Look for a book worth noticing in 2026.

"The Surge" is a timely, compelling account of humanity in the fight against rising waters — and the urgent choices we must make for our future.

"A significant and urgent examination... An engaging revelation." - Peter Frankopan

"This book combines exciting storytelling with deep questions about how we live in a changing world." - Jonn Elledge

Rising waters are flooding cities and homes around the world, from Florida to Nepal. By 2050, 150 million people will live below the high tide line, facing an uncertain future as cities like London and Shanghai grapple with worsening floods.

In this timely, broad, and captivating book, climate publisher Jeevan Vasagar examines humanity's responses to flooding over the centuries, from the deadly floods of the North Sea in 1953 to today's catastrophic events.

He analyzes the costly and complex choices facing governments: to combat water with ever-greater defenses or to adapt and relocate? Drawing from pioneering engineering solutions, Vasagar advocates for a radical revolutionary thinking — combining resistance and adaptation as we redesign our cities.

It is a stern warning, but also a message of hope. "The Surge" is an essential read to understand how climate change is transforming our world — and what we can do about it.

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 15.9x15.9cm