Storms at sea are terrifying and awe-inspiring, and provide an unparalleled thrill to those who encounter themand survive. Using personal accounts, stories of survival, and dramatic photography, Dag Pike brings storms vividly to life in Storms and Wild Water. The gripping text recounts experiences and tactics of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety, while the photography brings home the sheer power of nature. It is an exciting and fascinating read. Chapters feature: world weather and wind conditions that whip up storms; small-boat experiences in storms; sailing and modern ships in storms; the impact of storms on the land; formation of hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones; "perfect" or exceptional storms; storms on the North Atlantic trade routes; the wild Southern Ocean; monsoons of the Indian Ocean; storm experiences in the Pacific; whirlpools and maelstroms; tsunamis; and global warming.