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Das Nordseebuch

Das Nordseebuch

The great infographic book about the North Sea. Over 300 pages covering topics such as Geography, Islands, Flora & Fauna, Climate & Environment, Society & Economy, Seafaring, Art & Culture and Sports. Discover the North Sea in a brand new way.

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New release date: 10 October 2022
Author: Jan Wittenbrink
Size: 21 x 27 cm
Number of pages: 324 pages
Language: German
ISBN: 978-3-946719-30-4

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Press Reviews

The result is a visual North Sea bible that packages an enormous amount of knowledge in an appealing and easy-to-digest way. "
stern.de

The word "treasure trove" is often overused when describing non-fiction books. But if it's fitting anywhere, it's for this treasure trove of knowledge about the North Sea. Here, readers learn things they never even knew were worth knowing. "
Westfälische Nachrichten

Across more than 300 pages, the book uses lovingly designed infographics to explain how the North Sea actually came into being, where its ever-changing weather comes from, and which centuries-old customs are celebrated on the islands, along with many more fascinating facts. "
shz.de


The Contents

The North Sea Book comprises 51 individual chapters, divided into eight topic areas:
Geography, Islands, Flora & Fauna, Climate and Environment, Society & Economy, Seafaring, Art & Culture, Sport.


Geography

  • Formation
  • Geographic data
  • Tides
  • Wadden Sea
  • Coastal forms
  • Tributaries

How did the North Sea come into being?
Where are its boundaries, and what sets it apart from other seas? What's special about the ebb and flow of the tides in the North Sea? And where does the term "Wadden Sea" come from? We answer these and many other questions in the Geography chapter.

North Sea Book – Geography

Islands

  • Frisian Islands
  • British Isles
  • Norwegian Islands

Many North Sea islands are popular holiday destinations.
In this chapter, you'll learn how they came to be, what similarities and differences the various island groups have, and which island suits you best.

North Sea Book – North Sea Islands

Flora & Fauna

  • Plants
  • Plankton
  • Fish
  • Mammals
  • Bottom dwellers
  • Birds
  • Masters of adaptation
  • Nature conservation

Harbor seals and herring are among the best-known representatives of North Sea fauna. In the Flora & Fauna chapter, we discuss what other animals can be found in and around the sea, which plants can survive on salty ground, and why nature conservation plays such a central role along the North Sea.

North Sea Book – Fish

Climate & Environment

  • Climate & weather
  • Light phenomena
  • Currents & waves
  • Storm surges
  • Coastal protection
  • Climate change
  • Pollution

Wind and water determine life along the North Sea.
In the Climate & Environment chapter, we shed light on where the ever-changing North Sea weather comes from, whether there are rogue waves in the North Sea, and which strategies and structures people have developed to protect themselves from storm surges.

North Sea Book – Climate and Environment

Society & Economy

  • Countries
  • Settlement
  • Economy
  • Flotsam
  • Health & spa
  • Tourism

The North Sea connects eight countries and countless people. It is a tourist magnet, an economic hub, and a home. How did the settlement of the North Sea region take place? How does tourism shape the region, and what role do offshore wind power and oil and gas extraction play? We approach these topics in the Society & Economy chapter.

North Sea Book – Society and Economy

Seafaring

  • Ports & trade
  • Ferries & cruises
  • Navigation marks
  • The Hanseatic League
  • Pirates
  • Emigration
  • Shipwrecks

The North Sea is one of the busiest seas in the world.
Ferries, freighters, cruise ships, fishing boats, and many more vessels ply these waters. In this chapter, we look at the most important ports and their role in international shipping, visit the tallest towers of the North Sea and their beacons, and follow in the footsteps of the Hanseatic League.

North Sea Book – Lighthouses

Art & Culture

  • Languages
  • Food & drink
  • Customs and traditions
  • Mysticism & legends
  • Music
  • Literature
  • Films

The North Sea is also a significant cultural space.
In this chapter, we talk about which national languages and dialects are spoken here, what spooky stories are told about the sea, and which centuries-old customs are practiced on the islands. We also present music, literature, and films inspired by the North Sea.

North Sea Book – East Frisian Tea Culture

Sport

  • Sailing
  • Surfing & kitesurfing
  • Bathing & swimming
  • Beach sports
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Curious sports

A North Sea vacation isn't just about lying on the beach – you can also let off steam: sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, and beach volleyball are just a few of the popular sports practiced here. In this chapter, you'll learn where the best surfing spots are, which bathing rules to observe, and which sport is especially curious.

