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Book Synopsis'This is a thought-provoking book that would be of interest to anyone wanting to ponder the concept of time, and to develop more critical thinking skills that may be useful when reading popular science books or articles.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThe aim of this book is to explain in simple language what we know about time and about the history of time. It is shown that the briefest (as well as the lengthiest) history of time can be described in one or two pages.The second purpose of the book is to show that neither entropy, nor the Second Law of Thermodynamics has anything to do with time. The third purpose is to educate the lay reader how to read popular science books, critically. Towards this goal, detailed reviews of four books on time are presented.There are many popular science books on Time, on the beginning of Time and the end of Time. This book is unique in the following two senses:Table of ContentsPreface; List of Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; What is Time?; What is a History of Something?; The Briefest History of Space; The Briefest History of Time; Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics; The History of Histories of Time; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index;

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Book SynopsisThis book is an essay collection, along with short stories, which attempts to explain some scientific ideas.Jeremy Bernstein was a long time staff writer for The New Yorker Magazine as well as a theoretical physicist. He has received several awards for his writing.Table of ContentsA Bouquet of Flowers for Olivia; Was Einstein Smart?; A Love Story; Topology; Deuteromomy; An Unsolved Mystery; Einstein and His Teacher; Einstein vs Einstein; Wien's Law; A Quantum of Education; Sommerfeld's Footnote; Quantum Mechanics; A Song for Molly; A Schroedinger Equation; The Life of a Cell; Who was Hall?; An Encore Song for Molly; Entropy; A Letter to My Fellow Quantum Mechanists;

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Book SynopsisThis book is an essay collection, along with short stories, which attempts to explain some scientific ideas.Jeremy Bernstein was a long time staff writer for The New Yorker Magazine as well as a theoretical physicist. He has received several awards for his writing.Table of ContentsA Bouquet of Flowers for Olivia; Was Einstein Smart?; A Love Story; Topology; Deuteromomy; An Unsolved Mystery; Einstein and His Teacher; Einstein vs Einstein; Wien's Law; A Quantum of Education; Sommerfeld's Footnote; Quantum Mechanics; A Song for Molly; A Schroedinger Equation; The Life of a Cell; Who was Hall?; An Encore Song for Molly; Entropy; A Letter to My Fellow Quantum Mechanists;

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Book SynopsisIs it still out there? People claim to keep seeing it still.Once the world's largest marsupial predator, the Tasmanian tiger roamed the Australian mainland. Then confined to Tasmania for thousands of years, it was deliberately hunted down by settlers through fear, ignorance and greed. But was it a savage sheep killer or a shy and fussy nocturnal feeder? Did the last tiger die in a Hobart zoo in 1936, or did a few survive in the wild? And did it really drink its victims' blood?A number of Australian species have miraculously reappeared after being labelled as extinct. Perhaps the tiger is still with us. And if it's not, can it really be brought back by cloning and returned to the wild?'Sweeps us along with wonderful writing as we meet a truly incredible animal that became the centrepiece in an ecological tragedy. Anyone interested in nature and the conservation of the diversity of life should read this story.' -Professor John Seidensticker, Smithsonian Conservation Biology InstituteTable of ContentsPreface to the second editionPreface to the first editionAcknowledgements1 What's in a name?2 In the beginning: evolution3 At the end: extinction4 'Pathetically little is known'5 A rugged and determined front6 Before the fall: Lutruwita7 A land in need of taming8 Tall tales, tiger men and bounties9 Capturing tigers by their tales10 'Them bloody useless things' 1888-193011 A bad finish: 7 September 193612 A lost object of awe13 We wake up too late14 The tiger in commerce and art15 Cloning16 Sightings and the science of survivalNotesSelect bibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisHow can new insights into evolution help us solve problems in life, art, business and science? ‘A wonderful, mind-expanding book. Prepare to be surprised, enlightened and awed.’ Alice Roberts, author of Ancestors In Darwin’s survival of the fittest, each step must be uphill as life progresses towards an evolutionary peak. There is no turning back. So what happens when life needs to cross a valley in the wilds of an adaptive landscape to reach the highest summit? World-renowned biologist Andreas Wagner reveals that life does not only walk – it also leaps. Drawing on pioneering research, Wagner explores life’s creative process and how it bears a striking resemblance to how we humans work. A beguiling symmetry links Picasso struggling through forty versions of Guernica and the way evolution transformed a dinosaur’s claw into a condor’s wing. This new understanding is already revolutionising our approach to problem-solving across the sciences. In the near future, applied in spheres as diverse as the economy and education, it will enable us to do so much more. Life Finds a Way is a thought-provoking and deeply hopeful look at the force that shapes our world.Trade Review‘An impressively brisk intellectual tour through the glory days of early 20th century evolutionary biology.’ * Wall Street Journal *‘Wagner has done it again. This is a wonderful, mind-expanding book. Prepare to be surprised, enlightened and awed as Wagner reveals the sources of human and natural creativity.’ -- Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement with Science, University of Birmingham‘In this remarkably wide-ranging book, Andreas Wagner shows what nature can teach us about creativity, and his answers hold an important message for the way we educate our children and run our institutions and societies.’ -- Philip Ball, author of Beyond Weird‘Andreas Wagner has again cut through to the heart of a vital question. The notion that genomes are set up to explore, through trial and error, in the hope of leaping across the adaptive landscape to new peaks is a fresh concept. Wagner draws out fascinating parallels with the way innovation works in human society.’ -- Matt Ridley, author of The Evolution of Everything‘Finding surprising convergences between evolving species and an active imagination, Wagner persuasively argues that human inventiveness is a reflection not just of human nature but of nature itself.’ -- Anthony Brandt, composer and co-author of The Runaway Species‘Life Finds a Way weaves a coherent and compelling narrative about how nature achieves creativity. Not only that, we also learn how to cultivate creativity in our own lives.’ -- George Dyson, author of Turing’s Cathedral

