"Howard Latin is one of the world's most provocative and creative environmental experts. His new book challenges the conventional consensus about climate change. It is vintage Howard Latin, and will definitely make you think about alternative mitigation approaches."

"... the book contains many interesting facts, thoughts, and counterarguments to nuclear naysayers."

"Real impact in this field will require an integrated approach, from materials to systems, and this collection of papers from researchers impacting materials for energy is a considerable reference. It is an absolutely must-have for serious researchers worldwide."

"This book is a good addition to the Contemporary China series, offering another perspective on the challenges China faces in balancing economic development and environmental quality. China's past record is not sustainable, and an alternative paradigm is a must. The book shows clearly the difficulties of the world's most populous country in achieving this balance."

"This volume is informative on several important dimensions, only one of which is disseminating the ten issues constituting the manifesto."

"This book could appeal to applied mathematicians or very mathematically inclined A&O scientists interested in A&O predictability in general, as well as in certain of its aspects ... Overall, the exposition is clear, careful, and thorough."

"This very readable treatise on ocean tides and how they operate should appeal to anyone who has watched the rise and fall of the ocean along the coast. Though the lack of mathematical treatment of tide might offend the scientific purists, the material enables the reader to explain how tides work to her or his seatmate on an airplane. Even oceanographers are hard pressed to explain correctly why daily there are two high and two low ocean tides. The historical quotes are wonderful and the illustrations are illuminating. I recommend the book to anyone who might be called upon to explain ocean tides to students or the public. Dr. Arden Bement (Director of the National Science Foundation) recently stated '¡­ there has been little dialogue between them (scientists) and the larger public.'. It is possible that this little book will help close that gap between the science community and the public."

"It is rigorous, lucid, and user-friendly ... Nice touches include a number of 'worked' problems, and a succinct summary of equations at the end of each chapter."