-the-new-south-wales-coast-9781920898151","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}