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Book SynopsisHow DNA is packed, unpacked and read a companion reader to the book of life itself.The language of genes has become common parlance. We know they make your eyes blue, your hair curly or your nose straight. The media tells us that our genes affect the risk of cancer, heart disease, alcoholism or Alzheimer's. The cost of DNA sequencing has plummeted from billions of pounds to a few hundred, and gene-based advances in medicine hold huge promise.So we've all heard of genes, but how do they actually work?There are 2.2 metres of DNA inside every one of your cells, encoding roughly 20,000 genes. These are the recipes' that tell our cells how to make the building blocks of life, along with myriad control switches ensuring they're turned on and off at the right time and in the right place. But rather than a static string of genetic code, this is a dynamic, writhing biological library. Figuring out how it all works how your genes build your body is a major challenge for researchTrade ReviewA witty, clued-up report from the front lines of genetics ... Kat Arney unravels the intricacies of the discipline with a romp through 'thumbed' cats, hipped fish and frank interviews with scientists. * Nature *Arney's chirpy tour through the mysteries of modern genetics is engrossing and fun ... a lively update on the phenomenal complexity of the molecular inheritance that make us us. -- Stephen Curry * The Guardian *Arney's delightful book is accessible to those without a scientific background and its breezy anecdotal style makes for entertaining reading. -- Mark Pagel * BBC Focus *...a gorgeously written, surprisingly gripping introduction to everything we've learned about genes since the famous Human Genome Project several years ago. -- Robert Krulwich * National Geographic *A sprightly, energetic tour through the minds of those trying to understand genes. each snappy chapter is a remarkable feat of information and fascination. -- Robin Ince, comedian, writer and co-presenter of The Infinite Monkey Cage and The Quest for WonderKay Arney explores the mysteries of the genome, shedding light on the complex and ever-changing world of genetics. * Science Focus *If you want to find out for whom the cell mutates, then Herding Hemingway's Cats is for you … Kat Arney decodes the greatest works of nature, written in the language of the genes. -- Roger Highfield, author, science journalist and museum executiveA great addition to the rapidly growing field of books giving us an insight into just how complex biology is at the molecular level ... a great piece of popular science. -- Brian Clegg * Popular Science *Kat is one of the world's finest science communicators and enthusiasts. Herding Hemingway's Cats will instantly turn you into the most interesting guest at any party – it's a joy to read and a masterclass in making the complex story of life accessible, entertaining and relevant. -- Mark Stevenson, author of An Optimist's Tour of the FutureInjecting personality, enthusiasm and humour into the topic, geneticist Kat Arney uses bizarre stories ... to show how genes give our cells the recipe for life. * How It Works *Table of ContentsIntroduction: It’s All About that Base 1. It’s Not What You’ve Got, It’s What You Do With It That Counts 2. Taking Out the Garbage 3. A Bit of Dogma 4. Throwing the Switch 5. The Secret’s in the Blend 6. Cats with Thumbs 7. Fish with Hips 8. Mice and Men and Mole Rats, Oh My! 9. Party Town 10. Pimp My Genome 11. Cut and Paste 12. Nature’s Red Pen 13. Ever Increasing Circles 14. Silence of the Genes 15. Night of the Living Dead 16. On the Hop 17. Opening a Can of Wobbly Worms 18. Everyone’s a Little Bit Mutant 19. Opening the Black Box 20. Blame the Parents 21. Meet the Mickey Mouse Mice 22. In Search of the 21st-Century Gene Glossary I’d like to thank … References Index

