Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Map That Changed the World
Book Synopsis
£16.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Laboratory Manual for Physical Geology
Book Synopsis
£177.76
Elsevier Science & Technology MARGO Multiproxy Approach for the Reconstruction
Book SynopsisSummarizes the results of the MARGO international working group, with the aim to develop a reconstruction of sea surface temperatures and sea-ice extent of the Last Glacial Maximum oceans. This volume represents a contribution to the understanding of ice-age oceanography as well as the proxies used to reconstruct past ocean states.Table of Contents1. Multiproxy approach for the reconstruction of the glacial ocean surface (MARGO) (M. Kucera et al.). 2. Planktonic foraminiferal Mg/Ca as a proxy for past oceanic temperatures: a methodological overview and data compilation for the Last Glacial Maximum (S. Barker et al.). 3. Constraints on SST estimates for the northern North Atlantic/Nordic Seas during the LGM (M.Y. Meland, E. Jansen, H. Elderfield). 4. A global compilation of late Holocene planktonic foraminiferal &dgr;18O: relationship between surface water temperature and &dgr;18O (C. Waelbroecket et al.). 5. Sea-surface temperature and sea ice distribution of the Southern Ocean at the EPILOG Last Glacial Maximuma - a circum-Antarctic view based on siliceous microfossil records (R. Gersonde et al.). 6. Reconstruction of sea-surface conditions at middle to high latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) based on dinoflagellate cyst assemblages (A. de Vernal et al.). 7. Planktonic foraminiferal assemblages preserved in surface sediments correspond to multiple environment variables (A.E. Morey, A.C. Mix, N.G. Pisias). 8. Reconstruction of sea-surface temperatures from assemblages of planktonic foraminifera: multi-technique approach based on geographically constrained calibration data sets and its application to glacial Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (M. Kucera et al.). 9. Glacial Mediterranean sea surface temperatures based on planktonic foraminiferal assemblages (A. Hayes et al.). 10. Sea-surface temperatures around the Australian margin and Indian Ocean during the Last Glacial Maximum (T.T. Barrows, S. Juggins). 11. Estimating glacial western Pacific sea-surface temperature: methodological overview and data compilation of surface sediment planktic foraminifer faunas (M.-T. Chen et al.). 12. Patterns of deglacial warming in the Pacific Ocean: a review with emphasis on the time interval of Heinrich event (T. Kiefer, M. Kienast). 13. Perspectives on mapping the MARGO reconstructions by variogram analysis/kriging and objective analysis (C. Schäfer-Neth, A. Paul, S. Mulitza). 14. How to combine sparse proxy data and coupled climate models (A. Paul, C. Schäfer-Neth).
£39.38
British Geological Survey Central England Regional Geology Guides
Book SynopsisRegional Geology Guides provide a broad view and interpretation of the geology of a region.
£8.25
British Geological Survey Orkney and Shetland
Book SynopsisRegional Geology Guides provide a broad view and interpretation of the geology of a region.
£8.25
British Geological Survey Eastern England from the Tees to the Wash
Book SynopsisRegional Geology Guides provide a broad view and interpretation of the geology of a region.
£8.22
British Geological Survey London and the Thames Valley British Regional
Book SynopsisRegional Geology Guides provide a broad view and interpretation of the geology of a region.
£13.30
British Geological Survey Geology of the Ambleside District Memoir for 1 50
Book Synopsis
£27.00
Elsevier Science Atmosphere Ocean and Climate Dynamics
Book SynopsisFor advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science, this book provides an introduction on the circulations of the atmosphere and ocean and their interaction, with an emphasis on global scales. It discusses the role of the oceans in climate and paleoclimate.Trade Review"Marshall and Plumb have nicely presented the basics of both meteorology and oceanography in this work. The book begins with a discusssion of atmospheric characteristics; the final chapter on climate and climatic variability nicely leads into the subject of global warming, and should be read by anyone with an interest in the future of the planet. . . . Highly recommended." --A.E. Staver, Northern Illinois University, in CHOICE, June 2008Table of Contents1. Characteristics of the atmosphere. 2. The global energy balance. 3. The vertical structure of the atmosphere. 4. Convection. 5. The Meridional structure of the atmosphere. 6. The equations of fluid motion. 7. Balanced flow. 8. The general circulation of the atmosphere. 9. The ocena and its circulation. 10. The wind-driven circulation. 11. The thermohaline circulation of the ocean. 12. Climate and climate variability. 13. Appendices.
£67.44
Elsevier Science Underground Sensing
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Overview of applied underground sensing and monitoring technologies 2. Acoustic, optical and electromagnetic sensing and monitoring 3. Geotechnical underground sensing and monitoring 4. Environmental underground sensing and monitoring 5. Wireless underground sensor networks 6. Fiber-optic underground sensor networks 7. Advances and challenges in underground sensing 8. Underground Sensing Strategies for the health assessment of buried pipelines 9. Outlook: advanced hybrid sensing for pre-emptive response
£92.70
Elsevier Science Geoheritage
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsGeoheritage: A Multidisciplinary and Applied Research Topic Emmanuel Reynard and José Brilha Geodiversity 1. Geodiversity: The Backbone of Geoheritage and Geoconservation Murray Gray 2. Methods for Assessing Geodiversity Zbigniew Zwolinski, Alicija Najwer and Marco Giardino 3. Geodiversity Action Plans – A Method to Facilitate, Structure, Inform and Record Action for Geodiversity Lesley Dunlop, Jonathan Larwood and Cynthia Burek Geoheritage 4. Geoheritage: Inventories and Evaluation José Brilha 5. The Specificities of Geomorphological Heritage Paola Coratza and Fabien Hobléa 6. Fossils, Heritage and Conservation: Managing Demands on a Precious Resource Kevin N. Page 7. Geoheritage and Museums Patrick De Wever and Michel Guiraud 8. The Landscape and the Cultural Value of Geoheritage Emmanuel Reynard and Christian Giusti 9. Geomining Heritage as a Tool to Promote the Social Development of Rural Communities Josep Mata Perelló, Paul Carrión, Jorge Molina, and Roberto Villas-Boas 10. GSSPs as International Geostandards and as Global Geoheritage Stannley C. Finney and Asier Hilario Geoheritage and Conservation 11. The Conservation of Geosites: Principles and Practice Colin D. Prosser, Enrique Díaz Martínez and Jonathan G. Larwood 12. Geoheritage Conservation and Environmental Policies: Retrospect and Prospect John E. Gordon, Roger Crofts and Enrique Díaz-Martínez 13. Geoheritage and World Heritage Sites Piotr Migon 14. Geoheritage and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Viola Maria Bruschi and Paola Coratza Uses of Geoheritage 15. Geoheritage: Getting the Message Across. What Message and to Whom? John Macadam 16. Digital Geovisualisation Technologies Applied to Geoheritage Management Nathalie Cayla and Simon Martin 17. Geoheritage and Geotourism David Newsome and Ross Dowling 18. Geoheritage and Geoparks José Brilha Case Studies 19. Potential Geoheritage Sites in Ethiopia: Challenges of Their Promotion and Conservation Asfawossen Asrat 20. Geodiversity and Geoconservation in Land Management in Tasmania – A Top-Down Approach Chris Sharples, Peter McIntosh and Michael Comfort 21. Geoheritage Evaluation of Caves in Korea: A Case Study of Limestone Caves Kyung Sik Woo and Lyoun Kim 22. Managing Conservation, Research, and Interpretation of Geoheritage Assets at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado, USA Herbert W. Meyer 23. Varvite Park, A Brazilian Initiative for the Conservation and Interpretation of Geoheritage Gilson B. Guimarães, Flavia Fernanda de Lima and Antonio Carlos Rocha-Campos 24. Techniques for the Monitoring of Geosites in Cabañeros National Park, Spain Andrés Díez-Herrero, Juana Vegas, Luis Carcavilla, Miguel Gómez-Heras and Ángel García-Cortés
£106.20
Elsevier Science Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene
Book Synopsis
£2,617.25
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Encyclopedia of Caves