North Sea Book – Sailing

All sources used are compiled in our source overview.

Press Reviews

The result is a visual North Sea bible that packages an enormous amount of knowledge in an appealing and easy-to-digest way. "
stern.de

The word "treasure trove" is often overused when describing non-fiction books. But if it's fitting anywhere, it's for this treasure trove of knowledge about the North Sea. Here, readers learn things they never even knew were worth knowing. "
Westfälische Nachrichten

Across more than 300 pages, the book uses lovingly designed infographics to explain how the North Sea actually came into being, where its ever-changing weather comes from, and which centuries-old customs are celebrated on the islands, along with many more fascinating facts. "
shz.de


The Contents

The North Sea Book comprises 51 individual chapters, divided into eight topic areas:
Geography, Islands, Flora & Fauna, Climate and Environment, Society & Economy, Seafaring, Art & Culture, Sport.


Geography

  • Formation
  • Geographic data
  • Tides
  • Wadden Sea
  • Coastal forms
  • Tributaries

How did the North Sea come into being?
Where are its boundaries, and what sets it apart from other seas? What's special about the ebb and flow of the tides in the North Sea? And where does the term "Wadden Sea" come from? We answer these and many other questions in the Geography chapter.

North Sea Book – Geography

Islands

  • Frisian Islands
  • British Isles
  • Norwegian Islands

Many North Sea islands are popular holiday destinations.
In this chapter, you'll learn how they came to be, what similarities and differences the various island groups have, and which island suits you best.

North Sea Book – North Sea Islands

Flora & Fauna

  • Plants
  • Plankton
  • Fish
  • Mammals
  • Bottom dwellers
  • Birds
  • Masters of adaptation
  • Nature conservation

Harbor seals and herring are among the best-known representatives of North Sea fauna. In the Flora & Fauna chapter, we discuss what other animals can be found in and around the sea, which plants can survive on salty ground, and why nature conservation plays such a central role along the North Sea.

North Sea Book – Fish

Climate & Environment

  • Climate & weather
  • Light phenomena
  • Currents & waves
  • Storm surges
  • Coastal protection
  • Climate change
  • Pollution

Wind and water determine life along the North Sea.
In the Climate & Environment chapter, we shed light on where the ever-changing North Sea weather comes from, whether there are rogue waves in the North Sea, and which strategies and structures people have developed to protect themselves from storm surges.

North Sea Book – Climate and Environment

Society & Economy

  • Countries
  • Settlement
  • Economy
  • Flotsam
  • Health & spa
  • Tourism

The North Sea connects eight countries and countless people. It is a tourist magnet, an economic hub, and a home. How did the settlement of the North Sea region take place? How does tourism shape the region, and what role do offshore wind power and oil and gas extraction play? We approach these topics in the Society & Economy chapter.

North Sea Book – Society and Economy

Seafaring

  • Ports & trade
  • Ferries & cruises
  • Navigation marks
  • The Hanseatic League
  • Pirates
  • Emigration
  • Shipwrecks

The North Sea is one of the busiest seas in the world.
Ferries, freighters, cruise ships, fishing boats, and many more vessels ply these waters. In this chapter, we look at the most important ports and their role in international shipping, visit the tallest towers of the North Sea and their beacons, and follow in the footsteps of the Hanseatic League.

North Sea Book – Lighthouses

Art & Culture

  • Languages
  • Food & drink
  • Customs and traditions
  • Mysticism & legends
  • Music
  • Literature
  • Films

The North Sea is also a significant cultural space.
In this chapter, we talk about which national languages and dialects are spoken here, what spooky stories are told about the sea, and which centuries-old customs are practiced on the islands. We also present music, literature, and films inspired by the North Sea.

North Sea Book – East Frisian Tea Culture

Sport

  • Sailing
  • Surfing & kitesurfing
  • Bathing & swimming
  • Beach sports
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Curious sports

A North Sea vacation isn't just about lying on the beach – you can also let off steam: sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, and beach volleyball are just a few of the popular sports practiced here. In this chapter, you'll learn where the best surfing spots are, which bathing rules to observe, and which sport is especially curious.

North Sea Book – Sailing

All sources used are compiled in our source overview.