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Book SynopsisContains extracts from the pages of Science and is supplemented by contributions from the magazine's editors. This book has the articles arranged thematically and each section is introduced by a scientist or science writer. It also contains several news pieces that highlight particular issues and cases relevant to the main scientific findings.

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch lässt einen das eigene Zuhause mit anderen Augen sehen.Selbst wenn die Böden blitzsauber sind und das Haus leer erscheint, sind unsere Häuser voller Leben. In Nie allein zu Haus stellt uns der Biologe Rob Dunn die fast 200.000 Arten vor, die bei uns zu Hause leben, von den ägyptischen Mehlmotten in unseren Schränken über die Kamelgrillen in unseren Kellern bis hin zum Laktobazillus, der auf unseren Küchenarbeitsplatten lebt. Während wir davon besessen sind, unsere Häuser zu sterilisieren und unsere Räume von der Natur zu trennen, bauen wir unbewusst einen völlig neuen Spielplatz für die Evolution. Der neue Lebensraum beeinflusst die Organismen, die mit uns leben, bringt einige dazu gefährlicher zu werden, und untergräbt gleichzeitig jene Arten, die unserem Körper gut tun oder uns helfen, bedrohlichere Organismen in Schach zu halten. Trade Review“... Das Buch macht sehr anschaulich deutlich, wie wichtig die biologische Vielfalt ist, um das natürliche Gleichgewicht wiederherzustellen. Es ist empfehlenswert für Studierende und bietet durch eine Vielzahl von Fußnoten die Möglichkeit, sich in die verschiedenen Fachdisziplinen zu vertiefen.” (Nadine Merettig, Jg. 29, Heft 7, November 2023)Table of Contents1 Wunder.- 2 Heiße Quelle im Keller.- 3 Licht ins Dunkel.- 4 Krankheit durch fehlende Vielfalt.- 5 Bad im Fluss des Lebens.- 6 Das Problem mit der starken Vermehrung.- 7 Der weitsichtige Ökologe.- 8 Wofür sind Höhlenschrecken eigentlich gut?.- 9 Das Problem mit den Schaben sind wir.- 10 Sieh mal, was die Katze hereingebracht hat.- 11 Mikrobengärten auf der Haut von Säuglingen.- 12 Der Geschmack der biologischen Vielfalt.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a long-term history of optics, from early Greek theories of vision to the nineteenth-century victory of the wave theory of light. It shows how light gradually became the central entity of a domain of physics that no longer referred to the functioning of the eye; it retraces the subsequent competition between medium-based and corpuscular concepts of light; and it details the nineteenth-century flourishing of mechanical ether theories. The author critically exploits and sometimes completes the more specialized histories that have flourished in the past few years. The resulting synthesis brings out the actors'' long-term memory, their dependence on broad cultural shifts, and the evolution of disciplinary divisions and connections. Conceptual precision, textual concision, and abundant illustration make the book accessible to a broad variety of readers interested in the origins of modern optics.Trade ReviewIn this impressive new book Olivier Darrigol, Director of Research at the eminent Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris, charts the complex and by no means near development of optical theories from the pre-Socratics to just before the advent of quantum theory. Darrigol is a sure-footed guide as he displays a close acquaintance with the sources and supplies helpful quotations and an abundance of visual illustrations. ... He has written an impressive account of the history of optics and one that deserves to be read both by historians of science and by practicing physicists. s Geoffrey Cantor, American Journal of PhysicsAlthough aimed at historians of science, anyone with an interest in optics will benefit from this book. Like any serious history of science, the author recounts a multifaceted story of inspired reasoning, imperfect empirical support, skill, confusion, rhetoric, failure to cite contemporary work, priority disputes, and the weight of authority .... The author has done a great service in charting a clear narrative through the messy detail. * Peter Holland, Contemporary Physics *This highly recommended book is rigorous in its physics and mathematics and totally enjoyable to read. * Barry Masters, Optics & Photonics News *Olivier Darrigol's A History of Optics: From Greek Antiquity to the Nineteenth Century is a lucid, compact account of the science of light over the past 2,500 years. ... This work is the first to tackle a long-term history of optics of such scale and depth ... Darrigol's concise and elegant work gives an excellent overview of the history of optics. It makes few theoretical claims and steers clear of historiographical debates. But its clear presentation of the important continuities of the debate over optical theory through the centuries shows the benefit of looking beyond a single narrow context. * Theresa Levitt, Metascience *This book presents a comprehensive survey of optical theories from Descartes to the late 19th century. The clear explanations and orderly presentation certainly make it into a major reference tool for those interested in the history of optics as well as to historians of science and philosophy in general. * Raz Chen-Morris, Centaurus *Darrigol's judicious and thorough historical analysis of the use of the analogy between light and sound is a particularly nice feature of the book. * Alan Shapiro, Isis *A History of Optics is a welcome addition since it is the only concise, intellectual history of optics covering such a long period. Instructors in the history of science will no doubt use it as a textbook in introductory history of physics courses; physicists, and specifically optical physicists, may enjoy witnessing the development of the discipline through the millennia. * Jacqueline Feke, Physics Today *As an intellectual history the book is well researched, well written, and does an excellent job in showing the importance of optics (and the lightâsound analogy) throughout the development of classical physics. * Ga¡bor Zempeén, International Studies in the Philosophy of Science *Table of Contents1. From the Greeks to Kepler ; 2. Mechanical medium theories of the seventeenth century ; 3. Newton's optics ; 4. The eighteenth century ; 5. Interference, polarization, and waves in the early nineteenth century ; 6. Ether and matter ; 7. Waves and rays