Book SynopsisTrade Review"All in all though, this encyclopedia – now updated to its 3rd Edition – covers a tremendous breadth of cave and cave-related material. It must represent the fruits of stupendous efforts, and doubtlessly it has resulted in a major contribution to cave literature."--Cave and Karst ScienceTable of ContentsA: Adaptation to low food; Adaptations: Low oxygen; Adaptation to darkness; Adaptations: Behavioral;Adaptation: Morphological; Adaptation and natural selection in caves; Adaptive shifts; Anchihaline (Anchialine) caves and fauna; Ancient cavers in Eastern North America; Art in European caves; Asellus aquaticus: A model system for historical biogeography; Astyanax mexicanus: A vertebrate model for evolution, adaptation, and development in caves B: Bats; Beetles; Biodiversity patterns in Australia; Biodiversity: China; Biodiversity in Europe; Biodiversity in the United States and Canada; Biodiversity in South America; Breakdown; Burnsville Cove, Virginia C: Camps; Castleguard Cave, Canada; Cave dwellers in Southwest Asia; Cave ecosystems; Cavefishes; Cavefish of China; Definition of cave; Caver communities and organizations: Cultural and historical considerations; Chemolithoautotrophy; Clastic sediments in caves; Closed depressions in karst areas; Coastal caves; Collembola; Contamination of cave waters by heavy metals; Contamination of cave waters by nonaqueous-phase liquids; Crustacea; Dating cave sediments with cosmogenic nuclides D: Dating cave sediments with cosmogenic nuclides; Dinaric karst—Geography and geology; Biodiversity in the tropics; Documentation and databases E: Ecological and evolutionary classifications of subterranean organisms; Entrances; Environmental DNA as a conservation tool; Epikarst; Epikarst communities; Exploration of caves—General; Exploration of caves: Underwater exploration; Exploration of caves—Vertical caving techniques F: Folklore, myth, and legend, caves in; Food sources; The Frasassi Caves, Italy; Friars Hole System G: Gammarus minus: A model system for the study of adaptation to the cave environment; Geophysics for locating karst and caves; Glacier caves; Guano communities; Gypsum caves; Gypsum flowers and related speleothems H: Hang Son Doong and other caves of the Phong Nha-K? Ba`ng karst, Qu?ng Bi`nh Province, Vietnam; Helictites and related speleothems; History: Caves and other underground spaces in medieval Britain and Ireland; Huautla cave system (Sistema Huautla), Mexico; Hydrogeology of Karst aquifers; Hydrothermal caves I: Ice in caves; Iron formation caves: Genesis and ecology; Isotopes in karst waters and cave sediments J: Jewel cave, South Dakota K: Karren, cave; Karren, surface; Karst; Kazumura Cave, Hawaii; Krubera (Voronja) cave L: Lampenflora; Lechuguilla Cave, New Mexico; Life histories M: Magnetism of cave sediments; Mammals and birds—vertebrate visitors; Mammoth Cave System, Kentucky; Mapping subterranean biodiversity; Maya caves; Microbes; Minerals in caves; Modeling of karst aquifers; Modeling the evolution of karst aquifers; Molluscs; Mulu caves, Malaysia; Myriapods N: Niphargus—A model system for evolution and ecology; Nitrate contamination in karst groundwater; Nullarbor Caves, Australia O: The Omega Cave System; Orthoptera P: Paleoclimate records from speleothems; Paleontology of caves; Passage growth and development; Postojna—Planina Cave System, Slovenia; Protecting cave life; Protecting caves; Pseudokarst Q: Quartzite and quartz sandstone caves of South America R: Recreational caving S: Salamanders; Saltpeter mining; Scallops; Shallow subterranean habitats; Show caves; Siebenhengste cave system, Switzerland; Sinkholes; Solution caves in regions of high-relief; Solution caves in regions of moderate relief; Species interactions; Speleogenesis—Hypogen?; Speleogenesis: Telogenetic; Speleothem deposition; Speleothems; Spiders and related groups; Springs; Stalactites and stalagmites; Submarine springs in coastal karst; Sulfuric acid caves; Surveying caves T: Tiankeng, Definition of; Time markers in landscape evolution, caves as U: Ukraine giant gypsum caves; Underwater Caves of the Yucatan Peninsula; Uranium series dating of speleothems V: Vicariance and dispersal in caves; Vjetrenica Cave, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Volcanic rock caves W: Wakulla spring underwater cave system, Florida; Water chemistry in caves; Water tracing in karst aquifers; Wetlands in cave and karst regions; White-nose syndrome: A fungal disease of North American hibernating bats; Worms X: Xe Bang Fai Cave, Laos
£123.30
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Atlas of Deformed and Metamorphosed Rocks from
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Proterozoic orogens: introduction 2. Proterozoic orogens of Indian shield 3. Proterozoic orogens of Sri Lanka 4. Proterozoic orogens of Southern Africa 5. East Antarctica 6. Proterozoic orogens of Western Australia
£103.50
Elsevier Science Geological Structures and Maps
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The book provides complete information on the structural features and geological maps and techniques in a simple language. Coloured Beld photographs, geological maps and line diagrams are of very high quality and help in visualizing the three-dimensional features. Worked examples help in solving the exercises provided. Problems at the end of each chapter help in self-study. The book is very much useful for undergraduate Geology and Civil Engineering students for understanding the fundamentals of structural geology. I recommend this book as a valuable resource for the libraries of universities and institutions having earth science as branch of study or for personal collection of students and researchers in the Beld of structural geology." --JESSTable of Contents1. Geological Maps 2. Uniformly Dipping Beds 3. Folding 4. Faulting 5. Unconformity 6. Igneous Rocks 7. Folding with Cleavage
£69.26
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Forecasting and Planning for Volcanic Hazards
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Global levels of volcanic hazards and risks 2. Seismic methods in volcano studies 3. Volcano geodesy 4. Geochemical methods and results in understanding deep volcanic systems and dynamics 5. Petrological methods and volcanic reconstructions aimed at understanding deep volcanic systems and dynamics 6. Numerical methods and results in understanding deep volcanic systems and dynamics 7. Unrest dynamics at Campi Flegrei 8. Unrest dynamics at Long Valley and Yellowstone 9. Laboratory determination of magma properties and processes 10. Volcano monitoring into the future: Krafla Magma Testbed 11. Materials basis of volcanic dynamics 12. Numerical models of magma ascent and eruption dynamics 13. Modelling / inter-comparison for ash dispersal and related hazards 14. Multi-parametric measurements and dynamics of explosive basaltic eruptions 15. Dynamics and impacts of basaltic eruptions in Iceland 16. Dynamics and impacts of basaltic eruptions at Mt. Etna 17. Volcanic hazards and risks in Chile 18. Volcanic hazards and risks in Ecuador 19. Volcanic hazards and risks in the Philippines 20. Volcanic hazards and risks in Indonesia 21. Volcanic hazards mapping in East Asia: the G-EVER approach 22. Hazards and risks from volcanic lakes 23. Remote sensing methods to monitor volcanic hazards and impact 24. Advances in mapping volcanic hazards 25. Building acceptable risk into hazard mapping 26. Crisis operations within volcano observatories 27. Volcanic hazard communications to civil authorities 28. Volcanic hazard communications to the media and the society 29. Raising awareness of populations living under volcanic risks 30. Quantifying volcanic risks 31. Improving resilience from volcanic eruptions 32. Volcanic emergency planning. 1. Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei 33. Volcanic emergency planning. 2. Yellowstone / Long Valley 34. Volcanic emergency planning. 3. Oakland, New Zealand 35. Volcanic emergency planning. 4. Sakurajima
£106.20
Elsevier Science Medical Geology of Africa
Book Synopsis
£95.25
Elsevier Science Indian Geological Sequences
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction – Rationale, Holistic Composite Chronicle, Cratonic Framework and Outline of the Presentation 2. Proterozoic Record 3. PROTEROZOIC Excluding Basal ~ 2500-2350 ma Paleo-proterozoic and ~ 635-541 ma Vendian 4. HIMACHALIAN and MUTHIAN MEDA-SEQUENCES 5. Muthian Mega-sequence 6. G-V-MS-III-NT Neotethyan Mega-sequence (259-61.6) 7. Mega-sequence GSIV-MS4-HL Himalayan Mega-sequence (Cenozoic) 8. Sequence Stratigraphic Context to Hydrocarbon Source Rocks in the Indian Phanerozoic Geological Record 9. Intra-basinal to Inter-regional Sequence Timeline Based High Resolution Chronicle
£108.75
Geologic Time Scale 2020
Book Synopsis
£71.10
Taylor & Francis Ltd Living with Earth An Introduction to
Book SynopsisFor many students with no science background, environmental geology may be one of the only science courses they ever take. Living With Earth: An Introduction to Environmental Geology is ideal for those students, fostering a better understanding of how they interact with Earth and how their actions can affect Earth''s environmental health. The informal, reader-friendly presentation is organized around a few unifying perspectives: how the various Earth systems interact with one another; how Earth affects people (creating hazards but also providing essential resources); and how people affect Earth. Greater emphasis is placed on environment and sustainability than on geology, unlike other texts on the subject. Essential scientific foundations are presented - but the ultimate goal is to connect students proactively to their role as stakeholders in Earth''s future.
