{"product_id":"9780958650410","title":"Beaches of the Queensland Coast","description":"Author: Andrew D. Short\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780958650410\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Sydney University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Dec 2005\u003cbr\u003ePages: 338\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeaches of the Queensland Coast\u003c\/i\u003e provides the first description of all Queensland's ocean beaches between Cooktown and Coolangatta, including beaches on 18 islands and in several large bays. It is based on the results of the Australian Beach Safety and Management Program, a nationwide assessment of Australian beach systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of Queensland's 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":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46819958390942,"sku":"ADS-9780958650410","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780958650410.jpg?v=1778466995","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780958650410","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}