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Book SynopsisFirst discovered in 1976, and long regarded as an easily manageable virus affecting isolated rural communities, Ebola rocketed to world prominence in 2014 as a deadly epidemic swept through Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia in West Africa. Thousands of people died as the extraordinarily contagious disease spread rapidly from villages to urban centres. Initial quarantine responses proved often too little and too late, and the medical infrastructure of the affected countries struggled to cope. By August 2014, several months after the start of the outbreak, the WHO declared the epidemic a public health emergency and international aid teams and volunteers began to pour in. But halting the epidemic proved to be hugely challenging, not only in terms of the practicalities of dealing with the sheer numbers of patients carrying the highly infectious virus, but in dealing with social and cultural barriers. The author, Dorothy Crawford, visited Sierra Leone while the epidemic was ongoing and metTrade ReviewThis excellent book provides an accessible account of all aspects of the virus, the disease, its history, how the dangerous 2014 epidemic developed, and how it was finally brought under controlstrongly recommended. * Professor Sir Anthony Epstein *Not only a superb story about the deadly virus but also a vivid account of human folly, frailty and bravery in combating it. * Robin A Weiss, Emeritus Professor of Viral Oncology, University College London *Table of ContentsENDNOTES; INDEX

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Book SynopsisIslands have an irresistible attraction and an enduring appeal. Naturalist Roger Lovegrove has visited many of the most remote islands in the world, and in this book he takes the reader to twenty that fascinate him the most. Some are familiar but most are little known; they range from the storm-bound island of South Georgia and the ice-locked Arctic island of Wrangel to the wind-swept, wave-lashed Mykines and St Kilda. The range is diverse and spectacular; and whether distant, offshore, inhabited, uninhabited, tropical or polar, each is a unique self-contained habitat with a delicately-balanced ecosystem, and each has its own mystique and ineffable magnetism. Central to each story is also the impact of human settlers. Lovegrove recounts unforgettable tales of human endeavour, tragedy, and heroism. But consistently, he has to report on the mankind''s negative impact on wildlife and habitats -- from the exploitation of birds for food to the elimination of native vegetation for crops. ByTrade ReviewRoger Lovegrove's admiration for wildlife shines * Nature *Table of ContentsPreface ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; 1. Wrangel ; 2. Chinijo Archipelago ; 3. Jan Mayen ; 4. Mykines ; 5. Guam ; 6. San Blas Islands ; 7. Ascension ; 8. Fernando de Noronha ; 9. Mingulay ; 10. Pico ; 11. Tristan da Cunha ; 12. Vigur ; 13. St Kilda ; 14. South Georgia ; 15. Halfmoon Island ; 16. The Skelligs ; 17. Isle aux Aigrettes ; 18. Solovetski Islands ; 19. St Peter and St Paul Rocks ; 20. Tuamotu Archipelago ; Epilogue ; Scientific Names of Species ; References

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Book SynopsisWhy do similar patterns and forms appear in nature in settings that seem to bear no relation to one another? The windblown ripples of desert sand follow a sinuous course that resemles the stripes of a zebra or a marine fish. In the trellis-like shells of microscopic sea creatures we see the same angles and intersections as for bubble walls in a foam. The forks of lightning mirror the branches of a river or a tree. ^l This book explains why these are no coincidences. Nature commonly weaves its tapestry by self-organization, employing no master plan or blueprint but by simple, local interactions between its component parts - be they grains of sand, diffusing molecules or living cells - give rise to spontaneous patters that are at the same time complex and beautiful. Many of these patterns are universal: spirals, spots, and stripes, branches, honeycombs. Philip Ball conducts a profusely illustrated tour of this gallery, and reveals