£128.25
Pearson Education (US) Earth
Book SynopsisTable of Contents An Introduction to Geology Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds Matter and Minerals Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Activity Volcanoes and Volcanic Hazards Weathering and Soils Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks Geologic Time Crustal Deformation Earthquakes and Earthquake Hazards Earth's Interior Origin and Evolution of the Ocean Floor Mountain Building Mass Movement: The Work of Gravity Running Water Groundwater Glaciers and Glaciation Deserts and Winds Shorelines Global Climate Change Earth's Evolution Through Geologic Time Energy and Mineral Resources Touring Our Solar System APPENDIX Metric and English Units Compared
£154.81
Pearson Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology Plus
Book Synopsis
£145.65
Pearson Education Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology
Book Synopsis
£93.32
Penguin Books Ltd A Crack in the Edge of the World The Great
Book SynopsisA burgeoning new city is built on the dreams of the American gold rush. It is also built upon a landscape that has been stretching, sliding and breaking apart for millennia. In 1906 the dreams of this city came crashing down beneath the rippling wave of a horrifying earthquake that turned roads into great rippling rivers, that set buildings ablaze for days on end, that made homes collapse upon themselves. Simon Winchester''s breathtaking story delves deep beneath the surface of the earth and explains to us why the world moves as it does; and breaks apart with such devastating results. At the same time he never lets us forget the human story: what happened in this new, seemingly blessed city on the 18th April 1906. As he vividly portrays the lives of the people who suffered and survived the devastation he also tells a universal story: the hubris of man as he ignores the warnings of nature and how we respond and try to understand the world around us. Compelling, moving and enlightening,
£15.29
Penguin Group (NZ) The Field Guide to New Zealand Geology An
Book Synopsis
£38.66
Oxford University Press Structural Geology
Book Synopsis
£161.49
Oxford University Press, USA Geological Methods for Archaeology
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the application of geological methods and theory to archaeology. Written as a survey text covering appropriate methods and techniques taken from geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and geochronology, it shows the student the practicality and importance of the techniques'' use in solving archaeological problems. Specific techniques are illustrated by practical results obtained from their use on archaeological digs. The geographical scope is international, drawing on sites from both hemispheres, eg the Franchti Cave (Greece), St. Catherines Island (USA), the Roman site of Drand (France), and Monte Verde (Chile). The authors also address applications in less traditional areas such as underwater, historical, industrial, and conservation archaeology.Trade Review"Herz and Garrison (p viii) state that the purpose of their book . . . is to 'show archaeologists the many ways that geological sciences can help solve their problems.' The authors divide their book into four major sections with multiple chapters in each section. Part I, 'The Archaeological Site and Its Environment,' presents a discussion of geomorphology, sediments, and soils; Part II, 'Dating Techniques,' covers chemical, radioactive, and other methods of dating; Part III, 'Site Exploration,' addresses geophysical and geochemical applications to archaeology; and Part IV, 'Artifact Analysis,' offers a discussion of the analysis of the raw materials used to manufacture artifacts and features."--Geoarchaeology "Herz and Garrison (p viii) state that the purpose of their book . . . is to 'show archaeologists the many ways that geological sciences can help solve their problems.' The authors divide their book into four major sections with multiple chapters in each section. Part I, 'The Archaeological Site and Its Environment,' presents a discussion of geomorphology, sediments, and soils; Part II, 'Dating Techniques,' covers chemical, radioactive, and other methods of dating; Part III, 'Site Exploration,' addresses geophysical and geochemical applications to archaeology; and Part IV, 'Artifact Analysis,' offers a discussion of the analysis of the raw materials used to manufacture artifacts and features."--GeoarchaeologyTable of ContentsForeword ; 1. Scope of Archaeological Geology ; 2. Geomorphology in Archaeology ; 3. Sediments and Soils ; 4. Chemical Methods ; 5. Radioactive Methods: Radioactive Decay and Age Determination ; 6. Radiation Damage, Cosmogenic and Atom Counting Techniques ; 7. Other Chronological Methods ; 8. Archaeogeophysical Exploration ; 9. Soil Phosphate in Archaeological Surveys ; 10. Archaeological Materials - Rocks and Minerals ; 11. Instrumental Analytical Techniques ; 12. Metallic Minerals and Archaeological Geology ; 13. Ceramics ; 14. Applications of Stable Isotopes in Archaeological Geology
£61.75
Oxford University Press Inc Windows into the Earth The Geologic Story of
Book SynopsisThis is the story of the events that shaped the landscape of the Yellowstone Plateau and the Rockies. Offering a window into the dynamic processes within the earth's interior, it begins from events millions of years ago, and explains how the landscape was created by huge volcanoes and earthquakes.Trade Review"Geologist Smith and science writer Siegel team up to tell the exciting story of how Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks came to be."--Bob Decker, former director of the U.S. Geological Surveys Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Professor Emeritus, Dartmouth College, and Barbara Decker, science writer "Good coverage of volcanism, tectonism, glaciation. Beautiful photos. Great field trip guides and references. Up to date."--Robert J. Carson, Whitman College "The photographs and diagrams are spectacular.Two interesting driving tours that cover both parks introduce readers to some of the most spectacular scenery in the country and are entertaining and informative. Windows Into The Earth bridges the gap between the highly technical analyses--of the Yellowstone hotspot, volcanism and active fault dynamics--and publications written for general audiences."--American Scientist "Windows represents the most contemporary and complete story of the geology and geophysics of Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. It will set a benchmark and should have a shelf life of geological proportions."--Jackson Hole NewsR "The book has more than 70 illustrations, including 52 in color. The final two chapters outline a driving tour of the parks to help visitors enjoy and understand the region's wonders. Smith and Siegel offer expert guidance through this awe-inspiring terrain."--Great Falls Tribune "The spectacular geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone are the world's best. They are in part the remains of a gigantic volcanic explosion 630,000 years ago that was a thousand times larger than the 1980 eruptions of Mount St. Helens. They also portend future volcanic action in this beautiful wonderland. Geologist Smith and science writer Siegel team up to tell the exciting story of how Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks came to be."--Bob Decker, former director of the U.S. Geological Surveys Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Professor Emeritus, Dartmouth College, and Barbara Decker, science writerTable of ContentsPreface ; 1. A Land of Scenery and Violence ; 2. In the Wake of the Yellowstone Hotspot ; 3. Cataclysm! The Hotspot Reaches Yellowstone ; 4. How Yellowstone Works ; 5. The Broken Earth: Why the Tetons are Grand ; 6. Ice Over Fire: Glaciers Carve the Landscape ; 7. Future Disasters ; 8. Grand Teton Tour ; 9. Yellowstone Tour ; References
£37.40
Oxford University Press Colliding Continents
