Frozen Oceans: The Floating World of Pack-Ice
[Thomas] has a knack for explaining... an extraordinary amount of detail and information, yet it is written so that anyone with a decent grasp of high-school science can understand it... an excellent primer for anyone interested in arctic science or a sophisticated understanding of northern environmental conditions. (Shana LoshbaughKenai (AK) Pennisula Clarion2005-03-10)Well written and nontechnical and contains an excellent array of color photographs and diagrams. (J.D. IvesChoice2005-09-00)Explains how the study of pack ice is improving our understanding not only of early Earth but also of the environments of Mars and the moons of Jupiter... Hundreds of color pictures enliven the text. (Science News2005-02-19)A glossy, well-produced book... straightforward and concise... well researched and accurate. (Harold WelchOceanography2004-12-00)[Polar scientists] explore the world of pack ice in non-technical terms, illustrating with color photography. (Dallas Morning News2004-11-01)I strongly recommend Frozen Oceans for experts and non-experts alike. The first of its kind Frozen Oceans is exceptionally good value. David Thomas is to be congratulated for reducing a complex subject, more or less successfully, to a readable and informative description of the pack ice, and for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with a wider audience. (Martin O. JeffriesArctic Magazine2005-06-00)