ISBN: 0131474642 Binding: Paperback Edition: 4 Author(s): Stanley Chernicoff, Donna Whitney Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 744
This book teaches what everyone needs to know about geology and how science and scientists work Readers will discover a new appreciation for their surroundings learning how to prepare for any number of geologic and environmental threats and how our Earth can continue providing all of our needs for food shelter and material well-being as long as we dont squander these resources The latest discoveries in the geosciences are covered including Earth systems interactions continental tectonics and mountain-building a vastly expanded treatment of the geologic timescale and the evolution of life and more Up-to-the-minute examples of exciting geological processes are presented such as the most recent volcanic eruptions earthquakes tsunami floods and discoveries on Mars and on the Earths own seafloors For anyone interested in exploring how physical geology impacts the world around us
ISBN: 0393928152 Binding: Paperback Edition: Second Edition Author(s): Stephen Marshak Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Number of Pages: 545
Based on the best-selling Earth: Portrait of a PlanetEssentials of Geology offers the same engaging writing spectacular artwork and helpful pedagogy as the parent text in a more concise format This accessible introduction integrates traditional geologic concepts with the most recent theoretical advances among them theories of plate tectonics and Earth systems science The Second Edition has been carefully updated including coverage of recent events such as Hurricane Katrina and offers unparalleled multimedia tools for instructors and students
Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 0471526215 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 2 Author(s): George H. Davis, Stephen J. Reynolds Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 800
When author George Davis conceptualized the cover illustration for the first edition of Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions he wanted to emphasize that the human adventure of learning comes from doing; and that new insight springs from careful detailed examination of field relationships viewed at all scales from rocks to regions He asked illustrator David Fisher to combine four photos into the single painting you see here The geologist is enveloped by challenging structural relationships of folded rocks in outcrop; the curvature of back and neck torqued as eyes and brain move closer and closer to clipboard is the classic language of geologic mapping When George Davis and new co-author Steve Reynolds contemplated the cover illustration for the second edition of Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions they asked: "Who else is in the picture" Stepping back and handing David Fisher a couple of additional photos the scene suddenly changed The original geologist who had been sitting on the outcrop recording data is now up and walking around gathering new data A second geologist has moved into the new foreground mapping and sketching a system of small-scale imbricate faults Again the head is torqued to handle the requirements of fine description and careful mapping Like so many structural geologists she seems to thrive on visualization of three-dimensional relationships
ISBN: 0538737557 Binding: Paperback Edition: 6 Author(s): Bernard W. Pipkin, Dee D. Trent, Richard Hazlett, Paul Bierman Publisher: Brooks Cole Number of Pages: 592
PipkinTrentHazlettBierman's and GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT explores the relationship between humans and the geologic hazards processes and resources that surround us This stellar author team has the most field expertise and the greatest depth of experience in bringing this field of knowledge to the student of any in this market In the 6th edition of this tested market leader the authors have fully integrated coverage of how climate change and global warming impact geologic processes Both human and non-human-induced climate change topics are discussed in a newly developed chapter called The Earth System and Climate Change This chapter sets the context for understanding how Man's interaction with the Earth System is a contributor to climate change and global warming The acclaimed Case Studies feature at the end of chapters now includes 10 cases on climate change and global warming topics The new edition also introduces a new feature called Questions to Ponder which further encourages students to think critically about pressing issues of social and environmental importance
ISBN: 0697374513 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2nd Lab Ma Author(s): Norris W Jones Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College Number of Pages: 312
Written for the non-major this comprehensive worktext takes a unique approach in its presentation of labs in context of the scientific method Students will need to truly contemplate what they have learned before seeking answers
ISBN: 0321643755 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 9 Author(s): Edward A. Keller Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 624
Having originally defined the Environmental Geology course this is considered the most comprehensive yet readable book for your course level Keller continues to offer the most detailed current research available He covers a wide range of topics discussing everything from fundamental geologic principles to the specifics of environmental law and geologic hazards from a truly environmental perspective The Ninth Edition emphasizes the engineering geology approach especially in the discussion of soil and rock mechanics and landslides
ISBN: 0073376671 Binding: Paperback Edition: 8 Author(s): Diane Carlson, Charles (Carlos) Plummer Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Number of Pages: 672
Physical Geology: Earth Revealed is appropriate for introductory physical geology classes This text which includes the same information as the market-leading Physical Geology - 12th edition by PlummerCarlson is for the instructor who prefers to cover plate tectonics early in the course The eighth edition has been updated to include the most current information from the various sub-disciplines that comprise physical geology The books purpose is to clearly present geologic processes so that students can understand the logic of scientific methods This text features an outstanding art program and a proven accessible writing style This text continues to be used as the official textbook to accompany the Annenberg CPB distributed telecourse for physical geology
ISBN: 0878425683 Binding: Paperback Edition: First Author(s): Allen F. Glazner, Greg Stock Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company Number of Pages: 304
Few places in the nation rival Yosemite National Park for vertigo-inducing cliffs plunging waterfalls and stunning panoramic views of granite peaks Many of the features that visitors find most tantalizing about Yosemite have unique and compelling geologic stories tales that continue to unfold today in vivid often destructive ways While visiting these more than twenty-seven amazing sites you ll discover why many of Yosemite s domes shed rock shells like onion layers what happens when a volcano erupts under a glacial lake and why rocks seem to be almost continually tumbling from the region s cliffs With a multitude of colorful photos and illustrations and prose tooled for the lay reader Geology Underfoot in Yosemite National Park will help you read the landscape the way a geologist does The Geology Underfoot series encourages you to get out of your car for an up-close look at rocks and landforms These books inform and enlighten no matter how much or how little geology you already know What s more they re simply good reading on-site or at home
ISBN: 0697050971 Binding: Paperback Edition: 7th Author(s): James Herbert Zumberge Publisher: Wm. C. Brown Publishers Number of Pages: 189
This laboratory manual is written for the freshman-level laboratory course in physical geology In this lab students study Earth materials geologic interpretation of topographic maps aerial photographs and Earth satellite imagery structural geology and plate tectonics and related phenomena With nearly 30 exercises professors have great flexibility when developing the syllabus for their physical geology lab course The ease of use tremendous selection and tried and true nature of the labs selected have made this lab manual one of the leading selling physical geology lab manuals