Book SynopsisThe crash of the Indian plate into Asia is the biggest known collision in geological history, and it continues today. The result is the Himalaya and Karakoram - one of the largest mountain ranges on Earth. The Karakoram has half of the world''s highest mountains and a reputation as being one of the most remote and savage ranges of all. In this beautifully illustrated book, Mike Searle, a geologist at the University of Oxford and one of the most experienced field geologists of our time, presents a rich account of the geological forces that were involved in creating these mountain ranges. Using his personal accounts of extreme mountaineering and research in the region, he pieces together the geological processes that formed such impressive peaks.Trade ReviewBeautifully illustrated. * Independent i *Entertaining and informative, Colliding Continents is an easy read which should appeal to anyone with even a little interest in geology. * Danny Yee, dannyreviews.com *All can learn from the master in this excellent book. * Jonathan Wright, Geographical *There's something here to please anyone on the geology spectrum: the student wanting to understand how the fundamentals are applied; the academic intrigued by the science; the climber dreaming of virgin territory. All can learn from the master in this excellent book. * Simon Cook, Oman Daily Observer *This is a wonderful record of Mike Searles 30 year geological explorations of the high mountains of Asia. He writes as clearly and concisely as he talks, always making huge geological dramas intelligible and interesting to the layman as well as to the expert. Whether you view the Himalaya and Karakoram as a giant exercise bar or a place for spiritual renewal, you will find this geological history of the high mountains of Asia absolutely fascinating. * Doug Scott, Climber and Amateur Geologist *An intimate anatomy of the greatest mountain range in the planet, revealed by a geologist who has walked, scrambled and climbed over virtually every inch of it. * Iain Stewart, Geologist and Broadcaster *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Oceans and continents 2: Continents in collision: Kashmir, Ladakh, Zanskar 3: The dreaming spires of the Karakoram 4: Pressure, temperature, time, and space 5: Frozen rivers and fault lines 6: Northwest Frontier: Kohistan, Hindu Kush, Pamirs 7: Faces of Everest 8: Mapping the geology of Everest and Makalu 9: Mountains and Maoists: Annapurna, Manaslu 10: Around the bend: Nanga Parbat, Namche Barwa 11: Roof of the World: Tibet, Pamirs 12: Extruding Indochina: Burma, Vietnam, Yunnan, Thailand 13: The day the Earth shook: Sumatra-Andaman earthquake 2004 14: The making of Himalaya, Karakoram, and Tibetan plateau Postscript Acknowledgements Appendix 1: Basics Appendix 2: Glossary Appendix 3: Local glossary Appendix 4: Chronology Notes Index
£30.14
Oxford University Press Inc Geology and Landscapes of Americas National Parks
Book SynopsisAn illustration-rich, easy-to-read book on the geology of national parks aimed at the typical science-averse college student taking a general education course. The national parks are used as touchstones to develop the story of the origin and evolution of the American West, the Appalachian Mountains, and the North American continent. Basic geologic concepts are introduced including volcanism, mountain building, deep time, tectonics, sedimentation, and glaciation asthey become relevant within the context of specific parks.Trade ReviewThe book is well written in a scientifically meaningful, but welcoming, conversational style. Any individual interested in visiting one of the Parks covered in the book will find they will be well prepared. The friendly style of reading will encourage students to get into the text, as will the companion illustration set. Christopher Fedo, University of TennesseeThe descriptions are engaging and clear. Many paragraphs read as if you are right there on a field trip with the author. -Stephen O. Moshier, Wheaton College, IllinoisAn engaging text illustrating geologic processes through the lens of our national parks. -Jeffrey Gee, University of California, San Diego
£128.49
Oxford University Press Minerals
Book SynopsisMinerals existed long before any forms of life, playing a key role in the origin and evolution of life; an interaction with biological systems that we are only now beginning to understand. Exploring the traditional strand of mineralogy, which emphasises the important mineral families, the well-established analytical methods (optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction) and the dramatic developments made in techniques over recent decades, David Vaughan also introduces the modern strand of mineralogy, which explores the role minerals play in the plate tectonic cycle and how they interact with the living world. Demonstrating how minerals can be critical for human health and illness by providing essential nutrients and releasing poisons, Vaughan explores the multitude of ways in which minerals have aided our understanding of the world.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Reviewan excellent choice for those curious to dig deeper into the mineral world. * Geoscientist *Table of Contents1. The mineral world ; 2. Studying minerals ; 3. Minerals and the interior of the Earth ; 4. Earth's surface and the cycling of minerals ; 5. Minerals and the living world ; 6. Minerals as resources ; 7. Minerals past, present, and future ; Further reading ; Index
£9.49
Oxford University Press Principles of Mathematical Petrophysics 09
Book SynopsisThe pioneering work of Gus Archie moved log interpretation into log analysis with the introduction of the equation that bears his name. Subsequent developments have mixed empiricism, physics, mathematical algorithms, and geological or engineering models as methods applied to petrophysical measurements in boreholes all over the world. Principles of Mathematical Petrophysics reviews the application of mathematics to petrophysics in a format that crystallizes the subject as a subdiscipline appropriate for the workstations of today. The subject matter is of wide interest to both academic and industrial professionals who work with subsurface data applied to energy, hydrology, and environmental issues.This book is the first of its kind, in that it addresses mathematical petrophysics as a distinct discipline. Other books in petrophysics are either extensive descriptions of tool design or interpretation techniques, typically in an ad hoc treatment. It covers mathematical methods that are applied to borehole and core petrophysical measurements to estimate rock properties of fluid saturation, pore types, permeability, mineralogy, facies, and reservoir characterization. These methods are demonstrated by a variety of case studies and summaries of applications. Principles of Mathematical Petrophysics is an invaluable resource for all people working with data related to petrophysics.Table of ContentsCONTENTS ; PREFACE ; ACKNOWLEGEMENTS ; CHAPTER 1: FLUID SATURATION EVALUATION ; CHAPTER 2: POROSITY VOLUMETRICS AND PORE TYPING ; CHAPTER 3: PERMEABILITY ESTIMATION ; CHAPTER 4: COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS OF MINERALOGY ; CHAPTER 5: PETROPHYSICAL ROCKS : ELECTROFACIES AND LITHOFACIES ; CHAPTER 6: PORE SYSTEM FACIES: PORE THROATS AND PORE BODIES ; CHAPTER 7: SATURATION -HEIGHT FUNCTIONS ; INDEX
£132.50
University of Chicago Press Frozen Fauna of the Mammoth Steppe
Book Synopsis
£28.50
The University of Chicago Press Principles of Geology Volume 2
Book Synopsis
£42.75
The University of Chicago Press Evolutionary Innovations
Book Synopsis
£80.00
The University of Chicago Press Wetlands of the American Midwest A Historical
Book SynopsisExamines literary evidence and government and scientific documents to uncover the history of changing attitudes towards wetlands in the American Midwest. This text charts the changes brought about in scientific research agendas, government policies, and farmers' strategies for managing their land.Table of ContentsList of figures List of tables Preface 1: Changing Attitudes 2: Physical Characteristics of Wet Prairies and Bogs 3: Native American Occupation 4: Early Nineteenth-century Views of Wetlands 5: Landowners, Cattlemen, Railroads, and Tenants on Wet Prairies 6: Draining and Agricultural Change on Wet Prairies 7: Occupying, Draining, and Abandoning Northern Bogs and Swamps 8: Utilizing and Conserving Wet Prairies since 1930 9: Changing Wetland Images and Values Bibliography Index
£38.00
The University of Chicago Press The Meaning of Fossils Episodes in the History of
Book Synopsis
£31.35
University of Chicago Press Strata William Smiths Geological Maps
