Reed, D.W. 1999. Overview. Vol. 1 of Flood Estimation Handbook, Institute of Hydrology, 96 pp. [Sole author of 13 chapters & appendices; joint author of remainder.]
Volume 1 has two main functions. Chapters 2 to 6 introduce the Flood Estimation Handbook procedures and their use, with particular reference to the choice of method (Chapter 5) and finding data (Chapter 6). Later chapters review specific topics, such as climate change (Chapter 7) and flood risk mapping (Chapter 9). An interlude to the main text provides a reminder of potential pitfalls in practical problems.
To aid readability, some technical material is consigned to appendices. Readers may wish to note that the first section of Appendix A introduces the concept of return period. Appendix D is of a different character, presenting a bibliography of technical guidance in related aspects of flood defence.