First Impressions

This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is from a work by a lyrical American marine biologist:

"The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place."

The winner receives a £20 book token and
the closing date is March 30.

Entries should be sent to
First Impressions
The THES
Admiral House, 66-68 East Smithfield
London E1 9XY

faxed to 0171-782 3300
or emailed to theschat@thes.co.uk

The winner of last week's competition, who correctly identified the Epic of Gilgamesh , is Judy Taylor of Dundee University Library.