Trade Review"Reading it, I longed for one of the cushions that archivists rest precious books on, with a string of beads to hold down the page. Yet 'reading it' isn’t quite the right phrase. The experience is more like going to an exhibition, stopping to pore over a map, skipping over a diagram, going back to check labels, taking a breath before entering another room. Strata is far more than a coffee-table tome (why don’t we have an English term for these large-format books, to match the French beaux livres?). While it nods to Smith’s Regency period, the design is spacious, airy, and modern. . . . It is indeed defiant, like an exuberant fireworks display in dark times. . . . As Strata peels back layers of history and ideas as well as rock, many readers will stand, as Smith did, in awe at the worlds below, the body of Earth itself." -- Jenny Uglow * New York Review of Books *"Strata are the ribboned horizontal layers of minerals and sediment that underlie the topography of all the landmasses on the earth and have been revealed by erosion over hundreds of millions of years. Although the practice of mapping geologic layers had begun in the mid-17th century, the science of how strata formed was still nascent. By the late 1700s self-made land surveyor-cum-geologist William Smith brought new breadth and perspective to the study in his work for a mining and prospecting firm. Captured in the many maps and sketches in this stunning collection, the fossils he systematically tagged to particular geologic strata paved the way for a more holistic view of geology that enabled other researchers and industrialists to predict the geologic makeup of large regions. Perhaps the culmination of this pioneering work is Smith’s Technicolor map of Britain’s geologic deposits, which he labeled with the colloquial names used by miners and quarrymen of the day: Red Marl colored in peach pink, London Clay in sky gray, Chalk in chartreuse. Smith was known to take long ‘walkings out’ in the early morning with hammer and notebook in hand, absorbing the history of the planet, where so many others had merely passed by." -- Andrea Gawrylewski * Scientific American *“For a geologist’s view: Strata is a museum exhibit worth of artifacts from nineteenth-century geologist William Smith, who pioneered mapping layers of earth itself. The book is a vast biography, breaking off for a study of fossils and agriculture, always with an eye toward otherworldly illustrations of this world.” -- Christopher Borrelli * Chicago Tribune *"Behind velvet curtains on a staircase in the east wing of Burlington House in London is an eight foot tall map of England, Scotland, and Wales made up of fifteen pages (available to view by appointment). The survey, produced by William Smith and published in 1815, is considered the first true geological map. One doesn’t need to know anything about its subject to see at once that this is the work of a master craftsman, richly colored and meticulously detailed. . . . Some of these iterations have been collated as part of a new book, Strata, along with additional surveys and sketches and a series of essays that form a biography both of the man and of the emerging discipline. . . . The publishers, with assistance from researchers at the Oxford Museum of Natural History, have created a coherent visual narrative, presenting a number of the maps that inspired Smith, as well as later works that drew on his techniques." -- Ben Walker * London Review of Books *"Some books are beautiful, others are enlightening. Strata is both. Packed with exquisite illustrations, it presents the work of William Smith, a seventeenth-century geologist, who was the first person to comprehensively map the earth beneath our feet. It's the best non-fiction book I've read in a long time." -- Will Gompertz * BBC News *"Strata is close to home—but a home seen utterly differently, where conventional colors are replaced by candy-stripes, or heritage paint hues. . . . This is a suitably prestigious tribute, with marbled endpapers, facsimile maps, and pages from sketchbooks, and essays touching on canal-building, cartography, drainage, mineralogy, mining, paleontology, water-finding, and other topics. . . . Smith had no social advantages, and suffered vicissitudes from imprisonment to ‘a mad, bad wife’, yet raised himself by obsessive ability, nicknamed ‘Strata Smith’ in his lifetime. We pity his much younger wife, ‘oddly-attired’ and violent-tempered, abandoned for months with creditors calling, or walking ignored behind as he filled his pockets with stones (she died in York lunatic asylum). He recovered his fortunes by giving lectures — hugely popular, despite what his nephew John Phillips (a later geological eminence) called ‘a certain abstractness of mind’, in which ‘slight matters... not clearly or commonly associated with the general purpose of the lecture, swelled into excrescences’. Such well-chosen details help us remember this pioneer whose ramblings revealed the newest of possibilities in the oldest of things." -- Derek Turner * Spectator *"William Smith’s work as presented in this book offers a glimpse of ancient history and reminds us of the immensity of geological time. The book’s visual appeal distinguishes it—beautifully drawn, colorful maps and drawings are as much a work of art as of science. . . . This impressive selection is highly recommended for geologists or for anyone with an interest in what lies beneath our feet." -- Dave Pugl * Library Journal, Starred Review *"Strata . . . examines and reproduces the historic map created in 1815 by William Smith; Britain’s first geological map. The official title of Smith’s map is as follows: 'Sheets I-II, A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales with part of Scotland; Exhibiting the collieries and mines, the marshes and the fen lands originally overflowed by the sea and the varieties of soil according to the variations in the substrata, illustrated by the most descriptive names by W. Smith. William Smith, 1815.' . . .What is this? A glimpse of the very foundation of the world." -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald (Scotland) *"As visually dazzling as a gem field. Bursting with full-color maps, illustrations and photographs, it presents the work of William Smith (1769-1839), who created the first geological map of England at a time when most people still believed the planet was just a few thousand years old. . . . If you know a geology nerd — or anyone interested in British history or fine books — 'Strata' will make a spectacular gift." * Washington Post *“Appropriately massif-sized, this book celebrates the geological work of William Smith (1769-1839), whose meticulous survey peeled back the underground layers of the British countryside and ushered in the age of modern stratigraphy. Smith's 1815 color map, issued in sixteen large sheets, is front and center, but the volume also features a lengthy biography, reproductions of Smith's notes and sketches, samples of fossils from his collection, and archival illustrations of mining, manufacturing, and landscapes of the time. Beautifully bound, with gorgeous marbled endpapers and 500 color plates, this is not only a fitting tribute to an almostforgotten scientific pioneer, but is also a superb example of the book designer's art.” * Natural History *"This volume is presented with the attractive features of a coffee-table book, but it is far from superficial. It rests upon a firm basis of scholarship and provides a well-balanced account of Smith and his geological maps that will appeal to a broad readership." * Imago Mundi *"It is both a book to be attentively read for the wealth of information it contains as well as one with which to relax and allow oneself to be overcome by the—dare I say, given the prevalence of so many sensuous soft curves in the formations therein so delicately depicted, voluptuous?—beauty of its lavish, colorful maps and illustrations. Just be sure to brew an extra-large pot of tea and have it near to hand before sitting down with the book so you won’t need to bestir yourself once you’ve opened its pages and settled in for the duration." * The Well-read Naturalist *"It is truly sumptuous, and yet is also a comprehensive discussion of William Smith’s maps (including the revolutionary ‘A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales, with part of Scotland’) and career. It is beautifully produced, printed on quality paper and the full color illustrations are outstanding." -- Jon Trevelyan * Deposits Magazine *“William Smith was a terranaut—a deep-time visionary who taught himself to see down into bedrock and crust. . . . Though born chiefly of a pragmatic urgency to exploit the Earth’s resources, Smith’s map now exists somewhere between artwork, dreamwork, and data-set. It gives its readers trilobite-eyes, allowing them to see back into ancient Earth history and glimpse something of how profoundly this buried past shapes the surface world.” -- Robert Macfarlane, from the forewordTable of ContentsForeword, by Robert Macfarlane Introduction, by Douglas Palmer 1. BORDERS AND THE NORTH Fossils: London Clay to Greensand i. Apprentice, by Peter Wigley 2. WALES AND CENTRAL ENGLAND Fossils: Brickearth to Clunch Clay & Shale ii. Mineral Prospector, by Peter Wigley iii. Field Work, by Dave Williams 3. EAST ANGLIA AND THE SOUTH EAST Fossils: Kelloways Stone to Fuller’s Earth Rock iv. Cartographer, by Tom Sharpe v. Fossil Collector, by Jill Darrell & Diana Clements 4. THE WEST Fossils: Blue Marl to Redland Limestone vi. Well Sinker, by John Mather vii. Mentor, by John Henry Table Detailing William Smith’s Fossils Featured as Photographic Plates in This Book Bibliography & Sources of Illustrations Index & Acknowledgments
