'Read this book for a thorough and up-to-date account of the methods currently used in dune and beach restoration. Nordstrom and Jackson are world leaders in this field and they use a multitude of real-life case studies to illustrate the methods described. The work is contextualized in the framework of international agreements on biodiversity and habitat preservation, that are tempered by local demands and actions. Importantly, the authors talk about various categories and goals of restoration that allow the reader to differentiate the various paradigms within which restoration is undertaken. This will appeal to those involved in coastal conservation, engineering and management.' Andrew Cooper, Ulster University