the secrets of how nature''s patterns are made.Trade Review"Philip Ball has produced a superb book about patterns in nature, The Self-Made Tapestry. From the ribbed desert sands to tree-form streaks of lightening, countless examples give rise to fascinating reflections on the astounding order that exists amid chaos. Lavishly illustrated, this is a stunning book." * The Sunday Times *Table of ContentsForeward ; Preface ; 1. Patterns ; 2. Bubbles ; 3. Waves ; 4. Bodies ; 5. Branches ; 6. Breakdowns ; 7. Fluids ; 8. Grains ; 9. Communities ; 10. Principles ; Appendices ; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisDoes listening to Mozart make us more intelligent? Is there such a thing as a gay gene? Does the size of the brain matter? Does the moon influence our behaviour? Can we communicate with the dead? Can graphology tell us anything about a person''s character? Is the human brain clonable? What role do dreams have in cognition? Can mind conquer matter and diseases? Are out-of-body experiences possible? Can we trust our intuitions? To some, the answer to all these questions might well be a resounding ''no'', but to many people these represent serious beliefs about the mind and brain - beliefs that drive their everyday behaviour, beliefs that cost them huge amounts of money. Whole industries have developed founded on these dubious claims about the mind and brain. Even major corporations have dabbled with assessment methods such as those advocated by graphology, accepting and rejecting candidates on the basic of their handwriting. Expectant parents buy books and tapes by the dozen showing themTrade Review...this book is so well written and balanced that it will make for enriching and entertaining reading for readers at any level. It manages to have a scientific foundation, yet presents clinically intriguing and practical, relevant cases. It is refreshing to see a group of authors put together a critical analysis of the rampant misinformation that thrives in popular culture. * Doody's Notes *...this book is a lot of fun and hugely informative. * Journal of Consciousness Studies *Table of ContentsPART I - WHERE DO TALL TALES ABOUT THE MIND AND THE BRAIN COME FROM? ; Introduction - the myth of 10% and other tall tales about the mind and the brain ; 1. Cognitive factors underlying paranormal beliefs and experiences ; 2. Critically thinking about paranormal belief ; 3. The magic in the brain; how conjuring works to deceive our minds ; PART II - TALL TALES ON MEMORY AND LEARNING ; 4. The legend of the magical number seven ; 5. Setting the record (or video camera) straight on memory: the video camera model of memory and other memory myths ; 6. The myth of the incredible eyewitness ; 7. We've got the whole child witness thing figured out, or do we? ; PART III - TALL TALES ON INTELLIGENCE ; 8. Is bigger really better? The search for brain size and intelligence in the 21st century ; 9. Biology and intelligence: the race/IQ controversy ; 10. The refined Mozart effect: let's enjoy the music ; 11. The powers and perils of intuuition ; 12. Creative thinking: the mystery myth ; PART IV - TALL TALES ON LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION ; 13. The more, the merrier: facts and beliefs about the bilingual mind ; 14. The Merry Vibes of Wintzer: the tale of foreign accent syndrome ; 15. Talking with the dead, communicating with the future and other myths created by cold reading ; 16. Graphology - a total write-off ; 17. The truth about deception ; PART V - TALL TALES ON THE BRAIN ; 18. The dual-brain myth ; 19. The neurology of the weird: brain states and anamalous experience ; 20. The myth of the clonable human brain ; 21. Out on a limb: neglect and confabulation in the study of aplasic phantoms ; 22. Imagery and blindness ; 23. Something wicked this way comes: causes and interpretations of sleep paralysis ; PART VI - TALL TALES ON THE MIND ; 24. The power of the full moon. Running on empty? ; 25. Ouija, dowsing, and other seductions of ideomotor action ; 26. Inducing out-of-body experiences ; 27. Can mind conquer cancer? ; 28. The elusive search for a "gay gene" ; 29. To sleep, perchance to REM? The rediscovered role of emotion and meaning in dreams