£50.40
The University of Chicago Press The Next Supercontinent
Book SynopsisAn internationally recognized scientist shows that Earth's separate continents, once together in Pangea, are again on a collision course. You've heard of Pangea, the single landmass that broke apart some 175 million years ago to give us our current continents, but what about its predecessors, Rodinia or Columbia? These supercontinents from Earth's past provide evidence that land repeatedly joins and separates. While scientists debate what that next supercontinent will look likeand what to name itthey all agree: one is coming. In this engaging work, geophysicist Ross Mitchell invites readers to remote (and sometimes treacherous) lands for evidence of past supercontinents, delves into the phenomena that will birth the next, and presents the case for the future supercontinent of Amasia, defined by the merging of North America and Asia. Introducing readers to plate tectonic theory through fieldwork adventures and accessible scientific descriptions, Mitchell considers flows deep in the Earth's mantle to explain Amasia's future formation and shows how this developing theory can illuminate other planetary mysteries. He then poses the inevitable question: how can humanity survive the intervening 200 million years necessary to see Amasia? An expert on the supercontinent cycle, Mitchell offers readers a front-row seat to a slow-motion mystery and an ongoing scientific debate.Trade Review"Although Mitchell’s destination is the distant future, don’t be fooled. His book is as much a romp through the past as it is a look ahead, complete with references unique to the present....Throughout the book, Mitchell’s clear explanations and carefully chosen images help make sense of even the most complicated concepts." * Science News *"Locked in rocks, mountains, and oceans lies evidence of an ancient, active earth. Subduction, plate tectonics, and volcanic activity continually reshape continents. . . . [Those] interested in geology and geophysics will appreciate Mitchell’s compelling vision and research." * Booklist *"Ross Mitchell provides a cinematic view of Earth over billion-year timescales, showing how the slow-motion dance of the continents has a deep underlying logic that makes it possible to predict geographies of the distant future." -- Marcia Bjornerud | author of "Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World""Geological puzzles don’t get bigger than unravelling the choreography of continents since Earth’s childhood. It takes bold thinking, and reconciliation of hard-won field data with computer models of our planet’s interior, to figure out the lay of the land hundreds of millions of years ago. Ross Mitchell draws on his own cutting-edge research to explain how Earth’s heat engine works, and what ancient configurations of land and sea—vastly different from today’s map—meant for the atmosphere, climate and, crucially, the evolution of life. It’s a gripping story, vivaciously told, of prescient scientists, perilous fieldwork, and the amazing ways in which geology empowers us to situate humanity in the context of billions of years of Earth history, and to ground speculation of how the next billion might play out." -- Clive Oppenheimer | author of "Eruptions that Shook the World"“Mitchell is the only person who could write this inviting and engaging book, which shares the thrill of scientific discovery.” -- Brendan Murphy | St. Francis Xavier University"The world is like a giant clock, with enormous tectonic gears of seemingly infinite complexity. That clock will keep ticking long after we humans are extinct, and Ross Mitchell, watchmaker, lets us see far into that future: an amazing Amasia." -- Peter Ward | author of "Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe"“A clear, accessible introduction to a ‘super’ significant topic—the supercontinent cycle—and to scientific study itself.” -- Richard E. Ernst | Carleton University"An engaging insider’s story of geological discovery and insight at a grand scale—the unification and fragmentation of supercontinents over geologic time, and why such behavior is repeating, yet changing. This first-hand account reads like The Double Helix, but with mountains for molecules." -- Paul Hoffman | Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Pangea 2. Rodinia 3. Columbia 4. The Unknown Archean 5. The Next Supercontinent Epilogue: Surviving Amasia Acknowledgments Notes Index
£22.80
University of Chicago Press Fossils
£22.10
Palgrave Macmillan Graduate Study for the TwentyFirst Century How to
Book SynopsisMany graduate students continue to be regarded as apprentices despite the fact that they are expected to design and teach their own classes, serve on university committees, and conference and publish regularly. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the attrition rate for American Ph.D. programs is at an all-time high, between 40% and 50% (higher for women and minorities). Of those who finish, only one in three will secure tenure-track jobs. These statistics highlight waste: of millions of dollars by universities and of time and energy by students. Rather than teaching graduate students how to be graduate students, then, the guide prepares them for what they really seek: a successful academic career.Trade Review'Gregory Semenza's Graduate Study for the Twenty-first Century is a tough-minded, witty, generous discussion of how to enter the profession of scholarship and teaching. The appendices alone are worth the price of the book; Semenza provides samples of everything from course syllabi and job letters to materials on the teaching portfolio, book prospectus, conference participation everything a serious graduate student needs to succeed. The book should be required reading for graduate students and their professors.' - Barry V. Qualls, Dean of Humanities, Rutgers University, USATable of ContentsForeword by Michael Bérubé Introduction The Culture of a Graduate Program The Structure of a Graduate Career Organization and Time Management The Graduate Seminar The Seminar Paper Teaching Exams The Dissertation Attending Conferences Publishing Service and Participation The Job Market Appendix A: Sample CVs Appendix B: Sample Syllabi Appendix C: Sample Teaching Portfolios Appendix D: Examination Materials Appendix E: Sample Dissertation Prospectus Appendix F: Conference Materials Appendix G: Book Prospectus Materials Appendix H: Job Market Materials Index
£41.24
Columbia University Press The Story of Life in 25 Fossils
Book SynopsisEvery fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous fossils in a gripping scientific history. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.Trade ReviewDonald R. Prothero is one of the most talented science writers of his generation-as a paleontological writer, he has no peer. This is an engaging, attractive book! -- David J. Bottjer, University of Southern California There is no other book that brings together such diverse fossils and tells their unique stories in a way that is both accurate and approachable. -- Xiaoming Wang, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County The Story of Life in 25 Fossils shows the reader the joys of paleontological discovery as well as the stories behind some of the most important fossils. I loved reading it, and I suspect that most paleontologists, and many members of the general public, will feel the same way-the text is lucid, extremely easy to read, and highly informative. Anyone interested in ancient life-forms and the fossil record would be well served to buy this book. -- Bruce S. Lieberman, University of Kansas Prothero, an outstanding paleontologist and skilled communicator, has written the best up-to-date account of the history of life as revealed by the fossil record that I have ever had the pleasure to read. His lucid prose brings these long-dead organisms back to life, while painting a picture of how all life has been interconnected through evolution. I was especially struck by the inclusion of field outcrops, as well as museums, where one can go to see these fossils. I will keep Prothero's book handy as a core reference