The Wave : in pursuit of the rogues, freaks, and giants of the ocean
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408 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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Originally published: New York : Doubleday, 2010.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-405).
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Traces the recent discovery of physics-defying ocean waves at heights previously thought impossible, describing the efforts of the scientific community to understand the phenomenon, the pursuits of extreme surfers to ride these waves, and the destructive capabilities of tsunamis.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Casey, S. (2011). The Wave: in pursuit of the rogues, freaks, and giants of the ocean (1st Anchor Books edition.). Anchor Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Casey, Susan, 1962-. 2011. The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean. Anchor Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Casey, Susan, 1962-. The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean Anchor Books, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Casey, Susan. The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean 1st Anchor Books edition., Anchor Books, 2011.

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