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Book SynopsisThis book gives an introduction to the subject, with some basic definitions and commonly used ingredients and then discusses the chemistry of various types of sugar confectionery.Trade Review"... deserves to be read by a wide and varied audience ... I would recommend this book for general reading by interested scientists, teachers and students." * Chemistry in Britain, April 2001, p 94 *"... useful information on the topic of sugar confections ..." * The Alchemist, ChemWeb Web Page, May 2001 *"... a useful insight into the complexities of making sweets." * Chemistry & Industry, No 12, 18 June 2001, p 380-381 *"... an interesting and clearly written book, aimed for everyone attracted to the science behind sugar confectionery." * Carbohydrate Polymers, 47, 2002, p 88 *"... entertaining reading ... well suited to anyone with some scientific background who seeks an introduction to sugar confectionery and its science ..." * Food Australia, 54, 5, May 2002, p 197 *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Basic Science; Ingredients; Emulsifiers, Colours and Flavours; Confectionery Plant; Sugar Glasses in the Chemistry of Boiled Sweets; Grained Sugar Products; Pan Coating; Toffees and Caramels; Gums, Gelled Products and Liquorice; Chewing Gum; Aerated Products; Sugar-free Confectionery; Lozenges; Tabletting; Experiments; The Future; Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a field guide that describes and explains the commonest minerals and rocks as well as introducing the most important fossil groups. In addition, a variety of geological structures are described and illustrated in the numerous diagrams and photographs. The guide is your perfect companion for hikes or walks in the countryside, inviting you to discover the geology hidden behind the landscapes surrounding us, as well as helping you to recognise the various minerals, rocks and fossils, you might encounter. Geology is a science that only really comes to life when we are outside, for example, on walks or hikes along the coast or through national parks. With a little knowledge you will be able to experience the landscape in a completely different way. The rocks will “come alive”, so to speak, and you will be able to read their history like a book - understanding the range and complexity of geological processes which have formed the Earth beneath our feet. Such processes - an interplay of magmatism, tectonics, metamorphosis and sedimentation, as well as climate and sea-level change - have shaped the Earth over millennia and continue to do so even at the present time. The book is aimed at nature lovers of all types, as well as students of geology – in fact, anyone who is interested in the world around us. It will provide the perfect companion for walks or hikes in the countryside. This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Pocket Guide Geologie im Gelände by Tom McCann, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature in 2019. The initial translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent detailed revision by the author ensures that the book reads stylistically like a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.Table of ContentsOverview.- Minerals.- Magmatic rocks.- Metamorphic rocks.- Sedimentary rocks.- Fossils & Paleoecology.

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