Tides : a very short introduction /David George Bowers; Emyr Martyn Roberts.

''Explains the nature and cause of the tide, its observation and prediction, unusual tides, and their relevance to us. Blends clear explanations of well known tidal phenomena with recent insights in the deep ocean and coastal seas. Considers the effects of tidal processes on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn and the possibility of tidally-heated liquid oceans with their own ecosystems. Discusses how we can study the role of the tide in the geological and biological evolution of our own planet with innovative computer models.''--Provided by the publisher.