Elgar (2007) reviews *Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters* by Leo H. Holthuijsen. The book provides a comprehensive overview of wave generation, propagation, and dissipation in oceanic and coastal environments. Holthuijsen, a professor at Delft University of Technology, presents the state of the art in wave models, including the SWAN model, which is widely used in coastal and oceanographic studies. The book covers observational techniques, statistical descriptions of the sea surface, and wave theories for deep and shallow waters. It also discusses wave generation by wind, dissipation mechanisms, and interactions with topography and currents. The text is well-illustrated, clearly written, and includes numerous references, making it a valuable resource for scientists and engineers. While some chapters, such as those on Arctic research and Antarctic marine botany, are considered off-topic, the book remains a useful guide for understanding wave models and their applications. The review highlights the book's strengths, including its clear mathematical explanations and practical information for modelers. It also notes the book's potential as a complement to graduate courses on ocean waves. The review concludes that *Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters* is an excellent resource for understanding wind-generated ocean waves and their role in numerical models.Elgar (2007) reviews *Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters* by Leo H. Holthuijsen. The book provides a comprehensive overview of wave generation, propagation, and dissipation in oceanic and coastal environments. Holthuijsen, a professor at Delft University of Technology, presents the state of the art in wave models, including the SWAN model, which is widely used in coastal and oceanographic studies. The book covers observational techniques, statistical descriptions of the sea surface, and wave theories for deep and shallow waters. It also discusses wave generation by wind, dissipation mechanisms, and interactions with topography and currents. The text is well-illustrated, clearly written, and includes numerous references, making it a valuable resource for scientists and engineers. While some chapters, such as those on Arctic research and Antarctic marine botany, are considered off-topic, the book remains a useful guide for understanding wave models and their applications. The review highlights the book's strengths, including its clear mathematical explanations and practical information for modelers. It also notes the book's potential as a complement to graduate courses on ocean waves. The review concludes that *Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters* is an excellent resource for understanding wind-generated ocean waves and their role in numerical models.