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In pursuit of the rogues, freaks and giants of the ocean, after researching the beautiful, mysterious and terrifying behavior of waves for the past. Susan casey detected a strong female presence in the scientific community that seems to be lacking in the surfing world. The book contains a dazzling collection of photos of surfers, surf, rogue wave threatened ships, and even a picture of susan casey riding a jetski behind laird hamilton at jaws. A new york times notable book a san francisco chronicle best book of the year in her astonishing new book susan casey captures colossal, shipswallowing waves, and the surfers and scientists who seek them out. But this isnt your average high school drama story. Join her here to celebrate all things wild and aquatic. In pursuit of the rogues, freaks and giants of the ocean susan casey, 2010 knopf doubleday 326 pp.