for years to come! -- Niles Eldredge, author of Eternal Ephemera: Adaptation and the Origin of Species from the Nineteenth Century Through Punctuated Equilibria and Beyond A guide to museums where the original fossils or high-quality reproductions are housed and more than 150 illustrations accompany Prothero's lively account of the science and politics that shaped the rich history of these discoveries. Kirkus Reviews Engaging and accessible... Ideal for anyone interested in the origins of life on earth. Library Journal (starred review) An accessible, well-done book that will better enable general readers to understand the fossil record and how paleontologists interpret it. Publishers Weekly Prothero's careful description of 25 fossils... offer[s] an overview of the progression of plants and animals in the last 3.5 billion years. -- Ashley Yeager Sciece News [Prothero] pays attention not just to the fossils themselves but to the continuing quest to uncover and understand how life has been changing since it first came into existence on Earth. Sure, The Story of Life in 25 Fossils includes snakes with legs, giant dinosaurs, walking whales and extinct primates whose existence confirms that our own species is a variety of modified ape. But most chapters also introduce us to the researchers who labored to pull back the curtain on lost worlds. -- Brian Switek Wall Street Journal Ideal for all who love prehistoric landscapes and delight in the history of science, this book makes a treasured addition to any bookshelf, stoking curiosity in the evolution of life on Earth. -- Ian Paulsen The Birdbooker Report Prothero brings erudition and expert perspective to the material, but animates it in an entertaining and accessible manner. It reads like a fun conversation with a learned friend. -- Nathan H. Lents The Human Evolution Blog Written with bright enthusiasm... [The Story of Life in 25 Fossils] is a wonderful primer. -- Rob Hardy The Commercial Dispatch Chock full of excellent and interesting illustrations... [Prothero] writes excellent, readable prose, and vigorously makes connections between evolutionary questions and evolutionary data. Greg Laden's Blog A thoroughly enjoyable, highly readable, and entertaining book. Prothero is a masterful communicator of science and a lover of paleontology, and these traits have combined to produce one of the best books on the history of life I have read. If you want an introduction to the history of life on Earth, get this book. -- Jason S. Anderson BioScience A great introduction to the history of life on the planet Earth... A solid primer on why evolution is true... A fun read with lots of tales of paleontological adventure and derring-do... I recommend this book without hesitation. -- John Dupuis Confessions of a Science Librarian A magnificent journey through life's story told in such loving detail... Highly recommended. Choice [The book], written with bright enthusiasm and describing clearly how the fossil record shows evolution to have occured, is a wonderful primer about what paleontologists do. The DispatchTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Planet of the Scum: The First Fossils (Cryptozoon) 2. Garden of Ediacara: The First Multicellular Life (Charnia) 3. "Little Shellies": The First Shells (Cloudina) 4. Oh, Give Me a Home, When the Trilobites Roamed: The First Large Shelled Animals (Olenellus) 5. Is It a Worm or an Arthropod? The Origin of Arthropods (Hallucigenia) 6. Is It a Worm or a Mollusc? The Origin of Molluscs (Pilina) 7. Growing from the Sea: The Origin of Land Plants (Cooksonia) 8. A Fishy Tale: The Origin of Vertebrates (Haikouichthys) 9. Mega-Jaws: The Largest Fish (Carcharocles) 10. Fish out of Water: The Origin of Amphibians (Tiktaalik) 11. "Frogamander": The Origin of Frogs (Gerobatrachus) 12. Turtle on the Half-Shell: The Origin of Turtles (Odontochelys) 13. Walking Serpents: The Origin of Snakes (Haasiophis) 14. King of the Fish-Lizards: The Largest Marine Reptile (Shonisaurus) 15. Terror of the Seas: The Largest Sea Monster (Kronosaurus) 16. Monster Flesh-Eater: The Largest Predator (Giganotosaurus) 17. Land of the Giants: The Largest Land Animal (Argentinosaurus) 18. A Feather in Stone: The First Bird (Archaeopteryx) 19. Not Quite a Mammal: The Origin of Mammals (Thrinaxodon) 20. Walking Into the Water: The Origin of Whales (Ambulocetus) 21. Walking Manatees: The Origin of Sirenians (Pezosiren) 22. Dawn Horses: The Origin of Horses (Eohippus) 23. Rhinoceros Giants: The Largest Land Mammal (Paraceratherium) 24. The Ape's Reflection? The Oldest Human Fossil (Sahelanthropus) 25. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds: The Oldest Human Skeleton (Australopithecus afarensis) Appendix: The Best Natural History Museums Index
£25.50
Columbia University Press The Story of Life in 25 Fossils
Book SynopsisEvery fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous fossils in a gripping scientific history. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.Trade ReviewDonald R. Prothero is one of the most talented science writers of his generation-as a paleontological writer, he has no peer. This is an engaging, attractive book! -- David J. Bottjer, University of Southern California There is no other book that brings together such diverse fossils and tells their unique stories in a way that is both accurate and approachable. -- Xiaoming Wang, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County The Story of Life in 25 Fossils shows the reader the joys of paleontological discovery as well as the stories behind some of the most important fossils. I loved reading it, and I suspect that most paleontologists, and many members of the general public, will feel the same way-the text is lucid, extremely easy to read, and highly informative. Anyone interested in ancient life-forms and the fossil record would be well served to buy this book. -- Bruce S. Lieberman, University of Kansas Prothero, an outstanding paleontologist and skilled communicator, has written the best up-to-date account of the history of life as revealed by the fossil record that I have ever had the pleasure to read. His lucid prose brings these long-dead organisms back to life, while painting a picture of how all life has been interconnected through evolution. I was especially struck by the inclusion of field outcrops, as well as museums, where one can go to see these fossils. I will keep Prothero's book handy as a core reference for years to come! -- Niles Eldredge, author of Eternal Ephemera: Adaptation and the Origin of Species from the Nineteenth Century Through Punctuated Equilibria and Beyond A guide to museums where the original fossils or high-quality reproductions are housed and more than 150 illustrations accompany Prothero's lively account of the science and politics that shaped the rich history of these discoveries. Kirkus Reviews Engaging and accessible... Ideal for anyone interested in the origins of life on earth. Library Journal (starred review) An accessible, well-done book that will better enable general readers to understand the fossil record and how paleontologists interpret it. Publishers Weekly Prothero's careful description of 25 fossils... offer[s] an overview of the progression of plants and animals in the last 3.5 billion years. -- Ashley Yeager Sciece News [Prothero] pays attention not just to the fossils themselves but to the continuing quest to uncover and understand how life has been changing since it first came into existence on Earth. Sure, The Story of Life in 25 Fossils includes snakes with legs, giant dinosaurs, walking whales and extinct primates whose existence confirms that our own species is a variety of modified ape. But most chapters also introduce us to the researchers who labored to pull back the curtain on lost worlds. -- Brian Switek Wall Street Journal Ideal for all who love prehistoric landscapes and delight in the history of science, this book makes a treasured addition to any bookshelf, stoking curiosity in the evolution of life on Earth. -- Ian Paulsen The Birdbooker Report Prothero brings erudition and expert perspective to the material, but animates it in an entertaining and accessible manner. It reads like a fun conversation with a learned friend. -- Nathan H. Lents The Human Evolution Blog Written with bright enthusiasm... [The Story of Life in 25 Fossils] is a wonderful primer. -- Rob Hardy The Commercial Dispatch Chock full of excellent and interesting illustrations... [Prothero] writes excellent, readable prose, and vigorously makes connections between evolutionary questions and evolutionary data. Greg Laden's Blog A thoroughly enjoyable, highly