Geology
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Key Concepts in GeomorphologyThe branch of science which is concerned with the origin and evolution of various landscapes on earth is known as geomorphology. This includes the study of various chemical, physical and biological processes on Earth like air, ice and water, and their effects on the...
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The Great Quake: How the Biggest Earthquake in North America Changed Our Understanding of the PlanetNew York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A riveting narrative about the biggest earthquake in North American recorded history--the 1964 Alaska earthquake that demolished the city of Valdez and swept away the island village of Chenega--and the geologist who hunted for clues to...
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Amazing Agates: Lake Superior's Banded GemstoneBetween the covers of Amazing Agates, you'll discover everything you've always wanted to know about Lake Superior's banded gemstone. Mr. Agate himself, Scott Wolter, will highlight all types of agates, explain features within individual agates and give a brief history of the largest, most...
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Earth Verse: Haiku from the Ground UpRocks, fossils, earthquakes.Seventeen short syllables?Earth Science haiku In a stunning combination of haiku and impressionistic (but accurate) art, this one-of-a-kind book encourages readers to think playfully about our planet and its wondrous processes. Sibert Medal-winning author Sally M. Walker covers Earth's many marvels --...
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Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the WorldWhy an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to our planetary survival Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales in our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we are creating for ourselves. The...
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Geometry of Complex NumbersThis book should be in every library, and every expert in classical function theory should be familiar with this material. The author has performed a distinct service by making this material so conveniently accessible in a single book. -- Mathematical ReviewSince its initial publication...
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The Earth: A Very Short IntroductionAround 30 years ago, two things happened that were to revolutionize the understanding of our home planet. First, geologists realized that the continents themselves were drifting across the surface of the globe and that oceans were being created and destroyed. Secondly, pictures of the...
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The Hidden History of Earth Expansion: Told by researchers creating a Modern Theory of the EarthFor more than half a century a small group of science innovators struggled to convince us that continents were once joined together on the ancient Earth. Then virtually all opposition collapsed when the radical theory of continental drift was widely acknowledged as a major...
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European Glacial Landscapes: The Last DeglaciationEuropean Glacial Landscapes: Last Deglaciation brings together relevant experts on the history of glaciers and their impact on the landscape of the main European regions. Soon after the Last Glacial Maximum, a rapid process of the glacial retreat began throughout Europe. This was interrupted...
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A Wilder Time: Notes from a Geologist at the Edge of the Greenland IceJohn Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History BookNew Mexico-Arizona Book Award WinnerSaroyan Prize ShortlistKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year selectionA richly literary account. . . . Anchored by deep reflection and scientific knowledge, A Wilder Time is a portrait of an ancient, nearly...
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On LandLand has many different characteristics. It can be hilly, rocky, grassy, narrow, and dry. Or, it can be flat, smooth, sandy, wide, and wet! This book introduces students to the concept of landforms. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence...
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The Young UniverseThe Young Universe presents four major physical and astrophysical themes related to these extreme phases of the primordial universe. In particular, it presents the physics of the primordial plasma and the concepts of quantum and particle physics necessary to describe this extreme state. It...
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Magic Travels"What are the magic words?""Abracadabra!" chorused the voices of the twenty or so children grouped around my feet."Absolutely not," I said as solemnly as I could. They have been changed this year to ..." Magic permeates the remarkable journey of the young Patrick McLaren....
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New Mexico Rocks and Minerals: The Collecting GuideIt has been said that mineral and rock collecting is one of the most popular hobbies throughout the world and one that can be very rewarding and pleasurable for both the serious collector and for the weekend amateur. This guide was compiled to spread...
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Footprints in the Ashes (Hardcover)In the early morning hours of May 18, 1980, the pristine scenery around Washington's Mount St. Helens was shattered by a powerful explosion that devastated its north slope. The eruption of a landmark mountain had begun. In the aftermath, amid the rivers of mud,...
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Talking Rocks: Geology and 10,000 Years of Native American Tradition in the Lake Superior RegionJoin the conversation as an earth scientist and a Native American elder--wise men from two cultures--explore the natural history of the Lake Superior region, examining both the science and the spirit of the land. As the geologist carefully presents a modern scientific perspective, the...
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Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky HillsLong before the coming of Euro-Americans, native inhabitants of what is now Kansas left their mark on the land: carvings in the soft orange and red sandstone of the state&fsquo;s Smoky Hills. Though noted by early settlers, these carvings are little known--and, largely found...
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The Elements of Power: Gadgets, Guns, and the Struggle for a Sustainable Future in the Rare Metal AgeA natural resource strategist investigates the growing global demand for rare metals and what it means to the environment and our future Our future hinges on a set of elements that few of us have even heard of. In this surprising and revealing book,...
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Earth Science: Geology, the EnPublisher: McGraw-Hill/GlencoePublished: 07/01/2001Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 10.50h x 8.30w x 0.20dISBN: 9780078245824This title is only available via back order
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Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe"A cracking read, combining storytelling of the highest order with a trove of information. . . . What's remarkable is that it all fits together."--Wall Street Journal"Successful science writing tells a complete story of the 'how'--the methodical marvel building up to the 'why'--and Randall...
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