Reviews
Takes the reader on a pelagic voyage about the Atlantic Ocean and through time.-- California Literary Review, "Provides the layperson a synopsis of the physical origin, general biology, and rich exploration history of the Gulf Stream. . . . A concise, engaging blend of science and history."-- Choice, Ulanski takes readers on a dizzying trip within, afloat and around the Gulf Stream. . . . This multifaceted treatment of 'the blue god' offers something for almost every kind of ocean lover.-- Publishers Weekly, "Will fascinate a wide variety of readers. . . . Ulanski does an inspired job carrying centuries of information to the modern reader."-- The Virginian Pilot, "Takes the reader on a pelagic voyage about the Atlantic Ocean and through time."-- California Literary Review, Historical examples add interest. . . . The sections on life and travel in the Gulf Stream are the most interesting and readable and will appeal to general readers.-- Library Journal, " The Gulf Stream is a blend of science and history that tells the story of one of the world's most powerful natural forces which heavily influenced the exploration and development of the New World. It is packed full of details about the oceans and the people who explored the seas over the past 500 years, helping readers understand the connections between natural and human ecologies." -Todd Miller, executive director, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Valuable. . . . A multilayered and eminently insightful book about the way the natural world works.-- The Texas Observer, "The Gulf Streamis a blend of science and history that tells the story of one of the worldrs"s most powerful natural forces which heavily influenced the exploration and development of the New World. It is packed full of details about the oceans and the people who explored the seas over the past 500 years, helping readers understand the connections between natural and human ecologies."--Todd Miller, executive director, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Ulanski is a scientist but doesn't write like one. His book is jam-packed with facts, but they are so gracefully integrated into the text that it's only when you come up for air that you realize you've been learning all along.-- The Wall Street Journal, Provides the layperson a synopsis of the physical origin, general biology, and rich exploration history of the Gulf Stream. . . . A concise, engaging blend of science and history.-- Choice, "Here is the amazing story of the ocean river we know as the Gulf Stream, told in a manner the layman can understand." -David Stick, author of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Shipwrecks of the North Carolina Coast, "Here is the amazing story of the ocean river we know as the Gulf Stream, told in a manner the layman can understand." — David Stick, author ofGraveyard of the Atlantic: Shipwrecks of the North Carolina Coast, "The book's strength is its versatility. It can be used in an introductory oceanography or environmental science class, and is also geared to nature and outdoor enthusiasts with its section on marine life and fishing. History buffs will appreciate the power of the Gulf Stream in setting the stage for settlement in the Americas."-- ForeWord Magazine, "Ulanski takes readers on a dizzying trip within, afloat and around the Gulf Stream. . . . This multifaceted treatment of 'the blue god' offers something for almost every kind of ocean lover."-- Publishers Weekly, Will fascinate a wide variety of readers. . . . Ulanski does an inspired job carrying centuries of information to the modern reader.-- The Virginian Pilot, The book's strength is its versatility. It can be used in an introductory oceanography or environmental science class, and is also geared to nature and outdoor enthusiasts with its section on marine life and fishing. History buffs will appreciate the power of the Gulf Stream in setting the stage for settlement in the Americas.-- ForeWord Magazine, Ulanski makes clear the connections between the physical world and human activity through history.-- McCormick Messenger, "Ulanski is a scientist but doesn't write like one. His book is jam-packed with facts, but they are so gracefully integrated into the text that it's only when you come up for air that you realize you've been learning all along."-- The Wall Street Journal, "Ulanski makes clear the connections between the physical world and human activity through history."-- McCormick Messenger, "Here is the amazing story of the ocean river we know as the Gulf Stream, told in a manner the layman can understand." -- David Stick, author of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Shipwrecks of the North Carolina Coast, "Historical examples add interest. . . . The sections on life and travel in the Gulf Stream are the most interesting and readable and will appeal to general readers."-- Library Journal, "Valuable. . . . A multilayered and eminently insightful book about the way the natural world works."-- The Texas Observer