readable, and entertaining book. Prothero is a masterful communicator of science and a lover of paleontology, and these traits have combined to produce one of the best books on the history of life I have read. If you want an introduction to the history of life on Earth, get this book. -- Jason S. Anderson BioScience A great introduction to the history of life on the planet Earth... A solid primer on why evolution is true... A fun read with lots of tales of paleontological adventure and derring-do... I recommend this book without hesitation. -- John Dupuis Confessions of a Science Librarian A magnificent journey through life's story told in such loving detail... Highly recommended. Choice [The book], written with bright enthusiasm and describing clearly how the fossil record shows evolution to have occured, is a wonderful primer about what paleontologists do. The DispatchTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Planet of the Scum: The First Fossils (Cryptozoon) 2. Garden of Ediacara: The First Multicellular Life (Charnia) 3. "Little Shellies": The First Shells (Cloudina) 4. Oh, Give Me a Home, When the Trilobites Roamed: The First Large Shelled Animals (Olenellus) 5. Is It a Worm or an Arthropod? The Origin of Arthropods (Hallucigenia) 6. Is It a Worm or a Mollusc? The Origin of Molluscs (Pilina) 7. Growing from the Sea: The Origin of Land Plants (Cooksonia) 8. A Fishy Tale: The Origin of Vertebrates (Haikouichthys) 9. Mega-Jaws: The Largest Fish (Carcharocles) 10. Fish out of Water: The Origin of Amphibians (Tiktaalik) 11. "Frogamander": The Origin of Frogs (Gerobatrachus) 12. Turtle on the Half-Shell: The Origin of Turtles (Odontochelys) 13. Walking Serpents: The Origin of Snakes (Haasiophis) 14. King of the Fish-Lizards: The Largest Marine Reptile (Shonisaurus) 15. Terror of the Seas: The Largest Sea Monster (Kronosaurus) 16. Monster Flesh-Eater: The Largest Predator (Giganotosaurus) 17. Land of the Giants: The Largest Land Animal (Argentinosaurus) 18. A Feather in Stone: The First Bird (Archaeopteryx) 19. Not Quite a Mammal: The Origin of Mammals (Thrinaxodon) 20. Walking Into the Water: The Origin of Whales (Ambulocetus) 21. Walking Manatees: The Origin of Sirenians (Pezosiren) 22. Dawn Horses: The Origin of Horses (Eohippus) 23. Rhinoceros Giants: The Largest Land Mammal (Paraceratherium) 24. The Ape's Reflection? The Oldest Human Fossil (Sahelanthropus) 25. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds: The Oldest Human Skeleton (Australopithecus afarensis) Appendix: The Best Natural History Museums Index
£19.80
Columbia University Press Dr. Rips Essential Beach Book
Book Synopsis
£70.40
Columbia University Press Dr. Rips Essential Beach Book
Book Synopsis
£25.77
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Rocks and Minerals
Book SynopsisChris Pellant has been writing earth science books since the 1980s. These include The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Fossils of the World, and Discover Science: Rocks and Fossils. In addition to his authorial work, he runs a photographic library with his wife Helen, and is a dedicated researcher and conservationist.
£9.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Science of the Earth
Book SynopsisAstonishing, studio-quality photographs of beautiful objects and specimens bring every corner of the planet, from core to atmosphere, to the printed pageElegant design combined with beautiful images to explore and explain Earth's natural riches. This is an informative, visually arresting introduction to planet Earth. The core of the book features large, detailed photographs of single objects, many of them small enough to be held in the hand, that each speak volumes about an aspect of Earth's environments and how they work. For example, bubbles of ancient air trapped inside an Antarctic ice core reveal how Earth's climate has changed over time. A piece of pumice thrown several miles into the air by a volcano helps to explain what happens when tectonic plates collide. The book is structured around an imaginary journey that takes the reader from the inner core to Earth's surface (including both land and oceans) and up to the top of the atmosphere. Taking in environments such as grassl
£27.00
Indiana University Press Bernissart Dinosaurs and Early Cretaceous
Book SynopsisDeals with the iconic dinosaur Iguanodon and its worldTrade Review[T]here is much to be delved into here, and dinosaur scholars will be especially well served by a swathe of welcome reviews of some lesser-known Cretaceous localities, and unexpected gems . . . This book warrants a place on the shelf of researchers interested in terrestrial ecosystems, especially dinosaurs, and is a good addition to the ongoing Life of the Past series from Indiana University Press. * Quarterly Review of Biology *Although some of the chapters are more technical than others, the way in which [this book] is compiled offers a nice flow of information and can be used as a great reference for Early Cretaceous research. I would suggest this book to anyone who has not only an interest in vertebrate paleontology but also in geology. Well done! * Priscum *Table of ContentsPreface by David B. NormanPart 1. New Investigations into the Iguanodon Sinkhole at Bernissart and Other Early Cretaceous Localities in the Mons Basin (Belgium)1. Bernissart and the Iguanodons: Historical Perspective and New Investigations2. The Attempted Theft of Dinosaur Skeletons during the German Occupation of Belgium (1914–1918) and Some Other Cases of Looting Cultural Possessions of Natural History3. A Short Introduction to the Geology of the Mons Basin and the Iguanodon Sinkhole, Belgium4. 3D Modeling of the Paleozoic Top Surface in the Bernissart Area and Integration of Data from Boreholes Drilled in the Iguanodon Sinkhole5. The Karstic Phenomenon of the Iguanodon Sinkhole and the Geomorphological Situation of the Mons Basin during the Early Cretaceous6. Geodynamic and Tectonic Context of Early Cretaceous Iguanodon-Bearing Deposits in the Mons Basin 7. Biostratigraphy of the Cretaceous Sediments Overlying the Wealden Facies in the Iguanodon Sinkhole at Bernissart 8. On the Age of the Bernissart Iguanodons9. The Paleoenvironment of the Bernissart Iguanodons: Sedimentological Analysis of the Lower Cretaceous Wealden Facies in the Bernissart Area 10. Mesofossil Plant Remains from the Barremian of Hautrage (Mons Basin, Belgium), with Taphonomy, Paleoecology, and Paleoenvironment Insights 11. Diagenesis of the Fossil Bones of Iguanodon bernissartensis from the Iguanodon Sinkhole 12. Histological Assessment of Vertebrate Remains in the 2003 Bernissart Drill 13. Early Cretaceous Dinosaur Remains from Baudour (Belgium) 14. Geological Model and Cyclic Mass Mortality Scenarios for the Lower Cretaceous Bernissart Iguanodon Bonebeds Part 2. The Bernissart Iguanodons and Their Kin15. Iguanodontian Taxa from the Lower Cretaceous of England and Belgium16. The Brain of Iguanoian Taxa (Dinosauria: Ornithischia) from the Lower Cretaceous of England and Belgium16. The Brain of Iguanodon and Mantellisaurus: Perspectives on Ornithopod Evolution17. Hypsilophodon foxii and Other Smaller Bipedal Ornithischian Dinosaurs from the Lower Cretaceous of Southern England18. The African Cousins of the European Iguanodontids 19. Anatomy and Relationships of Bolong yixianensis, an Early Cretaceous Iguanodontoid Dinosaur from Western Liaoning, China20. A New Basal Hadrosauroid Dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous of Kazakhstan Part 3. Early Cretaceous Terrestrial Ecosystems In and Outside Europe21. Dinosaur Remains from the "Sables Verts" of the Eastern Paris Basin22. Dinosaur Faunas from the Early Cretaceous (Valanginian–Albian) of Spain23. New Early Cretaceous Multituberculate Mammals from the Iberian Peninsula24. Danish Dinosaurs: A Review25. The Age of Lycoptera Beds (Jehol Biota) in Transbaikalia (Russia) and Correlation with Mongolia and China26. A New Basal Ornithomimosaur (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation, Northeast China 27. Australia's Polar Early Cretaceous Dinosaurs28. Assessment of the Potential for a Jehol Biota–like Cretaceous Polar Fossil Assemblage in ictoria, Australia 29. Freshwater Hybodont Sharks in Early Cretaceous Ecosystems: A Review Part 4. Cretaceous Vertebrate Faunas after the Bernissart Iguanodon30. The Late Cretaceous Continental Vertebrate Fauna from Iharkút: A Review31. First Discovery of Maastrichtian Terrestrial Vertebrates in Rusca Montană Basin32. First Late Maastrichtian Vertebrate Assemblage from Provence33. Reassessment of the Posterior Brain Region in Multituberculate Mammals Index
£56.00
